If You Were to Ask Your Employer for a Raise

question 179

Multiple Choice

If you were to ask your employer for a raise, which of the following would be your most effective argument?

• A)"I have a job offer at another firm that will pay me more than my current wage."
• B)"I am willing to work more hours each week."
• C)"Increases in my productivity have resulted in greater revenue and profits for your business."
• D)"My marginal product is greater than my current wage."

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Definitions:

Injunction

A legal order by a court requiring a person to do or cease doing a specific action, often used in labor disputes to restrict certain actions by parties.

Contract Violation

An act of breaking the terms or conditions outlined in a contractual agreement.

Unfair Labor Practice

Acts by employers or unions that violate the rights of employees or employers under labor laws, including discrimination, coercion, or refusal to bargain.

Beck Rights

Rights allowing union members to object to the use of their dues for non-bargaining activities, such as political actions.