Ed Is a Mid-Level Human Resources Manager and Is Involved

question 96

Multiple Choice

Ed is a mid-level human resources manager and is involved in discussions between management and the employees union. They are discussing wage issues. Management wants to keep wages at the legal minimum wage. The union wants minimum wage plus an increase of $2.00 per hour. Ed is acting as a(n) ______________ on behalf of management.

• A) spokesperson
• B) monitor
• C) disseminator
• D) entrepreneur
• E) negotiator

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Definitions:

Negotiations

The process of discussing terms between parties with differing interests to reach a mutual agreement or compromise.

National Labor Relations Board

The National Labor Relations Board is a U.S. government agency that oversees labor practices, ensuring workers' rights to organize and determining the legality of labor union practices.

Authorization Cards

Documents used in labor organizing that employees sign to indicate their desire for a union to represent them in collective bargaining.

Union Organizers

Individuals or groups involved in recruiting workers to join or form a labor union to negotiate collectively with their employers for better terms of employment.