As Reported in the New York Times in November,2008,Ron Gettelfinger,President

question 253

Multiple Choice

As reported in the New York Times in November,2008,Ron Gettelfinger,President of the U. A.W.United Auto Workers Union) testified with auto executives in front of the U.S.Congress,saying,"The U.A.W.can't be the low-hanging fruit...While we're at the table,we're asking that others come in and sacrifice as well." Mr.Gettelfinger was referring to the several ___________ that the autoworkers' union had agreed to over the past few years in order to save jobs and particularly keep retirement benefits intact.

• A)primary boycotts
• B)givebacks
• C)herding tactics
• D)legal mandates

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Definitions:

Power

A dynamic process in which relations of interdependence exist between actors in organizational settings.

Water Cooler Talk

Informal conversations among coworkers that take place in workplace settings, often around the water cooler, not necessarily related to work topics.

Workplace Identity

The sense of self derived from one’s role within the workplace, incorporating aspects of career and job-related functions.

Passing

The various communication strategies adopted by minority group members (e.g., by sexuality, race, or class) in order to gain social acceptance within a majority group.