Hyper-Tech Enterprises Manufactures Mechanical Parts Used in Air Conditioning and Heating

question 14

Multiple Choice

Hyper-Tech Enterprises manufactures mechanical parts used in air conditioning and heating units.The company employs over 300 workers at its Alabama facility.None of the Hyper-Tech employees belong to a union; however,management believes that unionization is in the near future.A representative of a local union has recently visited Hyper-Tech in an attempt to solicit members and have them sign authorization cards.Enough eligible employees have signed authorization cards to petition the NLRB for an election.Hyper-Tech's top executives are considering fighting the unionization efforts.
-Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to the decision by Hyper-Tech to fight unionization efforts?

• A) How many Hyper-Tech employees were hired within the last year?
• B) What percentage of Hyper-Tech employees signed authorization cards?
• C) Does Hyper-Tech qualify for coverage by the National Labor Relations Board?
• D) What is the opinion of Hyper-Tech's shareholders and creditors regarding unionization?
• E) What are the laws regarding what Hyper-Tech managers can and cannot do during a campaign?

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Definitions:

Compensation Scheme

a structured plan designed by organizations to determine and provide salaries, bonuses, benefits, and incentives to employees.

Target Based Pay

Target based pay is a compensation strategy that ties an employee's earnings directly to the achievement of specific performance targets.

Straight Line Pay

A compensation method where employees are paid a fixed salary or wage, without variations for overtime or performance.

Managers' Incentives

Incentives designed to motivate managers to act in the best interest of the stakeholders, often linked to performance metrics or company goals.