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

question 29

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,if true,best supports the suggestion that Hyper-Tech will lose an NLRB election?

• A) Hyper-Tech recently distributed employee surveys that indicated overall job satisfaction.
• B) Hyper-Tech executives have decided that a committee should manage the campaign.
• C) Hyper-Tech is focusing exclusively on employee wages and benefits in its campaign efforts.
• D) Hyper-Tech managers have been told to share their opinions about unions with subordinates.
• E) Hyper-Tech managers have been told to avoid making promises to their subordinates.

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