Jeff Is a Manager at a Paper Mill

question 4

Multiple Choice

Jeff is a manager at a paper mill.He has received a grievance from a group of employees who are union members.The grievance claims that a plant rule barring employees from eating during unscheduled breaks is arbitrary and unfair.What should Jeff do?

• A) Discuss the case privately with the union steward.
• B) Respond to the grievance with long, written answers.
• C) Agree to make informal changes to the rules.
• D) Examine the grievants' personnel records.
• E) Make special arrangements with the grievants.

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