The University's Administration Has Increased Class Size Without Receiving Input

question 85

Multiple Choice

The university's administration has increased class size without receiving input from the faculty or considering that some courses need to have low enrollments. In view of this, what is the most probable reaction the professors will take to this latest administrative decision?

• A) The faculty will call a wildcat strike to protest the insensitivity of the administration.
• B) The faculty will stage a "blue flu" and call in sick on the first day of class.
• C) More faculty members will feel they have lost ownership of their classes and are just "employees."
• D) More faculty members will apply to be administrators to ensure this type of action will not be repeated.

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