According to Research, When Do Workers Primarily Seek Unionization

question 43

Multiple Choice

According to research, when do workers primarily seek unionization?

• A) They are dissatisfied and believe that it is only through collective action that the factors causing dissatisfaction can be changed.
• B) They are unhappy with the location of the firm and as a united front they feel they can influence management to physically move its operations.
• C) They primarily want career advancement and feel that seeking promotions individually has not had results as management continues to hire from outside the organization.
• D) A union organizer convinces them of the benefits of unionization.
• E) They are extremely dissatisfied with the profitability of the company and fear their jobs will be jeopardy if they do not unite and address how the company is being managed.

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