Seniority Clauses in Collective Agreements That Protect Workers from Layoff

question 22

Multiple Choice

Seniority clauses in collective agreements that protect workers from layoff are a response to which management goal?

• A) operational efficiency
• B) red-circling
• C) right to terminate
• D) pyramiding

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Definitions:

Operating Departments

Departments within an organization that are directly involved in carrying out its primary activities or business operations.

Allocating Costs

The process of distributing expenses among various departments, products, or services based on predetermined criteria.

Service Departments

Divisions within a company that provide support and services to other departments rather than directly generating revenue.

Indirect Expenses

Costs that are not directly associated with the production of goods or services but necessary for the business to operate, like rent and utilities.