How Have Unions Managed to Remain an Important Force in the Canadian

question 19

Multiple Choice

How have unions managed to remain an important force in the Canadian workplace despite major structural changes?

• A) There are many more contingent workers in today's workforce.
• B) Workers in small workplaces have unionized.
• C) Large numbers of unionized workers have been laid off in manufacturing.
• D) Unions are popular in information technology firms.

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Definitions:

Safety Inventory

A surplus of stock that is kept on hand to protect against unforeseen increases in demand or delays in supply.

Fill Rate

The percentage of customer or order demand that is met from available stock without backorders.

Continuous Review

A method of inventory control that constantly monitors stock levels and reorders when inventory drops to a predetermined point.

Periodic Review

A systematic evaluation process conducted at regular intervals to assess performance or condition over a period.