Communication That Takes Place Among Members of Work Groups at the Same

question 103

Multiple Choice

Communication that takes place among members of work groups at the same level is known as ________ communication.

• A) tangential
• B) cross-functional
• C) job
• D) lateral
• E) downward

Understand the concepts of unionism and the types of unions along with their strategies to influence labor markets.

Analyze the effects of minimum wage laws on employment, wage rates, and the labor market.

Comprehend the impact of restrictive labor supply and demand strategies by unions and their consequences.

Identify the role and outcomes of legislative and non-legislative factors affecting labor markets such as minimum wage and occupational licensing.

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Definitions:

Negotiation

The process of discussing and reaching an agreement between two or more parties, each with its own interests and objectives.

Mediation

A confidential and voluntary process involving a neutral third party to help resolve disputes or conflicts.

Wrongful Dismissal

A lawsuit filed in a court by an employee alleging that he or she was dismissed without proper contractual or “reasonable” notice.

Reasonable Notice

The period of notice that an employer is legally required to give an employee before terminating their employment, or that an employee should give an employer before resigning.