Discuss the effect of team size on effectiveness of teams.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2Ben is a member of the electricians' union, which is currently striking against Rawlings Manufacturing. However, Ben does not support the strike and does not want to participate, so he is continuing to work at Rawlings.
As a result, Ben could be fined as high as ________ percent of his wages.
A) 25
B) 50
C) 75
D) 100
Question 3A boycott involves an agreement by union members to ________.
A) stay off the job indefinitely
B) refuse to use or buy the firm's products
C) refuse to use or buy competing firms' products
D) persuade third parties to refuse to use or buy the firm's products
Question 4Continuation of plant operations during a strike using management and nonunion personnel is most effective when the ________.
A) union is boycotting and picketing
B) union is not attempting a boycott
C) business is a federal contractor
D) business is not labor intensive
Question 5Interest arbitration is commonly used in the private sector to settle wage disputes between employers and unions.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 6Which of the following is a unique advantage of lateral communication?
A) Lateral communication helps in the transmission of ideas and information.
B) Lateral communication occurring with management's knowledge and support can be beneficial even if it does not follow the formal vertical structure.
C) Lateral communication facilitates emotional expression, enhances motivation, and helps the organization control its employees effectively.
D) Lateral communication facilitates coordination at the intradepartmental level.
E) Lateral communication works quickly as it does not follow the stages of the communication process.
Question 7Boycotts are especially effective when the firm has ________.
A) low inventory
B) high inventory
C) low brand recognition
D) high brand recognition
Question 8During negotiation breakdowns between the steelworkers' union and Capital Aeronautics, the union encouraged suppliers and customers to stop doing business with the firm. Which type of strategy was the union most likely implementing?
A) strike
B) boycott
C) lockout
D) secondary boycott
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