Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: What factors explain why unions in the United States have been losing

What factors explain why unions in the United States have been losing more than 50 percent of all certification elections?

Q: Individuals who are sympathetic to unions claim that currently in the United

Individuals who are sympathetic to unions claim that currently in the United States, it is very difficult for unions to win certification elections, which is why union membership is in a period of dec...

Q: One strategy for suppressing union activity is to ask certain workers to

One strategy for suppressing union activity is to ask certain workers to report to management any union-organizing activities that are taking place at the company. Is this strategy legal? Is it ethica...

Q: Suppose at a pre-bargaining meeting between the company's negotiating team

Suppose at a pre-bargaining meeting between the company's negotiating team and top management it is decided that the company will give up to a 4 percent raise. When negotiations start, however, the le...

Q: You are a supervisor in a small manufacturing plant. The union

You are a supervisor in a small manufacturing plant. The union contract covering most of your employees is about to expire. Working individually or in groups, discuss how to prepare for union contract...

Q: In October 2003, 8,000 Amtrak workers agreed not to

In October 2003, 8,000 Amtrak workers agreed not to disrupt service by walking out; at least not until a court hearing was held. Amtrak had asked the courts for a temporary restraining order, and the...

Q: Opponents of "Big Government" claim that excessive regulation of workplace

Opponents of "Big Government" claim that excessive regulation of workplace safety hurts productivity and increases costs. They argue that in a free market, employees should be responsible for their ow...

Q: A goal of performance management is to improve performance. Describe the

A goal of performance management is to improve performance. Describe the factors that should be considered when diagnosing and improving performance.

Q: Working individually or in groups, answer the question, "Is

Working individually or in groups, answer the question, "Is there such a thing as an accident-prone person?" Develop your answer using examples of actual people you know who seemed to be accident-pron...

Q: The March 2004 issue of the journal Occupational Hazards presented some information

The March 2004 issue of the journal Occupational Hazards presented some information about what happens when OSHA refers criminal complaints about willful violations of OSHA standards to the U.S. Depar...