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What should a union do to handle grievances effectively?
What should a union do to handle grievances effectively?
- Identify specific contractual provisions allegedly violated (correct)
- Increase the rate of absenteeism and turnover
- Examine the grievant’s personal records
- Hold grievance discussions publicly
What impact do grievances have on production according to the text?
What impact do grievances have on production according to the text?
- Low quality of production (correct)
- Increase in employee morale
- Increase in accidents
- Strained superior-subordinate relations
How should grievance discussions be conducted according to the text?
How should grievance discussions be conducted according to the text?
- Treat the union representative as inferior
- Hold discussions publicly
- Fully inform own superior of grievance matters (correct)
- Increase the level of commitment
What could be a consequence of not complying with the contractual time limits for handling grievances?
What could be a consequence of not complying with the contractual time limits for handling grievances?
What is a possible impact of grievances on employees?
What is a possible impact of grievances on employees?
Why is union membership down according to the text?
Why is union membership down according to the text?
In handling grievances, why is it important to visit the work area of the grievance?
In handling grievances, why is it important to visit the work area of the grievance?
What is a possible effect of grievances on managers as mentioned in the text?
What is a possible effect of grievances on managers as mentioned in the text?
In handling grievances, why should one treat the union representative as an equal?
In handling grievances, why should one treat the union representative as an equal?
Why is it important to fully examine prior grievance records?
Why is it important to fully examine prior grievance records?