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Which role do most unions in small to large agencies play?
Which role do most unions in small to large agencies play?
- Representing members at the bargaining table and the misconduct investigative process (correct)
- Acting as fiduciaries to their membership
- Providing legislative parameters and structure
- Social entities to benefit widows and orphans
Which legislation defines the bargaining process in California?
Which legislation defines the bargaining process in California?
- Government Code Section 3500
- Police union code
- Right-to-work state law
- Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (correct)
What is the purpose of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act?
What is the purpose of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act?
- To define the bargaining process in right-to-work states
- To promote full communication between public employers and their employees (correct)
- To establish fiduciary duties for unions
- To provide benefits to widows and orphans
What is the purpose of this chapter?
What is the purpose of this chapter?
What was the result of unions' increased power, according to the text?
What was the result of unions' increased power, according to the text?
What legislation was enacted in response to perceived abuses by management in large agencies?
What legislation was enacted in response to perceived abuses by management in large agencies?
Why are police management teams at a disadvantage compared to rank and file unions?
Why are police management teams at a disadvantage compared to rank and file unions?
Why did the lieutenant begin to change his view after being promoted?
Why did the lieutenant begin to change his view after being promoted?
What did the lieutenant demand to improve discipline and management rights?
What did the lieutenant demand to improve discipline and management rights?
Why did the lieutenant sometimes have conflicts with the union?
Why did the lieutenant sometimes have conflicts with the union?
What is the role of unions in public safety agencies according to the text?
What is the role of unions in public safety agencies according to the text?
What is the recommended action for unions when dealing with toxic employees?
What is the recommended action for unions when dealing with toxic employees?
Which law is mentioned in the text as being relevant to misconduct investigations in California?
Which law is mentioned in the text as being relevant to misconduct investigations in California?
What is the recommended approach for unions to resolve issues with management?
What is the recommended approach for unions to resolve issues with management?
What is the recommended role for a staff officer in union-agency relations?
What is the recommended role for a staff officer in union-agency relations?
Why does the author feel uncomfortable with management being beholden to politicians?
Why does the author feel uncomfortable with management being beholden to politicians?
What does the author suggest about the influence of unions on management prerogatives?
What does the author suggest about the influence of unions on management prerogatives?
What is one reason the author gives for divisions in police unions?
What is one reason the author gives for divisions in police unions?
What does the author imply about flawed disciplinary policies and due process systems?
What does the author imply about flawed disciplinary policies and due process systems?
What is one of the key responsibilities of police managers?
What is one of the key responsibilities of police managers?
What does the text suggest about police unions?
What does the text suggest about police unions?
According to The Atlantic Monthly article mentioned in the text, what is a concern with the disciplinary process for cops?
According to The Atlantic Monthly article mentioned in the text, what is a concern with the disciplinary process for cops?
What impact does the reinstatement of bad cops have on other employees?
What impact does the reinstatement of bad cops have on other employees?
What is Sheriff Sandra Hutchens' perspective on working with police unions?
What is Sheriff Sandra Hutchens' perspective on working with police unions?
What does the author suggest about bridging gaps between police management and unions?
What does the author suggest about bridging gaps between police management and unions?
Why is it important for police management to rid the organization of toxic employees?
Why is it important for police management to rid the organization of toxic employees?
What are the three core principles for accomplishing the objective of ridding the organization of toxic employees?
What are the three core principles for accomplishing the objective of ridding the organization of toxic employees?
What is the author's perspective on the power of unions?
What is the author's perspective on the power of unions?
What is a core management duty?
What is a core management duty?
What does the text suggest about unions' responsibilities?
What does the text suggest about unions' responsibilities?
What is the author's suggestion for improving the relationship between labor and management?
What is the author's suggestion for improving the relationship between labor and management?
What is one of the key moves Sheriff Hutchens made after taking over the Orange County Sheriff's office?
What is one of the key moves Sheriff Hutchens made after taking over the Orange County Sheriff's office?
What is one of the principles that should be followed during contract negotiations?
What is one of the principles that should be followed during contract negotiations?
Why is it important to establish trust and do what you say you'll do in labor relations?
Why is it important to establish trust and do what you say you'll do in labor relations?
Why do unions often have conflicts or issues with management?
Why do unions often have conflicts or issues with management?
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