Question

In order to comply with the law, unionized companies that use employee-involvement programs such as quality circles must give the programs: (Multiple Choice, Please explain)

a) a budget negotiated under the terms of the union contract.

b) independence from management.

c) representation during contract negotiations.

d) leadership from the management staff.

e) time during regular work hours to meet.

Answer 1

In order to comply with the law, unionized companies that use employee-involvement programs such as quality circles must give the programs: (Multiple Choice, Please explain)

Answer = b) independence from management.

• when employee-involvement programs become dominated by management, they’re likely to be interpreted as groups that perform some functions of labor unions but are controlled by Corporate Management
• This independence from management would provide enough freedom to employees to showcase their real talent