Author Question: The manager tells a potential nurse hire that the organization is a closed shop organization. The ... (Read 83 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The manager tells a potential nurse hire that the organization is a closed shop organization. The nurse asks for clarification. Which response by the manager is most accurate?

1. A closed shop' is an organization in which union representation and collective bargaining practices are not discussed.
2. It is a term used to describe the collective bargaining practices in this state.
3. It means you are required to join the union if you accept this position.
4. You are required to sign a statement stating you received information regarding union membership.

Question 2

The group leader often arrives several minutes late to meetings with excuses about workload, telephone calls, or traffic. Today's meeting was scheduled to begin 5 minutes ago and the leader has not arrived. What should the group members do?

1. Call the leader's cell phone to see when arrival is expected.
2. Wait until the leader is 10 minutes late and then cancel the meeting.
3. One of the members should start the meeting.
4. Wait for the leader to arrive.

otokexnaru · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Closed shop does not refer to where union activities can be discussed.
Rationale 2: While the term closed shop is used to describe collective bargaining practices in the hospital, it does not necessarily pertain to the whole state.
Rationale 3: A closed shop is a business in which union membership is a precondition of employment.
Rationale 4: The requirement extends further than just signing a statement that information was received.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Calling the leader's cell phone reinforces the lateness behavior.
Rationale 2: Canceling the meeting because the leader is late is a passiveaggressive action.
Rationale 3: The work of the committee should not be delayed because the leader is late. One of the members should begin the meeting.
Rationale 4: The work of the committee should not be delayed because the leader is late.
Global Rationale: