Author Question: Systems thinking involves: (a) the ability to determine the appropriate requirements for ... (Read 41 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Systems thinking involves:

(a) the ability to determine the appropriate requirements for leader-ship for particular situations and to respond accordingly, (b) understanding how various organizational components and the work of individual performers interrelate, (c) understanding how the differences and similarities reflected in the workforce can be utilized to strategic advan-tage, (d) the ability to respond appropriately to the emotions of others.

Question 2

Hyper-Tech Enterprises manufactures mechanical parts used in air conditioning and heating units. The company employs over 300 workers at its Alabama facility.

None of the Hyper-Tech employees belong to a union; however, management believes that unionization is in the near future. A representative of a local union has recently visited Hyper-Tech in an attempt to solicit members and have them sign authorization cards. Enough eligible employees have signed authorization cards to petition the NLRB for an election. Hyper-Tech's top executives are considering fighting the unionization efforts.

Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to the decision by Hyper-Tech to fight unionization efforts?
A) How many Hyper-Tech employees were hired within the last year?
B) What percentage of Hyper-Tech employees signed authorization cards?
C) What is the opinion of Hyper-Tech's shareholders and creditors regarding unionization?
D) What are the laws regarding what Hyper-Tech managers can and cannot do during a campaign?