1. How does the NLRB determine if the bargaining unit proposed by the labor organization is appropriate? The statutory provisions in section 9(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act give to the National Labor Relations Board the power or the exclusive jurisdiction to determine the appropriate unit for collective bargaining purposes when such a decision is required in a representation case or an unfair labor practice case brought before it. In making the determination, the Board's discretion is subject
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Sam calls in Paul Banks, the new supervisor in Section A. Their conversation is as follows: SAM: Paul, we seem to be having some problems in your section. The line has been down twice in the last three days. This is our busiest time of the year. We can’t afford to have recurring problems of this type. I want you to stop that quality-control project I have you working on, find out what the problem is out on the line, and get rid of it. PAUL: Okay, I’ll get out there, find out what’s causing
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after the policy change took effect, is alleging that the enforcement of the company’s new policy on shift work is discriminatory because the policy requires employees to work on a religious holy day. In the past, production employees worked Monday through Friday. As a result of company growth, the production schedule was changed at the beginning of the new year, requiring employees to work 12-hour shifts with four days at work and then four days off. The four work days can occur any day of the week,
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a position that involves interactions between leaders and followers at different situations. To understand leadership, this paper will review some of the leadership theories which may be applicable on a leader. The paper will talk about a senior supervisor, Mr.X from ABC Company, a well-known financial institute. ABC Company is Canada’s fifth largest bank and one of the Big Five banks. The introduction of the paper will give a brief background on the leader and the company. Followed by that it will
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Yes, if the Terry takes the job of supervisor, his bases of power will shift from Expert powers to coercive and reward powers. Coercive would be in sense like it would be relatively a new field for him and he has to oblige with the orders of his seniors as he would also not posses experts view and can’t be able to judge any discrepancies in policies and strategies to be mend. From past many years Terry enjoyed attention of people of its staff but if he would shift in marketing it would be a different
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*This task contains portions of material that was originally submitted during the 1303B Session in Composition and Critical Thinking with William Cramer and during the DB Phase 2 of 1401A session in Ethics for Professionals with Siamak Pourayan. PHIL301-1401A-04: Ethics for Professionals Individual Project 2 LaShonda M. Canada January 25, 2014 Abstract The Bible states in Proverbs 14:12, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” (NIV) The Bible
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important daily tasks in my routine is to read and respond to emails. After reading important emails, I then can prioritize my daily tasks. Another important communication tool that I use daily are team meetings. Each morning I meet with my supervisors to discuss information on the store’s opportunities and what direction, or tasks need to be completed. I then hold a team meeting with my associates to pass along this information, delegate responsibilities, and set expectations. The consequences
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will are still developing in many states. The common exceptions are: (1) breach of contract by the employer, (2) breach of an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and (3) violation of public policy by the employer. In addition to these three major exceptions, there are two statutory exceptions to employment-at-will. The first is discrimination based on race, religion, age, color, gender, Employment-At-Will Doctrine 3 national origin, sexual orientation, disability, etc.; and the
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Tropical Storm Charley In August 2004, tropical storm Charley hit North Carolina and the Optima Air Filter Company. Many employees’ homes were devastated, and the firm found that it had to hire almost three completely new crews, one for each of its shifts. The problem was that the “old timers” had known their jobs so well that no one had ever bothered up job description for them. When about 30 new employees began taking their places, there was general confusion about what they should do and how
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Table of Contents * Introduction * Filling Vacancies * Appointment and probationary period for a new employee * Employee performance and development * Position Classification * Compensation * Insurance Benefits * Retirement Program * Additional Benefit Programs * Attendance and Leave * Indian Laws and State Policies * Safety and Health Programs * Employee Organisation * Prohibitions and Penalities * Employee Dispute Resolution * Seperations
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