Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Question 1

Concession Bargaining

Answer 1

the negotiation over employer demands for reductions in wages and benefits

Question 2

Labour Relations Strategy

Answer 2

How an employer deals with the unionization of its employees

Question 3

Cost Leadership

Answer 3

A competitive strategy based on having the lowest price

Question 4

Differentiation

Answer 4

A competitive strategy based on having a distinctive or unique product

Question 5

Union Opposition

Answer 5

An employer strategy of attempting to remain union-free

Question 6

Union Avoidance

Answer 6

A strategy aimed at preventing unionization using legal means to convince employees they do not need a union

Question 7

Union Acceptance

Answer 7

A strategy in which the employer remains neutral in an organizing attempt, and if the attempt is successful tries to negotiate the best deal with the union

Question 8

Union Resistance

Answer 8

A strategy is which the employer attempts to limit the further spread of unionization in the organization

Question 9

Union Removal

Answer 9

A strategy in which the employer attempts to rid itself of any unions