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Describe the three strategic roles for union leaders.What are the major challenges for a union leader in each role with regard to labor relations?

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Describe the three strategic roles of an HR manager.What are the major challenges for an HR manager in each role with regard to labor relations?

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Which of the following assumptions is least likely to be supported by proponents of associational unionism:

Stakeholder theory asserts that while there are other stakeholders in business,the most important is still the shareholder and their needs should take precedence of the needs of other stakeholders.

Social movement unionism attempts to increase its bargaining leverage by changing shared meanings and values.

The principle of exclusive representation is inconsistent with the associational model of unionism.

Businesses that adopt the shareholder model must,by definition,pursue short-run profits.

A utilitarian and libertarianism ethics point of view is likely to see business' sole concern as profit generation rather than maximizing stakeholder interests.

Explain the key differences between the shareholder and stakeholder models of corporate governance.Describe the legal,organizational,social,and individual changes that would facilitate a shift in corporate governance behaviors from the shareholder to stakeholder mentality.

Union leaders are faced with several roles which,at times,conflict with each other,placing them in the role of "navigator."

What is "associational unionism" and why might it be better suited to meet the needs of today's labor force than the traditional model of unionism.

A theory of corporate governance model that argues business must be held accountable to more than just shareholders is known as the _______________________________ theory.

Solidarity unionism generally relies on increasing labor power by building the cohesiveness of workers across and within workplaces and championing worker interests that contradict management desires.

One key proposal for transforming U.S.and labor law into something that better meets the needs of our modern society is to prohibit majority unions and replace them with nonmajority unions.

The view that deregulation or repeal of the NLRA is necessary for free market forces to work efficiently is rooted in _______________________________.

How might an employer's approach to labor relations change in moving from a shareholder to a stakeholder model of corporate governance?

Explain the concept of solidarity unionism and describe how this approach might be used to increase labor's bargaining power and protect union rights.

The United Farm Workers,led by _______________________________,successfully worked with religious groups and community activities to stage nationwide grape and lettuce boycotts.

Financialization is a business strategy that focuses on implement cost-cutting measures followed by leveraged buyouts.

Remedial changes proposed for the NLRA include increasing penalties and reducing delays in organizing.