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Veronica, a vice president of human resources at an auto company, wants to devel

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Question

Veronica, a vice president of human resources at an auto company, wants to develop its programs for employee empowerment. However, she is concerned because unions are heavily involved in representing auto workers and might object to empowerment programs. Which of the following statements about the National Labor Relations Board would best address Veronica's concern?

a) The NLRB makes it an unfair labor practice to form employee participation committees to make decisions.

b)In its rulings, the NLRB has shown clear support for employee involvement in decision making.

c) The NLRB has issued statements indicating that it will not tolerate employee empowerment.

d)The NLRB has issued rulings that say employee empowerment is allowed only in a nonunion environment.

e) In its rulings, the NLRB has allowed employee empowerment in certain very limited situations.

Explanation / Answer

b)In its rulings, the NLRB has shown clear support for employee involvement in decision making.

The employees should be given the option to select between the HR department or labor union for employee empowerment.