Because most grievances concern an individual employee or a single work group and relate only to one or a few contract terms,tactics aimed at modifying the way the contract is administered are referred to as _____.
A) grievance mediation
B) fractional bargaining
C) fair representation
D) umpiring

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Fractional bargaining is when negotiations focus on only a few selected contract terms, rather than renegotiating the entire contract. This tactic is often used in response to specific grievances from a single employee or work group. The other options are not directly related to this specific tactic. Grievance mediation is a process for finding a resolution to a dispute between labor and management, fair representation refers to the duty of a union to represent all members fairly (not just a select few), and umpiring is a process for resolving disagreements over contract interpretation.  So, option B is the best answer.

Because Most Grievances Concern an Individual Employee or a Single