For the past three years, Juan has worked on the line at a large tool manufacturing plant. His job is to arrange the tools in a holding tray and send them through the chrome bath to be plated. Juan has little contact with other workers and often finds his job to be tedious and dull. When he hears a union organizer is visiting the plant, he is one of the first in line to show support for the formation of a union. Which of the following is likely to be Juan's reason for wanting to join a union?
A) to combat feelings of alienation
B) to increase job security
C) to correct perceived deficiencies
D) to keep his job

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Juan's job is tedious and he has little contact with other workers, which could lead to feelings of alienation. Joining a union would provide him with a sense of community and support, helping to combat these feelings. The other options - increasing job security, correcting perceived deficiencies, and keeping his job - may also be reasons to join a union, but they are not as strongly implied in the given scenario as the need for social support.

For the Past Three Years, Juan Has Worked on the Line