Hyper-Tech Enterprises manufactures mechanical parts used in air conditioning and heating units. The company employs over 300 workers at its Alabama facility. None of the Hyper-Tech employees belong to a union; however, management believes that unionization is in the near future. A representative of a local union has recently visited Hyper-Tech in an attempt to solicit members and have them sign authorization cards. Enough eligible employees have signed authorization cards to petition the NLRB for an election. Hyper-Tech's top executives are considering fighting the unionization efforts. Which of the following, if true, best supports the suggestion that Hyper-Tech will lose an NLRB election?
A)Hyper-Tech recently distributed employee surveys that indicated overall job satisfaction.
B)Hyper-Tech executives have decided that a committee should manage the campaign.
C)Hyper-Tech managers have been told to share their opinions about unions with subordinates.
D)Hyper-Tech managers have been told to avoid making promises to their subordinates.

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B)Forming a committee to manage a campaign is usually detrimental to firms because of the slow nature of committees in making decisions. Experts suggest giving full responsibility to a single, decisive executive. Sharing opinions about unions is acceptable.

Hyper-Tech Enterprises Manufactures Mechanical Parts Used in Air Conditioning and Heating