Trey Tires is going to merge with Big Spokes, and the merger will result in layoffs. As a result, the workers are not happy. They start doing less work and waste their time by taking frequent breaks. In the context of scientific management, this behavior of the workers is known as _____.
A) soldiering
B) policing
C) whistle-blowing
D) accommodation

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Soldiering is the act of intentionally working at a slow pace, taking more breaks, and producing less output as a form of protest against management. This behavior is often seen when workers feel that management is not treating them fairly, particularly when layoffs or other difficult organizational changes are being implemented. Therefore, the workers' behavior in the given scenario can be described as soldiering, in the context of scientific management. The other options, policing, whistle-blowing, and accommodation, do not accurately describe this behavior. Policing refers to the act of workers enforcing compliance with management policies among their colleagues, while whistle-blowing refers to reporting unethical or illegal practices to authorities. Accommodation refers to a process of negotiation between management and workers to reach an agreement on changes to work conditions.

Trey Tires Is Going to Merge with Big Spokes, and the Merger