After a hard-fought union organizing campaign, which Loamite Ltd. lost, the first contract negotiations have begun. Loamite hopes to wear down the union in negotiations and have a contract that is favourable to management. As part of this strategy, Loamite is requiring the contract negotiators for management to obtain top management approval of every issue that arises during negotiations. Which of the following comments best describes how Loamite is behaving?
A)negotiating in bad faith
B)demonstrating considerable negotiating skill
C)showing a willingness to cooperate in the give-and-take of negotiation
D)engaging in typical collective bargaining behaviour

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Loamite is behaving in bad faith by requiring top management approval of every issue that arises during negotiations. This tactic is meant to wear down the union and is not a genuine effort to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. It suggests that Loamite is not negotiating in good faith and may not be willing to make any concessions during the bargaining process.

After a Hard-Fought Union Organizing Campaign, Which Loamite Ltd