Which of the following best explains interchangeability and degree of contact among employees in determining appropriateness of the petitioned unit?
A) If employees transfer frequently across plants or offices,their community of interest may be similar,leading the board to designate a multiplant unit.
B) If employees in two or more different occupations worked under common supervision,a unit including only one of the occupations would probably be inappropriate.
C) Employees at a particular facility may have differences in job duties,but similar levels of skills and be considered as an appropriate group for organizing.
D) Differences in pay rates or benefits would not necessarily lead to a unit being found to be inappropriate.

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Interchangeability and degree of contact among employees can indicate a shared community of interest. If employees frequently transfer between plants or offices, they may have similar interests and concerns, making a multiplant unit appropriate.

Answer: B
 If employees in different occupations work under the same supervision, they may have similar interests and concerns. Excluding one occupation from a unit would not accurately represent the shared community of interest among these employees.

Answer: C
 While employees may have differences in job duties, similar levels of skills and interests can make them an appropriate group for organizing.

Answer: D
 Pay rates or benefits are not the only factors determining appropriateness of a petitioned unit. Other shared interests and concerns among employees may outweigh differences in compensation.

Which of the Following Best Explains Interchangeability and Degree of Contact