Union workers at an auto parts plant go out on strike.In response,the management closes the plant.This tactic is known as a _____.

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A lockout is when management shuts down the workplace in response to a labor dispute or strike. It is a tactic used to put pressure on the workers to accept management's demands. A cooling-off period is when both parties agree to temporarily stop the dispute and negotiate. A secondary boycott is when a third party joins in the boycott against a company. A strikebreaker is someone who is hired to replace striking workers during a labor dispute. Since the question mentions that "management closes the plant," the answer is A) lockout.

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