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    Calculations of Materials & Labor Variances

    Prado Corporation manufactures and sells a single product. The company uses a standard cost system. The standard cost per unit of product follows: Materials - 1 lb plastic@$3.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.00 Direct labor- 1.6 hr@$10.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    Human Resources

    What is the current growth in union membership? What is the organizing process for a labor union to enter a nonunion company?

    Union relationships with management

    Write a short essay on how the predictors of union participation suggest that union leaders will likely be involved in an adversarial relationship with management. Explain why they believe this. Provide an site that can be referenced for more information.

    Labor relations

    Not all forms of strikes are protected by the NLRA. What types are protected? Unprotected? Does this make sense, or should all types of strikes be treated equally?- Economic strikes, unfair labor strikes, Recognition strikes, Sympathy strikes are a maybe and Wildcat strikes are occasionally. These are the ones that are protec

    Labor Relations

    Do you believe employee elections regulated by the NLRB are successful? Why or why not? Please explain your answer.

    Labor Relations

    What factors are contributing to the decline of union membership? Discuss.

    international business questions

    1.__________ is the only source of sustainable competitive advantage available to the U.S. A. Sourcing of cheap raw materials B. The caliber of its people C. Information technology D. Available capital Reset Selection 2. Ideally, the __________ should dictate the organizational structure and staffin

    Union strategies in organizing drives

    -In a concise paragraph, paraphrase what you have learned about union strategies in organizing drives to describe the strategies to a new union organizer. Organizing drives for a new union requires multiple steps and must carefully analyzed the need in order to be successful and righteous in forming a union in a work environ

    union email use at work

    Should employees be allowed to use company e-mail systems to discuss common work related concerns pertaining to their wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment? How about to discuss unionizing? Here are some ideas: Yes I think they can discuss common work related concerns pertaining to their wages, be

    Labour Rate Variance

    The following labor standards have been established for a particular product: 1.5 standard labor hours per unit at $17.55 per hour. During the last month, 5,300 hours were worked costing $94,340 and 3,600 units were produced. What is the labor rate variance for the month? [Do not use decimals. If your labor rate variance is nega

    Labor Relations

    -Employees might respond to workplace injustice in one of five ways: quitting, individual voice (such as complaining), collective voice (including forming a union), resistance (including work withdrawal such as absenteeism, reduced work effort, and work avoidance, or perhaps even sabotage), and silence. How might union strategie

    Labor Laws

    Review the major laws affecting labor-management relations in the textbook. Based on your review, what are the pros and cons of labor unions for employees? For employers?

    workplace discrimination

    12. City Hospital employed 5 workers of Middle Eastern descent in their maintenance department. The maintenance supervisor assigned all of them to clean the morgue and the basement. These employees were not allowed to work on any other floors or come into contact with patients. A. City Hospital will be liable for national orig

    Strategic compensation relative to the insurance industry

    You are a compensation analyst for Worry-Not Insurance Company, which is located in Hartford, Connecticut. Define the relevant labor market for insurance claims adjusters and for data entry clerks. Describe the rationale for your definitions.

    Unions - AFL, IWW, and CIO

    The AFL, IWW, and CIO were all created out of frustration with the existing dominant form of unionism at the time. Explain. Also, what does this imply about the future of U.S. unionism?

    Three premises to unionized labor negotiations

    The case study question was: What are the basic premises of U.S. labor relations? The textbook listed the premises as "The three objectives of efficiency, equity and voice provide the framework for labor relations" (Budd, Labor Relations, 3ed pg 12). This solution explains the dependency of each premise on the others, partic

    The Union-Organizing Process

    Describe the union-organizing process. Outline the steps in the collective bargaining process. Describe the fears and best opportunities about being an effective supervisor, and steps taken toward understanding and applying principles of communication and collaborative relationships.

    Labor Rights

    The argument has been made that competitive labor markets will eliminate irrelevant and invidious discrimination because it forces employers to select and retain employees based strictly on their productivity. Assuming that this theory is held to be true, will civil rights law eventually become irrelevant? What are the major

    Nurses and Unions

    You are the Human Resource Director for a 500-bed hospital. You have learned that the American Professionals Union is attempting to unionize your 1,000 registered nurses. The CEO has asked you to draft a plan - either supporting the nurses in their efforts OR attempting to remain union free. Draft solid arguments - either pro or

    A Change in the Medical Insurance Plan

    Based on the reading of case studies 7.2 (A Change in the Medical Insurance Plan) and 9.3 (The Reinstatement Offer), How well does the current labor relations system deal with the type of issues that are found in the workplace? Refer to the questions found at the end of the case studies to help you think about your response. Pl

    The authors of a recent book on U.S society argue that only greater citizen participation in the large structures of the economy and state will enable us to surmount the deepening problems of contemporary social life. Assuming that statement to be accurate, would unions play any role in ensuring greater participation in the large structures of the economy or would you agree with Selig Perlman that unions are preoccupied with narrow job related issues?

    The authors of a recent book on U.S society argue that only greater citizen participation in the large structures of the economy and state will enable us to surmount the deepening problems of contemporary social life. Assuming that statement to be accurate, would unions play any role in ensuring greater participation in the lar