Question

In anticipating union bargaining proposals, management can consider all the following factors EXCEPT:

(a) Recent negotiations settlements
(b) Reviewing the proceedings of a national union's convention
(c) Collective bargaining agreements negotiated by other firms in the same geographical region
(d) Potential future grievances
(e) Gathering information from formal information sources

Answer 1

The correct answer is option e. In anticipating union bargaining proposals, management can consider all factors except gathering information from formal information sources.

Step-by-step explanation:

In anticipating union bargaining proposals, management can consider all the following factors EXCEPT:

1. Recent negotiations settlements: Management can consider the outcomes of recent negotiation settlements with other unions as a benchmark for their own bargaining proposals.
2. Reviewing the proceedings of a national union's convention: Management can gather valuable information about the union's priorities and demands from reviewing the proceedings of their conventions.
3. Collective bargaining agreements negotiated by other firms in the same geographical region: Management can learn from the experiences and agreements of other firms in the same region to inform their own bargaining proposals.
4. Potential future grievances: Management must anticipate potential grievances that may arise during the negotiations and consider ways to address or prevent them.
5. Gathering information from formal information sources: Management can gather information from formal sources such as labor market reports, economic forecasts, or industry studies to inform their bargaining proposals.

Therefore, the answer is (e) Gathering information from formal information sources.