Question

Veronica, a vice president of human resources at an auto company, wants to develop its programs for employee empowerment. However, she is concerned because unions are heavily involved in representing auto workers and might object to empowerment programs. Which of the following statements about the National Labor Relations Board would best address Veronica's concern?
A) The NLRB makes it an unfair labor practice to form employee participation committees to make decisions.
B)In its rulings, the NLRB has shown clear support for employee involvement in decision making.
C) The NLRB has issued statements indicating that it will not tolerate employee empowerment.
D)The NLRB has issued rulings that say employee empowerment is allowed only in a nonunion environment.
E) In its rulings, the NLRB has allowed employee empowerment in certain very limited situations.

Answer 1

Answer:

B) In its rulings, the NLRB has allowed employee empowerment in certain very limited situations.

Explanation:

Employee empowerment refers to a company giving its employees a higher degree of autonomy and independence regarding their normal work related activities.

Personally I don't understand how employee empowerment can affect employees negatively but unions tend to oppose it unless they are directly involved in the empowerment process.