The Acme Machinery Company is a closed shop. This means that:
A.union members are not employed.
B.only union members are employed.
C. both union and nonunion members are employed
D. the company boycotts union-made products.
E.
I answered your last question. Now it's your turn. I'll be happy to check your answer.
i;m not sure if it's d or c
Nope. Check your book. Or lookup "closed shop" on line.
the answer is b becauseA closed shop is a form of union security agreement under which the employer agrees to only hire union members
Right. The answer is B. A closed-shop business only hires union members.
To determine the meaning of "closed shop" in the context of the Acme Machinery Company, we can break down the options:
A. Union members are not employed: This option suggests that union members are excluded from employment at the Acme Machinery Company. However, a closed shop does not necessarily imply this.
B. Only union members are employed: This option implies that the Acme Machinery Company exclusively hires union members. This is the closest option to the definition of a closed shop.
C. Both union and nonunion members are employed: This option suggests that the Acme Machinery Company hires both union and nonunion members. However, a closed shop typically implies a preference for hiring union members.
D. The company boycotts union-made products: This option refers to the company's stance on purchasing union-made products, which is unrelated to the concept of a closed shop.
From the given options, option B, "Only union members are employed," is the most accurate representation of a closed shop. In a closed shop, employers hire only union members or require employees to join the union within a specified period of time after being hired.