HRCI Exam PHR Topic 5 Question 66 Discussion

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Question #: 66
Topic #: 5

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As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing union-based strikes. What is the ally doctrine?

AA union may expand upon its primary picketing activity to include employees who are allies of the primary employer.

BEmployers cannot force friends, colleagues, and family members into joining a union picket. Allies of the picketing union can allow allies into the picket line.

CA union may expand upon its primary picketing activity to include employers who are allies of the primary employer.

DA union may serve as an ally to another striking union by allowing their members to join the picket against the primary employer.

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Suggested Answer: B

SWOT is an analysis that can be used to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. A SWOT analysis may be incorporated into the strategic planning model.

Answer option C is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

Answer option A is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

Answer option D is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

by Raylene at Feb 26, 2023, 06:47 PM

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3 months ago

Haha, the ally doctrine, sounds like something out of a spy movie! I'll guess option D, unions helping each other out in a strike.

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Peggie

1 months ago

Solidarity among unions is important for their strength and effectiveness.

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Ayesha

2 months ago

Yeah, it's like having each other's backs in tough times.

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Mariann

2 months ago

Option D is correct! Unions can support each other during strikes.

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3 months ago

Option D seems like the most logical answer. Unions often support each other in strikes by allowing members to join the picket lines.

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Pearline

3 months ago

Yes, it's important for unions to show solidarity and support each other in times of need.

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Theodora

3 months ago

I agree, option D makes the most sense. Unions do often support each other during strikes.

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Regenia

3 months ago

I believe the ally doctrine allows unions to show solidarity by joining picket lines of other striking unions.

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Chaya

3 months ago

I agree with Julio. It's important for unions to have the support of allies during strikes.

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Julio

4 months ago

I think the ally doctrine is about unions expanding their picketing activity to include allies of the primary employer.

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