HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 8 Question 15 Discussion

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Question #: 15
Topic #: 8

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A union is performing a jurisdictional strike in front of a construction site. What is a jurisdictional strike?

AIt is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to assign a particular work to its members; rather than to members of other unions or to the non-union workers.

BIt is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to agree to the terms ofa new contract although there is already an approved contract in place.

CIt is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to agree to the terms of a new contract because the current contract between the employer and the union has expired.

DIt is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to assign all work to its members, rather than to members of non-union workers.

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Suggested Answer: A

A jurisdictional strike is an effort by the union to get the employer to assign specific work to the union rather than to other unions or even non-union workers.

Answer option B is incorrect. This isn't a valid definition of a jurisdictional strike.

Answer option C is incorrect. This isn't a valid definition of a jurisdictional strike.

Answer option D is incorrect. This answer is close, but not the best choice. Note that the answer requests all work, not just particular work.

by Solange at May 09, 2022, 11:49 AM

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Val

4 months ago

Nah, I think it's more about pressuring for new contracts, not just work assignments.

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Pamella

4 months ago

I thought it was just about expired contracts, but this makes sense!

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Ronny

4 months ago

Wait, so they can strike even if there's already a contract? Seems odd.

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Brent

4 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about getting the right jobs for union members.

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Hyman

5 months ago

A jurisdictional strike is about work assignments!

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Leana

5 months ago

I’m a bit lost here. Option D sounds close, but I feel like it’s more about the specific union rather than just non-union workers.

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Jina

5 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe jurisdictional strikes are specifically about work assignments, which makes A the right choice.

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Vernell

5 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about strikes related to contracts. Could it be option C since it mentions an expired contract?

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Eveline

5 months ago

I think a jurisdictional strike is about which union gets the work, so I’m leaning towards option A.

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Tran

5 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. The key is understanding how IR-cut filters work and what happens when they're removed. I'll apply that knowledge to figure out the most likely wavelength.

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Whitley

5 months ago

Ah, I see. The question is specifically asking about the static website hosting feature, so CORS configuration could be the answer. I'm going to go with Option D and see if that does the trick.

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