HRCI SPHR Exam - Topic 2 Question 82 Discussion

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Question #: 82
Topic #: 2

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When the NLRA imposes a voluntary-recognition bar, this means what?

AThe union withdrew its petition for an election.

BThe NLRB has certified a bargaining representative.

CNo election will take place for a reasonable period of time.

DA representation election took place in the previous 12 months.

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Suggested Answer: D

Answer option D is correct.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Risk Assessment

by Johnna at Jun 19, 2024, 02:20 AM

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Marg

4 months ago

Nope, it's definitely not about the union withdrawing.

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Brittani

5 months ago

I thought it meant the union backed out.

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Tonette

5 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds off.

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Leota

5 months ago

Totally agree, option C is spot on!

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Allene

5 months ago

It's about delaying elections for a bit.

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Lindy

6 months ago

I thought a voluntary-recognition bar was linked to the union withdrawing its petition, but now I'm second-guessing myself.

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Burma

6 months ago

I feel like option C makes the most sense since it talks about no election taking place, which seems to fit the context.

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Mose

6 months ago

I remember practicing a question about the NLRB and certification, but I can't recall if that relates to the voluntary-recognition bar.

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Yuette

6 months ago

I think the voluntary-recognition bar means that no election will happen for a while, but I'm not completely sure.

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Lisandra

6 months ago

I'm pretty confident that the answer is C. The voluntary-recognition bar prevents a new election for a reasonable period of time, so that makes the most sense based on the question.

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Martha

6 months ago

Okay, let's think this through. The voluntary-recognition bar must mean that the union and employer have agreed to recognition without an election, so option C seems like the best answer.

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Raul

6 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the concept of the voluntary-recognition bar before answering.

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Fletcher

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of this question. I'll need to review my notes on the NLRA to make sure I'm interpreting the voluntary-recognition bar correctly.

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Valentin

6 months ago

I remember learning about this in class. ISO/IEC 20000 is definitely the international standard for IT service management processes. I'm confident that's the right answer.

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Kris

11 months ago

Personally, I think the NLRA should just recognize my right to start a band called 'The Voluntary Recognition Bar-Hops'. But hey, that's just my two cents.

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Zita

10 months ago

D) A representation election took place in the previous 12 months.

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Maryln

10 months ago

That's an interesting band name idea!

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Royal

10 months ago

C) No election will take place for a reasonable period of time.

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Reita

10 months ago

A) The union withdrew its petition for an election.

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Billye

11 months ago

I was going to say A, but then I realized that's not what voluntary recognition means. C is definitely the right choice here. Gotta love these tricky NLRA questions!

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Dacia

11 months ago

Haha, D is just completely off base. A representation election in the previous 12 months? That's not what the voluntary-recognition bar is about at all!

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Vallie

11 months ago

I was stuck between B and C, but I think C makes the most sense. The voluntary-recognition bar is all about preventing repeat elections, not about certifying the union.

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Glory

10 months ago

Yeah, C is the right answer. It's all about avoiding frequent elections.

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Janella

10 months ago

I agree, C makes sense. It's about preventing repeat elections.

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Malcolm

10 months ago

I think C is correct. The voluntary-recognition bar means no election will take place for a reasonable period of time.

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Tran

11 months ago

C seems like the correct answer here. The voluntary-recognition bar means that the NLRB won't allow a new election for a reasonable period of time after the union has been recognized.

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