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Chapter 27: Problem 10

Under a(n) shop, an employer may hire only union members. ( \(\mathrm{LO} 2,5)\) a) closed c) open b) union

Short Answer

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The correct answer is a) closed shop, as it is the type of shop where an employer may hire only union members.

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1. Define the terms

Closed Shop: A closed shop is a workplace where the employer agrees to hire only workers who are already members of the trade union. Open Shop: An open shop is a workplace where the employer can hire workers regardless of whether they are members of a trade union or not. Union membership is not mandatory. Union Shop: A union shop is a workplace where the employer can hire non-union workers, but they are required to join the union within a certain period of time.
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2. Compare the definitions to the given exercise

In the given exercise, we're looking for a shop where an employer may hire only union members. Let's compare the shop types to this criterion: Closed Shop: Hires only union members - matches the criterion Open Shop: Can hire both union and non-union workers - doesn't match the criterion Union Shop: Non-union workers can be hired, but they must join the union - doesn't strictly match the criterion
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3. Choose the correct answer

Based on the definitions and comparisons, the correct answer is a closed shop, as it is the only option where an employer may hire only union members. Thus, the answer is: a) closed

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