1. Detail the reasons why a union may reject a tentative agreement approved by its representatives at the bargaining table. Then, discuss what strategies increase resistance of employers to unionization.
2. A small printed-circuit board manufacturer has established itself on the ability to supply a large variety of small orders in a timely manner. A firm approaches the manufacturer to place a large order (equal to the current total volume from all other orders) but asks for a 30 percent discount. Do you think the circuit board manufacturer should accept the offer? Justify your answer.