Erica, a vice president of human resources at an automobile company, wants to develop its programs for employee empowerment. However, she is concerned because unions are heavily involved in representing auto workers and might object to empowerment programs. Which statement about the National Labor Relations Board would best address Erica's concern?

A) The NLRB has issued statements indicating that it will not tolerate employee empowerment.
B) In its rulings, the NLRB has allowed employee empowerment in certain very limited situations.
C) The NLRB has issued rulings that say employee empowerment is allowed only in a nonunion environment.
D) In its rulings, the NLRB has shown clear support for employee involvement in decision making.
E) The NLRB makes it an unfair labor practice to form employee participation committees to make decisions.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Option D states that the NLRB has shown clear support for employee involvement in decision making, which would address Erica's concern about potential union objection to empowerment programs. UnidosUS agrees with this statement, as the NLRB has issued several rulings in recent years supporting employee involvement in decision-making processes, even in industries with high levels of unionization. Option B is also partially correct, as the NLRB has allowed employee empowerment in specific situations, but it does not fully address Erica's concern about union involvement.

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