Hyper-Tech Enterprises manufactures mechanical parts used in air conditioning and heating units. The company employs over 300 workers at its Alabama facility. None of the Hyper-Tech employees belong to a union; however, management believes that unionization is in the near future. A representative of a local union has recently visited Hyper-Tech in an attempt to solicit members and have them sign authorization cards. Enough eligible employees have signed authorization cards to petition the NLRB for an election. Hyper-Tech's top executives are considering fighting the unionization efforts. Which of the following, if true, best supports the suggestion that Hyper-Tech will lose an NLRB election?
A) Surveys indicate that Hyper-Tech employees have high job satisfaction.
B) Hyper-Tech managers have been told to share their opinions about unions with subordinates.
C) Hyper-Tech managers have been told to avoid making promises to their subordinates.
D) Only a fraction of Hyper-Tech employees voted in the election.

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D) Historically, the more workers who vote, the less likely the union is to win. This is probably because more workers who are not strong union supporters end up voting. If surveys show employees are happy with their jobs, then it is more likely that the union will lose the election. Sharing opinions about unions and avoiding the making of promises are both advisable.

Hyper-Tech Enterprises Manufactures Mechanical Parts Used in Air Conditioning and Heating