Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Although the Saturn plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee was organized using self-directed work teams, it also maintained some traditional U.S. labor practices such as grievance procedures.
2. One reason the self-directed work team approach used at the Saturn plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee was not successful was that union leaders were reluctant to change from the traditional job control unionism model to one that required more flexibility and uncertainty.
3. A significant problem for the union involved in the Saturn experiment in self-directed work teams was establishing and maintaining its credibility as an advocate for the employees.
4. In the union movement, there are some who argue that there is no role for unions as strategic partners with business. They believe unions should be in the business of protecting workers and attempts to "partner" with management will inevitably result in "selling out" workers.
5. The Saturn experiment in Spring Hill, Tennessee, was largely successful.

Answer 1

1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE