Michigan Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Practice Exam

For an election to win, what percentage plus one of the potential bargaining unit members must vote?

1. 40; 1

2. 50; 1

3. 60; 1

4. 50; 2

The correct answer is: 50; 1

To win an election for a bargaining unit, it is essential that more than half of the potential bargaining unit members participate in the voting process. This requirement ensures that the majority of members support the decision, thereby legitimizing the outcome of the election. The correct choice specifies that at least 50% of the members must vote in favor, plus one additional vote. This means that if there are 100 members, at least 51 votes must be secured for the election to be deemed successful. This approach reflects the democratic principle of majority rule while adding a necessary threshold to prevent the election from being determined by a simple tie or marginal participation. In contrast, other options propose different thresholds that do not align with the standard requirement for securing a majority. For instance, lower percentages would allow for a decision to be made with insufficient support, compromising the legitimacy of the election outcome and potentially leading to divisions within the bargaining unit.