Centralized Bargaining Often Makes Negotiations Go More Smoothly Because

question 15

Multiple Choice

Centralized bargaining often makes negotiations go more smoothly because

• A)of its greater involvement of local union representatives.
• B)of the larger number of people involved.
• C)it is conducted in convenient locations readily accessible to all participants.
• D)of its use of more experienced and highly skilled negotiators.
• E)of its greater speed.

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