Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Extent to Which

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes the extent to which unions currently rely on strikes as a tactic when collective bargaining breaks down?

• A) Unions have become increasingly reliant on strikes as other, less confrontational, tactics have proven unsuccessful.
• B) Some highly visible strikes in recent years show that the strike is not dead as a labor tactic, but very few labor disputes actually lead to a strike.
• C) Unions have almost completely avoided strikes since President Reagan replaced striking air traffic controllers with strikebreakers in 1981.
• D) Strikes organized by unions are now less common than lockouts by management, indicating a major shift in attitudes between labor and management.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Advantage

The ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used in mechanical systems to gain a greater output force from a smaller input force.

Teeth

Typically refers to the individual projections along the edge of a gear or similar component that mesh with those of another to transmit motion and force.

Geometric Tolerancing

A system that defines and specifies engineering tolerances based on geometric shapes and features, improving interchangeability and quality.

Circularity

A geometric tolerance that limits the deviation of an object’s form from being a perfect circle.