Which Statement About the American Federation of Labor in the Early

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the American Federation of Labor in the early twentieth century is FALSE?

• A) the AFL represented skilled workers only.
• B) AFL membership tripled between 1900 and 1904.
• C) the AFL forged closer ties with corporate leaders to stabilize employee relations.
• D) the AFL established pension plans for long-term workers.
• E) the AFL proposed an overthrow of the capitalist system.

Comprehend the legal and ethical responsibilities of corporate communication.

Grasp the significance of disclosing material connections and the ethical guidelines for fair use and endorsements in public communication.

Understand the basic concepts and distinctions in leadership theories.

Recognize the various approaches to studying leadership, including trait, behavior, power-influence, and contingency theories.

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Definitions:

Henry George

An American political economist known for his belief that people should own the value they produce themselves, but that the economic value derived from land (including natural resources) should belong equally to all members of society.

Land-Rent Income

Income derived from owning land and leasing it for economic use, such as agriculture, construction, or commercial development.

David Ricardo

An influential British economist known for developing the comparative advantage theory, which explains how nations can gain from trade by specializing in producing goods for which they have a lower opportunity cost relative to other countries.

Tenant Farmers

Individuals who rent land to farm from a landlord.