Critics Maintain That Labor Unions Can Stifle International Competitiveness for a Business

question 60

Multiple Choice

Critics maintain that labor unions can stifle international competitiveness for a business firm when they

• A) set wages and benefits above those in a competitive market
• B) impose restrictive work rules that reduce labor productivity and innovation
• C) emphasize seniority over merit in promotion and pay
• D) all of the above

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