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:

Incentives

Rewards or penalties that motivate individuals or entities to act in certain ways.

Hazardous Jobs

Occupations that pose significant risks of injury, illness, or death as a result of the work environment or tasks involved.

Moral Hazard

A situation where one party is more likely to take risks because the consequences of their actions are partly borne by others.

Straight Salary

A fixed amount of pay given to an employee, not dependent on the hours worked or performance.