Which One of the Following Concepts Does NOT Exist in Western

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following concepts does NOT exist in Western European labor relations systems?

• A) Exclusive representation of a bargaining unit.
• B) Bargaining with unions in addition to work councils.
• C) Bargaining between representatives of employer associations and representatives of a confederation of unions.
• D) Benefits obtained more quickly through the political arena.
• E) A great commitment to and high expenditures on training.

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Definitions:

Overhead Pools

Aggregations of indirect costs or overheads that are then allocated to products or services based on predetermined criteria.

Cost of Activities

The expenses associated with specific actions or operations within a company.

Reciprocal Method

A complex cost allocation method that recognizes interactions among service departments and allocates costs accordingly.

Support Department Costs

The costs associated with departments that do not directly produce goods or services but provide necessary support to production departments, such as maintenance, accounting, and human resources.