Which of the Following Statements Regarding Unions Is FALSE

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding unions is FALSE?

• A)Unions tend to not get involved in productivity improvement programs.
• B)Union membership has dropped substantially in the 1980s.
• C)Union influence is much greater outside of the U.S., particularly in Europe.
• D)Unions put constraints on many HR decisions such as compensation, promotion, demotion, and termination.
• E)Employees believe that unions can actually improve conditions and, in particular, can have an impact at their own workplace.

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