Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the U

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the U.S.labor relations system relative to systems in most other countries?

• A)The U.S. is unusual in that more than one union may represent the same workers.
• B)The U.S. government plays a more active role in labor relations and dispute resolution compared to other countries.
• C)In other countries the relationship between the union and management is generally adversarial, while in the U.S. the relationship is more cooperative.
• D)In the U.S. there is decentralized collective bargaining, while other countries rely primarily on industry-wide negotiation.
• E)In the U.S. the unions emphasize political issues to a greater degree.

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