Comparing the German and Swedish Models of Industrial Democracy, Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

Comparing the German and Swedish models of industrial democracy, which of the two would lead to more long-term job security for workers, and why?

• A) Sweden, because of the emphasis on providing fulfilling work for all workers.
• B) Sweden, because of the emphasis on negotiation, not just consultation, with unions.
• C) Germany, because of industry-wide wage bargaining by unions.
• D) Germany, because of the much longer tradition of works councils.

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Definitions:

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