Union Density Has Declined More Dramatically in the United States

question 63

Multiple Choice

Union density has declined more dramatically in the United States than in Canada because:

• A)the economic environment is less favourable in the United States.
• B)U.S.employees do not seek unionization as much as Canadian employees do.
• C)right to work legislation in the U.S.requires the compulsory deduction of union dues.
• D)labour relations legislation is enforced more quickly in the United States.
• E)the political environment is less favourable for unions in the United States.

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Definitions:

Oral Stage

In psychoanalytic theory, the first stage of psychosexual development, where the mouth is the primary source of gratification.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism in which a person unconsciously replaces unacceptable thoughts or feelings with their opposites.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring from about ages 3 to 6, where the libido's focus is on the genital area.