According to the Textbook, Why Did Labor Unions Develop

question 60

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, why did labor unions develop?

• A) to ensure that business owners could control unruly workers
• B) to provide a pool of unskilled labor that business owners could draw on in times of economic depression
• C) to redress the imbalance of power between workers and employers
• D) to force politicians to invest heavily in certain strategic sectors

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Definitions:

Marion Petrie

A researcher known for her work on sexual selection, particularly regarding the role of peacock tail feathers in attracting mates.

Sexual Selection Model

A theoretical construct that explains how certain traits are favored because they increase an individual's chances of reproductive success.

Direct Benefits

Advantages that directly affect an individual's survival or reproduction, typically gained through mate choice or specific behaviors.

Indirect Benefit

Advantages gained by an individual from choosing a particular mate that affect the genetic quality of their offspring rather than providing immediate gains.