The Key Difference Between the Japanese Labor Relations System and That

question 24

Multiple Choice

The key difference between the Japanese labor relations system and that of the U.S. is:

• A) Japan makes limited use of exclusive representation and majority rule.
• B) Japan's system is more adversarial than the U.S. system.
• C) Unions in the U.S. are more likely to fall victim to company-domination.
• D) U.S. unions allow for higher levels of employee participation.

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