In the Context of International Labor Relations, One of the Reasons

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the context of international labor relations, one of the reasons for a decline in union influence is the

• A) introduction of a reciprocal tax treaty.
• B) retention of low-skilled tasks in an international firm's home country.
• C) importing of employment practices and contractual agreements that are alien to the host country.
• D) increased bargaining power of organized labor.
• E) increased ability to threaten to disrupt production, either by a strike or some other form of work protest.

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