Which of the Following Statements About the Role of Works

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the role of works councils in Germany is true?

• A) A works council may be formed by employees in any business unit having 10 or more permanent employees.
• B) It operates together with the trade union and collective bargaining process.
• C) The works council has "veto rights and rights of consent."
• D) In general, the German works council deals with issues of an individualistic nature.

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Definitions:

Breakdown Maintenance

A maintenance strategy that involves repairing or replacing equipment and components only after they have failed.

Emergency Maintenance

Unscheduled repair work performed on equipment or systems to correct an unforeseen failure or fault.

Preventive Maintenance Program

A schedule of planned maintenance actions aimed at preventing breakdowns and failures of equipment before they occur.

Cost Effective

Cost-effective refers to an action that provides the best possible outcome for the least amount of money, maximizing the benefits relative to its costs.