Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Unions Cannot

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why unions cannot ensure similar backgrounds among their members?

• A) Employees and employers come from the same social classes.
• B) Income inequality between employees and employers is low.
• C) Management makes hiring decisions and unions are obligated to admit all employees who want to join.
• D) The cost of membership outweighs the benefits perceived from remaining a group member.

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Definitions:

Factor Substitution Effect

The process by which firms replace factors of production (like labor and capital) with others due to changes in relative prices or technology.

Productivity

A measure of the efficiency of production, often expressed as the ratio of outputs to inputs in the production process.

Wage

The fixed regular payment, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially for manual or unskilled work.

Leisure Time

Leisure time is the period when an individual is not engaged in compulsory activities like work or domestic chores, allowing for relaxation, hobbies, and personal interests.