The Main Reason for the Trend Toward Decentralization of Bargaining

question 149

Multiple Choice

The main reason for the trend toward decentralization of bargaining in the U.S. is:

• A) Employers have been able to use their superior bargaining leverage to force decentralization.
• B) Unions' preferences for more control and rigidity in the bargaining process.
• C) Employee desires for less demanding work.
• D) Employee desires for less responsibility associated with employee involvement.

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