Suppose That During a Recession, Whirlpool Saw the Demand for Its

question 273

Multiple Choice

Suppose that during a recession, Whirlpool saw the demand for its major appliances fall by one-third. Even though the demand decreased, Whirlpool chose to maintain wages for its non-union employees. This is an example of

• A) a relative-wage contract.
• B) employment-at-will.
• C) an explicit contract not to cut wages.
• D) an implicit or social contract not to cut wages.

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