In Change Competency: the Collapse of the Auto Market in 2008

question 34

Multiple Choice

In Change Competency: The collapse of the auto market in 2008 and 2009 forced GM and UAW members to the bargaining table. What is the best way to describe these negotiations?

• A) It took many months to come to an agreement because neither side was willing to negotiate.
• B) UAW and GM are still in negotiations, more than ten years later.
• C) Agreement was reached that favored GM but ignored the needs of the UAW.
• D) Agreement was reached without the lengthy battles observed in previous negotiations.

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