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1
Which of the following statements is true concerning the industrial relations systems of the 12 EEC industrial nations?
A)Unionization in these nations is remarkably similar at around 40%.
B)Living standards and hourly labor rates are very similar.
C)These countries exhibit similar industrial relations laws and practices.
D)The structure of union representation in these countries varies substantially.
2
Worker protests in Korea occurred in part due to the
A)imprisonment of many Korean Solidarity leaders.
B)the desire for an independent trade union movement.
C)weak national government.
D)rapid importation of foreign made products.
3
During the 1990s, the U.S. economy did not experience the following
A)employment growth.
B)low inflation.
C)increasing income equality.
D)wage growth for highly skilled employees.
4
The role of international trade secretariats is to
A)serve the interests of the multinationals by preventing the formation of multinational unions.
B)serve as presidents of multinational unions by coordinating various international collective bargaining agreements.
C)serve as mediators in various union disputes that arise out of international economic problems.
D)provide information to member unions and coordinate the activities across national borders.
5
Why are multinational companies centralizing their industrial relations policies?
A)Domestic laws now require multinational firms to treat all their employees similarly.
B)Employees often feel cheated and discriminated against, thus producing numerous lawsuits.
C)The differences in legal and cultural factors are disappearing.
D)Globalization of the world economy is leading firms to integrate their internal operations and policies with their business strategies.





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