In recent years, unions have begun to include in their demands at the

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In recent years, unions have begun to include in their demands at the collective bargaining table requests for contract provisions, which give labor an active voice in determining the goals of a corporation. Although it cannot be denied that labor leaders are highly skilled administrators, it must be recognized that their primary loyalty is and must remain to their membership, not to the corporation. Thus, labor participation in corporate management decisions makes about as much sense as __________.

Which of the following represents the best continuation of the passage?

(A) allowing inmates to make decisions about prison security

(B) a senior field officer asking the advice of a junior officer on a question of tactics

(C) a university’s asking the opinion of the student body on the scheduling of courses

(D) Chicago’s mayor inviting the state legislators for a ride on the city’s subway system

(E) the members of a church congregation discussing theology with the minister

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Akshaywastaken · Answer

Can someone please help in with the explanation of this question and why is University one not correct answer

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Sajjad1994 · Answer

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Here we are looking for the most perfect analogy. Keep in mind, first, that the author opposes the move, and second, all of the features of the union-management situation in particular that they are adversaries.  (A)  captures both elements. The relationship between prison administrators and inmates is adversarial, and the suggestion that inmates make decisions on security is outrageous enough that it captures also the first element.

(B)  fails on both counts. First, the two are not on opposites of the fence; second, the senior officer is asking for advice—not deferring to the opinion of his junior officer.

(C)  is very similar. First, the administration of the university and the student body are not necessarily adversaries; at least, although they may disagree on the best means for advancing the goals of the university, there is often agreement about those goals. Second, the administration is, as with  (B) , asking advice, not abdicating responsibility for the decision.

In  (D)  we lack both elements; the mayor need not be an adversary of the state legislators (he may be seeking their assistance), nor is he giving them his authority to make decisions.

Finally,  (E)  lacks both elements as well; the minister is a leader, not an adversary, who is discussing questions, not delegating authority.

The correct answer is (A).

Hope it helps

RudreshKal · Answer

Sajjad1994  Many of these new questions do not make sense or they are incomplete/vague.

How can the goals of Corporation and Labour Union Leaders be adversary. If the corporation goes under their wont be any work for labour and thus no labour union. Prison inmates and Security are complete adversary cant fit in this scenario so only decent option remains is C.

NehaKalani · Answer

Here’s how I understood this question.
The argument here is that the primary responsibility of the people of the labour union is towards its union before the corporation. They need to ensure that their peers are happy at all times, and if they join the corporation board, they must remember to make no decisions that’ll harm the labour union. But it’s going to be hard.

Which other group as per these options will face a dilemma like this one?

Imagine if the prisoners were to make decisions for security. Who would they stay loyal to? There is a conflict of interest here.

But in Option C, if a student body was to make decisions for courses, they may or may not have a conflict of interest. The body could have very studious kids who are aligned with the school administration to make a hard course, or it may have really chill students who may have a conflict of interest with the school board. And because of this ambiguity, I can eliminate C.

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