Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Works Councils

Which of the following statements accurately describes works councils?

A) Works councils are a form of employee participation common in Western Europe (e.g., France, Germany, and the Netherlands)
B) Works councils emerged as a way for firms to improve competitiveness and the bottom line
C) Works councils are similar to JCCs and have little power to block management decisions and actions
D) Research on the impact of works councils on productivity clearly shows a positive impact