Sweden's approach to industrial democracy is different from Germany's approach because of which of the following?
A) Sweden's economy's much greater reliance on services, compared to Germany's manufacturing-dominated economy.
B) The influence of the Communist Party in East Germany prior to 1989.
C) The much smaller companies that are typical of the Swedish economy.
D) A broader government commitment in Sweden to reducing inequality and providing full employment.

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Sweden has a broader government commitment to reducing inequality and providing full employment, which has led to a more cooperative approach to industrial relations and increased worker participation in decision-making. Germany's approach, on the other hand, is more focused on the representation of workers through powerful unions and works councils in large manufacturing companies. Additionally, Sweden's economy is more service-based, which may also contribute to the country's focus on industrial democracy.

Sweden's Approach to Industrial Democracy Is Different from Germany's Approach