Janet,a sales manager at Drexler Inc.,claims that labor and management of most organizations are rivals.Carmella,the HR manager,argues that management and labor do not compete but assist each other.Who is correct in this situation?
A) Janet is right because after the 1980s, most unions and organizations have acted as adversaries.
B) Carmella is right because labor and management often cooperate to enhance teamwork.
C) Janet is right because finding win-win solutions is almost impossible between labor unions and management due to conflicting goals.
D) Carmella is right because organizations often readily accept employee empowerment programs, which is a sign of cooperation.
E) Janet is right because the sole purpose of creating a union is to force employers to pay more wages, which results in loss of profits.

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In this scenario, Carmella is right because labor and management can cooperate with each other to form self-managing teams, enhance decision making, and share financial gains. After the 1980s, there is greater acceptance of the view that greater cooperation can increase commitment and motivation while making the workplace more flexible.

Janet,a Sales Manager at Drexler Inc