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As both sides agree that they are competing over a fixed amount of resources, each side feels that what one side wins, the other loses. Based on this information, we can say that the two sides are engaged in ________.
 
  A) conciliation
  B) distributive bargaining
  C) mediation
  D) integrative bargaining
  E) arbitration

Question 2

A formal mentoring program is an example of an off-the-job training method.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: B) The essence of distributive bargaining is negotiating over who gets what share of a fixed pie. When the pie is fixed, or parties believe it is, they tend to bargain distributively. Probably the most widely cited example of distributive bargaining is labor management negotiations over wages.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: A formal mentoring program is an example of an on-the-job training method.



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