Role of Labor Unions Quick Check

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Which of the following describes a primary difference between distributive bargaining and interest-based bargaining?(1 point)
Responses

Distributive bargaining is a type of negotiation.
Distributive bargaining is a type of negotiation.

Distributive bargaining seeks a solution that is beneficial to all parties.
Distributive bargaining seeks a solution that is beneficial to all parties.

Interest-based bargaining is a type of negotiation.
Interest-based bargaining is a type of negotiation.

Interest-based bargaining seeks a solution that is beneficial to all parties.

Answer 1

The primary difference between distributive bargaining and interest-based bargaining is that:

Distributive bargaining is a type of negotiation.

This statement correctly identifies distributive bargaining as a negotiation approach, predominantly characterized by a competitive or adversarial nature, where parties aim to divide a fixed resource (like money). In contrast, interest-based bargaining focuses on collaborative problem-solving to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for all parties involved.

So, the best choice related to the primary difference in the context you are examining would be the first response:

Distributive bargaining is a type of negotiation.