Which of the following correctly examines the relationship between government acting to protect workplace safety and the impact this can have on private enterprise? (1 point)

If the government protects workplace safety, this has no effect on private enterprise.
In order to protect workplace safety, government often must force businesses to do things they might not want to do voluntarily.
When a government acts to protect workplace safety, it can affect private enterprise by decreasing costs to businesses.
Businesses in private enterprise automatically protect workplace
• safety, so government actions that promote workplace safety are not necessary.

1 answer

The statement that correctly examines the relationship between government acting to protect workplace safety and the impact this can have on private enterprise is:

"In order to protect workplace safety, government often must force businesses to do things they might not want to do voluntarily."

This statement acknowledges the government's role in regulating workplace safety and the potential resistance from businesses, highlighting the need for regulations to ensure safe working conditions.