The employment relationship is labeled a mixed motive because:

A) Management wants to make a profit at the same time they want to be fair to employees
B) Unions want to be profitable at the same time they need to represent employees
C) It is a mixture of conflicts of interests and shared opportunities for the employer-employee-union relationship
D) Employees are often mixed about who they support, the union or management

Mixed Motive

Situations or decisions that involve conflicting interests or incentives, often requiring a balance between cooperating and competing actions.

Conflicts of Interests

Situations where an individual's or organization's personal interests potentially interfere with their ability to make unbiased decisions in their official capacity.

Shared Opportunities

A principle that emphasizes collaborative efforts to create benefits or advantages accessible to all involved parties.