Asked by BUSHRA QAMAR on Sep 28, 2024

The tendency to assume collective bargaining is a zero-sum or constant-sum game is deeply engrained in U.S. labor relations.

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in competitive theory where one party's gain is exactly balanced by the losses of other participating parties.

Constant-Sum Game

A situation in which the total resources or benefits available to all participants do not vary based on their actions or decisions.

Labor Relations

The study and practice of managing the relationship between employers and employees, particularly through the negotiation of labor contracts and resolution of workplace disputes.

  • Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of distributive and integrative bargaining.