When determining the right bargaining structure for a given set of negotiations, labor and management negotiators face a tradeoff between:

A) Equity and efficiency
B) Responsiveness and employee voice
C) Power and political influence
D) Power and responsiveness to local needs

Bargaining Structure

The set-up and organization of collective bargaining, including the levels at which negotiations occur (e.g., national, industry-wide, or company level) and the participants involved.

Tradeoff

A situation that involves losing one quality or aspect of something in return for gaining another quality or aspect.

Responsiveness

The quality of reacting quickly and positively to changes, inquiries, or requests.