What led some businesses in the early twentieth century to accept unions rather than resist them?

a. The most qualified workers were union members who would only work for "closed shops."
b. They hoped that accepting unions would be an effective way to prevent strikes and other labor problems.
c. The elected leaders of unions were usually more conducive to the businesses' interests than their workers.


Ans: b. They hoped that accepting unions would be an effective way to prevent strikes and other labor problems.

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