AP Human Geography : Economic Restructuring
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Example Question #41 : Contemporary Patterns Of Industrialization & Development
Which of these statements correctly explains the difference between "open shop" and "closed shop?"
In a closed shop, it is required that factory workers join the union. In an open shop, it is not required.
In a closed shop, union members are not allowed to apply for jobs in the factory. In an open shop, they are allowed to apply.
In a closed shop, the "backdoor" is not open. In an open shop, the "backdoor" is open.
In a closed shop, new factory workers are not allowed into the union. In an open shop, new factory workers are allowed into the union.
In a closed shop, joining the union is not a condition of employment in factories. In an open shop, it is a condition.
In a closed shop, it is required that factory workers join the union. In an open shop, it is not required.
A closed shop place of employment is a place of employment that will only hire members of a labor union. It is "closed" because it is restricted to only union members.
Example Question #381 : Ap Human Geography
Which of these scenarios provides the best example of vertical integration?
The CEO of a company integrates the ideas of his employers into his business model.
A marketing company only hires for their upper-level positions from employees who already work at the company.
A clothing company buys completed articles of clothing from several manufacturers and then sews on the company label before reselling.
A car manufacturer produces all of its own parts and then sells luxury vehicles in the international market.
An electronics company based in Tokyo ships raw materials to independent companies in China to be made into computer parts.
A car manufacturer produces all of its own parts and then sells luxury vehicles in the international market.
Vertical integration happens when one company controls all aspects of its production process.
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