Multiple choice

In recent years, unions have begun to include in their demands at the collective bargaining table requests for contract provisions which give labor an active voice in determining the goals of a corporation. Although it cannot be denied that labor leaders are highly skilled administrators, it must be recognized that their primary loyalty is and must remain to their membership, not to the corporation. Thus, labor participation in corporate management decisions makes about as much sense as __________. Which of the following represents the best continuation of the passage?

  1. allowing inmates to make decisions about prison security

  2. a senior field officer asking the advice of a junior officer on a question of tactics

  3. a university's asking the opinion of the student body on the scheduling of courses

  4. Chicago's mayor inviting the state legislators for a ride on the city's subway system

  5. the members of a church congregation discussing theology with the minister
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Explanation

(1) Here we are looking for the most perfect analogy. Keep in mind, first, that the author opposes the move, and second, all of the features of the union-management situation in particular that they are adversaries. (1) captures both elements. The relationship between prison administrators and inmates is adversarial, and the suggestion that inmates make decisions on security is outrageous enough that it captures also the first element.

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