If one believes that labor is not a commodity and labor markets are not always efficient, employee voice is important, and there is an inherent conflict of interest over who gets what share of the profits, they are most closely aligned with the:
A) mainstream economics school of thought.
B) human resources management school of thought.
C) industrial relations school of thought.
D) critical industrial relations school of thought.

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The mentioned beliefs are in line with the industrial relations school of thought, which views labor as more than just a commodity, emphasizes the importance of employee voice and collective bargaining, and recognizes the inherent conflict of interest between employees and employers over the distribution of profits. The other options (mainstream economics, human resources management, and critical industrial relations) do not necessarily hold these beliefs.

If One Believes That Labor Is Not a Commodity and Labor