Lipset, Trow and Coleman

Question 1

Lipset, Trow and Coleman

Answer 1

analyzes why the union did not suffer from the ILO

union type steelers which disappeared once technological change made them obsolete

Question 2

Two-party system

Answer 2

unique to the ITU
vital for democracy bc it promotes competition

Question 3

Active union associational life

Answer 3

associations promoted the two-party system

ITU members very active in occupational associations

Question 4

ITU

Answer 4

associational activities increase interest in union affairs, thereby promote participation in union politcs

Question 5

Information and associations

Answer 5

associations are influential means of spreading views and information

prevents leader strangle-hold over information

associations provide the opportunity for leaders to gain leadership skills

promotes effective opposition, therefore, a two party system

Question 6

Rules and associatialism

Answer 6

associtalinailsm promotes broader knowledge of organizational rules

Direct: promoting engagement in union politics, people learn the rules

Indirect: in promoting a 2 power system, forces elites from both parties to learn the rules

Question 7

Hierarchical organizations

Answer 7

associations are an organizational form with limited hierarchy

equal participation

depend on member particpation