The human resource management function of an international business often is responsible for international labor relations. The successful management of the potential conflicts between labor and management will affect the strategic choices and effectiveness of a business. Strategically, businesses need to consider how international labor relations issues affect the choices a business has, particularly in the globalization of production. Organized labor will definitely affect pursuit of transnational or global standardization strategies. One task of the HRM function is to foster harmony and to minimize conflict between labor and management. Read each item and roll-over hint to determine what perspective it falls under and in which category. Then drag and drop the item into the correct location on the chart. Seek flexibility Voluntary guidelines Seek concessions Union perspective Management perspective Pay and benefits Local over global Compete effectively Need counterweight Keep action local Solidify gains International organizations Reorganizing work structures Centralize or decentralize