In a Stalinist system, unions served all of the following purposes except to:

A) Facilitate the states' production goals
B) Protect individual workers from abusive managers
C) Administer social benefits provided by the government
D) Conducted collective bargaining

Stalinist System

A political system characterized by centralized control, authoritarian leadership, and strict government regulation of society and the economy, similar to the regime of Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union.

Production Goals

Targets set by businesses or organizations for the amount of goods or services to be produced within a specific time frame.

Social Benefits

Non-wage compensations provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries. These can include health insurance, pension plans, and other welfare benefits.