A long-established television network is experiencing a significant decline in viewership and advertising revenue due to the growing popularity of on-demand streaming platforms. Faced with shrinking profit margins, the network's management must respond to a union's demand for a company-wide 5% wage increase. Which of the following responses represents the most strategically sound decision for the network's long-term financial health?
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A long-established television network is experiencing a significant decline in viewership and advertising revenue due to the growing popularity of on-demand streaming platforms. Faced with shrinking profit margins, the network's management must respond to a union's demand for a company-wide 5% wage increase. Which of the following responses represents the most strategically sound decision for the network's long-term financial health?
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