Exam 15: Union-Management Relations

After a series of failed negotiations with its union, Sinclair Processing Inc. shuts down its manufacturing unit to prevent union members from working. Sinclair Processing is most likely using _____ to put pressure on the union.

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In the United States, which of the following is most likely a reason why laws prohibit police officers and firefighters from conducting strikes?

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Describe why employees want to unionize.

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Over the years, employees have joined unions for two general reasons: (1) they are dissatisfied with how they are treated by their employers and (2) they believe that unions can improve their work situations. If employees believe they are being treated unfairly by their companies, they may turn to unions to get assistance with their concerns. Some of the major factors that can trigger unionization are issues of compensation, working conditions, management style, and employee treatment.
One of the primary determinants of whether employees want to unionize is how well their companies are managed. Unions function as a watchdog for workplace equity and make sure that employees are treated fairly. Without union representation, employees may be paid unfairly and treated poorly. Employees expect to receive reasonably competitive compensation, a good working environment, effective management and supervision, and fair and responsive treatment. When these basic expectations are not met, employees may seek out a labor union. Unionization often occurs when employees feel disrespected, unsafe, underpaid, and unappreciated; they see a union as a viable option for change.

What was the significance of the Railway Labor Act of 1926?

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Question 4

The Taft-Hartley Act requires that the _____ be notified of disputes over contract renewals or modifications if they were not settled within 30 days after the designated date.

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Question 5

In the context of a union representation election, which of the following statements is true?

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Question 6

It is legal for employers to monitor union meetings.

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Question 7

The most highly unionized part of the workforce in the United States is the _____.

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Question 8

Gloria, an employee of Bargello Inc. and an active member of the company's union, is elected as the representative of Bargello's unionized workers. She represents employees at the workplace and discusses their grievances with HR managers. In this scenario, Gloria is most likely _____.

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Question 9

The Landrum-Griffin Act appointed the U.S. secretary of labor to act as a watchdog of union conduct.

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Question 10

George, a unionized employee, is suspended from work after a conflict with his supervisor. George decides to file a grievance complaint. Whom should George approach with his problem? What are the different steps that George is likely to undergo in the grievance management procedure?

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Question 11

In the context of a bargaining impasse, differentiate between mediation and arbitration.

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Question 12

The Railway Labor Act of 1926 was the result of a joint effort between railroad management and unions to:

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Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?

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Question 14

In the context of the continuum of collective bargaining relations, which of the following bargaining patterns is relatively rare in U.S. labor history and is illegal?

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Question 15

The union contract between the union and the management of Gable Electronics Inc. includes a no-strike clause that is valid till the date of the contract's expiration. When a supervisor threatens a salary cut for those unionized employees who refuse to work on the weekend, the employees directly conduct a strike without approval of the union leadership. In this scenario, the employees are conducting a(n) _____.

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Question 16

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has defined collective bargaining issues by dividing them into three categories. Explain these three categories.

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Question 17

_____ is a process whereby a union is removed as the representative of a group of employees.

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Question 18

Which of the following is an advantage of union representation in organizations?

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Question 19

In the context of union-management cooperation, successful organizational restructurings occur when:

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After a series of failed negotiations with its union, Sinclair Processing Inc. shuts down its manufacturing unit to prevent union members from working. Sinclair Processing is most likely using _____ to put pressure on the union.

In the United States, which of the following is most likely a reason why laws prohibit police officers and firefighters from conducting strikes?

Describe why employees want to unionize.

What was the significance of the Railway Labor Act of 1926?

The Taft-Hartley Act requires that the _____ be notified of disputes over contract renewals or modifications if they were not settled within 30 days after the designated date.

In the context of a union representation election, which of the following statements is true?

It is legal for employers to monitor union meetings.

The most highly unionized part of the workforce in the United States is the _____.

Gloria, an employee of Bargello Inc. and an active member of the company's union, is elected as the representative of Bargello's unionized workers. She represents employees at the workplace and discusses their grievances with HR managers. In this scenario, Gloria is most likely _____.

The Landrum-Griffin Act appointed the U.S. secretary of labor to act as a watchdog of union conduct.

George, a unionized employee, is suspended from work after a conflict with his supervisor. George decides to file a grievance complaint. Whom should George approach with his problem? What are the different steps that George is likely to undergo in the grievance management procedure?

In the context of a bargaining impasse, differentiate between mediation and arbitration.

The Railway Labor Act of 1926 was the result of a joint effort between railroad management and unions to:

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?

In the context of the continuum of collective bargaining relations, which of the following bargaining patterns is relatively rare in U.S. labor history and is illegal?

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has defined collective bargaining issues by dividing them into three categories. Explain these three categories.

_____ is a process whereby a union is removed as the representative of a group of employees.

Which of the following is an advantage of union representation in organizations?

In the context of union-management cooperation, successful organizational restructurings occur when:

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