Question 1

Arbitrators often assess witness credibility through rather subjective behaviors,such as speaking softly or giving long,evasive answers to questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Steelworkers' "Trilogy" recognized that arbitrators have far more expertise than judges in interpreting the common law of the shop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A major purpose in cross-examination is to reinforce the other party's testimony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Joint union-management statements as to the issues involved and certain applicable grievance facts are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prehearing stipulations. 
B)  Prehearing briefs. 
C)  Informal stipulations. 
D)  Formal stipulations. 
E)  Ideal stipulations. 
A)  Prehearing stipulations. 
B)  Prehearing briefs. 
C)  Informal stipulations. 
D)  Formal stipulations. 
E)  Ideal stipulations.

Question 5

Before World War II,the arbitrator's decision largely relied on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal convictions under the National Arbitration Act of 1902. 
B)  The National Labor Relations Board for enforcement. 
C)  Diplomatic and persuasive abilities to convince the parties that the decision should be accepted. 
D)  Public opinion. 
E)  The National Labor Relations Board for enforcement and criminal convictions under the National Arbitration Act of 1902. 
A)  Criminal convictions under the National Arbitration Act of 1902. 
B)  The National Labor Relations Board for enforcement. 
C)  Diplomatic and persuasive abilities to convince the parties that the decision should be accepted. 
D)  Public opinion. 
E)  The National Labor Relations Board for enforcement and criminal convictions under the National Arbitration Act of 1902.

Question 6

The first step in the legalistic approach on the arbitration process is to acknowledge that the parties have a mutual obligation to bring out all relevant facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Intent of the parties refers to what union and management officials expect to gain from an arbitrator's decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an element of a typical arbitration proceeding:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The selection of the arbitrator. 
B)  ​The pre-hearing activities. 
C)  ​The experience of the arbitrator. 
D)  ​The arbitrator's decision. 
E)  ​The arbitration hearing. 
A)  ​The selection of the arbitrator. 
B)  ​The pre-hearing activities. 
C)  ​The experience of the arbitrator. 
D)  ​The arbitrator's decision. 
E)  ​The arbitration hearing.

Question 9

The Supreme Court Steelworkers' Trilogy (1960)decisions in essence stated that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The courts are better qualified than the arbitrator to resolve an employee's grievance. 
B)  The arbitrator is better qualified than the courts to resolve an employee's grievance. 
C)  The issue of relative judicial or arbitration qualifications is irrelevant in the resolution of employee grievances. 
D)  Lowered the authority and prestige of the arbitrator. 
E)  The courts have great latitude in fashioning a decision and its remedy. 
A)  The courts are better qualified than the arbitrator to resolve an employee's grievance. 
B)  The arbitrator is better qualified than the courts to resolve an employee's grievance. 
C)  The issue of relative judicial or arbitration qualifications is irrelevant in the resolution of employee grievances. 
D)  Lowered the authority and prestige of the arbitrator. 
E)  The courts have great latitude in fashioning a decision and its remedy.

Question 10

The union and management officials own the arbitration hearing but the arbitrator is the presiding officer of the hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Arbitrators often assess witness credibility through rather subjective behaviors,such as speaking softly or giving long,evasive answers to questions.

The Steelworkers' "Trilogy" recognized that arbitrators have far more expertise than judges in interpreting the common law of the shop.

A major purpose in cross-examination is to reinforce the other party's testimony.

Joint union-management statements as to the issues involved and certain applicable grievance facts are called:

Before World War II,the arbitrator's decision largely relied on:

The first step in the legalistic approach on the arbitration process is to acknowledge that the parties have a mutual obligation to bring out all relevant facts.

Intent of the parties refers to what union and management officials expect to gain from an arbitrator's decision.

Which of the following is NOT an element of a typical arbitration proceeding:

The Supreme Court Steelworkers' Trilogy (1960)decisions in essence stated that:

The union and management officials own the arbitration hearing but the arbitrator is the presiding officer of the hearing.

Union-Management Relationships in Perspective

The History of Labor-Management Relationships

Legal Influences

Unions and Management: Key Participants in the Labor Relations Process

Why and How Unions Are Organized

Negotiating the Labor Agreement

Economic Issues

Administrative Issues

Resolving Negotiation Interestdisputes and the Use of Economic Pressure

Contract Administration

Employee Discipline

Labor Relations in the Public Sector

Labor Relations in Multinational Corporations and in Other Countries

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Exam 11: Labor and Employment Arbitration

Arbitrators often assess witness credibility through rather subjective behaviors,such as speaking softly or giving long,evasive answers to questions.

The Steelworkers' "Trilogy" recognized that arbitrators have far more expertise than judges in interpreting the common law of the shop.

A major purpose in cross-examination is to reinforce the other party's testimony.

Joint union-management statements as to the issues involved and certain applicable grievance facts are called:

Before World War II,the arbitrator's decision largely relied on:

The first step in the legalistic approach on the arbitration process is to acknowledge that the parties have a mutual obligation to bring out all relevant facts.

Intent of the parties refers to what union and management officials expect to gain from an arbitrator's decision.

Which of the following is NOT an element of a typical arbitration proceeding:

The Supreme Court Steelworkers' Trilogy (1960)decisions in essence stated that:

The union and management officials own the arbitration hearing but the arbitrator is the presiding officer of the hearing.

Union-Management Relationships in Perspective

The History of Labor-Management Relationships

Legal Influences

Unions and Management: Key Participants in the Labor Relations Process

Why and How Unions Are Organized

Negotiating the Labor Agreement

Economic Issues

Administrative Issues

Resolving Negotiation Interestdisputes and the Use of Economic Pressure

Contract Administration

Employee Discipline

Labor Relations in the Public Sector

Labor Relations in Multinational Corporations and in Other Countries

Filters