Question 1

A study conducted by Terry Wagar found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  union and employer leaders agree that people are an organization's most important asset 
B)  a small percentage of union leaders felt that management viewed co-operative programs as a way to reduce union influence 
C)  a small percentage of union officials felt that the interests of the union and employer are in conflict 
D)  a majority of union officials did not think that employers support bargaining unit members who tried new approaches 
E)  union leaders perceived extensive support from management for co-operative programs 
A)  union and employer leaders agree that people are an organization's most important asset 
B)  a small percentage of union leaders felt that management viewed co-operative programs as a way to reduce union influence 
C)  a small percentage of union officials felt that the interests of the union and employer are in conflict 
D)  a majority of union officials did not think that employers support bargaining unit members who tried new approaches 
E)  union leaders perceived extensive support from management for co-operative programs

Question 2

Grievance mediation is viewed as being inherently adversarial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Unionized firms have higher turnover than non-union firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

"Right to work" laws, which make the payment of union dues optional are being adopted in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The perception of younger workers that they will likely be employed as a contract worker is seen as negatively impacting unionization rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Outline the challenges that unions will face in the future and explain two ways that unions could ensure their viability.

Accepted Answer

The challenges that unions will face in

Question 7

There are environmental factors that pose a barrier to increased union-management collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Unions are collaborating across boarders as a result in international trade agreements and tariffs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Canadian unions have been supportive of governments' retaliation with respect to issues such as steel tariffs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, future leaders will need to:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop technological advancement to improve efficiency 
B)  implement a global manufacturing footprint 
C)  ensure access to basic goods 
D)  develop a social business mindset 
E)  ensure a centralized global control of the organization 
A)  develop technological advancement to improve efficiency 
B)  implement a global manufacturing footprint 
C)  ensure access to basic goods 
D)  develop a social business mindset 
E)  ensure a centralized global control of the organization

Question 11

A union response to globalization has been to ensure employment standards exist in emerging economies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Canadian union are in direct contact with local unions in other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain reasons why unions may oppose employee involvement programs.

Accepted Answer

Unions may oppose employee involvement p

Question 14

Some observers have called for increased union-management co-operation. Discuss the barriers that will have to be overcome to increase union-management co-operation.

Accepted Answer

Increased union-management cooperation c

Question 15

It has been estimated that the percentage of visible minorities in the general population will be stable over the next several years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Canadian unions face challenges in the future including globalization and government deficit reduction programs that are bound to reduce union density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The amount of manufacturing produced per person has decreased in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The GDP for manufacturing is expected to remain stable over the next several years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Unionization rates for women aged 45-54 has been the only demographic to have increased since 1981.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The unionization rate for younger workers is negatively impacted by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of awareness in unions 
B)  Lack of interest in unions 
C)  Perception by youth that they will not represent them 
D)  a&c 
E)  a,b,&c 
A)  Lack of awareness in unions 
B)  Lack of interest in unions 
C)  Perception by youth that they will not represent them 
D)  a&c 
E)  a,b,&c

A study conducted by Terry Wagar found that:

Grievance mediation is viewed as being inherently adversarial.

Unionized firms have higher turnover than non-union firms.

"Right to work" laws, which make the payment of union dues optional are being adopted in Canada.

The perception of younger workers that they will likely be employed as a contract worker is seen as negatively impacting unionization rates.

Outline the challenges that unions will face in the future and explain two ways that unions could ensure their viability.

There are environmental factors that pose a barrier to increased union-management collaboration.

Unions are collaborating across boarders as a result in international trade agreements and tariffs.

Canadian unions have been supportive of governments' retaliation with respect to issues such as steel tariffs.

According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, future leaders will need to:

A union response to globalization has been to ensure employment standards exist in emerging economies.

Canadian union are in direct contact with local unions in other countries.

Explain reasons why unions may oppose employee involvement programs.

Some observers have called for increased union-management co-operation. Discuss the barriers that will have to be overcome to increase union-management co-operation.

It has been estimated that the percentage of visible minorities in the general population will be stable over the next several years.

Canadian unions face challenges in the future including globalization and government deficit reduction programs that are bound to reduce union density.

The amount of manufacturing produced per person has decreased in Canada.

The GDP for manufacturing is expected to remain stable over the next several years.

Unionization rates for women aged 45-54 has been the only demographic to have increased since 1981.

The unionization rate for younger workers is negatively impacted by:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public-Sector Labour Relations

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Exam 12: The Future of Unions

A study conducted by Terry Wagar found that:

Grievance mediation is viewed as being inherently adversarial.

Unionized firms have higher turnover than non-union firms.

"Right to work" laws, which make the payment of union dues optional are being adopted in Canada.

The perception of younger workers that they will likely be employed as a contract worker is seen as negatively impacting unionization rates.

Outline the challenges that unions will face in the future and explain two ways that unions could ensure their viability.

There are environmental factors that pose a barrier to increased union-management collaboration.

Unions are collaborating across boarders as a result in international trade agreements and tariffs.

Canadian unions have been supportive of governments' retaliation with respect to issues such as steel tariffs.

According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, future leaders will need to:

A union response to globalization has been to ensure employment standards exist in emerging economies.

Canadian union are in direct contact with local unions in other countries.

Explain reasons why unions may oppose employee involvement programs.

Some observers have called for increased union-management co-operation. Discuss the barriers that will have to be overcome to increase union-management co-operation.

It has been estimated that the percentage of visible minorities in the general population will be stable over the next several years.

Canadian unions face challenges in the future including globalization and government deficit reduction programs that are bound to reduce union density.

The amount of manufacturing produced per person has decreased in Canada.

The GDP for manufacturing is expected to remain stable over the next several years.

Unionization rates for women aged 45-54 has been the only demographic to have increased since 1981.

The unionization rate for younger workers is negatively impacted by:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public-Sector Labour Relations

Filters