Question 1

Which of the following is true in the context of a union representation election?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Railway Labor Act places certain restrictions on the activities of the unions and managements before an election. 
B)  Supervisors cannot be included in bargaining units for unionization purposes, except in industries covered by the Railway Labor Act. 
C)  A union should gain 50% of the votes to be named as the representative of all the employees. 
D)  The larger is the number of employees in a bargaining unit, the higher is the likelihood that the union will win. 
A)  The Railway Labor Act places certain restrictions on the activities of the unions and managements before an election. 
B)  Supervisors cannot be included in bargaining units for unionization purposes, except in industries covered by the Railway Labor Act. 
C)  A union should gain 50% of the votes to be named as the representative of all the employees. 
D)  The larger is the number of employees in a bargaining unit, the higher is the likelihood that the union will win.

Question 2

In most European countries, employee wages are set by government negotiations with employers rather than through collective bargaining between unions and management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Change to Win association has attempted to counteract the overall decline in the U.S. union membership by:

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing membership dues and initiation fees. 
B)  organizing workers in economically underdeveloped countries. 
C)  boycotting states with "employer-friendly" laws. 
D)  organizing low-paid individuals in service industries. 
A)  reducing membership dues and initiation fees. 
B)  organizing workers in economically underdeveloped countries. 
C)  boycotting states with "employer-friendly" laws. 
D)  organizing low-paid individuals in service industries.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board has d

Question 5

How have employee involvement programs affected organizations over time? What are the advantages and disadvantages of employee ownership programs?

Accepted Answer

Some decisions by the National Labor Rel

Question 6

Right-to-work laws:

Accepted Answer

A)  promote full-employment in unionized industries. 
B)  restrict compulsory union membership. 
C)  require that all union members have legal visas. 
D)  prohibit unions' organizing efforts during work hours. 
A)  promote full-employment in unionized industries. 
B)  restrict compulsory union membership. 
C)  require that all union members have legal visas. 
D)  prohibit unions' organizing efforts during work hours.

Question 7

Describe the two basic types of unions that have developed over time in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The two basic types of unions have devel

Question 8

A group of union members go on strike after their union fails to reach an agreement with the management of their organization during a collective bargaining process. What type of strike are the union members conducting? Describe any two other types of strikes.

Accepted Answer

The union members are engaging in an eco

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-emptive strike 
B)  counter strike 
C)  vandalism 
D)  lockout 
A)  pre-emptive strike 
B)  counter strike 
C)  vandalism 
D)  lockout

Question 10

How do national and international unions differ from local unions in their structures and functions?

Accepted Answer

National and international unions are no

Question 11

The practice whereby union or worker representatives are given positions on a company's board of directors is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  collusion. 
B)  cooperation. 
C)  codetermination. 
D)  tripartite negotiation. 
A)  collusion. 
B)  cooperation. 
C)  codetermination. 
D)  tripartite negotiation.

Question 12

It is illegal for employers to forbid distribution of union literature during work hours in work areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following laws passed in 1947 is considered to be pro-management?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Norris-LaGuardia Act 
B)  The Railway Labor Act 
C)  The Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  The Wagner Act 
A)  The Norris-LaGuardia Act 
B)  The Railway Labor Act 
C)  The Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  The Wagner Act

Question 14

What are the advantages of a union grievance procedure?

Accepted Answer

A grievance procedure provides a formal

Question 15

During a contract negotiation, the management of Wild Mist Inc. and its employee union fail to reach an agreement on an issue related to retirement benefits. A neutral third party is called in to come up with a solution, make the necessary decisions, and reach a settlement. The process used by the third party in the given scenario is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  fact-finding. 
B)  conciliation. 
C)  arbitration. 
D)  mediation. 
A)  fact-finding. 
B)  conciliation. 
C)  arbitration. 
D)  mediation.

Question 16

Samuel applies for work with a local construction company that is located in a country that does not have right-to-work laws. He is told that he must join the employee union at the company so as to be hired. This employer has a(n) _____ shop.

Accepted Answer

A)  closed 
B)  union 
C)  agency 
D)  open 
A)  closed 
B)  union 
C)  agency 
D)  open

Question 17

Presenting employees with information about unions is an unfair labor practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the United States, employees in the public sector are more likely to be union members than employees in the private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following can be considered as a union security provision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Closed union shops 
B)  Right-to-work laws 
C)  No-solicitation policy 
D)  No-layoff policy 
A)  Closed union shops 
B)  Right-to-work laws 
C)  No-solicitation policy 
D)  No-layoff policy

Question 20

"Interest" arbitration is used extensively in the private sector in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true in the context of a union representation election?

In most European countries, employee wages are set by government negotiations with employers rather than through collective bargaining between unions and management.

The Change to Win association has attempted to counteract the overall decline in the U.S. union membership by:

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

How have employee involvement programs affected organizations over time? What are the advantages and disadvantages of employee ownership programs?

Right-to-work laws:

Describe the two basic types of unions that have developed over time in the United States.

A group of union members go on strike after their union fails to reach an agreement with the management of their organization during a collective bargaining process. What type of strike are the union members conducting? Describe any two other types of strikes.

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

How do national and international unions differ from local unions in their structures and functions?

The practice whereby union or worker representatives are given positions on a company's board of directors is called:

It is illegal for employers to forbid distribution of union literature during work hours in work areas.

Which of the following laws passed in 1947 is considered to be pro-management?

What are the advantages of a union grievance procedure?

Samuel applies for work with a local construction company that is located in a country that does not have right-to-work laws. He is told that he must join the employee union at the company so as to be hired. This employer has a(n) _____ shop.

Presenting employees with information about unions is an unfair labor practice.

In the United States, employees in the public sector are more likely to be union members than employees in the private sector.

Which of the following can be considered as a union security provision?

"Interest" arbitration is used extensively in the private sector in the United States.

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Exam 16: Unionmanagement Relations

Which of the following is true in the context of a union representation election?

In most European countries, employee wages are set by government negotiations with employers rather than through collective bargaining between unions and management.

The Change to Win association has attempted to counteract the overall decline in the U.S. union membership by:

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

How have employee involvement programs affected organizations over time? What are the advantages and disadvantages of employee ownership programs?

Right-to-work laws:

Describe the two basic types of unions that have developed over time in the United States.

A group of union members go on strike after their union fails to reach an agreement with the management of their organization during a collective bargaining process. What type of strike are the union members conducting? Describe any two other types of strikes.

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

How do national and international unions differ from local unions in their structures and functions?

The practice whereby union or worker representatives are given positions on a company's board of directors is called:

It is illegal for employers to forbid distribution of union literature during work hours in work areas.

Which of the following laws passed in 1947 is considered to be pro-management?

What are the advantages of a union grievance procedure?

Samuel applies for work with a local construction company that is located in a country that does not have right-to-work laws. He is told that he must join the employee union at the company so as to be hired. This employer has a(n) _____ shop.

Presenting employees with information about unions is an unfair labor practice.

In the United States, employees in the public sector are more likely to be union members than employees in the private sector.

Which of the following can be considered as a union security provision?

"Interest" arbitration is used extensively in the private sector in the United States.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individualorganization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

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