Question 1

A union insists that the organization must hire workers only if they are union members.This union is implementing a union shop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following terms refers to a court order that requires one side in a dispute to refrain from or engage in a particular action?

Accepted Answer

A)  injunction 
B)  boycott 
C)  lockout 
D)  arbitration 
E)  infringement 
A)  injunction 
B)  boycott 
C)  lockout 
D)  arbitration 
E)  infringement A

Question 3

Lothex Manufacturing is a firm that produces automobile accessories such as seat belts,leather seats,and cushions.The company has a collective bargaining agreement with the labor union and the contract has specified steps for punishing employees.The firm has to give a warning to an employee for his or her first offence.The employer can issue a suspension if the employee commits the mistake again and the employee is terminated on committing the mistake for a third time.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee mediation 
B)  progressive discipline 
C)  labor arbitration 
D)  grievance procedure 
E)  total quality management 
A)  employee mediation 
B)  progressive discipline 
C)  labor arbitration 
D)  grievance procedure 
E)  total quality management B

Question 4

As an alternative to traditional labor unions,the ________ relies on union tactics (such as strikes and boycotts)without the legal force of unionized collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A)  "dot.org" labor movement 
B)  "alt-labor" movement 
C)  "sans-union" movement 
D)  "hash-tag" labor movement 
E)  "progressive-labor" movement 
A)  "dot.org" labor movement 
B)  "alt-labor" movement 
C)  "sans-union" movement 
D)  "hash-tag" labor movement 
E)  "progressive-labor" movement

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE of a certification election?

Accepted Answer

A)  Such elections are not bound by NLRB guidelines. 
B)  It is usually carried out using a voice vote. 
C)  It can be conducted only if at least 30 percent of the employees agree. 
D)  It can be conducted only if the management gives approval. 
E)  Employees sharing different working conditions are allowed to vote. 
A)  Such elections are not bound by NLRB guidelines. 
B)  It is usually carried out using a voice vote. 
C)  It can be conducted only if at least 30 percent of the employees agree. 
D)  It can be conducted only if the management gives approval. 
E)  Employees sharing different working conditions are allowed to vote.

Question 6

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)certifies a union if ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thirty percent of the employees favor certification 
B)  a union wins certification election 
C)  it receives a union petition from employees 
D)  a union is conducting a decertification election 
E)  it receives a request from 30 percent of the employees for a collective bargaining 
A)  thirty percent of the employees favor certification 
B)  a union wins certification election 
C)  it receives a union petition from employees 
D)  a union is conducting a decertification election 
E)  it receives a request from 30 percent of the employees for a collective bargaining

Question 7

Most employees of a manufacturing firm want to form a labor union.However,the management is totally against the formation of a union and opposes it outright.In this case,what can employees do?

Accepted Answer

If the employer doesn't voluntarily acce

Question 8

Strikebreakers are nonunion workers hired to do the jobs of striking workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Labor-Management Reporting Act is intended to ensure democratic processes and financial accountability within unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Employees in one of the plants of a leather manufacturing company form a labor union to represent all employees of the plant.The union does not give membership to employees of other plants and is not associated with any political party or other union.This union is an example of a ________ union.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic 
B)  local 
C)  craft 
D)  national 
E)  skill-based 
A)  geographic 
B)  local 
C)  craft 
D)  national 
E)  skill-based

Question 11

Albert's union follows voice vote instead of the secret ballot method for elections.Albert feels that this leads to biased elections.Albert can sue the union to stop this practice by using the ________ Act.

Accepted Answer

A)  National Labor Relations 
B)  Wagner 
C)  Norris-La Guardia 
D)  Labor-Management Relations 
E)  Labor-Management Reporting 
A)  National Labor Relations 
B)  Wagner 
C)  Norris-La Guardia 
D)  Labor-Management Relations 
E)  Labor-Management Reporting

Question 12

Boycott is a temporary work stoppage aimed at forcing management to accept union demands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Right-to-work laws promote the implementation of union shops to promote union security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________ is a legislation passed in 1935 that established labor relations policies and procedures for most sectors of private industry.

Accepted Answer

A)  Labor-Management Relations Act 
B)  National Labor Relations Act 
C)  Norris-La Guardia Act 
D)  Landrum-Griffin Act 
E)  Labor-Management Reporting Act 
A)  Labor-Management Relations Act 
B)  National Labor Relations Act 
C)  Norris-La Guardia Act 
D)  Landrum-Griffin Act 
E)  Labor-Management Reporting Act

Question 15

A new union is formed through a certification election in Alberco Manufacturing.The company and the union fail to reach an agreement in collective bargaining.Both parties appoint a panel of judges to oversee the discussions and agree that the decision of the panel will be binding.This solution is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  grievance procedure 
B)  arbitration 
C)  mediation 
D)  injunction suit 
E)  decertification 
A)  grievance procedure 
B)  arbitration 
C)  mediation 
D)  injunction suit 
E)  decertification

Question 16

Progressive discipline usually starts with a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  suspension without pay 
B)  oral warning 
C)  written warning 
D)  reduction in pay 
E)  suspension with pay 
A)  suspension without pay 
B)  oral warning 
C)  written warning 
D)  reduction in pay 
E)  suspension with pay

Question 17

Over the past century,the union movement has attracted the greatest numbers of new members during times of prosperity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compare and contrast craft unions and industrial unions.

Accepted Answer

Craft unions offer membership to workers

Question 19

The Wagner Act ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allowed employers to limit the employees' rights to organize 
B)  required employers to bargain in good faith with unions 
C)  led to a major fall in union membership in the United States 
D)  was widely welcomed by employers and employees alike 
E)  did not have a significant impact on the balance of power in U.S. industry 
A)  allowed employers to limit the employees' rights to organize 
B)  required employers to bargain in good faith with unions 
C)  led to a major fall in union membership in the United States 
D)  was widely welcomed by employers and employees alike 
E)  did not have a significant impact on the balance of power in U.S. industry

Question 20

The ________ of 1959 protects union members' rights and limits the potential for corruption by union officials.

Accepted Answer

A)  National Labor Relations Act 
B)  Norris-La Guardia Act 
C)  Landrum-Griffith Act 
D)  Wagner Act 
E)  Labor-Management Relations Act 
A)  National Labor Relations Act 
B)  Norris-La Guardia Act 
C)  Landrum-Griffith Act 
D)  Wagner Act 
E)  Labor-Management Relations Act

A union insists that the organization must hire workers only if they are union members.This union is implementing a union shop.

Which of the following terms refers to a court order that requires one side in a dispute to refrain from or engage in a particular action?

As an alternative to traditional labor unions,the ________ relies on union tactics (such as strikes and boycotts)without the legal force of unionized collective bargaining.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of a certification election?

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)certifies a union if ________.

Most employees of a manufacturing firm want to form a labor union.However,the management is totally against the formation of a union and opposes it outright.In this case,what can employees do?

Strikebreakers are nonunion workers hired to do the jobs of striking workers.

The Labor-Management Reporting Act is intended to ensure democratic processes and financial accountability within unions.

Employees in one of the plants of a leather manufacturing company form a labor union to represent all employees of the plant.The union does not give membership to employees of other plants and is not associated with any political party or other union.This union is an example of a ________ union.

Albert's union follows voice vote instead of the secret ballot method for elections.Albert feels that this leads to biased elections.Albert can sue the union to stop this practice by using the ________ Act.

Boycott is a temporary work stoppage aimed at forcing management to accept union demands.

Right-to-work laws promote the implementation of union shops to promote union security.

________ is a legislation passed in 1935 that established labor relations policies and procedures for most sectors of private industry.

Progressive discipline usually starts with a(n)________.

Over the past century,the union movement has attracted the greatest numbers of new members during times of prosperity.

Compare and contrast craft unions and industrial unions.

The Wagner Act ________.

The ________ of 1959 protects union members' rights and limits the potential for corruption by union officials.

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Exam 12: Labor Relations

A union insists that the organization must hire workers only if they are union members.This union is implementing a union shop.

Which of the following terms refers to a court order that requires one side in a dispute to refrain from or engage in a particular action?

As an alternative to traditional labor unions,the ________ relies on union tactics (such as strikes and boycotts)without the legal force of unionized collective bargaining.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of a certification election?

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)certifies a union if ________.

Most employees of a manufacturing firm want to form a labor union.However,the management is totally against the formation of a union and opposes it outright.In this case,what can employees do?

Strikebreakers are nonunion workers hired to do the jobs of striking workers.

The Labor-Management Reporting Act is intended to ensure democratic processes and financial accountability within unions.

Employees in one of the plants of a leather manufacturing company form a labor union to represent all employees of the plant.The union does not give membership to employees of other plants and is not associated with any political party or other union.This union is an example of a ________ union.

Albert's union follows voice vote instead of the secret ballot method for elections.Albert feels that this leads to biased elections.Albert can sue the union to stop this practice by using the ________ Act.

Boycott is a temporary work stoppage aimed at forcing management to accept union demands.

Right-to-work laws promote the implementation of union shops to promote union security.

________ is a legislation passed in 1935 that established labor relations policies and procedures for most sectors of private industry.

Progressive discipline usually starts with a(n)________.

Over the past century,the union movement has attracted the greatest numbers of new members during times of prosperity.

Compare and contrast craft unions and industrial unions.

The Wagner Act ________.

The ________ of 1959 protects union members' rights and limits the potential for corruption by union officials.

Developing a Business Mindset

Understanding Basic Economics

The Global Marketplace

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Forms of Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership

Management Roles, Functions, and Skills

Organization and Teamwork

Production Systems

Employee Motivation

Human Resources Management

The Art and Science of Marketing

Product and Pricing Strategies

Distribution and Marketing Logistics

Customer Communication

Financial Information and Accounting Concepts

Financial Management

Financial Markets and Investment Strategies

The Money Supply and Banking Systems

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