Question 1

The duty to accommodate:

Accepted Answer

A)  requires employers to do whatever is required to avoid the adverse effects of discrimination 
B)  arises only in cases of indirect discrimination 
C)  requires employers to take measures, which do not impose an undue hardship 
D)  does not require a variation from the terms of a collective agreement 
E)  arises only in cases of direct discrimination 
A)  requires employers to do whatever is required to avoid the adverse effects of discrimination 
B)  arises only in cases of indirect discrimination 
C)  requires employers to take measures, which do not impose an undue hardship 
D)  does not require a variation from the terms of a collective agreement 
E)  arises only in cases of direct discrimination

Question 2

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has been relied upon to:

Accepted Answer

A)  extend benefits to same-sex partners 
B)  prohibit the mandatory deduction of union dues 
C)  prohibit mandatory union membership 
D)  protect the right to strike 
E)  a and b 
A)  extend benefits to same-sex partners 
B)  prohibit the mandatory deduction of union dues 
C)  prohibit mandatory union membership 
D)  protect the right to strike 
E)  a and b

Question 3

The Charter has been relied upon in some cases to defend employees' freedom of expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Human rights legislation in all provinces now prohibits mandatory retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When a firm produces a good or service that has an elastic demand it will:

Accepted Answer

A)  be less able to increase price without losing customers 
B)  be more able to increase price without losing customers 
C)  decrease sales and revenue by lowering price 
D)  be able to change price without any effect on sales and revenue 
E)  increase the quantity demanded by increasing the price 
A)  be less able to increase price without losing customers 
B)  be more able to increase price without losing customers 
C)  decrease sales and revenue by lowering price 
D)  be able to change price without any effect on sales and revenue 
E)  increase the quantity demanded by increasing the price

Question 6

Which of the following regulates minimum terms of employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  labour relations legislation 
B)  human rights legislation 
C)  employment standards legislation 
D)  Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
E)  the duty to accommodate 
A)  labour relations legislation 
B)  human rights legislation 
C)  employment standards legislation 
D)  Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
E)  the duty to accommodate

Question 7

Direct discrimination refers to a rule or conduct that is intentionally discriminatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Globalization is the trend to international agreements that reduce tariff barriers between countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Price elasticity of demand refers to how much a change in price affects the quantity demanded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As perceived union power increases public support for unions declines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"The divided jurisdiction for Canadian labour relations provides potential advantages and disadvantages." Discuss.

Accepted Answer

The divided jurisdiction for Canadian la

Question 12

Which of the following is correct regarding technological change?

Accepted Answer

A)  it always poses a threat to unions 
B)  it always leads to improvements in health and safety 
C)  it does not affect the location of work 
D)  it does not affect compensation 
E)  it affects the ways that unions deal with employees 
A)  it always poses a threat to unions 
B)  it always leads to improvements in health and safety 
C)  it does not affect the location of work 
D)  it does not affect compensation 
E)  it affects the ways that unions deal with employees

Question 13

Briefly describe three types of legislation and explain how each one affects labour relations.

Accepted Answer

1. Employment Standards Legislation: Thi

Question 14

The stimulus packages adopted by governments to combat the 2008 -09 recession will not affect future government policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The price elasticity of demand refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a measure of the demand for the industry in which a firm competes 
B)  how much the demand for a good or service changes when there is an increase in incomes 
C)  the economic principle that as price increases the quantity demanded decreases 
D)  the fact that the demand for some goods and services may be countercyclical 
E)  how much the quantity demanded changes when there is a change in the price of a good or service 
A)  a measure of the demand for the industry in which a firm competes 
B)  how much the demand for a good or service changes when there is an increase in incomes 
C)  the economic principle that as price increases the quantity demanded decreases 
D)  the fact that the demand for some goods and services may be countercyclical 
E)  how much the quantity demanded changes when there is a change in the price of a good or service

Question 16

The duty to accommodate imposes obligations on:

Accepted Answer

A)  employers 
B)  unions 
C)  employees 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  a and b 
A)  employers 
B)  unions 
C)  employees 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  a and b

Question 17

Which of the following is not an economic factor affecting labour relations:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in the labour market 
B)  attitudes towards unions 
C)  deindustrialization 
D)  globalization 
E)  downsizing 
A)  changes in the labour market 
B)  attitudes towards unions 
C)  deindustrialization 
D)  globalization 
E)  downsizing

Question 18

In all jurisdictions unions and employers are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of:

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  marital status 
C)  political belief 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  age 
B)  marital status 
C)  political belief 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c

Question 19

Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A)  The aging workforce is a concern for employers, but not for unions. 
B)  Female employees are less likely than male employees to support unionization. 
C)  Diversity is a concern for employers, but not for unions. 
D)  The majority of part-time employees would prefer full-time work. 
E)  It has been more difficult for unions to organize part-time employees than full-time employees. 
A)  The aging workforce is a concern for employers, but not for unions. 
B)  Female employees are less likely than male employees to support unionization. 
C)  Diversity is a concern for employers, but not for unions. 
D)  The majority of part-time employees would prefer full-time work. 
E)  It has been more difficult for unions to organize part-time employees than full-time employees.

Question 20

Explain a systems framework for labour relations.Elaborate on the elements of the framework and how they are interrelated.

Accepted Answer

A systems framework for labor relations

The duty to accommodate:

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has been relied upon to:

The Charter has been relied upon in some cases to defend employees' freedom of expression.

Human rights legislation in all provinces now prohibits mandatory retirement.

When a firm produces a good or service that has an elastic demand it will:

Which of the following regulates minimum terms of employment?

Direct discrimination refers to a rule or conduct that is intentionally discriminatory.

Globalization is the trend to international agreements that reduce tariff barriers between countries.

Price elasticity of demand refers to how much a change in price affects the quantity demanded.

As perceived union power increases public support for unions declines.

"The divided jurisdiction for Canadian labour relations provides potential advantages and disadvantages." Discuss.

Which of the following is correct regarding technological change?

Briefly describe three types of legislation and explain how each one affects labour relations.

The stimulus packages adopted by governments to combat the 2008 -09 recession will not affect future government policy.

The price elasticity of demand refers to:

The duty to accommodate imposes obligations on:

Which of the following is not an economic factor affecting labour relations:

In all jurisdictions unions and employers are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of:

Which of the following is correct:

Explain a systems framework for labour relations.Elaborate on the elements of the framework and how they are interrelated.

Introduction to Labour Relations

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

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Exam 2: The Environment

The duty to accommodate:

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has been relied upon to:

The Charter has been relied upon in some cases to defend employees' freedom of expression.

Human rights legislation in all provinces now prohibits mandatory retirement.

When a firm produces a good or service that has an elastic demand it will:

Which of the following regulates minimum terms of employment?

Direct discrimination refers to a rule or conduct that is intentionally discriminatory.

Globalization is the trend to international agreements that reduce tariff barriers between countries.

Price elasticity of demand refers to how much a change in price affects the quantity demanded.

As perceived union power increases public support for unions declines.

"The divided jurisdiction for Canadian labour relations provides potential advantages and disadvantages." Discuss.

Which of the following is correct regarding technological change?

Briefly describe three types of legislation and explain how each one affects labour relations.

The stimulus packages adopted by governments to combat the 2008 -09 recession will not affect future government policy.

The price elasticity of demand refers to:

The duty to accommodate imposes obligations on:

Which of the following is not an economic factor affecting labour relations:

In all jurisdictions unions and employers are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of:

Which of the following is correct:

Explain a systems framework for labour relations.Elaborate on the elements of the framework and how they are interrelated.

Introduction to Labour Relations

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

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