Question 1

Which of the following is correct regarding the Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW on the issue of the role of the union?

Accepted Answer

A)  The agreement does not change the traditional role played by a union in the workplace. 
B)  The agreement provides the union with an equal voice in decisions relating to investment and production. 
C)  The agreement provides for a new role for the union through an Employee Relations Review Committee. 
D)  The agreement prevents the union from making any representations to governments. 
E)  The agreement prevents the union from acting as an advocate for employees. 
A)  The agreement does not change the traditional role played by a union in the workplace. 
B)  The agreement provides the union with an equal voice in decisions relating to investment and production. 
C)  The agreement provides for a new role for the union through an Employee Relations Review Committee. 
D)  The agreement prevents the union from making any representations to governments. 
E)  The agreement prevents the union from acting as an advocate for employees.

Question 2

Explain the union wage effect.

Accepted Answer

The union wage effect refers to the impa

Question 3

The effects of unions are restricted to compensation,productivity,profitability,and recruiting and selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Employee involvement in unionized workplaces requires the agreement of the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Labour relations legislation encourages employee involvement programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Job control unionism could be viewed as entrenching:

Accepted Answer

A)  high involvement work principles 
B)  co-operative work principles 
C)  interest based approaches 
D)  Tayloristic work principles 
E)  McClelland's work principles 
A)  high involvement work principles 
B)  co-operative work principles 
C)  interest based approaches 
D)  Tayloristic work principles 
E)  McClelland's work principles

Question 7

The union wage premium had declined in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following policy options will foster union growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  first and second contract arbitration 
B)  allowing the Labour Relations Board to certify the union without a vote 
C)  permitting the use of replacement workers during a strike 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  first and second contract arbitration 
B)  allowing the Labour Relations Board to certify the union without a vote 
C)  permitting the use of replacement workers during a strike 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 9

Job control unionism includes pay tied to jobs instead of pay for knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unions increase:

Accepted Answer

A)  only wages 
B)  only benefits 
C)  both wages and benefits; however, wages more than benefits 
D)  both wages and benefits; however, benefits more than wages 
E)  morale 
A)  only wages 
B)  only benefits 
C)  both wages and benefits; however, wages more than benefits 
D)  both wages and benefits; however, benefits more than wages 
E)  morale

Question 11

Unions raise both wages and benefits; however,there is a greater impact on wages than benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Which of the following is most likely regarding the future prospects for unions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The worst environmental challenges have been encountered; the future looks bright. 
B)  The future for public sector unions appears to be more positive than for private sector unions. 
C)  Recent legislative changes have improved the future prospects for unions. 
D)  The extensive links established with unions in other countries ensures union viability. 
E)  There may be a conflict between the traditional role of the union and additional co-operation with employers in the future. 
A)  The worst environmental challenges have been encountered; the future looks bright. 
B)  The future for public sector unions appears to be more positive than for private sector unions. 
C)  Recent legislative changes have improved the future prospects for unions. 
D)  The extensive links established with unions in other countries ensures union viability. 
E)  There may be a conflict between the traditional role of the union and additional co-operation with employers in the future.

Question 14

Unionized firms have higher turnover than non-union firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The threat effect refers to upward pressure on non-union wages caused by the fact that some non-union employers may increase wages to avoid unionization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The effects of unions have been categorized as a monopoly face and a voice face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The processes that are currently part of the labour relations system,including grievance arbitration,could be viewed as being inherently adversarial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All jurisdictions provide that a union may be certified without a vote as a remedy for employer unfair labour practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Outline the features of job control unionism.

Accepted Answer

Job control unionism is a form of labor

Question 20

Grievance mediation is viewed as being inherently adversarial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is correct regarding the Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW on the issue of the role of the union?

Explain the union wage effect.

The effects of unions are restricted to compensation,productivity,profitability,and recruiting and selection.

Employee involvement in unionized workplaces requires the agreement of the union.

Labour relations legislation encourages employee involvement programs.

Job control unionism could be viewed as entrenching:

The union wage premium had declined in recent years.

Which of the following policy options will foster union growth?

Job control unionism includes pay tied to jobs instead of pay for knowledge.

Unions increase:

Unions raise both wages and benefits; however,there is a greater impact on wages than benefits.

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

Which of the following is most likely regarding the future prospects for unions?

Unionized firms have higher turnover than non-union firms.

The threat effect refers to upward pressure on non-union wages caused by the fact that some non-union employers may increase wages to avoid unionization.

The effects of unions have been categorized as a monopoly face and a voice face.

The processes that are currently part of the labour relations system,including grievance arbitration,could be viewed as being inherently adversarial.

All jurisdictions provide that a union may be certified without a vote as a remedy for employer unfair labour practices.

Outline the features of job control unionism.

Grievance mediation is viewed as being inherently adversarial.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

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

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Exam 12: Summary and Future of Labour Relations

Which of the following is correct regarding the Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW on the issue of the role of the union?

Explain the union wage effect.

The effects of unions are restricted to compensation,productivity,profitability,and recruiting and selection.

Employee involvement in unionized workplaces requires the agreement of the union.

Labour relations legislation encourages employee involvement programs.

Job control unionism could be viewed as entrenching:

The union wage premium had declined in recent years.

Which of the following policy options will foster union growth?

Job control unionism includes pay tied to jobs instead of pay for knowledge.

Unions increase:

Unions raise both wages and benefits; however,there is a greater impact on wages than benefits.

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

Which of the following is most likely regarding the future prospects for unions?

Unionized firms have higher turnover than non-union firms.

The threat effect refers to upward pressure on non-union wages caused by the fact that some non-union employers may increase wages to avoid unionization.

The effects of unions have been categorized as a monopoly face and a voice face.

The processes that are currently part of the labour relations system,including grievance arbitration,could be viewed as being inherently adversarial.

All jurisdictions provide that a union may be certified without a vote as a remedy for employer unfair labour practices.

Outline the features of job control unionism.

Grievance mediation is viewed as being inherently adversarial.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

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

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