Question 1

Multiple unions may represent different groups of employees who work for the same employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first overt union activity in the United States took place in 1794 when the _____ attempted to raise their wages,in reaction to a wage cut by their employers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Continental Congress 
B)  Philadelphia shoemakers 
C)  Boston silversmiths 
D)  New York seamstresses 
A)  Continental Congress 
B)  Philadelphia shoemakers 
C)  Boston silversmiths 
D)  New York seamstresses

Question 3

Among employees who see management as unwilling to share power,more than _____ percent say they would vote for a union.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  50 
D)  70 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  50 
D)  70

Question 4

The most important human aspect at the end of a strike is the restoration of harmonious working relations as soon as possible so that full operations can resume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

____ include work stoppages,both lawful and unlawful,such as sit-down strikes,strikes in violation of federal laws,slowdowns,wildcat strikes that occur while a contract is in force,and partial walkouts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Unprotected strikes 
B)  Unfair labor practice strikes 
C)  Sympathy strikes 
D)  Economic strikes 
A)  Unprotected strikes 
B)  Unfair labor practice strikes 
C)  Sympathy strikes 
D)  Economic strikes

Question 6

Whenever an organizing drive begins,employees are asked to sign _____ that designate the union as the employees' exclusive representation in bargaining with management.

Accepted Answer

A)  union letters of intent 
B)  liability waivers 
C)  exclusive contracts 
D)  authorization cards 
A)  union letters of intent 
B)  liability waivers 
C)  exclusive contracts 
D)  authorization cards

Question 7

Even under union bargaining pressures,wages are now far more responsive to customer feedback at the industry and firm levels than they traditionally have been.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During a strike,management is not allowed to promise benefits to strikers in an attempt to end the strike or to undermine the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Rebel leaders within the AFL who wanted to organize unskilled workers into industrial unions contributed to the emergence of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  laissez faire philosophy. 
B)  conspiracy doctrine. 
C)  Great Depression. 
D)  Congress of Industrial Organization. 
A)  laissez faire philosophy. 
B)  conspiracy doctrine. 
C)  Great Depression. 
D)  Congress of Industrial Organization.

Question 10

What is the essence of a labor union?

Accepted Answer

A group of workers who join together to

Question 11

Strikers engaged in activities protected by law may not be discharged,but they may be replaced during the strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following practices by management is NOT prohibited by law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical interference,threats,or violent behavior toward union organizers. 
B)  Using company time and premises to stress the disadvantages of unionization. 
C)  Discipline or discharge of employees for pro-union activities. 
D)  Interference with employees involved with the organizing drive. 
A)  Physical interference,threats,or violent behavior toward union organizers. 
B)  Using company time and premises to stress the disadvantages of unionization. 
C)  Discipline or discharge of employees for pro-union activities. 
D)  Interference with employees involved with the organizing drive.

Question 13

Strikers engaged in activities that are not protected by law must still be rehired after the strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In win-win,or _____,the goals of the parties are not mutually exclusive.

Accepted Answer

A)  distributive bargaining 
B)  integrative bargaining 
C)  hard bargaining 
D)  competitive bargaining 
A)  distributive bargaining 
B)  integrative bargaining 
C)  hard bargaining 
D)  competitive bargaining

Question 15

The Taft-Hartley Act covers most private-sector employers and nonmanagerial employees,except railroad and airline employees.Why?

Accepted Answer

Railroad and airline

Question 16

What are the major sections of a typical collective bargaining agreement in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Compensation,employment polici

Question 17

What are the unfair labor practice provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947? Be sure to specify which applies to unions and which applies to management.

Accepted Answer

Unfair labor practices for management an

Question 18

Union membership is at an all time high today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Fundamentally,labor-management relations are about _____ - who has it and how they use it.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation 
B)  money 
C)  power 
D)  political authority 
A)  motivation 
B)  money 
C)  power 
D)  political authority

Question 20

Which of the following actions is management prohibited by law from participating in?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical interference 
B)  disciplining employees for pro-union activities 
C)  promises to provide future benefits 
D)  All of the above 
A)  physical interference 
B)  disciplining employees for pro-union activities 
C)  promises to provide future benefits 
D)  All of the above

Multiple unions may represent different groups of employees who work for the same employer.

The first overt union activity in the United States took place in 1794 when the _____ attempted to raise their wages,in reaction to a wage cut by their employers.

Among employees who see management as unwilling to share power,more than _____ percent say they would vote for a union.

The most important human aspect at the end of a strike is the restoration of harmonious working relations as soon as possible so that full operations can resume.

____ include work stoppages,both lawful and unlawful,such as sit-down strikes,strikes in violation of federal laws,slowdowns,wildcat strikes that occur while a contract is in force,and partial walkouts.

Whenever an organizing drive begins,employees are asked to sign _____ that designate the union as the employees' exclusive representation in bargaining with management.

Even under union bargaining pressures,wages are now far more responsive to customer feedback at the industry and firm levels than they traditionally have been.

During a strike,management is not allowed to promise benefits to strikers in an attempt to end the strike or to undermine the union.

Rebel leaders within the AFL who wanted to organize unskilled workers into industrial unions contributed to the emergence of the:

What is the essence of a labor union?

Strikers engaged in activities protected by law may not be discharged,but they may be replaced during the strike.

Which of the following practices by management is NOT prohibited by law?

Strikers engaged in activities that are not protected by law must still be rehired after the strike.

In win-win,or _____,the goals of the parties are not mutually exclusive.

The Taft-Hartley Act covers most private-sector employers and nonmanagerial employees,except railroad and airline employees.Why?

What are the major sections of a typical collective bargaining agreement in the United States?

What are the unfair labor practice provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947? Be sure to specify which applies to unions and which applies to management.

Union membership is at an all time high today.

Fundamentally,labor-management relations are about _____ - who has it and how they use it.

Which of the following actions is management prohibited by law from participating in?

Human Resources in a Globally Competitive Business Environment

Workforce Analytics: The Financial Impact of HRM Activities

The Legal Context of Employment Decisions

Diversity at Work

Planning for People

Recruiting

Staffing

Training and On-Boarding

Performance Management

Managing Careers

Pay and Incentive Systems

Indirect Compensation: Employee Benefit Plans

Procedural Justice and Ethics in Employee Relations

Safety, Health, and Employee Assistance Programs

International Dimensions of Human Resource Management

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Exam 13: Union Representation and Collective Bargaining

Multiple unions may represent different groups of employees who work for the same employer.

The first overt union activity in the United States took place in 1794 when the _____ attempted to raise their wages,in reaction to a wage cut by their employers.

Among employees who see management as unwilling to share power,more than _____ percent say they would vote for a union.

The most important human aspect at the end of a strike is the restoration of harmonious working relations as soon as possible so that full operations can resume.

____ include work stoppages,both lawful and unlawful,such as sit-down strikes,strikes in violation of federal laws,slowdowns,wildcat strikes that occur while a contract is in force,and partial walkouts.

Whenever an organizing drive begins,employees are asked to sign _____ that designate the union as the employees' exclusive representation in bargaining with management.

Even under union bargaining pressures,wages are now far more responsive to customer feedback at the industry and firm levels than they traditionally have been.

During a strike,management is not allowed to promise benefits to strikers in an attempt to end the strike or to undermine the union.

Rebel leaders within the AFL who wanted to organize unskilled workers into industrial unions contributed to the emergence of the:

What is the essence of a labor union?

Strikers engaged in activities protected by law may not be discharged,but they may be replaced during the strike.

Which of the following practices by management is NOT prohibited by law?

Strikers engaged in activities that are not protected by law must still be rehired after the strike.

In win-win,or _____,the goals of the parties are not mutually exclusive.

The Taft-Hartley Act covers most private-sector employers and nonmanagerial employees,except railroad and airline employees.Why?

What are the major sections of a typical collective bargaining agreement in the United States?

What are the unfair labor practice provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947? Be sure to specify which applies to unions and which applies to management.

Union membership is at an all time high today.

Fundamentally,labor-management relations are about _____ - who has it and how they use it.

Which of the following actions is management prohibited by law from participating in?

Human Resources in a Globally Competitive Business Environment

Workforce Analytics: The Financial Impact of HRM Activities

The Legal Context of Employment Decisions

Diversity at Work

Planning for People

Recruiting

Staffing

Training and On-Boarding

Performance Management

Managing Careers

Pay and Incentive Systems

Indirect Compensation: Employee Benefit Plans

Procedural Justice and Ethics in Employee Relations

Safety, Health, and Employee Assistance Programs

International Dimensions of Human Resource Management

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