Question 1

Which of the following applies to interpreting and applying terms of an existing contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interest arbitration 
B)  Collective bargaining 
C)  Small claims arbitration 
D)  Rights arbitration 
A)  Interest arbitration 
B)  Collective bargaining 
C)  Small claims arbitration 
D)  Rights arbitration

Question 2

Increasingly,contracts and/or work rules recognize alcoholism and addiction to narcotics as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  white-collar crimes 
B)  perjury 
C)  blue-collar crimes 
D)  diseases 
A)  white-collar crimes 
B)  perjury 
C)  blue-collar crimes 
D)  diseases

Question 3

In the context of arbitrator acceptability,practice characteristics of an arbitrator is the factor which is most highly related to volume of cases heard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Anytime during the prehearing phase,the arbitration request may be withdrawn by joint consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the factors that the arbitrator needs to consider while preparing the award?

Accepted Answer

The award conveys the arbitrator's decis

Question 6

Explain the difference between permanent umpires and ad hoc arbitrators.

Accepted Answer

In large organizations or those where a

Question 7

A typical mainline arbitrator is over 65 and has more than 30 years of experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is true about the selection and appointment of arbitrators?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arbitrator selection rates in interest cases are higher for arbitrators who are evaluated highly on attention to substantive justice issues. 
B)  Paradoxically,the appointment of a permanent umpire ends when the award is rendered and implemented. 
C)  Procedures for selecting an arbitrator are enumerated in the contract. 
D)  Ad hoc arbitrators are appointed to judge disputes in organizations where a long-term bargaining relationship exists. 
A)  Arbitrator selection rates in interest cases are higher for arbitrators who are evaluated highly on attention to substantive justice issues. 
B)  Paradoxically,the appointment of a permanent umpire ends when the award is rendered and implemented. 
C)  Procedures for selecting an arbitrator are enumerated in the contract. 
D)  Ad hoc arbitrators are appointed to judge disputes in organizations where a long-term bargaining relationship exists.

Question 9

Which of the following observations concerning arbitration is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a quasi-judicial process. 
B)  It is solely a labor relations process. 
C)  Within labor relations it deals only with grievances. 
D)  The presence of a neutral third party is considered irrelevant in arbitration procedures. 
A)  It is a quasi-judicial process. 
B)  It is solely a labor relations process. 
C)  Within labor relations it deals only with grievances. 
D)  The presence of a neutral third party is considered irrelevant in arbitration procedures.

Question 10

Sexual harassment is a violation of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the 1925 Arbitration Act 
B)  Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act 
C)  the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  the 1932 Norris-La Guardia Act 
A)  the 1925 Arbitration Act 
B)  Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act 
C)  the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  the 1932 Norris-La Guardia Act

Question 11

Since the early 1970s,some large companies and unions have used _____ arbitration to reduce time delays and costs.

Accepted Answer

A)  expedited 
B)  interest 
C)  systematic 
D)  institutional 
A)  expedited 
B)  interest 
C)  systematic 
D)  institutional

Question 12

One of the three basic protections for arbitration laid down by the Supreme Court is that if an arbitration clause exists,unless a dispute is clearly outside contract provisions,courts will order arbitration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true about qualifications of arbitrators?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prior exposure to fringe arbitration dilutes an individual's credibility as a mainline arbitrator in the future. 
B)  Academics who teach labor law and industrial relations are acceptable as arbitrators. 
C)  Selection by the parties has no bearing upon an individual's participation in the process of arbitration. 
D)  There exist absolute and chartered qualifications to be an arbitrator. 
A)  Prior exposure to fringe arbitration dilutes an individual's credibility as a mainline arbitrator in the future. 
B)  Academics who teach labor law and industrial relations are acceptable as arbitrators. 
C)  Selection by the parties has no bearing upon an individual's participation in the process of arbitration. 
D)  There exist absolute and chartered qualifications to be an arbitrator.

Question 14

If Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)assistance is specified in a contract,the FMCS would provide panels as the American Arbitration Association (AAA)does,but would not provide reporting or facilities assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Where probable cause of substance abuse exists,which of the following will usually lead an arbitrator to uphold a discharge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Failure to submit to a drug test 
B)  Failure to use affirmative action 
C)  Failure to surrender union membership 
D)  Failure to demonstrate satisfactory performance 
A)  Failure to submit to a drug test 
B)  Failure to use affirmative action 
C)  Failure to surrender union membership 
D)  Failure to demonstrate satisfactory performance

Question 16

In large organizations or those where a long-term bargaining relationship exists,the contract may name an individual or group of _____ to judge disputes.

Accepted Answer

A)  permanent umpires 
B)  negotiation specialists 
C)  rights allocators 
D)  ad hoc arbitrators 
A)  permanent umpires 
B)  negotiation specialists 
C)  rights allocators 
D)  ad hoc arbitrators

Question 17

In arbitration cases,authoritarian approaches are more often applied for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absenteeism 
B)  Incompetence 
C)  Dishonesty 
D)  Alcohol use 
A)  Absenteeism 
B)  Incompetence 
C)  Dishonesty 
D)  Alcohol use

Question 18

Which form of evidence is information specifically tying a person to a situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circumstantial evidence 
B)  Direct evidence 
C)  External evidence 
D)  Subjective evidence 
A)  Circumstantial evidence 
B)  Direct evidence 
C)  External evidence 
D)  Subjective evidence

Question 19

Rights arbitration applies to interpreting and applying terms of an existing contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following situations consolidates the relevance of evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the evidence is based on hearsay. 
B)  If the evidence addresses a separate issue than that which is pertinent. 
C)  If the evidence is based on unverifiable facts. 
D)  If the evidence is material. 
A)  If the evidence is based on hearsay. 
B)  If the evidence addresses a separate issue than that which is pertinent. 
C)  If the evidence is based on unverifiable facts. 
D)  If the evidence is material.

Which of the following applies to interpreting and applying terms of an existing contract?

Increasingly,contracts and/or work rules recognize alcoholism and addiction to narcotics as _____.

In the context of arbitrator acceptability,practice characteristics of an arbitrator is the factor which is most highly related to volume of cases heard.

Anytime during the prehearing phase,the arbitration request may be withdrawn by joint consent.

What are the factors that the arbitrator needs to consider while preparing the award?

Explain the difference between permanent umpires and ad hoc arbitrators.

A typical mainline arbitrator is over 65 and has more than 30 years of experience.

Which of the following is true about the selection and appointment of arbitrators?

Which of the following observations concerning arbitration is correct?

Sexual harassment is a violation of _____.

Since the early 1970s,some large companies and unions have used _____ arbitration to reduce time delays and costs.

One of the three basic protections for arbitration laid down by the Supreme Court is that if an arbitration clause exists,unless a dispute is clearly outside contract provisions,courts will order arbitration.

Which of the following is true about qualifications of arbitrators?

If Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)assistance is specified in a contract,the FMCS would provide panels as the American Arbitration Association (AAA)does,but would not provide reporting or facilities assistance.

Where probable cause of substance abuse exists,which of the following will usually lead an arbitrator to uphold a discharge?

In large organizations or those where a long-term bargaining relationship exists,the contract may name an individual or group of _____ to judge disputes.

In arbitration cases,authoritarian approaches are more often applied for which of the following?

Which form of evidence is information specifically tying a person to a situation?

Rights arbitration applies to interpreting and applying terms of an existing contract.

Which of the following situations consolidates the relevance of evidence?

Introduction

The Evolution of American Labor

Employment Law and Federal Agencies

Union Structure and Government

Unions: Member and Leader Attitudes, Behaviors, and Political Activities

Union Organizing Campaigns

Union Avoidance: Rationale,Strategies,and Practices

The Environment for Bargaining

Wage and Benefit Issues in Bargaining

Nonwage Issues in Bargaining

Contract Negotiations

Impasses and Their Resolution

Union-Management Cooperation

Contract Administration

Public Sector Labor Relations

A Survey of Labor Relations in Market Economies

Filters

Exam 15: Grievance Arbitration

Which of the following applies to interpreting and applying terms of an existing contract?

Increasingly,contracts and/or work rules recognize alcoholism and addiction to narcotics as _____.

In the context of arbitrator acceptability,practice characteristics of an arbitrator is the factor which is most highly related to volume of cases heard.

Anytime during the prehearing phase,the arbitration request may be withdrawn by joint consent.

What are the factors that the arbitrator needs to consider while preparing the award?

Explain the difference between permanent umpires and ad hoc arbitrators.

A typical mainline arbitrator is over 65 and has more than 30 years of experience.

Which of the following is true about the selection and appointment of arbitrators?

Which of the following observations concerning arbitration is correct?

Sexual harassment is a violation of _____.

Since the early 1970s,some large companies and unions have used _____ arbitration to reduce time delays and costs.

One of the three basic protections for arbitration laid down by the Supreme Court is that if an arbitration clause exists,unless a dispute is clearly outside contract provisions,courts will order arbitration.

Which of the following is true about qualifications of arbitrators?

If Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)assistance is specified in a contract,the FMCS would provide panels as the American Arbitration Association (AAA)does,but would not provide reporting or facilities assistance.

Where probable cause of substance abuse exists,which of the following will usually lead an arbitrator to uphold a discharge?

In large organizations or those where a long-term bargaining relationship exists,the contract may name an individual or group of _____ to judge disputes.

In arbitration cases,authoritarian approaches are more often applied for which of the following?

Which form of evidence is information specifically tying a person to a situation?

Rights arbitration applies to interpreting and applying terms of an existing contract.

Which of the following situations consolidates the relevance of evidence?

Introduction

The Evolution of American Labor

Employment Law and Federal Agencies

Union Structure and Government

Unions: Member and Leader Attitudes, Behaviors, and Political Activities

Union Organizing Campaigns

Union Avoidance: Rationale,Strategies,and Practices

The Environment for Bargaining

Wage and Benefit Issues in Bargaining

Nonwage Issues in Bargaining

Contract Negotiations

Impasses and Their Resolution

Union-Management Cooperation

Contract Administration

Public Sector Labor Relations

A Survey of Labor Relations in Market Economies

Filters