Question 1

Many companies have "_____" policies for harassment,i.e. ,employees who harass will be terminated.

Accepted Answer

A)  zero-sum 
B)  reasonable-limit 
C)  zero-tolerance 
D)  win-lose 
A)  zero-sum 
B)  reasonable-limit 
C)  zero-tolerance 
D)  win-lose

Question 2

In the context of arbitration awards involving discipline for fighting,individuals involved in fighting could be assigned to three categories: unprovoked aggressor,provoked aggressor,and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  conciliator 
B)  victim 
C)  spectator 
D)  mediator 
A)  conciliator 
B)  victim 
C)  spectator 
D)  mediator

Question 3

Which of the following observations concerning expedited arbitration is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It rarely involves emergencies. 
B)  It involves individual discipline and discharge cases. 
C)  It necessitates the use of highly experienced arbitrators. 
D)  It is the preferred mode of arbitration in complicated cases. 
A)  It rarely involves emergencies. 
B)  It involves individual discipline and discharge cases. 
C)  It necessitates the use of highly experienced arbitrators. 
D)  It is the preferred mode of arbitration in complicated cases.

Question 4

What is expedited arbitration? How is it useful?

Accepted Answer

In expedited arbitration,arbitrators hea

Question 5

In order to closely match the disciplinary breach,arbitrators are encouraged to modify punishment on an upward scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following approaches to discipline uses rules only as guidance and takes into account individual intentions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corrective discipline 
B)  Authoritarian approach 
C)  Punitive discipline 
D)  Humanitarian discipline 
A)  Corrective discipline 
B)  Authoritarian approach 
C)  Punitive discipline 
D)  Humanitarian discipline

Question 7

Which form of evidence suggests a connection between events and an individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circumstantial evidence 
B)  Direct evidence 
C)  Unequivocal evidence 
D)  Explicit evidence 
A)  Circumstantial evidence 
B)  Direct evidence 
C)  Unequivocal evidence 
D)  Explicit evidence

Question 8

The Landrum-Griffin Act forbids courts from enjoining lawful union activity,including strikes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Corrective discipline is used more often for absenteeism and incompetence,while authoritarian approaches are applied more often for dishonesty and illegal strike activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How do arbitrators evaluate cases pertaining to work-family conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Generally,if an employer disciplines a w

Question 11

Which of the following is true about interest arbitration?

Accepted Answer

A)  In interest arbitration,the dispute relates to the meaning of a particular provision with reference to an omitted case. 
B)  Interest arbitration contemplates the existence of a collective agreement already concluded. 
C)  Interest arbitration relates to disputes over the formation of collective agreements or efforts to secure them. 
D)  The requirement of a neutral third party is ruled out in interest arbitration. 
A)  In interest arbitration,the dispute relates to the meaning of a particular provision with reference to an omitted case. 
B)  Interest arbitration contemplates the existence of a collective agreement already concluded. 
C)  Interest arbitration relates to disputes over the formation of collective agreements or efforts to secure them. 
D)  The requirement of a neutral third party is ruled out in interest arbitration.

Question 12

Which of the following facilitates the entry of new arbitrators because relatively simple and straightforward cases are generally handled in this way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expedited arbitration 
B)  Mediation 
C)  Formal arbitration 
D)  Expert determination 
A)  Expedited arbitration 
B)  Mediation 
C)  Formal arbitration 
D)  Expert determination

Question 13

In expedited arbitration,arbitrators hear several cases and submit very short written awards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are some of the important factors determining arbitrator acceptability?

Accepted Answer

A study of arbitrator acceptability foun

Question 15

The _____ prevents federal courts from enjoining most union activities,including strikes for any purpose as long as they do not threaten life or property.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wagner Act 
B)  Arbitration Act 
C)  Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  Norris-La Guardia Act 
A)  Wagner Act 
B)  Arbitration Act 
C)  Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  Norris-La Guardia Act

Question 16

Which of the following is true for employees who receive corrective discipline for unsatisfactory performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are likely to perform satisfactorily after reinstatement. 
B)  They are rarely restored to the original work group. 
C)  Their previous work record is predictive of job performance after reinstatement. 
D)  Punishing employees rather than placing them in a probationary status makes the discipline contingent on future behavior. 
A)  They are likely to perform satisfactorily after reinstatement. 
B)  They are rarely restored to the original work group. 
C)  Their previous work record is predictive of job performance after reinstatement. 
D)  Punishing employees rather than placing them in a probationary status makes the discipline contingent on future behavior.

Question 17

Which of the following is true about labor arbitrators?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were more likely than jurors to uphold an employer's termination of an employee. 
B)  They gave more weight to evidence of discrimination. 
C)  They gave less weight to issues of procedural compliance. 
D)  They did not admit employee history as valid evidence. 
A)  They were more likely than jurors to uphold an employer's termination of an employee. 
B)  They gave more weight to evidence of discrimination. 
C)  They gave less weight to issues of procedural compliance. 
D)  They did not admit employee history as valid evidence.

Question 18

In 1925,Congress passed the Arbitration Act establishing the right of parties to a contract to specify the processes to be used to resolve disputes over the interpretation of the contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the Steelworkers' trilogy,the Supreme Court held that:

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitrators' decisions were essentially not subject to judicial review. 
B)  federal courts must enforce collective bargaining agreements,including provisions for arbitrating future grievances. 
C)  if the contract called for arbitration and if the court agreed with the arbitrator,the award would be enforced by the court if either party failed to comply with it. 
D)  the substance of the grievances and their arbitrability are to be determined by courts,not arbitrators. 
A)  arbitrators' decisions were essentially not subject to judicial review. 
B)  federal courts must enforce collective bargaining agreements,including provisions for arbitrating future grievances. 
C)  if the contract called for arbitration and if the court agreed with the arbitrator,the award would be enforced by the court if either party failed to comply with it. 
D)  the substance of the grievances and their arbitrability are to be determined by courts,not arbitrators.

Question 20

Arbitration is a labor relations process that aims to increase job satisfaction among workers through collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Many companies have "_____" policies for harassment,i.e. ,employees who harass will be terminated.

In the context of arbitration awards involving discipline for fighting,individuals involved in fighting could be assigned to three categories: unprovoked aggressor,provoked aggressor,and _____.

Which of the following observations concerning expedited arbitration is true?

What is expedited arbitration? How is it useful?

In order to closely match the disciplinary breach,arbitrators are encouraged to modify punishment on an upward scale.

Which of the following approaches to discipline uses rules only as guidance and takes into account individual intentions?

Which form of evidence suggests a connection between events and an individual?

The Landrum-Griffin Act forbids courts from enjoining lawful union activity,including strikes.

Corrective discipline is used more often for absenteeism and incompetence,while authoritarian approaches are applied more often for dishonesty and illegal strike activity.

How do arbitrators evaluate cases pertaining to work-family conflicts?

Which of the following is true about interest arbitration?

Which of the following facilitates the entry of new arbitrators because relatively simple and straightforward cases are generally handled in this way?

In expedited arbitration,arbitrators hear several cases and submit very short written awards.

What are some of the important factors determining arbitrator acceptability?

The _____ prevents federal courts from enjoining most union activities,including strikes for any purpose as long as they do not threaten life or property.

Which of the following is true for employees who receive corrective discipline for unsatisfactory performance?

Which of the following is true about labor arbitrators?

In 1925,Congress passed the Arbitration Act establishing the right of parties to a contract to specify the processes to be used to resolve disputes over the interpretation of the contract.

In the Steelworkers' trilogy,the Supreme Court held that:

Arbitration is a labor relations process that aims to increase job satisfaction among workers through collective bargaining.

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

Many companies have "_____" policies for harassment,i.e. ,employees who harass will be terminated.

In the context of arbitration awards involving discipline for fighting,individuals involved in fighting could be assigned to three categories: unprovoked aggressor,provoked aggressor,and _____.

Which of the following observations concerning expedited arbitration is true?

What is expedited arbitration? How is it useful?

In order to closely match the disciplinary breach,arbitrators are encouraged to modify punishment on an upward scale.

Which of the following approaches to discipline uses rules only as guidance and takes into account individual intentions?

Which form of evidence suggests a connection between events and an individual?

The Landrum-Griffin Act forbids courts from enjoining lawful union activity,including strikes.

Corrective discipline is used more often for absenteeism and incompetence,while authoritarian approaches are applied more often for dishonesty and illegal strike activity.

How do arbitrators evaluate cases pertaining to work-family conflicts?

Which of the following is true about interest arbitration?

Which of the following facilitates the entry of new arbitrators because relatively simple and straightforward cases are generally handled in this way?

In expedited arbitration,arbitrators hear several cases and submit very short written awards.

What are some of the important factors determining arbitrator acceptability?

The _____ prevents federal courts from enjoining most union activities,including strikes for any purpose as long as they do not threaten life or property.

Which of the following is true for employees who receive corrective discipline for unsatisfactory performance?

Which of the following is true about labor arbitrators?

In 1925,Congress passed the Arbitration Act establishing the right of parties to a contract to specify the processes to be used to resolve disputes over the interpretation of the contract.

In the Steelworkers' trilogy,the Supreme Court held that:

Arbitration is a labor relations process that aims to increase job satisfaction among workers through collective bargaining.

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