Question 1

The largest organization coordinating union efforts in the U.S.today is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Department of Labor. 
B)  the International Labour Organization 
C)  Change to Win Federation. 
D)  AFL-CIO. 
A)  Department of Labor. 
B)  the International Labour Organization 
C)  Change to Win Federation. 
D)  AFL-CIO.

Question 2

The purpose of the Landrum-Griffin Act is to

Accepted Answer

A)  give workers the right to engage in union activities. 
B)  reduce the number of economy-damaging strikes by developing third-party arbitration and mediation tools. 
C)  prohibit unfair labor practices of both employers and union officials. 
D)  protect union members' democratic rights. 
A)  give workers the right to engage in union activities. 
B)  reduce the number of economy-damaging strikes by developing third-party arbitration and mediation tools. 
C)  prohibit unfair labor practices of both employers and union officials. 
D)  protect union members' democratic rights.

Question 3

As HR director for a company that has been targeted for a union-organizing effort,you recommend that management ______________ as it is the most effective legal method of winning a union representation election.

Accepted Answer

A)  run a positive campaign 
B)  threaten to fire employees who support union organizing efforts 
C)  hire union busting consultants 
D)  take the "neutral" approach and requiring all authorization cards to be checked by a neutral outside party. 
A)  run a positive campaign 
B)  threaten to fire employees who support union organizing efforts 
C)  hire union busting consultants 
D)  take the "neutral" approach and requiring all authorization cards to be checked by a neutral outside party.

Question 4

A "company union"

Accepted Answer

A)  is the traditional form taken by industrial unions in the U.S. 
B)  is a sham organization that is dominated by the employer. 
C)  is the lowest rung on the union hierarchy and is also called the union "local." 
D)  is legal under the Wagner Act although it is not endorsed by the major union federations. 
A)  is the traditional form taken by industrial unions in the U.S. 
B)  is a sham organization that is dominated by the employer. 
C)  is the lowest rung on the union hierarchy and is also called the union "local." 
D)  is legal under the Wagner Act although it is not endorsed by the major union federations.

Question 5

A number of legal tactics may be used by management representatives to try to defeat a unionization effort.These include:

Accepted Answer

A)  threatening to close down or move the company if a union is voted in. 
B)  asking employees how they plan to vote or if they have signed authorization cards. 
C)  urging employees to persuade others to vote against the union. 
D)  emailing employees articles about negative economic effects of unions on other companies. 
A)  threatening to close down or move the company if a union is voted in. 
B)  asking employees how they plan to vote or if they have signed authorization cards. 
C)  urging employees to persuade others to vote against the union. 
D)  emailing employees articles about negative economic effects of unions on other companies.

Question 6

Union and management have failed to reach agreement during collective bargaining but no illegal employer actions have take place.The current contract has expired.In these circumstances if the union calls a strike,it is a/an ____ strike.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic 
B)  jurisdictional 
C)  sympathy 
D)  unfair labor practice 
A)  economic 
B)  jurisdictional 
C)  sympathy 
D)  unfair labor practice

Question 7

In Oregon,an employee who refuses to join the workplace union representing his work group must be fired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All the following are indicators that an employee is a supervisor and not protected by the National Labor Relations Act EXCEPT the employee

Accepted Answer

A)  can hire other employees. 
B)  can discharge other employees. 
C)  can train other employees. 
D)  can use independent judgement with employees. 
A)  can hire other employees. 
B)  can discharge other employees. 
C)  can train other employees. 
D)  can use independent judgement with employees.

Question 9

Unionized flight attendants are covered under the

Accepted Answer

A)  Wagner Act. 
B)  National Labor Code. 
C)  Airline Employment Act. 
D)  Railway Labor Act. 
A)  Wagner Act. 
B)  National Labor Code. 
C)  Airline Employment Act. 
D)  Railway Labor Act.

Question 10

At the end of a non-violent wildcat strike,workers who want their jobs back at the end of the strike must be reinstated by management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Regarding grievances,the responsibilities of the HR unit in a unionized company

Accepted Answer

A)  are to resolve the grievance at the lowest possible level in the organizational hierarchy. 
B)  document grievance cases. 
C)  engage in grievance prevention efforts. 
D)  monitors trends in grievance rates. 
A)  are to resolve the grievance at the lowest possible level in the organizational hierarchy. 
B)  document grievance cases. 
C)  engage in grievance prevention efforts. 
D)  monitors trends in grievance rates.

Question 12

A union shop requires

Accepted Answer

A)  that a job applicant have a "union card" to be considered for employment. 
B)  employees who refuse to join the union to pay amounts equal to union dues and fees for the union's representative services. 
C)  that an employee join the union, usually 30 to 60 days after being hired. 
D)  non-union employees to be excluded from the protection of the union contract. 
A)  that a job applicant have a "union card" to be considered for employment. 
B)  employees who refuse to join the union to pay amounts equal to union dues and fees for the union's representative services. 
C)  that an employee join the union, usually 30 to 60 days after being hired. 
D)  non-union employees to be excluded from the protection of the union contract.

Question 13

The traditional relationship of union and management in the U.S.alternates between accommodation and collusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following workplace and economic trends would be GOOD for unions?

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing numbers of workers who are freelance and temporary workers 
B)  more women entering the workforce 
C)  continuing recession or weak economic recovery 
D)  retirement of baby boomers 
A)  increasing numbers of workers who are freelance and temporary workers 
B)  more women entering the workforce 
C)  continuing recession or weak economic recovery 
D)  retirement of baby boomers

Question 15

Which of the following categories of employees are NOT protected under U.S.labor laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  public sector employees 
B)  white-collar professionals 
C)  supervisors 
D)  temporary and contingent workers 
A)  public sector employees 
B)  white-collar professionals 
C)  supervisors 
D)  temporary and contingent workers

Question 16

The function of the NLRB is to enforce the Wagner Act..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The _________ Act is considered pro-management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Norris-LaGuardia 
B)  Railway Labor 
C)  Taft-Hartley 
D)  Wagner 
A)  Norris-LaGuardia 
B)  Railway Labor 
C)  Taft-Hartley 
D)  Wagner

Question 18

In general,it is more likely that a police officer for a municipality will be a union member than it is that a security guard with a private security firm will be a union member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which act has been called the Magna Carta of labor because it is pro-union?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wagner Act 
B)  Landrum-Griffin Act 
C)  Railway Labor Act 
D)  Taft-Hartley Act 
A)  Wagner Act 
B)  Landrum-Griffin Act 
C)  Railway Labor Act 
D)  Taft-Hartley Act

Question 20

Bird Seed Publishing is the target of a union organizing attempt.If the CEO of Bird Seed announces that she will liquidate the company if the union succeed,she has committed an unfair labor practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The largest organization coordinating union efforts in the U.S.today is the

The purpose of the Landrum-Griffin Act is to

As HR director for a company that has been targeted for a union-organizing effort,you recommend that management ______________ as it is the most effective legal method of winning a union representation election.

A "company union"

A number of legal tactics may be used by management representatives to try to defeat a unionization effort.These include:

Union and management have failed to reach agreement during collective bargaining but no illegal employer actions have take place.The current contract has expired.In these circumstances if the union calls a strike,it is a/an ____ strike.

In Oregon,an employee who refuses to join the workplace union representing his work group must be fired.

All the following are indicators that an employee is a supervisor and not protected by the National Labor Relations Act EXCEPT the employee

Unionized flight attendants are covered under the

At the end of a non-violent wildcat strike,workers who want their jobs back at the end of the strike must be reinstated by management.

Regarding grievances,the responsibilities of the HR unit in a unionized company

A union shop requires

The traditional relationship of union and management in the U.S.alternates between accommodation and collusion.

Which of the following workplace and economic trends would be GOOD for unions?

Which of the following categories of employees are NOT protected under U.S.labor laws?

The function of the NLRB is to enforce the Wagner Act..

The _________ Act is considered pro-management.

In general,it is more likely that a police officer for a municipality will be a union member than it is that a security guard with a private security firm will be a union member.

Which act has been called the Magna Carta of labor because it is pro-union?

Bird Seed Publishing is the target of a union organizing attempt.If the CEO of Bird Seed announces that she will liquidate the company if the union succeed,she has committed an unfair labor practice.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Strategic HR Management and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workers,Jobs,and Job Analysis

Human Resource Planning and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent Management

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Incentive Plans and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

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Exam 16: Union/Management Relations

The largest organization coordinating union efforts in the U.S.today is the

The purpose of the Landrum-Griffin Act is to

As HR director for a company that has been targeted for a union-organizing effort,you recommend that management ______________ as it is the most effective legal method of winning a union representation election.

A "company union"

A number of legal tactics may be used by management representatives to try to defeat a unionization effort.These include:

Union and management have failed to reach agreement during collective bargaining but no illegal employer actions have take place.The current contract has expired.In these circumstances if the union calls a strike,it is a/an ____ strike.

In Oregon,an employee who refuses to join the workplace union representing his work group must be fired.

All the following are indicators that an employee is a supervisor and not protected by the National Labor Relations Act EXCEPT the employee

Unionized flight attendants are covered under the

At the end of a non-violent wildcat strike,workers who want their jobs back at the end of the strike must be reinstated by management.

Regarding grievances,the responsibilities of the HR unit in a unionized company

A union shop requires

The traditional relationship of union and management in the U.S.alternates between accommodation and collusion.

Which of the following workplace and economic trends would be GOOD for unions?

Which of the following categories of employees are NOT protected under U.S.labor laws?

The function of the NLRB is to enforce the Wagner Act..

The _________ Act is considered pro-management.

In general,it is more likely that a police officer for a municipality will be a union member than it is that a security guard with a private security firm will be a union member.

Which act has been called the Magna Carta of labor because it is pro-union?

Bird Seed Publishing is the target of a union organizing attempt.If the CEO of Bird Seed announces that she will liquidate the company if the union succeed,she has committed an unfair labor practice.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Strategic HR Management and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workers,Jobs,and Job Analysis

Human Resource Planning and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent Management

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Incentive Plans and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

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