Question 1

As a result of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978,

Accepted Answer

A)  federal contractors cannot hire replacement workers during a strike. 
B)  pension funds of federal unions are guaranteed by the government. 
C)  federal employees in all agencies are guaranteed the right to strike. 
D)  the Federal Labor Relations Authority administers union/management relations in the federal government. 
A)  federal contractors cannot hire replacement workers during a strike. 
B)  pension funds of federal unions are guaranteed by the government. 
C)  federal employees in all agencies are guaranteed the right to strike. 
D)  the Federal Labor Relations Authority administers union/management relations in the federal government.

Question 2

The contract between BootMagic and its union is due to expire in 30 days.If the union and BootMagic cannot successfully negotiate a contract,who must be notified?

Accepted Answer

A)  the NLRB 
B)  the FMCS 
C)  the AFL-CIO 
D)  the U.S. Secretary of Labor 
A)  the NLRB 
B)  the FMCS 
C)  the AFL-CIO 
D)  the U.S. Secretary of Labor

Question 3

A ____ unit is composed of all employees eligible to select a union to represent and bargain collectively for them.

Accepted Answer

A)  contract 
B)  bargaining 
C)  negotiating 
D)  authorization 
A)  contract 
B)  bargaining 
C)  negotiating 
D)  authorization

Question 4

What is the reason why many police and firefighters' unions cannot legally strike?

Accepted Answer

A)  These are uniformed services and are considered to be the equivalent of military service members. 
B)  Strikes by these unions might endanger the public's health and safety. 
C)  Since these workers have access to weapons, strikes can easily escalate into violent confrontations. 
D)  It is contradictory to the governing philosophy of public service for police and firefighters to strike. 
A)  These are uniformed services and are considered to be the equivalent of military service members. 
B)  Strikes by these unions might endanger the public's health and safety. 
C)  Since these workers have access to weapons, strikes can easily escalate into violent confrontations. 
D)  It is contradictory to the governing philosophy of public service for police and firefighters to strike.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The trend in the U.S. is toward tripartite bargaining. 
B)  In other countries, national unions bargain with the government or with employer groups. 
C)  In the U.S. a collective bargaining agreement is considered a contract in name only because it is not enforceable. 
D)  Because labor laws and conditions for workers vary so widely from country to country, there are no labor organizations with a global focus. 
A)  The trend in the U.S. is toward tripartite bargaining. 
B)  In other countries, national unions bargain with the government or with employer groups. 
C)  In the U.S. a collective bargaining agreement is considered a contract in name only because it is not enforceable. 
D)  Because labor laws and conditions for workers vary so widely from country to country, there are no labor organizations with a global focus.

Question 6

The CEO of Bird Seed Printing,Inc.,wants to implement a "no solicitation" policy at the company,now that a union has notified the company that it is soliciting authorization cards from its employees.As HR director,you advise the CEO that instituting a no solicitation policy

Accepted Answer

A)  would be legal since the representation election has not been scheduled. 
B)  would not be legal since the union has already started its organizing process. 
C)  would not be legal because they have been banned by the NLRB, although some companies continue to use them. 
D)  "No solicitation" policies are legal if they apply to both work and non-work areas. 
A)  would be legal since the representation election has not been scheduled. 
B)  would not be legal since the union has already started its organizing process. 
C)  would not be legal because they have been banned by the NLRB, although some companies continue to use them. 
D)  "No solicitation" policies are legal if they apply to both work and non-work areas.

Question 7

In the U.S.it is illegal for union and management to bargain over topics that are not broadly covered under the issues of wages,benefits,nature of jobs,and other work-related subjects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The final step of the grievance procedure requires the grievant to sue in federal court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Wagner Act,the Taft-Hartley Act,and the Landrum-Griffin Act are collectively known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Constitution of Labor. 
B)  National Labor Code 
C)  the Magna Carta of Labor 
D)  Employee Relations Acts. 
A)  Constitution of Labor. 
B)  National Labor Code 
C)  the Magna Carta of Labor 
D)  Employee Relations Acts.

Question 10

A potential problem for unions if union members take part in employee stock ownership plans is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the union and management may be accused of collusion. 
B)  in case of bankruptcy the courts would have access to the union treasury. 
C)  the union may become dominated by management. 
D)  union members may identify with the concerns of the employer. 
A)  the union and management may be accused of collusion. 
B)  in case of bankruptcy the courts would have access to the union treasury. 
C)  the union may become dominated by management. 
D)  union members may identify with the concerns of the employer.

Question 11

Abner has applied for work with a local construction company.He has been told he must join the union before the company can hire him.This employer has a ____ shop.

Accepted Answer

A)  closed 
B)  union 
C)  agency 
D)  open 
A)  closed 
B)  union 
C)  agency 
D)  open

Question 12

Monica has a full-time job operating the union office and assisting union members.She helps negotiate contracts and is involved in trying to unionize non-union workplaces.Monica is a union

Accepted Answer

A)  business agent. 
B)  administrative consultant. 
C)  steward. 
D)  lobbyist. 
A)  business agent. 
B)  administrative consultant. 
C)  steward. 
D)  lobbyist.

Question 13

If both parties agree,bargaining over ____ issues is allowed.

Accepted Answer

A)  permissive 
B)  joint 
C)  optional 
D)  co-operative 
A)  permissive 
B)  joint 
C)  optional 
D)  co-operative

Question 14

The "Employee Free Choice Act" has been proposed as a change to current U.S.labor laws.This proposed law would

Accepted Answer

A)  allow employers to initiate decertification elections for unions existing in their workplaces. 
B)  allow a union to be certified in a workplace if 50 percent of employees in a unit signed authorization cards. 
C)  extend the protection of the labor laws to first-line supervisors. 
D)  reverse the right-to-work provision of the Taft-Hartley Act to allow the union shop in all states. 
A)  allow employers to initiate decertification elections for unions existing in their workplaces. 
B)  allow a union to be certified in a workplace if 50 percent of employees in a unit signed authorization cards. 
C)  extend the protection of the labor laws to first-line supervisors. 
D)  reverse the right-to-work provision of the Taft-Hartley Act to allow the union shop in all states.

Question 15

What is the current "state of labor unions" in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Unions membership has fallen from over 3

Question 16

The ILO (International Labour Organization)has become more active in recent years because

Accepted Answer

A)  unions are dealing with multi-national firms. 
B)  of increasing worldwide management opposition to unions. 
C)  unions in the U.S. are weakening and the ILO is assisting the AFL-CIO in organizing efforts. 
D)  wages and benefits for unionized employees are eroding in European nations. 
A)  unions are dealing with multi-national firms. 
B)  of increasing worldwide management opposition to unions. 
C)  unions in the U.S. are weakening and the ILO is assisting the AFL-CIO in organizing efforts. 
D)  wages and benefits for unionized employees are eroding in European nations.

Question 17

Clark's supervisor has asked to speak with him privately about an "important matter." Clark is a unionized employee.He suspects that his supervisor plans to give him a written warning about missing his daily production quota.According to Clark's Weingarten rights

Accepted Answer

A)  Clark's supervisor may not discipline a unionized employee unless the formal grievance procedure has begun. 
B)  Clark has the right to insist that a union representative be present. 
C)  Clark may file a grievance against management if the interview results in discipline. 
D)  the supervisor must request permission from the union steward to question Clark. 
A)  Clark's supervisor may not discipline a unionized employee unless the formal grievance procedure has begun. 
B)  Clark has the right to insist that a union representative be present. 
C)  Clark may file a grievance against management if the interview results in discipline. 
D)  the supervisor must request permission from the union steward to question Clark.

Question 18

U.S.Senate has the power to declare that a strike is presenting a national emergency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The decline in union membership has been attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  deregulation. 
B)  backlash against union militancy. 
C)  actively anti-union company managements. 
D)  high unemployment. 
A)  deregulation. 
B)  backlash against union militancy. 
C)  actively anti-union company managements. 
D)  high unemployment.

Question 20

The automatic deduction of union dues from employee payroll checks is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dues checkoff. 
B)  agency fee deduction. 
C)  electronic funds transfer. 
D)  union security payments. 
A)  dues checkoff. 
B)  agency fee deduction. 
C)  electronic funds transfer. 
D)  union security payments.

As a result of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978,

The contract between BootMagic and its union is due to expire in 30 days.If the union and BootMagic cannot successfully negotiate a contract,who must be notified?

A ____ unit is composed of all employees eligible to select a union to represent and bargain collectively for them.

What is the reason why many police and firefighters' unions cannot legally strike?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The CEO of Bird Seed Printing,Inc.,wants to implement a "no solicitation" policy at the company,now that a union has notified the company that it is soliciting authorization cards from its employees.As HR director,you advise the CEO that instituting a no solicitation policy

In the U.S.it is illegal for union and management to bargain over topics that are not broadly covered under the issues of wages,benefits,nature of jobs,and other work-related subjects.

The final step of the grievance procedure requires the grievant to sue in federal court.

The Wagner Act,the Taft-Hartley Act,and the Landrum-Griffin Act are collectively known as the

A potential problem for unions if union members take part in employee stock ownership plans is that

Abner has applied for work with a local construction company.He has been told he must join the union before the company can hire him.This employer has a ____ shop.

Monica has a full-time job operating the union office and assisting union members.She helps negotiate contracts and is involved in trying to unionize non-union workplaces.Monica is a union

If both parties agree,bargaining over ____ issues is allowed.

The "Employee Free Choice Act" has been proposed as a change to current U.S.labor laws.This proposed law would

What is the current "state of labor unions" in the United States?

The ILO (International Labour Organization)has become more active in recent years because

Clark's supervisor has asked to speak with him privately about an "important matter." Clark is a unionized employee.He suspects that his supervisor plans to give him a written warning about missing his daily production quota.According to Clark's Weingarten rights

U.S.Senate has the power to declare that a strike is presenting a national emergency.

The decline in union membership has been attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT

The automatic deduction of union dues from employee payroll checks is called

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

As a result of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978,

The contract between BootMagic and its union is due to expire in 30 days.If the union and BootMagic cannot successfully negotiate a contract,who must be notified?

A ____ unit is composed of all employees eligible to select a union to represent and bargain collectively for them.

What is the reason why many police and firefighters' unions cannot legally strike?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The CEO of Bird Seed Printing,Inc.,wants to implement a "no solicitation" policy at the company,now that a union has notified the company that it is soliciting authorization cards from its employees.As HR director,you advise the CEO that instituting a no solicitation policy

In the U.S.it is illegal for union and management to bargain over topics that are not broadly covered under the issues of wages,benefits,nature of jobs,and other work-related subjects.

The final step of the grievance procedure requires the grievant to sue in federal court.

The Wagner Act,the Taft-Hartley Act,and the Landrum-Griffin Act are collectively known as the

A potential problem for unions if union members take part in employee stock ownership plans is that

Abner has applied for work with a local construction company.He has been told he must join the union before the company can hire him.This employer has a ____ shop.

Monica has a full-time job operating the union office and assisting union members.She helps negotiate contracts and is involved in trying to unionize non-union workplaces.Monica is a union

If both parties agree,bargaining over ____ issues is allowed.

The "Employee Free Choice Act" has been proposed as a change to current U.S.labor laws.This proposed law would

What is the current "state of labor unions" in the United States?

The ILO (International Labour Organization)has become more active in recent years because

Clark's supervisor has asked to speak with him privately about an "important matter." Clark is a unionized employee.He suspects that his supervisor plans to give him a written warning about missing his daily production quota.According to Clark's Weingarten rights

U.S.Senate has the power to declare that a strike is presenting a national emergency.

The decline in union membership has been attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT

The automatic deduction of union dues from employee payroll checks is called

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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