Question 1

Job control unionism includes pay tied to jobs instead of pay for knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is not an unfair labour practice when employees participate in employee involvement programs that do not involve the determination of terms and conditions of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A study conducted in the 1990s found that on average unions increase wages of employees by 10.4 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The following are possible barriers to an employee involvement program: the parties'
relationship, attitudes of union leaders, and reduced job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Employee involvement in unionized workplaces requires the agreement of the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is the least likely to be affected by unionization:

Accepted Answer

A) productivity 
B) profitability 
C) labour relations legislation 
D) managerial control 
E) compensation of non-union employees 
A) productivity 
B) profitability 
C) labour relations legislation 
D) managerial control 
E) compensation of non-union employees

Question 7

Union leaders generally perceive that employers support programs aimed at increasing union-management co-operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a reason unions support employee involvement programs:

Accepted Answer

A) Some employee involvement programs have a limited scope. 
B) Increased job satisfaction. 
C) Increased efficiency and competitiveness that improves job security. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c 
A) Some employee involvement programs have a limited scope. 
B) Increased job satisfaction. 
C) Increased efficiency and competitiveness that improves job security. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c

Question 9

The threat effect:

Accepted Answer

A) increases wages in the non-union sector 
B) decreases wages in the non-union sector 
C) increases productivity in the union sector 
D) decreases productivity in the union sector 
E) increases investment in the union sector 
A) increases wages in the non-union sector 
B) decreases wages in the non-union sector 
C) increases productivity in the union sector 
D) decreases productivity in the union sector 
E) increases investment in the union sector

Question 10

It has been found that in some organizations unions increase productivity.Explain three reasons why unions may increase productivity.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why unions may

Question 11

Which of the following forms of employee involvement provides for the largest amount of authority being delegated to employees:

Accepted Answer

A) problem solving groups 
B) employee-management committees 
C) co-determination 
D) self-directed work teams 
E) quality circles 
A) problem solving groups 
B) employee-management committees 
C) co-determination 
D) self-directed work teams 
E) quality circles

Question 12

Which of the following is correct regarding the Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW on the issue of the role of the union:

Accepted Answer

A) The agreement does not change the traditional role played by a union in the workplace. 
B) The agreement provides the union with an equal voice in decisions relating to investment and production. 
C) The agreement provides for a new role for the union through an Employee Relations Review Committee. 
D) The agreement prevents the union from making any representations to governments. 
E) The agreement prevents the union from acting as an advocate for employees. 
A) The agreement does not change the traditional role played by a union in the workplace. 
B) The agreement provides the union with an equal voice in decisions relating to investment and production. 
C) The agreement provides for a new role for the union through an Employee Relations Review Committee. 
D) The agreement prevents the union from making any representations to governments. 
E) The agreement prevents the union from acting as an advocate for employees.

Question 13

With most employers unions do not play a direct role in hiring

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Job control unionism could be viewed as entrenching:

Accepted Answer

A) high involvement work principles 
B) co-operative work principles 
C) interest based approaches 
D) Tayloristic work principles 
E) McClelland's work principles 
A) high involvement work principles 
B) co-operative work principles 
C) interest based approaches 
D) Tayloristic work principles 
E) McClelland's work principles

Question 15

Some observers have called for increased union-management co-operation.Discuss the barriers that will have to be overcome to increase union-management co-operation.

Accepted Answer

Increased union-management cooperation c

Question 16

Which of the following is correct regarding the effect of unions on productivity:

Accepted Answer

A) Unions always reduce productivity. 
B) Unions never reduce productivity. 
C) Unions increase productivity in some workplaces. 
D) Unions initially increase productivity and then cause a decline in productivity. 
E) Unions initially decrease productivity and then cause an increase in productivity. 
A) Unions always reduce productivity. 
B) Unions never reduce productivity. 
C) Unions increase productivity in some workplaces. 
D) Unions initially increase productivity and then cause a decline in productivity. 
E) Unions initially decrease productivity and then cause an increase in productivity.

Question 17

Decentralized bargaining has been cited as one of the factors that reduce the chances of a union revival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Employee involvement programs pose a dilemma for union leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the most correct regarding the effects of unions on the wages and employment of non-union employees:

Accepted Answer

A) The crowding effect puts upward pressure on non-union wages. 
B) The threat effect puts upward pressure on non-union wages. 
C) The threat effect increases the level of employment of non-union employees. 
D) Unions always lead to increased wages and levels of employment for non-union employees. 
E) Unions never lead to increases in wage levels for non-union employees. 
A) The crowding effect puts upward pressure on non-union wages. 
B) The threat effect puts upward pressure on non-union wages. 
C) The threat effect increases the level of employment of non-union employees. 
D) Unions always lead to increased wages and levels of employment for non-union employees. 
E) Unions never lead to increases in wage levels for non-union employees.

Question 20

Explain three reasons why unions may support and three reasons why unions may oppose employee involvement programs.

Accepted Answer

Unions may support employee involvement

Job control unionism includes pay tied to jobs instead of pay for knowledge.

It is not an unfair labour practice when employees participate in employee involvement programs that do not involve the determination of terms and conditions of work.

A study conducted in the 1990s found that on average unions increase wages of employees by 10.4 percent.

The following are possible barriers to an employee involvement program: the parties' relationship, attitudes of union leaders, and reduced job satisfaction.

Employee involvement in unionized workplaces requires the agreement of the union.

Which of the following is the least likely to be affected by unionization:

Union leaders generally perceive that employers support programs aimed at increasing union-management co-operation.

Which of the following is a reason unions support employee involvement programs:

The threat effect:

It has been found that in some organizations unions increase productivity.Explain three reasons why unions may increase productivity.

Which of the following forms of employee involvement provides for the largest amount of authority being delegated to employees:

Which of the following is correct regarding the Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW on the issue of the role of the union:

With most employers unions do not play a direct role in hiring

Job control unionism could be viewed as entrenching:

Some observers have called for increased union-management co-operation.Discuss the barriers that will have to be overcome to increase union-management co-operation.

Which of the following is correct regarding the effect of unions on productivity:

Decentralized bargaining has been cited as one of the factors that reduce the chances of a union revival.

Employee involvement programs pose a dilemma for union leaders.

Which of the following is the most correct regarding the effects of unions on the wages and employment of non-union employees:

Explain three reasons why unions may support and three reasons why unions may oppose employee involvement programs.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Filters

Exam 12: Summary and Future of Labour

Job control unionism includes pay tied to jobs instead of pay for knowledge.

It is not an unfair labour practice when employees participate in employee involvement programs that do not involve the determination of terms and conditions of work.

A study conducted in the 1990s found that on average unions increase wages of employees by 10.4 percent.

The following are possible barriers to an employee involvement program: the parties' relationship, attitudes of union leaders, and reduced job satisfaction.

Employee involvement in unionized workplaces requires the agreement of the union.

Which of the following is the least likely to be affected by unionization:

Union leaders generally perceive that employers support programs aimed at increasing union-management co-operation.

Which of the following is a reason unions support employee involvement programs:

The threat effect:

It has been found that in some organizations unions increase productivity.Explain three reasons why unions may increase productivity.

Which of the following forms of employee involvement provides for the largest amount of authority being delegated to employees:

Which of the following is correct regarding the Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW on the issue of the role of the union:

With most employers unions do not play a direct role in hiring

Job control unionism could be viewed as entrenching:

Some observers have called for increased union-management co-operation.Discuss the barriers that will have to be overcome to increase union-management co-operation.

Which of the following is correct regarding the effect of unions on productivity:

Decentralized bargaining has been cited as one of the factors that reduce the chances of a union revival.

Employee involvement programs pose a dilemma for union leaders.

Which of the following is the most correct regarding the effects of unions on the wages and employment of non-union employees:

Explain three reasons why unions may support and three reasons why unions may oppose employee involvement programs.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Filters