Question 1

Any communication from an employer to bargaining unit employees during contract negotiations is a breach of the duty to bargain in good faith.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW provides that:

Accepted Answer

A) If the parties cannot negotiate a collective agreement the terms of the agreement will be determined by referring mediation. 
B) If the parties cannot negotiate a collective agreement the terms of the agreement will be determined by referring to arbitration. 
C) There will be no strike or lockout. 
D) The union can call a strike without having a strike vote. 
E) b and c 
A) If the parties cannot negotiate a collective agreement the terms of the agreement will be determined by referring mediation. 
B) If the parties cannot negotiate a collective agreement the terms of the agreement will be determined by referring to arbitration. 
C) There will be no strike or lockout. 
D) The union can call a strike without having a strike vote. 
E) b and c

Question 3

The size and pattern of concessions made in distributive bargaining should be carefully planned and managed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

First contract arbitration would generally be viewed as a remedy that is favourable to unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A union is preparing to negotiate the renewal of a collective agreement.Which of the following is the least likely to be a factor affecting the demands made by the union:

Accepted Answer

A) input received from bargaining unit members 
B) arbitration decisions interpreting the collective agreement 
C) input from the national or international union 
D) the business plans of the employer 
E) economic forecasts 
A) input received from bargaining unit members 
B) arbitration decisions interpreting the collective agreement 
C) input from the national or international union 
D) the business plans of the employer 
E) economic forecasts

Question 6

Which of the following statements expresses an interest, as opposed to a demand:

Accepted Answer

A) We are concerned about job security; we need a ban on contracting out. 
B) We must reduce costs by reducing the time spent on training. 
C) We need to prevent repetitive strain injury. 
D) We must increase productivity; we have to have technological change. 
E) b and c 
A) We are concerned about job security; we need a ban on contracting out. 
B) We must reduce costs by reducing the time spent on training. 
C) We need to prevent repetitive strain injury. 
D) We must increase productivity; we have to have technological change. 
E) b and c

Question 7

Distributive bargaining is negotiation in which the party's objectives are not in conflict and joint gain is possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A caucus is a meeting between the chief negotiators for the employer and the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The duty to bargain in good faith requires the employer to:

Accepted Answer

A) make concessions to reach an agreement 
B) explain its proposals to the union negotiating team 
C) agree to changes in the bargaining unit 
D) explain its proposals to the bargaining unit 
E) agree to mandatory union membership for bargaining unit employees 
A) make concessions to reach an agreement 
B) explain its proposals to the union negotiating team 
C) agree to changes in the bargaining unit 
D) explain its proposals to the bargaining unit 
E) agree to mandatory union membership for bargaining unit employees

Question 10

Walton and the McKersie outlined four sub-processes in negotiation.The sub-process most people are familiar with is:

Accepted Answer

A) attitudinal structuring 
B) intraorganizational bargaining 
C) integrative bargaining 
D) distributive bargaining 
E) decentralized bargaining 
A) attitudinal structuring 
B) intraorganizational bargaining 
C) integrative bargaining 
D) distributive bargaining 
E) decentralized bargaining

Question 11

Explain five factors that would increase the bargaining power of an employer in contract negotiations.

Accepted Answer

1. Market demand for specific skills: If

Question 12

Interest-based bargaining has been widely adopted in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Bargaining structure is a factor that could affect the employer's bargaining power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To avoid haggling and make the negotiation process more efficient the employer should start contract talks with its best monetary offer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Walton and the McKersie outlined four sub-processes in negotiation as follows:

Accepted Answer

A) distributive bargaining, centralized bargaining, attitudinal structuring, and intraorganizational bargaining 
B) distributive bargaining, integrative bargaining, attitudinal structuring, and intraorganizational bargaining 
C) accommodative bargaining, integrative bargaining, attitudinal structuring, and intraorganizational bargaining 
D) distributive bargaining, integrative bargaining, collusive bargaining, and intraorganizational bargaining 
E) distributive bargaining, integrative bargaining, attitudinal structuring, and crisis bargaining 
A) distributive bargaining, centralized bargaining, attitudinal structuring, and intraorganizational bargaining 
B) distributive bargaining, integrative bargaining, attitudinal structuring, and intraorganizational bargaining 
C) accommodative bargaining, integrative bargaining, attitudinal structuring, and intraorganizational bargaining 
D) distributive bargaining, integrative bargaining, collusive bargaining, and intraorganizational bargaining 
E) distributive bargaining, integrative bargaining, attitudinal structuring, and crisis bargaining

Question 16

At the second negotiation session between union and employer representatives the union negotiators have talked at length about how important it is that a new benefit for a prepaid legal plan is included in the collective agreement.This situation illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A) establishing the negotiation range 
B) the search phase of negotiations 
C) the crisis of days of negotiations 
D) integrative bargaining 
E) attitudinal structuring 
A) establishing the negotiation range 
B) the search phase of negotiations 
C) the crisis of days of negotiations 
D) integrative bargaining 
E) attitudinal structuring

Question 17

Explain and provide an example of the concept of a settlement zone in contract negotiations.

Accepted Answer

A settlement zone in contract negotiatio

Any communication from an employer to bargaining unit employees during contract negotiations is a breach of the duty to bargain in good faith.

The Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW provides that:

The size and pattern of concessions made in distributive bargaining should be carefully planned and managed.

First contract arbitration would generally be viewed as a remedy that is favourable to unions.

A union is preparing to negotiate the renewal of a collective agreement.Which of the following is the least likely to be a factor affecting the demands made by the union:

Which of the following statements expresses an interest, as opposed to a demand:

Distributive bargaining is negotiation in which the party's objectives are not in conflict and joint gain is possible.

A caucus is a meeting between the chief negotiators for the employer and the union.

The duty to bargain in good faith requires the employer to:

Walton and the McKersie outlined four sub-processes in negotiation.The sub-process most people are familiar with is:

Explain five factors that would increase the bargaining power of an employer in contract negotiations.

Interest-based bargaining has been widely adopted in Canada.

Bargaining structure is a factor that could affect the employer's bargaining power.

To avoid haggling and make the negotiation process more efficient the employer should start contract talks with its best monetary offer.

Walton and the McKersie outlined four sub-processes in negotiation as follows:

At the second negotiation session between union and employer representatives the union negotiators have talked at length about how important it is that a new benefit for a prepaid legal plan is included in the collective agreement.This situation illustrates:

Explain and provide an example of the concept of a settlement zone in contract negotiations.

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

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

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Exam 8: Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Any communication from an employer to bargaining unit employees during contract negotiations is a breach of the duty to bargain in good faith.

The Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW provides that:

The size and pattern of concessions made in distributive bargaining should be carefully planned and managed.

First contract arbitration would generally be viewed as a remedy that is favourable to unions.

A union is preparing to negotiate the renewal of a collective agreement.Which of the following is the least likely to be a factor affecting the demands made by the union:

Which of the following statements expresses an interest, as opposed to a demand:

Distributive bargaining is negotiation in which the party's objectives are not in conflict and joint gain is possible.

A caucus is a meeting between the chief negotiators for the employer and the union.

The duty to bargain in good faith requires the employer to:

Walton and the McKersie outlined four sub-processes in negotiation.The sub-process most people are familiar with is:

Explain five factors that would increase the bargaining power of an employer in contract negotiations.

Interest-based bargaining has been widely adopted in Canada.

Bargaining structure is a factor that could affect the employer's bargaining power.

To avoid haggling and make the negotiation process more efficient the employer should start contract talks with its best monetary offer.

Walton and the McKersie outlined four sub-processes in negotiation as follows:

At the second negotiation session between union and employer representatives the union negotiators have talked at length about how important it is that a new benefit for a prepaid legal plan is included in the collective agreement.This situation illustrates:

Explain and provide an example of the concept of a settlement zone in contract negotiations.

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

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

Filters