Question 1

The management of an organization is less able to afford a strike when

Accepted Answer

A) the product is nonperishable. 
B) the organization is labor-intensive. 
C) replacement workers are scarce. 
D) the company has more than one production unit. 
E) the demand for its product is weak. 
A) the product is nonperishable. 
B) the organization is labor-intensive. 
C) replacement workers are scarce. 
D) the company has more than one production unit. 
E) the demand for its product is weak. B

Question 2

How did the National Labor Relations Act impact labor relations?

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA),also known as the Wagner Act,was passed in 1935.This act actively supported collective bargaining rather than impeding it.It ushered in a new era of public policy for labor unions,enshrining collective bargaining as the preferred mechanism for settling labor-management disputes.The rights of employees are set out in Section 7 of the act,including the "right to self-organization,to form,join,or assist labor organizations,to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing,and to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining.The act also gives employees the right to refrain from any or all of such activities except [in cases] requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment." Examples of protected activities include • Union organizing • Joining a union,whether it is recognized by the employer or not • Going out on strike to secure better working conditions • Refraining from activity on behalf of the union

Question 3

Once a union has been certified,the parties to the contract have the right to bar an outside party from holding an election for more than three years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?

Accepted Answer

A) It is composed of a nine-member board,the general counsel,and 10 regional offices. 
B) Its functions do not include conducting and certifying representation elections. 
C) Its jurisdiction is limited to employers whose operations affect commerce generally. 
D) In practice,only purely local firms fall within its jurisdiction. 
E) It not only responds to requests for actions but also initiates actions. 
A) It is composed of a nine-member board,the general counsel,and 10 regional offices. 
B) Its functions do not include conducting and certifying representation elections. 
C) Its jurisdiction is limited to employers whose operations affect commerce generally. 
D) In practice,only purely local firms fall within its jurisdiction. 
E) It not only responds to requests for actions but also initiates actions.

Question 5

Associate union membership is linked to an employee's workplace and provides representation in collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to John Dunlop,an effective industrial relations system eliminates conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Corporate campaigns seek to put public,financial,or political pressure on employers during the organizing (and negotiating)process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Compare and contrast the role of a works council in European countries with worker representation in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Works councils (joint labor-management d

Question 9

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA),which of the following is the strongest union security arrangement,yet is illegal?

Accepted Answer

A) The agency shop 
B) The checkoff provision 
C) The fair share provision 
D) The union shop 
E) The closed shop 
A) The agency shop 
B) The checkoff provision 
C) The fair share provision 
D) The union shop 
E) The closed shop

Question 10

Compared to transformational labor relations,the traditional approach is likely to be associated with

Accepted Answer

A) higher productivity. 
B) greater worker autonomy. 
C) more shop-floor cooperation. 
D) higher costs. 
E) better product quality. 
A) higher productivity. 
B) greater worker autonomy. 
C) more shop-floor cooperation. 
D) higher costs. 
E) better product quality.

Question 11

At orientation for new employees you remind them that their jobs are part of a union shop.What does that mean?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a union security provision that requires a person to join the union within a certain amount of time after being hired 
B) It is a union security provision that requires the payment of dues but not a membership 
C) It is a union security provision that requires a person to be a union member before being hired 
D) It is a union contract provision that requires an employer to deduct union dues from employees' paychecks 
E) It is a union contract provision that prohibits a person from joining the union within 30 days of employment 
A) It is a union security provision that requires a person to join the union within a certain amount of time after being hired 
B) It is a union security provision that requires the payment of dues but not a membership 
C) It is a union security provision that requires a person to be a union member before being hired 
D) It is a union contract provision that requires an employer to deduct union dues from employees' paychecks 
E) It is a union contract provision that prohibits a person from joining the union within 30 days of employment

Question 12

When Pop Soda Distribution began discussion with the union,it was determined that it would be better to use ________ than have a strike.

Accepted Answer

A) benchmarking 
B) delayering 
C) attitudinal structuring 
D) collective bargaining 
E) exempting 
A) benchmarking 
B) delayering 
C) attitudinal structuring 
D) collective bargaining 
E) exempting

Question 13

Which of the following is true of nonunion employers?

Accepted Answer

A) For nonunion employers,union avoidance is an important employee relations objective. 
B) Top management's values in nonunion organizations do not emphasize promotion from within. 
C) Nonunion employers tend to give below-average pay and minimal benefits. 
D) Nonunion employers can provide a stronger platform for the independent employee voice than that a union can provide. 
E) Nonunion employers who desire productivity advantage over their competitors cannot offer what unions can offer employees. 
A) For nonunion employers,union avoidance is an important employee relations objective. 
B) Top management's values in nonunion organizations do not emphasize promotion from within. 
C) Nonunion employers tend to give below-average pay and minimal benefits. 
D) Nonunion employers can provide a stronger platform for the independent employee voice than that a union can provide. 
E) Nonunion employers who desire productivity advantage over their competitors cannot offer what unions can offer employees.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB's)process regarding unfair labor practices?

Accepted Answer

A) Unfair labor practice cases begin with the filing of a charge that is first investigated by the court. 
B) A charge must be filed within a year of the alleged unfair practice. 
C) If the NLRB finds the charge to have merit and issues a complaint,the grievance procedure is not available as an option. 
D) The NLRB reinforces a criminal statute that makes punitive damages available. 
E) The NLRB can order the reinstatement of employees,with or without back pay. 
A) Unfair labor practice cases begin with the filing of a charge that is first investigated by the court. 
B) A charge must be filed within a year of the alleged unfair practice. 
C) If the NLRB finds the charge to have merit and issues a complaint,the grievance procedure is not available as an option. 
D) The NLRB reinforces a criminal statute that makes punitive damages available. 
E) The NLRB can order the reinstatement of employees,with or without back pay.

Question 15

At the strategic level,management makes basic choices such as whether to work with its union(s)or to devote its efforts to developing nonunion operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If an airline's employees decide to strike,there will be no loss of revenue,since there are other airlines to choose from.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A major goal of labor unions is bargaining effectiveness,because with it comes the power and influence to make the employees' voices heard and to effect changes in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a trend seen in union membership and coverage?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,union membership and coverage are declining in the private sector. 
B) Codetermination is mandated by law in the United States. 
C) Union wage premium in the United States is substantially lower than in other advanced industrialized countries. 
D) The labor movement in the United States is broader than that in Western Europe. 
E) The weak history of deep,class-based divisions in the United States has contributed to its high unionization rate. 
A) In the United States,union membership and coverage are declining in the private sector. 
B) Codetermination is mandated by law in the United States. 
C) Union wage premium in the United States is substantially lower than in other advanced industrialized countries. 
D) The labor movement in the United States is broader than that in Western Europe. 
E) The weak history of deep,class-based divisions in the United States has contributed to its high unionization rate.

Question 19

In the labor-management negotiation process,the relationship and level of trust between the negotiators is known as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Under what conditions is the management of a company most able to take a strike?

Accepted Answer

The following factors determine the cond

The management of an organization is less able to afford a strike when

How did the National Labor Relations Act impact labor relations?

Once a union has been certified,the parties to the contract have the right to bar an outside party from holding an election for more than three years.

Which of the following is true of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?

Associate union membership is linked to an employee's workplace and provides representation in collective bargaining.

According to John Dunlop,an effective industrial relations system eliminates conflict.

Corporate campaigns seek to put public,financial,or political pressure on employers during the organizing (and negotiating)process.

Compare and contrast the role of a works council in European countries with worker representation in the United States.

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA),which of the following is the strongest union security arrangement,yet is illegal?

Compared to transformational labor relations,the traditional approach is likely to be associated with

At orientation for new employees you remind them that their jobs are part of a union shop.What does that mean?

When Pop Soda Distribution began discussion with the union,it was determined that it would be better to use ________ than have a strike.

Which of the following is true of nonunion employers?

Which of the following is true of the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB's)process regarding unfair labor practices?

At the strategic level,management makes basic choices such as whether to work with its union(s)or to devote its efforts to developing nonunion operations.

If an airline's employees decide to strike,there will be no loss of revenue,since there are other airlines to choose from.

A major goal of labor unions is bargaining effectiveness,because with it comes the power and influence to make the employees' voices heard and to effect changes in the workplace.

Which of the following is a trend seen in union membership and coverage?

In the labor-management negotiation process,the relationship and level of trust between the negotiators is known as

Under what conditions is the management of a company most able to take a strike?

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The Analysis and Design of Work

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Selection and Placement

Training

Performance Management

Employee Development

Employee Separation and Retention

Pay Structure Decisions

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Employee Benefits

Managing Human Resources Globally

Strategically Managing the Hrm Function

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Exam 14: Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

The management of an organization is less able to afford a strike when

How did the National Labor Relations Act impact labor relations?

Once a union has been certified,the parties to the contract have the right to bar an outside party from holding an election for more than three years.

Which of the following is true of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?

Associate union membership is linked to an employee's workplace and provides representation in collective bargaining.

According to John Dunlop,an effective industrial relations system eliminates conflict.

Corporate campaigns seek to put public,financial,or political pressure on employers during the organizing (and negotiating)process.

Compare and contrast the role of a works council in European countries with worker representation in the United States.

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA),which of the following is the strongest union security arrangement,yet is illegal?

Compared to transformational labor relations,the traditional approach is likely to be associated with

At orientation for new employees you remind them that their jobs are part of a union shop.What does that mean?

When Pop Soda Distribution began discussion with the union,it was determined that it would be better to use ________ than have a strike.

Which of the following is true of nonunion employers?

Which of the following is true of the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB's)process regarding unfair labor practices?

At the strategic level,management makes basic choices such as whether to work with its union(s)or to devote its efforts to developing nonunion operations.

If an airline's employees decide to strike,there will be no loss of revenue,since there are other airlines to choose from.

A major goal of labor unions is bargaining effectiveness,because with it comes the power and influence to make the employees' voices heard and to effect changes in the workplace.

Which of the following is a trend seen in union membership and coverage?

In the labor-management negotiation process,the relationship and level of trust between the negotiators is known as

Under what conditions is the management of a company most able to take a strike?

Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage

Strategic Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

The Analysis and Design of Work

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Selection and Placement

Training

Performance Management

Employee Development

Employee Separation and Retention

Pay Structure Decisions

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Employee Benefits

Managing Human Resources Globally

Strategically Managing the Hrm Function

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