Exam 14: Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

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

In a collective bargaining contract,factors related to hiring and transfer arrangements are typically covered under the ________ provision.

Johnny joined his union,but now wants to get out.You need to inform him that he has to stay a member until the contract ends due to a

If management voluntarily recognizes a union or if a union already represents employees,the focus is shifted from dealing with employees as individuals to dealing with them as a group.

At the strategic level,management and unions meet head-on over the issue of union organizing.

In collective bargaining,an important element of power is the relative ability of each party to withstand a strike.

At the most general level,the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)holds a union representation election if a minimum of 70 percent of employees in the bargaining unit sign authorization cards.

The part of the labor-management negotiation process that focuses on dividing a fixed economic "pie" is known as

According to John Dunlop,which of the following is required for an industrial relations system to be successful?

It is the start of negotiations and Jesse needs to reserve a room.It will be fine if she finds a small room,as there tends to be fewer people in attendance at the beginning of negotiations.By the end,she will need a large room with overflow space.

A group of welders is trying to decide if they should join the union or not.They have heard pros and cons about unions.As the manager of this group,you are in support of them joining the union because of its effect on productivity.What do you think the manager knows about unions that the welders may not?

Muffin Bakery employees are part of the baker's union.The janitorial workers would also like to unionize.Management will not oppose this organizing attempt due to a ________ provision in the baker's contract.

Under the ________,states may pass so-called right-to-work laws.

How do unions affect wages?

Both the public and private sectors use mediation to facilitate negotiations.

Brian and Joaquim were able to get pay raises and two extra vacation days as a result of negotiations,even though they are not members.They are free riders because they

Describe nonunion representation systems.

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)is also known as the

In a collective bargaining contract,factors related to profit sharing and stock purchase are typically covered under the ________ provision.

The National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB's)two major functions are to conduct and certify representation elections and to prevent unfair labor practices.