Question 1

Which form of union security means that union members have preference in hiring,but the employer can hire non-union members?

Accepted Answer

A) closed shop 
B) union shop 
C) agency shop 
D) preferential shop

Question 2

Which of the following is an illegal bargaining item?

Accepted Answer

A) employee drug testing 
B) discriminatory treatment 
C) continuance of past contract 
D) membership of bargaining team

Question 3

You are a manager at a manufacturing facility,and you tell your subordinates that unions are dangerous to the economy.Which law protects your right to express these views?

Accepted Answer

A) Wagner Act 
B) Taft-Hartley Act 
C) Norris-LaGuardia-Act 
D) Landrum-Griffin Act

Question 4

Employers and unions can seek a court injunction to compel a party or parties to resume or desist from a certain action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The union becomes the employees' representative if it receives ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a majority of the votes cast 
B) a majority of the votes cast by the bargaining unit 
C) signed authorization cards from 30% of employees 
D) written approval from the employer and the NLRB

Question 6

Less than 25% of all collective bargaining agreements contain cooperative clauses because they are risky for employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Taft-Hartley Act amended the Wagner Act in all of the following ways EXCEPT by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) prohibiting unfair labor practices 
B) limiting the power of the National Labor Review Board 
C) enumerating the rights of employees as union members 
D) enumerating the rights of employers

Question 8

What is the first step in the union drive process?

Accepted Answer

A) obtaining authorization cards from employees 
B) making initial contact with employees 
C) holding an initial organization hearing 
D) campaigning for employee votes

Question 9

In order for unions to petition an election,50% of eligible employees in a bargaining unit must sign authorization cards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is illegal for supervisors to discuss their opinions about unionization with employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a brief essay,discuss why unions are declining in popularity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Union members at ABC Manufacturing are striking because management and the union failed to reach an agreement on the health benefits aspect of a contract.This is most likely an example of a(n)________ strike.

Accepted Answer

A) unfair labor practice 
B) wildcat 
C) sympathy 
D) economic

Question 13

With the maintenance of membership arrangement of union security,how long must union members employed by a firm maintain union membership?

Accepted Answer

A) until there is a wage increase 
B) for the contract period 
C) until negotiations end 
D) for at least 1 year

Question 14

In 1947,which type of union security was outlawed in interstate commerce?

Accepted Answer

A) closed shop 
B) agency shop 
C) union shop 
D) preferential shop

Question 15

What are the theories regarding why workers unionize? What are some of the activities that employers and supervisors can and cannot do during unionizing efforts?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following best describes the AFL-CIO?

Accepted Answer

A) voluntary federation of national and international labor unions 
B) local union for automobile workers in Detroit,Michigan 
C) federation of firms that fight unionization in their plants 
D) regional branch of the National Labor Relations Board

Question 17

________ is the process of legally terminating a union's right to represent employees.

Accepted Answer

A) Union salting 
B) Featherbedding 
C) Arbitration 
D) Decertification

Question 18

All of the following are examples of mandatory bargaining items EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) wages 
B) hours 
C) severance pay 
D) cafeteria prices

Question 19

Hyper-Tech Enterprises manufactures mechanical parts used in air conditioning and heating units.The company employs over 300 workers at its Alabama facility.None of the Hyper-Tech employees belongs to a union;however,management believes that unionization is in the near future.A representative of a local union has recently visited Hyper-Tech in an attempt to solicit members and have them sign authorization cards.Enough eligible employees have signed authorization cards to petition the NLRB for an election.Hyper-Tech's top executives are considering fighting the unionization efforts. Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to the decision by Hyper-Tech to fight unionization efforts?

Accepted Answer

A) How many Hyper-Tech employees were hired within the last year? 
B) What percentage of Hyper-Tech employees signed authorization cards? 
C) Does Hyper-Tech qualify for coverage by the National Labor Relations Board? 
D) What is the opinion of Hyper-Tech's shareholders and creditors regarding unionization?

Question 20

Managers from Ford and representatives from United Auto Workers are in the first stage of collective bargaining over benefits and wages.Which of the following is most likely occurring?

Accepted Answer

A) Subcommittees are forming to create alternatives. 
B) Each side is checking terms with superiors. 
C) Each side is trading some of its demands. 
D) Each side is presenting its demands.

Exam 13: Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Which form of union security means that union members have preference in hiring,but the employer can hire non-union members?

Which of the following is an illegal bargaining item?

You are a manager at a manufacturing facility,and you tell your subordinates that unions are dangerous to the economy.Which law protects your right to express these views?

Employers and unions can seek a court injunction to compel a party or parties to resume or desist from a certain action.

The union becomes the employees' representative if it receives ________.

Less than 25% of all collective bargaining agreements contain cooperative clauses because they are risky for employers.

The Taft-Hartley Act amended the Wagner Act in all of the following ways EXCEPT by ________.

What is the first step in the union drive process?

In order for unions to petition an election,50% of eligible employees in a bargaining unit must sign authorization cards.

It is illegal for supervisors to discuss their opinions about unionization with employees.

In a brief essay,discuss why unions are declining in popularity.

Union members at ABC Manufacturing are striking because management and the union failed to reach an agreement on the health benefits aspect of a contract.This is most likely an example of a(n) ________ strike.

With the maintenance of membership arrangement of union security,how long must union members employed by a firm maintain union membership?

In 1947,which type of union security was outlawed in interstate commerce?

What are the theories regarding why workers unionize? What are some of the activities that employers and supervisors can and cannot do during unionizing efforts?

Which of the following best describes the AFL-CIO?

________ is the process of legally terminating a union's right to represent employees.

All of the following are examples of mandatory bargaining items EXCEPT ________.

Managers from Ford and representatives from United Auto Workers are in the first stage of collective bargaining over benefits and wages.Which of the following is most likely occurring?