Question 1

Labour takes action to address human rights and social issues at the federal, provincial, and local levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are considered allies in the negotiation of international framework agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following topics is included in the CLC's human rights and equality agenda?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-employed workers 
B)  aboriginal workers 
C)  immigrants 
D)  children

Question 4

In North America, the percentage of union density and the percentage of coverage are relatively closer together than in European countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How does the labour movement address the equality issue of sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  bargaining for same-sex benefits 
B)  conducting research into sexual orientation 
C)  amending the Canadian Human Rights Act 
D)  bundling equity demands

Question 6

Which one of the following is a characteristic of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  removal of barriers to the trade of goods and services 
B)  restricted capital and labour mobility 
C)  decline in competition 
D)  more expensive imports

Question 7

About a third of the workers in Canada work in nonstandard jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The North American Free Trade Agreement had several negative impacts. These included full-time employment declining and the risks of job security and compensation being shifted to individuals. This most closely resembles which theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  radical globalization 
B)  integrated globalization 
C)  free market globalization 
D)  institutional globalization

Question 9

What is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? Briefly explain how it, along with globalization, affected Canada.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Many unions in Canada are involved in organization innovation. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing employee involvement and participation in the organization 
B)  changing organizational structures to replace retiring workers 
C)  bringing workers of multiple races and disabilities into their union 
D)  developing a common vision for rank and file members

Question 11

According to Chaykowski and Abbott, unions are successful when which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  freedom of association is guaranteed 
B)  strike rates decrease 
C)  strike action optimally allocates resources 
D)  wages are no longer a competitive advantage

Question 12

Which of the following groups is the term "collective bargaining" intended to include?

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomous employee associations 
B)  wage and salary consultants 
C)  management health and safety committees 
D)  sector employer associations

Question 13

What is one possible response to the negative impact globalization has on women and children?

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized labour regulation 
B)  analysis of trade agreements for their impact on all citizens 
C)  free movement of labour across borders 
D)  decentralized labour regulation

Exam 12: Globalization of Labour Markets

Labour takes action to address human rights and social issues at the federal, provincial, and local levels.

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are considered allies in the negotiation of international framework agreements.

Which of the following topics is included in the CLC's human rights and equality agenda?

In North America, the percentage of union density and the percentage of coverage are relatively closer together than in European countries.

How does the labour movement address the equality issue of sexual orientation?

Which one of the following is a characteristic of globalization?

About a third of the workers in Canada work in nonstandard jobs.

The North American Free Trade Agreement had several negative impacts. These included full-time employment declining and the risks of job security and compensation being shifted to individuals. This most closely resembles which theory?

What is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? Briefly explain how it, along with globalization, affected Canada.

Many unions in Canada are involved in organization innovation. What does this mean?

According to Chaykowski and Abbott, unions are successful when which of the following occurs?

Which of the following groups is the term "collective bargaining" intended to include?

What is one possible response to the negative impact globalization has on women and children?