Question 1

The National Labor Relations Act is also known as the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Taft-Hartley Act
B)   Wagner Act
C)   Landrum-Griffin Act
D)   Sarbanes-Oxley Act
E)   Hatch ActF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

An employer's exclusion of workers from a workplace until they meet certain conditions is known as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   strike
B)   lockout
C)   mediation
D)   picket line
E)   sabbaticalF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Most studies have found that union workers are more productive than nonunion workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a factor that has been associated with the decline in union membership?

Accepted Answer

A)   High regulation in such areas as workplace safety and equal employment opportunity
B)   Low competition between companies for scarce human resources
C)   High job growth in the manufacturing sector of the economy
D)   Low costs of unionized labor
E)   Low prospects for growth in the service industryF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is an unfair labor practice by unions under the Taft-Hartley Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insisting on provisions that the employer may hire only workers who are union members
B)   Nominating candidates to union office and conducting secret-ballot elections
C)   Going out on strike to secure better working conditions
D)   Refraining from activity on behalf of the union
E)   Joining a union not recognized by the employerF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Explain the major functions of the National Labor Relations Board.

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB...

Question 7

The Transport Union in Atlanta,Georgia,enters into a contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.The contract requires the government agency to pay a yearly bonus to union members.A year after signing the contract,the Metropolitan Transportation Authority refuses to pay the annual bonus,which triggers a conflict between the union and the agency.A third-party intervenes to resolve the conflict between the two parties.The third-party evaluates the arguments of both sides and proposes a solution.Both parties have the right to decline the proposal,but they decide to accept it.In the context of the alternatives to work stoppage,the third-party in this scenario is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   fact finder
B)   arbitrator
C)   stakeholder
D)   moderator
E)   rights enforcerF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

A labor union in which all of the members have a particular skill or occupation is known as a(n) _____ union.

Accepted Answer

A)   common
B)   industrial
C)   craft
D)   regional
E)   employer'sF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Max,a new supervisor at Freson Inc.,is being trained on skills that managers and union leaders require to encourage employee-management cooperation.He is learning the different ways of dealing with employee-management conflicts and how to resolve situations in ways that benefit both parties.In the context of labor management,Max is receiving training on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   checkoff provisions
B)   right-to-work laws
C)   maintenance of membership
D)   labor relations
E)   corporate campaignsF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Brandon is a new employee at Relagen Inc.He wants to work for the company,but he has no desire to join the union or even consider the possibility of becoming a member in the future.Which of the following security provisions of union membership is most suitable for Brandon?

Accepted Answer

A)   A closed shop provision because it gives an employee the right to participate in decision making without becoming a member
B)   A maintenance of membership provision because it allows employees to join the union as passive members
C)   A union shop provision because it helps an employee use indirect influence to affect management-union contracts
D)   An agency shop provision because it requires employees to pay union dues but does not force them to become members
E)   A checkoff provision because it requires all the employees of an organization to join the union, regardless of their preferencesF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

The difference between an industrial union and a craft union is that an industrial union:

Accepted Answer

A)   contains members who have a particular skill or occupation.
B)   is often responsible for training its members through apprenticeships.
C)   organizes as many employees in as wide a range of skills as possible.
D)   represents a particular occupation.
E)   comprises members who change employers more often.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Preparation,in collective bargaining,includes establishing objectives for the contract,reviewing the old contract,and gathering data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the union organizing process.

Accepted Answer

The organizing process begins when union...

Question 14

One of the substitutes to traditional organizing is to conduct _____ which bring financial,political,or public pressure on employers during union organization and contract negotiation.

Accepted Answer

A)   collective coercion
B)   corporate campaigns
C)   indirect provisions
D)   associate campaigns
E)   social campaignsF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Collective bargaining differs from one situation to another in terms of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   bargaining provisions
B)   bargaining structure
C)   bargaining campaigns
D)   bargaining strategies
E)   bargaining techniquesF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Identify the right statement regarding the effects of unions on company performance.

Accepted Answer

A)   As a result of the type of pay system favored by unions, employees are more inclined to compete than cooperate.
B)   Most studies show that union workers are less productive than nonunion workers.
C)   On average, union members receive higher wages and more generous benefits than nonunion workers.
D)   The introduction of a union invariably results in the employer paying lesser attention to employee ideas.
E)   Evidence shows that unions have a large positive effect on profits.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

If at least 30 percent of an organization's employees sign an authorization card,the union may request that the employer voluntarily recognize the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Briefly describe the three levels of decisions involved in labor relations.

Accepted Answer

Labor relations involves three levels of...

Question 19

During a strike,the employer loses production unless it can hire replacement workers,and even then,productivity may be reduced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The employees of Fanzi Textiles Inc.are concerned about company management overlooking their interests.They decide to form a union to voice their concerns and speak up for their rights.They elect Ronny to represent them during negotiations.Ronny's new role requires him to ensure that the terms of the labor contract are enforced and that the interests of the union are met.In this context,Ronny most likely holds the position of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   business representative
B)   chief executive officer
C)   stakeholder
D)   union trustee
E)   union stewardF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Which of the following is a factor that has been associated with the decline in union membership?

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