Question 1

Industrial relations IR)has a single,very powerful theory which explains most phenomena in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Countries that have a labour or social democratic party are likely to have higher union membership rates than countries which don't.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All but which one of the following employment patterns has increased significantly over the past 20 years?

Accepted Answer

A) work done on a short-term contractual basis 
B) regular part-time work 
C) regular full-time work 
D) work performed at home 
E) self-employment 
A) work done on a short-term contractual basis 
B) regular part-time work 
C) regular full-time work 
D) work performed at home 
E) self-employment

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning Thomas Kochan and his associates' views of Dunlop's systems framework is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The systems framework doesn't go far enough in explaining the importance of workplace conflict. 
B) Dunlop places too much emphasis on collective bargaining. 
C) Dunlop pays insufficient attention to the role of management. 
D) The systems framework is of no value at all. 
E) The systems framework inaccurately assumes that all IR developments are carried out in isolation from other aspects of the firm's operations. 
A) The systems framework doesn't go far enough in explaining the importance of workplace conflict. 
B) Dunlop places too much emphasis on collective bargaining. 
C) Dunlop pays insufficient attention to the role of management. 
D) The systems framework is of no value at all. 
E) The systems framework inaccurately assumes that all IR developments are carried out in isolation from other aspects of the firm's operations.

Question 5

Most people who work do it only for the money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Unions/management relations in Canada are conducted within a Federal legislative framework only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Radicalists who believed that change in the Industrial relations system win Canada would come through a giant general strike were known as

Accepted Answer

A) Syndicalists. 
B) Classical Marxists. 
C) Reformists. 
D) Institutionalists. 
E) Political Economists. 
A) Syndicalists. 
B) Classical Marxists. 
C) Reformists. 
D) Institutionalists. 
E) Political Economists.

Question 8

Discuss some of the strengths and weaknesses of the systems approach to IR.

Accepted Answer

suggested).It offers a good insight into

Question 9

What are the important differences between Systems theory and Strategic Choice Theory?

Accepted Answer

Strategic Choice Theory recognizes manag

Question 10

What are some of the important differences between Radicalists and Political Economists?

Accepted Answer

Radicalists believe that the Industrial

Question 11

Which of the following does not do much to explain the difference in union membership rates between Canada and the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) different union certification processes in the two countries 
B) the existence of a social democratic party in Canada 
C) broad trends in the Canadian and American economies 
D) different laws governing the exclusion of various occupational groups from unionization 
E) the fact that,in the past,a fair number of American unions were heavily involved with organized crime 
A) different union certification processes in the two countries 
B) the existence of a social democratic party in Canada 
C) broad trends in the Canadian and American economies 
D) different laws governing the exclusion of various occupational groups from unionization 
E) the fact that,in the past,a fair number of American unions were heavily involved with organized crime

Industrial relations IR)has a single,very powerful theory which explains most phenomena in the field.

Countries that have a labour or social democratic party are likely to have higher union membership rates than countries which don't.

All but which one of the following employment patterns has increased significantly over the past 20 years?

Which of the following statements concerning Thomas Kochan and his associates' views of Dunlop's systems framework is inaccurate?

Most people who work do it only for the money.

Unions/management relations in Canada are conducted within a Federal legislative framework only.

Radicalists who believed that change in the Industrial relations system win Canada would come through a giant general strike were known as

Discuss some of the strengths and weaknesses of the systems approach to IR.

What are the important differences between Systems theory and Strategic Choice Theory?

What are some of the important differences between Radicalists and Political Economists?

Which of the following does not do much to explain the difference in union membership rates between Canada and the U.S.?

The Environment and Management of Industrial Relations

The History of the Canadian Labour Movement

Union Membership and Sturcture

Union Actions and Impacts

Employment Legislation

Collective Bargaining Legislation

Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector

The Process of Negotiation

The Collective Agreement

Strikes and Lockouts

Grievances: Functions, Resolution, and Prevention

Industrial Relations Around the World

Key Themes and Issues

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Exam 1: Introduction to Industrial Relations

Industrial relations IR)has a single,very powerful theory which explains most phenomena in the field.

Countries that have a labour or social democratic party are likely to have higher union membership rates than countries which don't.

All but which one of the following employment patterns has increased significantly over the past 20 years?

Which of the following statements concerning Thomas Kochan and his associates' views of Dunlop's systems framework is inaccurate?

Most people who work do it only for the money.

Unions/management relations in Canada are conducted within a Federal legislative framework only.

Radicalists who believed that change in the Industrial relations system win Canada would come through a giant general strike were known as

Discuss some of the strengths and weaknesses of the systems approach to IR.

What are the important differences between Systems theory and Strategic Choice Theory?

What are some of the important differences between Radicalists and Political Economists?

Which of the following does not do much to explain the difference in union membership rates between Canada and the U.S.?

The Environment and Management of Industrial Relations

The History of the Canadian Labour Movement

Union Membership and Sturcture

Union Actions and Impacts

Employment Legislation

Collective Bargaining Legislation

Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector

The Process of Negotiation

The Collective Agreement

Strikes and Lockouts

Grievances: Functions, Resolution, and Prevention

Industrial Relations Around the World

Key Themes and Issues

Filters