Question 1

What was the first piece of labour relations legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada's Labour Code 
B)  The Wagner Act 
C)  Trades Unions Act 
D)  Labour Relations Act 
A)  Canada's Labour Code 
B)  The Wagner Act 
C)  Trades Unions Act 
D)  Labour Relations Act

Question 2

Employees will join a union if they perceive inequity in pay and benefits, experience dissatisfaction with supervisors and managers, and feel that their needs for status and recognition are not being met.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Typically, arbitrators use four factors when deciding cases. Discuss these four key factors and whether they are the only factors used when arbitrators decide cases.

Accepted Answer

The four factors are: (1) the wording of

Question 4

What is the largest union in Canada representing public employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Union of Provincial Government Employees 
B)  Canadian Union of Public Employees 
C)  Canadian Auto Workers 
D)  Paperworkers Union of Canada 
A)  National Union of Provincial Government Employees 
B)  Canadian Union of Public Employees 
C)  Canadian Auto Workers 
D)  Paperworkers Union of Canada

Question 5

Overseeing the daily activities of the union is one of the responsibilities of the shop steward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One criticism of the arbitration process is that it is slow and costly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Unions are generally concerned with which of the following business practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate orientation 
B)  sales and marketing strategies 
C)  product research and development 
D)  paying lower wages to immigrant workers 
A)  corporate orientation 
B)  sales and marketing strategies 
C)  product research and development 
D)  paying lower wages to immigrant workers

Question 8

The foundation for an arbitrator's decision is the witness testimonials during the hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A party who believes that the arbitrator's award is unfair and in conflict with the collective agreement is under no obligation to comply with the award.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the neutral third-party role that suggests compromises or concessions to the parties that have reached a bargaining deadlock?

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiator 
B)  facilitator 
C)  arbitrator 
D)  mediator 
A)  negotiator 
B)  facilitator 
C)  arbitrator 
D)  mediator

What was the first piece of labour relations legislation?

Employees will join a union if they perceive inequity in pay and benefits, experience dissatisfaction with supervisors and managers, and feel that their needs for status and recognition are not being met.

Typically, arbitrators use four factors when deciding cases. Discuss these four key factors and whether they are the only factors used when arbitrators decide cases.

What is the largest union in Canada representing public employees?

Overseeing the daily activities of the union is one of the responsibilities of the shop steward.

One criticism of the arbitration process is that it is slow and costly.

Unions are generally concerned with which of the following business practices?

The foundation for an arbitrator's decision is the witness testimonials during the hearing.

A party who believes that the arbitrator's award is unfair and in conflict with the collective agreement is under no obligation to comply with the award.

What is the neutral third-party role that suggests compromises or concessions to the parties that have reached a bargaining deadlock?

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Exam 10: Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

What was the first piece of labour relations legislation?

Employees will join a union if they perceive inequity in pay and benefits, experience dissatisfaction with supervisors and managers, and feel that their needs for status and recognition are not being met.

Typically, arbitrators use four factors when deciding cases. Discuss these four key factors and whether they are the only factors used when arbitrators decide cases.

What is the largest union in Canada representing public employees?

Overseeing the daily activities of the union is one of the responsibilities of the shop steward.

One criticism of the arbitration process is that it is slow and costly.

Unions are generally concerned with which of the following business practices?

The foundation for an arbitrator's decision is the witness testimonials during the hearing.

A party who believes that the arbitrator's award is unfair and in conflict with the collective agreement is under no obligation to comply with the award.

What is the neutral third-party role that suggests compromises or concessions to the parties that have reached a bargaining deadlock?

Exploring Why Hrm Matters to All Employees

Operating Within the Legal Framework

Creating a Culture of Well-Being

Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work

Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting the Workforce

Orienting, Training, and Developing Employees

Managing Employee Performance

Rewarding and Recognizing Employees

Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Learning About International Human Resources Management

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