Exam 11: Enhancing Employee Management Relations

Which of the following is characteristic of union members?

Belinda is unhappy with the fact that she and other employees in the company haven't received a raise in over two years, and the company has recently reduced their benefits. Several other employees have been talking about forming a union at the company, and she thinks this would be a good idea. What is likely to be Belinda's motivation for joining a union?

Workers at a plant that produces household appliances are extremely unhappy with the state of their plant. They feel it is unsafe and an accident could happen at any time. Which of the following is a reason why the workers want to join a union?

As the expiration date of an existing contract draws near, union leaders are likely to take which of the following to put pressure on management to negotiate a new contract?

Since the expiration of the last labour contract, union workers at Royalty Products have been working without a contract. However, after management cancels negotiations with the union, workers walk off the job. What negotiating tactic does this represent?

Where do negotiations between labour and management usually take place?

Which direction are unionization rates trending in Canada?

Which of the following tactics involves marching back and forth in front of a place of employment with signs informing the public that a strike is in progress?

There are many reasons why a worker would want to join a union. Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

Which of the following statements is true regarding unions today?

What has been the trend in union membership over the last 30 years?

Efforts to unionize have been strongly opposed by some businesses that have banned strikes, picketing, and union membership drives by using which of the following?

When was job specialization first introduced into the workplace?

In response to a request filed by the management of a medical centre, a judge issued a court order limiting the number of union employees that can strike against the medical centre, citing concerns about patient care. What negotiating tactic is illustrated in this example?

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the collective bargaining process?

In some jurisdictions, the unions must issue notice 10 days before workers head to the picket lines. This is a result of which of the following?

A large medical supplies company released a statement saying, "The production and supply of the medical supplies that we produce have been severely disrupted due to an illegal strike and the actions of the union. We had no other option but to issue a lockout. We appeal to union leaders to reach an agreement so that we may continue producing medical supplies that so many in our community need." Which tactic does this statement exemplify?

To increase its bargaining power and add force to its demands, a union may engage in a temporary work stoppage or which other tactic?

Which of the following is a goal that picketers hope to achieve by picketing?

For the past three years, Juan has worked on the line at a large tool manufacturing plant. His job is to arrange the tools in a holding tray and send them through the chrome bath to be plated. Juan has little contact with other workers and often finds his job to be tedious and dull. When he hears a union organizer is visiting the plant, he is one of the first in line to show support for the formation of a union. Which of the following is likely to be Juan's reason for wanting to join a union?