Question 1

Kylie is a carpenter. As a skilled worker, the union that Kylie is a member of is a craft union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pickets may prevent trucks and railcars from entering a struck business because

Accepted Answer

A) the union has a legal right to obstruct the business of the employer they are striking against. 
B) picketing during a strike carries a legal obligation on the part of the employer to cease operations, including delivery of goods and materials. 
C) operators of trucks and railcars must get permission from the picketing union to enter the premises. 
D) unions often refuse to cross another union's picket line. 
A) the union has a legal right to obstruct the business of the employer they are striking against. 
B) picketing during a strike carries a legal obligation on the part of the employer to cease operations, including delivery of goods and materials. 
C) operators of trucks and railcars must get permission from the picketing union to enter the premises. 
D) unions often refuse to cross another union's picket line.

Question 3

Supervisor Hadley has suspended an employee covered by a typical labor agreement. In a grievance hearing, Hadley will be called upon to demonstrate __________ supporting the suspension.

Accepted Answer

A) just cause 
B) reasonable review 
C) complete fairness 
D) explainable opinions 
A) just cause 
B) reasonable review 
C) complete fairness 
D) explainable opinions

Question 4

Currently, union membership is approximately __________ of American workers.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 15 percent 
D) 20 percent 
A) 5 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 15 percent 
D) 20 percent

Question 5

The collective bargaining process may include activities such as strikes and boycotts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Taft-Hartley Act was passed to place certain restraints on union practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Unions that represent various groups of professional and white-collar workers are called industrial unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a major reason for employees' desire to unionize?

Accepted Answer

A) Political issues 
B) Economic needs 
C) Dissatisfaction with management 
D) Social and status concerns 
A) Political issues 
B) Economic needs 
C) Dissatisfaction with management 
D) Social and status concerns

Question 9

The union representing the workers at Wegners Market wants to strengthen its position by exercising its bargaining power. One way it could do this is by

Accepted Answer

A) plant closures. 
B) lockout. 
C) boycott. 
D) replacement workers. 
A) plant closures. 
B) lockout. 
C) boycott. 
D) replacement workers.

Question 10

Arbitration hearings are formal court proceedings held in a court of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

__________ represent the interests of union members in their relations with their immediate supervisor and other members of management.

Accepted Answer

A) Union leaders 
B) Business representatives 
C) Union stewards 
D) Mediators 
A) Union leaders 
B) Business representatives 
C) Union stewards 
D) Mediators

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a contemporary challenge to labor organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) The increased threat of foreign competition 
B) The presence of an increase in employee diversity 
C) Technological advantages 
D) A decrease in union membership 
A) The increased threat of foreign competition 
B) The presence of an increase in employee diversity 
C) Technological advantages 
D) A decrease in union membership

Question 13

According to Moser, the first step in the union organizing process is

Accepted Answer

A) the initial organizational meeting. 
B) the formation of an in-house organizing committee. 
C) employee/union contact. 
D) the election petition and voting preparation. 
A) the initial organizational meeting. 
B) the formation of an in-house organizing committee. 
C) employee/union contact. 
D) the election petition and voting preparation.

Question 14

In about 25% of unionizing campaigns, unions are unable to secure a contract after winning a representation election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Strikes, boycotts, lockouts, and plant closures are techniques used by labor or management as economic pressure in

Accepted Answer

A) the collective bargaining process. 
B) compulsory binding arbitration. 
C) negotiation preparation. 
D) public sector bargaining. 
A) the collective bargaining process. 
B) compulsory binding arbitration. 
C) negotiation preparation. 
D) public sector bargaining.

Question 16

Which of the following is a craft union?

Accepted Answer

A) United Auto Workers 
B) United Steelworkers 
C) Office and Professional Employees International Union 
D) United Brotherhood of Carpenters 
A) United Auto Workers 
B) United Steelworkers 
C) Office and Professional Employees International Union 
D) United Brotherhood of Carpenters

Question 17

When the employees at SignalCorp went on strike, the firm hired replacement workers. This is called a lockout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The agency responsible for enforcing the Wagner Act is the Department of Labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Unions have a legal obligation to provide assistance to members who are pursuing grievances under

Accepted Answer

A) the Wagner Act. 
B) the Taft-Hartley Act. 
C) the fair representation doctrine. 
D) the right-to-work statute. 
A) the Wagner Act. 
B) the Taft-Hartley Act. 
C) the fair representation doctrine. 
D) the right-to-work statute.

Question 20

Rights arbitration is provided for the determination of conflicting interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Kylie is a carpenter. As a skilled worker, the union that Kylie is a member of is a craft union.

Pickets may prevent trucks and railcars from entering a struck business because

Supervisor Hadley has suspended an employee covered by a typical labor agreement. In a grievance hearing, Hadley will be called upon to demonstrate __________ supporting the suspension.

Currently, union membership is approximately __________ of American workers.

The collective bargaining process may include activities such as strikes and boycotts.

The Taft-Hartley Act was passed to place certain restraints on union practices.

Unions that represent various groups of professional and white-collar workers are called industrial unions.

Which of the following is NOT a major reason for employees' desire to unionize?

The union representing the workers at Wegners Market wants to strengthen its position by exercising its bargaining power. One way it could do this is by

Arbitration hearings are formal court proceedings held in a court of law.

__________ represent the interests of union members in their relations with their immediate supervisor and other members of management.

Which of the following is NOT a contemporary challenge to labor organizations?

According to Moser, the first step in the union organizing process is

In about 25% of unionizing campaigns, unions are unable to secure a contract after winning a representation election.

Strikes, boycotts, lockouts, and plant closures are techniques used by labor or management as economic pressure in

Which of the following is a craft union?

When the employees at SignalCorp went on strike, the firm hired replacement workers. This is called a lockout.

The agency responsible for enforcing the Wagner Act is the Department of Labor.

Unions have a legal obligation to provide assistance to members who are pursuing grievances under

Rights arbitration is provided for the determination of conflicting interests.

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

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Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employees Rights and Discipline

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Exam 14: The Dynamics of Labor Relations

Kylie is a carpenter. As a skilled worker, the union that Kylie is a member of is a craft union.

Pickets may prevent trucks and railcars from entering a struck business because

Supervisor Hadley has suspended an employee covered by a typical labor agreement. In a grievance hearing, Hadley will be called upon to demonstrate __________ supporting the suspension.

Currently, union membership is approximately __________ of American workers.

The collective bargaining process may include activities such as strikes and boycotts.

The Taft-Hartley Act was passed to place certain restraints on union practices.

Unions that represent various groups of professional and white-collar workers are called industrial unions.

Which of the following is NOT a major reason for employees' desire to unionize?

The union representing the workers at Wegners Market wants to strengthen its position by exercising its bargaining power. One way it could do this is by

Arbitration hearings are formal court proceedings held in a court of law.

__________ represent the interests of union members in their relations with their immediate supervisor and other members of management.

Which of the following is NOT a contemporary challenge to labor organizations?

According to Moser, the first step in the union organizing process is

In about 25% of unionizing campaigns, unions are unable to secure a contract after winning a representation election.

Strikes, boycotts, lockouts, and plant closures are techniques used by labor or management as economic pressure in

Which of the following is a craft union?

When the employees at SignalCorp went on strike, the firm hired replacement workers. This is called a lockout.

The agency responsible for enforcing the Wagner Act is the Department of Labor.

Unions have a legal obligation to provide assistance to members who are pursuing grievances under

Rights arbitration is provided for the determination of conflicting interests.

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employees Rights and Discipline

International Human Resources Management

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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