Question 1

It is the arbitrator's responsibility to ensure that each side receives a fair hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The factors that arbitrators use when deciding cases are the wording of the labor agreement, the submission agreement, the testimony and evidence offered, and

Accepted Answer

A) arbitration of witnesses. 
B) the concept of reasonable doubt. 
C) arbitration criteria or standards. 
D) the ability to set precedent. 
A) arbitration of witnesses. 
B) the concept of reasonable doubt. 
C) arbitration criteria or standards. 
D) the ability to set precedent.

Question 3

Employees at Seyall Industries felt that they didn't have enough opportunity to participate in decisions that affected their welfare. This led to unionizing efforts, which were motivated by

Accepted Answer

A) economic needs. 
B) social needs. 
C) dissatisfaction with management. 
D) status needs. 
A) economic needs. 
B) social needs. 
C) dissatisfaction with management. 
D) status needs.

Question 4

The bargaining unit is that group of employees who have similar working conditions, and who are grouped together for the purpose of collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Under federal labor law, employers can

Accepted Answer

A) attend union meetings. 
B) publicly emphasize unfavorable aspects of unionism. 
C) change working conditions of employees who work for the union. 
D) review union authorization cards. 
A) attend union meetings. 
B) publicly emphasize unfavorable aspects of unionism. 
C) change working conditions of employees who work for the union. 
D) review union authorization cards.

Question 6

An employer has 80 employees in the bargaining unit. After certification, a representation election was held and only 40 employees actually voted. At least __________ employees must vote "no" for the union to lose the election.

Accepted Answer

A) 18 
B) 19 
C) 20 
D) 21 
A) 18 
B) 19 
C) 20 
D) 21

Question 7

A number of HVAC companies in the region are concerned about the entrance of unions into their markets, as they feel this will raise their costs, which will then be passed on to the consumer. As a way to keep unions out, these companies have created a list of job applicants who are known to be union supporters. All the companies have access to the list, and they update it as appropriate. This activity is illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A bargaining unit consists of

Accepted Answer

A) employees being recruited by the union. 
B) employees to be covered by the agreement. 
C) hourly employees. 
D) employees below the management level. 
A) employees being recruited by the union. 
B) employees to be covered by the agreement. 
C) hourly employees. 
D) employees below the management level.

Question 9

Employees are most likely to seek unionization if they believe that doing so will achieve results that they cannot achieve acting individually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A strike vote by union members does NOT mean that a strike will actually take place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Management rights exclude any issues that it has specifically conceded as part of the labor agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Employees can be disciplined, or even discharged, for work-related misconduct even if they are affiliated with a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Terry Moser, an organizer for the Teamsters, gives five progressive steps that can lead to unionization. Which step has as one of its purposes to identify employees who can help the organizer direct the campaign?

Accepted Answer

A) Employee/union contact 
B) Election petition and voting preparation 
C) Initial organizational meeting 
D) Formation of in-house organizing committee 
A) Employee/union contact 
B) Election petition and voting preparation 
C) Initial organizational meeting 
D) Formation of in-house organizing committee

Question 14

Statistics show that between 2001 and 2013, the U.S. lost __________ jobs to China.

Accepted Answer

A) 1.2 million 
B) 2.2 million 
C) 3.2 million 
D) 4.2 million 
A) 1.2 million 
B) 2.2 million 
C) 3.2 million 
D) 4.2 million

Question 15

Public employee unions contend that denying their legal right to strike reduces their power during collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a reason that employees may want to unionize based on economic needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Promotions, transfers, and shift assignments are handled in an unfair or biased manner. 
B) Union employees on average make more than nonunion employees. 
C) A larger percentage of union workers have health coverage as compared to nonunion workers. 
D) Union workers are more likely to have guaranteed pensions than nonunion workers. 
A) Promotions, transfers, and shift assignments are handled in an unfair or biased manner. 
B) Union employees on average make more than nonunion employees. 
C) A larger percentage of union workers have health coverage as compared to nonunion workers. 
D) Union workers are more likely to have guaranteed pensions than nonunion workers.

Question 17

SignalCorp intentionally adopts practices that will decrease the chances that employees will want to unionize. One of those practices is likely to promote employees from within.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The AFL-CIO's Organizing Institute is an example of what aggressive organizing tactic?

Accepted Answer

A) Political involvement 
B) Corporate campaigns 
C) Organizer training 
D) Information technology 
A) Political involvement 
B) Corporate campaigns 
C) Organizer training 
D) Information technology

Question 19

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) legal injunction. 
B) lockout. 
C) striking. 
D) union merger. 
A) legal injunction. 
B) lockout. 
C) striking. 
D) union merger.

Question 20

Joining a union is a way for employees to put leadership skills to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It is the arbitrator's responsibility to ensure that each side receives a fair hearing.

The factors that arbitrators use when deciding cases are the wording of the labor agreement, the submission agreement, the testimony and evidence offered, and

Employees at Seyall Industries felt that they didn't have enough opportunity to participate in decisions that affected their welfare. This led to unionizing efforts, which were motivated by

The bargaining unit is that group of employees who have similar working conditions, and who are grouped together for the purpose of collective bargaining.

Under federal labor law, employers can

An employer has 80 employees in the bargaining unit. After certification, a representation election was held and only 40 employees actually voted. At least __________ employees must vote "no" for the union to lose the election.

A bargaining unit consists of

Employees are most likely to seek unionization if they believe that doing so will achieve results that they cannot achieve acting individually.

A strike vote by union members does NOT mean that a strike will actually take place.

Management rights exclude any issues that it has specifically conceded as part of the labor agreement.

Employees can be disciplined, or even discharged, for work-related misconduct even if they are affiliated with a union.

Terry Moser, an organizer for the Teamsters, gives five progressive steps that can lead to unionization. Which step has as one of its purposes to identify employees who can help the organizer direct the campaign?

Statistics show that between 2001 and 2013, the U.S. lost __________ jobs to China.

Public employee unions contend that denying their legal right to strike reduces their power during collective bargaining.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that employees may want to unionize based on economic needs?

SignalCorp intentionally adopts practices that will decrease the chances that employees will want to unionize. One of those practices is likely to promote employees from within.

The AFL-CIO's Organizing Institute is an example of what aggressive organizing tactic?

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

Joining a union is a way for employees to put leadership skills to use.

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Exam 14: The Dynamics of Labor Relations

It is the arbitrator's responsibility to ensure that each side receives a fair hearing.

The factors that arbitrators use when deciding cases are the wording of the labor agreement, the submission agreement, the testimony and evidence offered, and

Employees at Seyall Industries felt that they didn't have enough opportunity to participate in decisions that affected their welfare. This led to unionizing efforts, which were motivated by

The bargaining unit is that group of employees who have similar working conditions, and who are grouped together for the purpose of collective bargaining.

Under federal labor law, employers can

An employer has 80 employees in the bargaining unit. After certification, a representation election was held and only 40 employees actually voted. At least __________ employees must vote "no" for the union to lose the election.

A bargaining unit consists of

Employees are most likely to seek unionization if they believe that doing so will achieve results that they cannot achieve acting individually.

A strike vote by union members does NOT mean that a strike will actually take place.

Management rights exclude any issues that it has specifically conceded as part of the labor agreement.

Employees can be disciplined, or even discharged, for work-related misconduct even if they are affiliated with a union.

Terry Moser, an organizer for the Teamsters, gives five progressive steps that can lead to unionization. Which step has as one of its purposes to identify employees who can help the organizer direct the campaign?

Statistics show that between 2001 and 2013, the U.S. lost __________ jobs to China.

Public employee unions contend that denying their legal right to strike reduces their power during collective bargaining.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that employees may want to unionize based on economic needs?

SignalCorp intentionally adopts practices that will decrease the chances that employees will want to unionize. One of those practices is likely to promote employees from within.

The AFL-CIO's Organizing Institute is an example of what aggressive organizing tactic?

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

Joining a union is a way for employees to put leadership skills to use.

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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