Question 1

In 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) held 1,496 conclusive representation elections, of which __________ resulted in union wins.

Accepted Answer

A) 59% 
B) 68% 
C) 74% 
D) 85% 
A) 59% 
B) 68% 
C) 74% 
D) 85%

Question 2

Explain some of the issues that should be addressed by the employer's bargaining strategy.

Accepted Answer

Some of the issues that should be addres

Question 3

"Energized organizing" to stem the overall decline in union membership involves

Accepted Answer

A) capitalizing on technological advances. 
B) targeting ignored worker groups, such as low-wage tier service workers and immigrants. 
C) participative management and empowerment. 
D) consolidation of national unions under the AFL-CIO. 
A) capitalizing on technological advances. 
B) targeting ignored worker groups, such as low-wage tier service workers and immigrants. 
C) participative management and empowerment. 
D) consolidation of national unions under the AFL-CIO.

Question 4

An employer's bargaining strategy must include a contingency plan in the event of a strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Once a union becomes certified, the employer is required to

Accepted Answer

A) sign a labor agreement. 
B) deduct union dues from the employees' paychecks. 
C) begin negotiations leading toward a labor agreement. 
D) notify employees of the bargaining relationship. 
A) sign a labor agreement. 
B) deduct union dues from the employees' paychecks. 
C) begin negotiations leading toward a labor agreement. 
D) notify employees of the bargaining relationship.

Question 6

Employees at Wegners Market began unionizing activities after a series of promotions and job transfers at the firm were handled in a biased manner. They were motivated by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

During collective bargaining, each side normally places only their primary negotiator at the table.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dmitri is an active union member and is highly critical of SignalCorp, his employer. At the same time, Dmitri has a poor work record, consistently falling short of established goals for his position. Because of his union activism, SignalCorp is not able to legally discharge Dmitri.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A grievance procedure is a formal representation process that is often considered the heart of a bargaining agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Briefly discuss what occurs in an arbitration hearing and the role of the arbitrator.

Accepted Answer

Arbitration hearings have the appearance

In 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) held 1,496 conclusive representation elections, of which __________ resulted in union wins.

Explain some of the issues that should be addressed by the employer's bargaining strategy.

"Energized organizing" to stem the overall decline in union membership involves

An employer's bargaining strategy must include a contingency plan in the event of a strike.

Once a union becomes certified, the employer is required to

Employees at Wegners Market began unionizing activities after a series of promotions and job transfers at the firm were handled in a biased manner. They were motivated by

During collective bargaining, each side normally places only their primary negotiator at the table.

Dmitri is an active union member and is highly critical of SignalCorp, his employer. At the same time, Dmitri has a poor work record, consistently falling short of established goals for his position. Because of his union activism, SignalCorp is not able to legally discharge Dmitri.

A grievance procedure is a formal representation process that is often considered the heart of a bargaining agreement.

Briefly discuss what occurs in an arbitration hearing and the role of the arbitrator.

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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Exam 14: The Dynamics of Labor Relations

In 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) held 1,496 conclusive representation elections, of which __________ resulted in union wins.

Explain some of the issues that should be addressed by the employer's bargaining strategy.

"Energized organizing" to stem the overall decline in union membership involves

An employer's bargaining strategy must include a contingency plan in the event of a strike.

Once a union becomes certified, the employer is required to

Employees at Wegners Market began unionizing activities after a series of promotions and job transfers at the firm were handled in a biased manner. They were motivated by

During collective bargaining, each side normally places only their primary negotiator at the table.

Dmitri is an active union member and is highly critical of SignalCorp, his employer. At the same time, Dmitri has a poor work record, consistently falling short of established goals for his position. Because of his union activism, SignalCorp is not able to legally discharge Dmitri.

A grievance procedure is a formal representation process that is often considered the heart of a bargaining agreement.

Briefly discuss what occurs in an arbitration hearing and the role of the arbitrator.

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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