Question 1

On average union workers make less than non-unionized workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Unions are adapting their certification programs to the younger workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

"Right to work" laws make the payment of union dues optional to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following demographic groups have been increasing since 1981?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visible minorities 
B)  Men 
C)  Women older than 45 
D)  Aboriginals 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Visible minorities 
B)  Men 
C)  Women older than 45 
D)  Aboriginals 
E)  All of the above

Question 5

The processes that are currently part of the labour relations system, including grievance arbitration, could be viewed as being inherently adversarial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Unions continue to use the traditional certification process as the face to face approach gets the best results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The unionization rate for younger workers has been increasing since 1981.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Business and union leaders need to ensure that access to basic goods is available to all employees in a global environment in order to remain competitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The impact of the increase of employment in service sector has not impacted unionization rates in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the barriers and benefits of collaboration between unions and employers.

Accepted Answer

The barriers to collaboration between un

Question 11

The increase of the unionization rate for women over the age of 45 is:

Accepted Answer

A)  More women of this age are entering the workforce 
B)  Reduction a males entering the workforce 
C)  Employment equity legislation 
D)  Pay equity legislation 
E)  an increase in employment levels in the service industries 
A)  More women of this age are entering the workforce 
B)  Reduction a males entering the workforce 
C)  Employment equity legislation 
D)  Pay equity legislation 
E)  an increase in employment levels in the service industries

Question 12

Explain the strategies that unions have developed to respond to globalization.

Accepted Answer

Unions have developed several strategies

Question 13

Employee involvement in unionized workplaces requires the collaboration with the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Younger workers have a more negative opinion of unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It has been estimated that approximately one third of workers will be visible minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to a national census, what percentage of the workforce will be visible minority by 2036:

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
E)  50% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
E)  50%

Question 17

Which of the following are not opportunities for business leaders in the global world?

Accepted Answer

A)  Support entrepreneurial growth 
B)  Invest in human capital 
C)  Broaden access to basic goods 
D)  Support freer trade between nations 
E)  Develop a social business mind set 
A)  Support entrepreneurial growth 
B)  Invest in human capital 
C)  Broaden access to basic goods 
D)  Support freer trade between nations 
E)  Develop a social business mind set

Question 18

Which of the following are values shared by younger workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work life balance, pay equity, globalization 
B)  Improve diversity in CEO positions, secure employment, pay equity 
C)  Secure employment, pay equity, involvement in social issues 
D)  Work life balance, business support for social problems, accepting more refugees 
E)  Improved diversity, employment equity, pay equity 
A)  Work life balance, pay equity, globalization 
B)  Improve diversity in CEO positions, secure employment, pay equity 
C)  Secure employment, pay equity, involvement in social issues 
D)  Work life balance, business support for social problems, accepting more refugees 
E)  Improved diversity, employment equity, pay equity

Question 19

What percentage of the GDP does manufacturing represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
E)  50% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
E)  50%

Question 20

The reasons) for the decline of the GDP rate for manufacturing include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Offshore of production 
B)  Business closures 
C)  Reduction of demand by consumers 
D)  Productivity improvements by manufacturers 
E)  a&d 
A)  Offshore of production 
B)  Business closures 
C)  Reduction of demand by consumers 
D)  Productivity improvements by manufacturers 
E)  a&d

On average union workers make less than non-unionized workers.

Unions are adapting their certification programs to the younger workforce.

"Right to work" laws make the payment of union dues optional to employees.

Which of the following demographic groups have been increasing since 1981?

The processes that are currently part of the labour relations system, including grievance arbitration, could be viewed as being inherently adversarial.

Unions continue to use the traditional certification process as the face to face approach gets the best results.

The unionization rate for younger workers has been increasing since 1981.

Business and union leaders need to ensure that access to basic goods is available to all employees in a global environment in order to remain competitive.

The impact of the increase of employment in service sector has not impacted unionization rates in Canada.

Describe the barriers and benefits of collaboration between unions and employers.

The increase of the unionization rate for women over the age of 45 is:

Explain the strategies that unions have developed to respond to globalization.

Employee involvement in unionized workplaces requires the collaboration with the union.

Younger workers have a more negative opinion of unions.

It has been estimated that approximately one third of workers will be visible minorities.

According to a national census, what percentage of the workforce will be visible minority by 2036:

Which of the following are not opportunities for business leaders in the global world?

Which of the following are values shared by younger workers?

What percentage of the GDP does manufacturing represent?

The reasons) for the decline of the GDP rate for manufacturing include:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public-Sector Labour Relations

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Exam 12: The Future of Unions

On average union workers make less than non-unionized workers.

Unions are adapting their certification programs to the younger workforce.

"Right to work" laws make the payment of union dues optional to employees.

Which of the following demographic groups have been increasing since 1981?

The processes that are currently part of the labour relations system, including grievance arbitration, could be viewed as being inherently adversarial.

Unions continue to use the traditional certification process as the face to face approach gets the best results.

The unionization rate for younger workers has been increasing since 1981.

Business and union leaders need to ensure that access to basic goods is available to all employees in a global environment in order to remain competitive.

The impact of the increase of employment in service sector has not impacted unionization rates in Canada.

Describe the barriers and benefits of collaboration between unions and employers.

The increase of the unionization rate for women over the age of 45 is:

Explain the strategies that unions have developed to respond to globalization.

Employee involvement in unionized workplaces requires the collaboration with the union.

Younger workers have a more negative opinion of unions.

It has been estimated that approximately one third of workers will be visible minorities.

According to a national census, what percentage of the workforce will be visible minority by 2036:

Which of the following are not opportunities for business leaders in the global world?

Which of the following are values shared by younger workers?

What percentage of the GDP does manufacturing represent?

The reasons) for the decline of the GDP rate for manufacturing include:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public-Sector Labour Relations

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