Question 1

Many jurisdictions in the United States have adopted "Right to work" laws. These laws require employees to pay union dues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What two forces are negatively affecting the GDP for the manufacturing sector?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase of unionization and offshoring 
B)  Off shoring and tariffs 
C)  Offshoring and productivity gains 
D)  Productivity gains and tariffs 
E)  Tariffs and increase in unionization 
A)  Increase of unionization and offshoring 
B)  Off shoring and tariffs 
C)  Offshoring and productivity gains 
D)  Productivity gains and tariffs 
E)  Tariffs and increase in unionization

Question 3

Productivity improvements in manufacturing has had limited impact on unionization rates in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union. The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective. Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A)  The program is permissible. 
B)  The program is permissible provided that a majority of the employees approve. 
C)  The program is permissible provided that it complies with the management rights article in the collective agreement. 
D)  The program violates the bargaining rights of the union. 
E)  The program is permissible; however, the union could lawfully encourage employees to boycott the effort. 
A)  The program is permissible. 
B)  The program is permissible provided that a majority of the employees approve. 
C)  The program is permissible provided that it complies with the management rights article in the collective agreement. 
D)  The program violates the bargaining rights of the union. 
E)  The program is permissible; however, the union could lawfully encourage employees to boycott the effort.

Question 5

According to the CLC the barriers facing economic justice for women are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment equity 
B)  Pay equity 
C)  Sexual harassment 
D)  Child care crisis 
E)  b,c & d 
A)  Employment equity 
B)  Pay equity 
C)  Sexual harassment 
D)  Child care crisis 
E)  b,c & d

Question 6

Explain at least the three action items for business and union leaders to deal with globalization.

Accepted Answer

1. Foster open communication and collabo

Question 7

Unions are taking a proactive approach to gender equality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Union leaders sometimes oppose employee involvement programs because they fear that employees will be required to work harder for the same compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a barrier to increasing employee involvement:

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of trust of management by the union 
B)  an adversarial relationship between the parties 
C)  labour relations legislation 
D)  the inability of employees to be involved and remain loyal to the union 
E)  attitudes and beliefs of unions and employers 
A)  a lack of trust of management by the union 
B)  an adversarial relationship between the parties 
C)  labour relations legislation 
D)  the inability of employees to be involved and remain loyal to the union 
E)  attitudes and beliefs of unions and employers

Question 10

With respect to diversity, the unions approach has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  focused on how diversity improves innovation 
B)  a social justice issue 
C)  focused on pay equity 
D)  relies on legislation to enforce 
E)  ensuring union representation reflects the demographic of it members 
A)  focused on how diversity improves innovation 
B)  a social justice issue 
C)  focused on pay equity 
D)  relies on legislation to enforce 
E)  ensuring union representation reflects the demographic of it members

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an union strategy for globalization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintenance of growth of International Agreements 
B)  Negotiate labour standards agreements between international union federation and large corporations 
C)  Partnerships between international unions a locally-based unions 
D)  Global improvements in labour practices 
E)  Protests with respect to trade agreements 
A)  Maintenance of growth of International Agreements 
B)  Negotiate labour standards agreements between international union federation and large corporations 
C)  Partnerships between international unions a locally-based unions 
D)  Global improvements in labour practices 
E)  Protests with respect to trade agreements

Question 12

At the beginning of the course you may have held an opinion of unions and collective bargaining. During the course you may have learned information or concepts that either confirmed or changed your opinion.
a. Explain whether your opinion has been confirmed or changed by referring to two of the following items: union dues, seniority, or strikes.
b. Explain whether your opinion has been confirmed or changed by referring to an additional topic covered in the course.

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of the course, I held t

Question 13

Younger workers have a greater need for work life balance than older workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the least likely to be affected by unionization:

Accepted Answer

A)  productivity 
B)  profitability 
C)  labour relations legislation 
D)  managerial control 
E)  compensation of non-union employees 
A)  productivity 
B)  profitability 
C)  labour relations legislation 
D)  managerial control 
E)  compensation of non-union employees

Question 15

Unions tend to see diversity as a social justice issue vs the more progressive approach of that diversity stimulates innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Barriers) to collaboration between unions and employers include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Trust 
B)  Companies continue to reduce the workforce 
C)  Legal environment 
D)  Different vision and values 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Trust 
B)  Companies continue to reduce the workforce 
C)  Legal environment 
D)  Different vision and values 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

According to some studies, business leaders must balance the two priorities of profitability of the company and social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Employee involvement programs:

Accepted Answer

A)  have universally increased productivity 
B)  are difficult to establish, but easy to maintain 
C)  have lead to small increases in employee satisfaction 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  have universally increased productivity 
B)  are difficult to establish, but easy to maintain 
C)  have lead to small increases in employee satisfaction 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  b and c

Question 19

With respect to unionization rates:

Accepted Answer

A)  Men's rate has increased and the Women's rate has increased 
B)  Men's rate has increased and the Women's rate has decreased 
C)  Men's rate has decreased and the Women's rate has increased 
D)  Men's rate has decreased and the Women's rate has decreased 
E)  Men's rate have been stable and the Women's rate has increased 
A)  Men's rate has increased and the Women's rate has increased 
B)  Men's rate has increased and the Women's rate has decreased 
C)  Men's rate has decreased and the Women's rate has increased 
D)  Men's rate has decreased and the Women's rate has decreased 
E)  Men's rate have been stable and the Women's rate has increased

Question 20

The GDP for manufacturing in emerging economies such as China has been increasing:

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Many jurisdictions in the United States have adopted "Right to work" laws. These laws require employees to pay union dues.

What two forces are negatively affecting the GDP for the manufacturing sector?

Productivity improvements in manufacturing has had limited impact on unionization rates in Canada.

An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union. The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective. Which of the following is correct:

According to the CLC the barriers facing economic justice for women are:

Explain at least the three action items for business and union leaders to deal with globalization.

Unions are taking a proactive approach to gender equality.

Union leaders sometimes oppose employee involvement programs because they fear that employees will be required to work harder for the same compensation.

Which of the following is not a barrier to increasing employee involvement:

With respect to diversity, the unions approach has been:

Which of the following is NOT an union strategy for globalization.

Younger workers have a greater need for work life balance than older workers.

Which of the following is the least likely to be affected by unionization:

Unions tend to see diversity as a social justice issue vs the more progressive approach of that diversity stimulates innovation.

Barriers) to collaboration between unions and employers include:

According to some studies, business leaders must balance the two priorities of profitability of the company and social responsibility.

Employee involvement programs:

With respect to unionization rates:

The GDP for manufacturing in emerging economies such as China has been increasing:

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

Many jurisdictions in the United States have adopted "Right to work" laws. These laws require employees to pay union dues.

What two forces are negatively affecting the GDP for the manufacturing sector?

Productivity improvements in manufacturing has had limited impact on unionization rates in Canada.

An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union. The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective. Which of the following is correct:

According to the CLC the barriers facing economic justice for women are:

Explain at least the three action items for business and union leaders to deal with globalization.

Unions are taking a proactive approach to gender equality.

Union leaders sometimes oppose employee involvement programs because they fear that employees will be required to work harder for the same compensation.

Which of the following is not a barrier to increasing employee involvement:

With respect to diversity, the unions approach has been:

Which of the following is NOT an union strategy for globalization.

Younger workers have a greater need for work life balance than older workers.

Which of the following is the least likely to be affected by unionization:

Unions tend to see diversity as a social justice issue vs the more progressive approach of that diversity stimulates innovation.

Barriers) to collaboration between unions and employers include:

According to some studies, business leaders must balance the two priorities of profitability of the company and social responsibility.

Employee involvement programs:

With respect to unionization rates:

The GDP for manufacturing in emerging economies such as China has been increasing:

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

Filters