Question 1

High-performance work systems are part of a low commitment human resource management strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Employee involvement:

Accepted Answer

A)  could be provided for in the collective agreement 
B)  could be provided for outside of the collective agreement 
C)  has been established to always increase productivity 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  a and b 
A)  could be provided for in the collective agreement 
B)  could be provided for outside of the collective agreement 
C)  has been established to always increase productivity 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  a and b

Question 3

The legal environment does not affect an employer's ability to oppose unionization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary objectives of employers are to maximize profitability and maintain control over the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following companies are the most likely to pursue a union opposition strategy:

Accepted Answer

A)  Company A, which has adopted a differentiation approach in the marketplace 
B)  Company B, which primarily uses young part-time employees 
C)  Company C, which competes in an industry in which most employers are unionized 
D)  Company D, which has managers who are indifferent on the matter of unionization 
E)  Company A and Company B 
A)  Company A, which has adopted a differentiation approach in the marketplace 
B)  Company B, which primarily uses young part-time employees 
C)  Company C, which competes in an industry in which most employers are unionized 
D)  Company D, which has managers who are indifferent on the matter of unionization 
E)  Company A and Company B

Question 6

The following are possible barriers to an employee involvement program: the parties' relationship, attitudes of union leaders, and reduced job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following are methods used by employers to meet their objectives:

Accepted Answer

A)  efficiency 
B)  grievances and arbitration 
C)  control 
D)  social activity 
E)  environment 
A)  efficiency 
B)  grievances and arbitration 
C)  control 
D)  social activity 
E)  environment

Question 8

Outline the policies and practices associated with high-performance organizations and describe the implications for the union-management relationship.

Accepted Answer

High-performance organizations are chara

Question 9

Employee involvement programs could allow workers to obtain skills which they will make use of away from the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Labour relations strategy refers to how a firm competes in the marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements correctly describes the majority of Canadian employers:

Accepted Answer

A)  They have developed policies to transform the workplace. 
B)  When a union has gained bargaining rights they adopt a strategy of union acceptance. 
C)  When a union has gained bargaining rights they adopt a strategy of union removal. 
D)  They have adopted a strategy of union opposition. 
E)  They have adopted a strategy of union assistance. 
A)  They have developed policies to transform the workplace. 
B)  When a union has gained bargaining rights they adopt a strategy of union acceptance. 
C)  When a union has gained bargaining rights they adopt a strategy of union removal. 
D)  They have adopted a strategy of union opposition. 
E)  They have adopted a strategy of union assistance.

High-performance work systems are part of a low commitment human resource management strategy.

Employee involvement:

The legal environment does not affect an employer's ability to oppose unionization.

The primary objectives of employers are to maximize profitability and maintain control over the workplace.

Which of the following companies are the most likely to pursue a union opposition strategy:

The following are possible barriers to an employee involvement program: the parties' relationship, attitudes of union leaders, and reduced job satisfaction.

Which of the following are methods used by employers to meet their objectives:

Outline the policies and practices associated with high-performance organizations and describe the implications for the union-management relationship.

Employee involvement programs could allow workers to obtain skills which they will make use of away from the workplace.

Labour relations strategy refers to how a firm competes in the marketplace.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the majority of Canadian employers:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

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

The Future of Unions

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Exam 3: Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

High-performance work systems are part of a low commitment human resource management strategy.

Employee involvement:

The legal environment does not affect an employer's ability to oppose unionization.

The primary objectives of employers are to maximize profitability and maintain control over the workplace.

Which of the following companies are the most likely to pursue a union opposition strategy:

The following are possible barriers to an employee involvement program: the parties' relationship, attitudes of union leaders, and reduced job satisfaction.

Which of the following are methods used by employers to meet their objectives:

Outline the policies and practices associated with high-performance organizations and describe the implications for the union-management relationship.

Employee involvement programs could allow workers to obtain skills which they will make use of away from the workplace.

Labour relations strategy refers to how a firm competes in the marketplace.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the majority of Canadian employers:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

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

The Future of Unions

Filters