Question 1

One reason for falling union membership in recent years is that .

Accepted Answer

A) unions have been seen as largely ineffectual 
B) legislation protects workers in a way that was once only offered by the unions 
C) union membership is too expensive 
D) union members earn less on average compared to non-union members 
E) manufacturers will not hire union members 
A) unions have been seen as largely ineffectual 
B) legislation protects workers in a way that was once only offered by the unions 
C) union membership is too expensive 
D) union members earn less on average compared to non-union members 
E) manufacturers will not hire union members

Question 2

Negotiators use all of the following types of third-party interventions to overcome an impasse except .

Accepted Answer

A) nonbinding arbitration 
B) picketing 
C) fact finding 
D) binding arbitration 
E) mediation 
A) nonbinding arbitration 
B) picketing 
C) fact finding 
D) binding arbitration 
E) mediation

Question 3

Employers and unions can seek a cease and desist order from the courts to compel a party or parties to resume or desist from a certain action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which form of arbitration means that both parties are committed to accepting the arbitrator's decision?

Accepted Answer

A) nonbinding arbitration 
B) interest arbitration 
C) compulsory arbitration 
D) rights arbitration 
E) binding arbitration 
A) nonbinding arbitration 
B) interest arbitration 
C) compulsory arbitration 
D) rights arbitration 
E) binding arbitration

Question 5

All of the following are examples of mandatory bargaining items except .

Accepted Answer

A) wages 
B) pension benefits of retired employees 
C) severance pay 
D) hours 
E) insurance benefits 
A) wages 
B) pension benefits of retired employees 
C) severance pay 
D) hours 
E) insurance benefits

Question 6

Under which scenario must an employer rehire strikers who wish to be reinstated?

Accepted Answer

A) following wildcat strikes when the contract is still in place 
B) following unfair labor practice strikes 
C) following sympathy strikes 
D) following economic strikes if the negotiations were resolved 
E) all of the above 
A) following wildcat strikes when the contract is still in place 
B) following unfair labor practice strikes 
C) following sympathy strikes 
D) following economic strikes if the negotiations were resolved 
E) all of the above

Question 7

What does the typical union authorization card do?

Accepted Answer

It lets the union seek a representative

Question 8

What is the first step in a union drive and election that seeks to be recognized as an employee representative?

Accepted Answer

A) making initial contact 
B) campaigning 
C) obtaining authorization cards 
D) holding a hearing 
E) holding an election 
A) making initial contact 
B) campaigning 
C) obtaining authorization cards 
D) holding a hearing 
E) holding an election

Question 9

Employees who go on strike risk losing their jobs permanently in all of the following situations except .

Accepted Answer

A) unfair labor practice strikes 
B) sympathy strikes 
C) economic strikes 
D) wildcat strikes 
E) all of the above represent a risk of job loss 
A) unfair labor practice strikes 
B) sympathy strikes 
C) economic strikes 
D) wildcat strikes 
E) all of the above represent a risk of job loss

Question 10

Employee programs that focus on quality and productivity are generally viewed outside of the scope of the National Labor Relations Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One reason for falling union membership in recent years is that .

Negotiators use all of the following types of third-party interventions to overcome an impasse except .

Employers and unions can seek a cease and desist order from the courts to compel a party or parties to resume or desist from a certain action.

Which form of arbitration means that both parties are committed to accepting the arbitrator's decision?

All of the following are examples of mandatory bargaining items except .

Under which scenario must an employer rehire strikers who wish to be reinstated?

What does the typical union authorization card do?

What is the first step in a union drive and election that seeks to be recognized as an employee representative?

Employees who go on strike risk losing their jobs permanently in all of the following situations except .

Employee programs that focus on quality and productivity are generally viewed outside of the scope of the National Labor Relations Act.

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Managing Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

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Exam 15: Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

One reason for falling union membership in recent years is that .

Negotiators use all of the following types of third-party interventions to overcome an impasse except .

Employers and unions can seek a cease and desist order from the courts to compel a party or parties to resume or desist from a certain action.

Which form of arbitration means that both parties are committed to accepting the arbitrator's decision?

All of the following are examples of mandatory bargaining items except .

Under which scenario must an employer rehire strikers who wish to be reinstated?

What does the typical union authorization card do?

What is the first step in a union drive and election that seeks to be recognized as an employee representative?

Employees who go on strike risk losing their jobs permanently in all of the following situations except .

Employee programs that focus on quality and productivity are generally viewed outside of the scope of the National Labor Relations Act.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Strategic Human Resource Management and the Hr Scorecard

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Chaper 7 Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Managing Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in Hr Management

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

HR Management and Organizational Strategy: Key Concepts and Considerations

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