Question 1

The traditional understanding of union-management relations is that the two parties are adversaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

All except one of the following are features of labour legislation in Canada.Identify the exception.

Accepted Answer

A) Methods to certify a union. 
B) Maximum length of the collective agreement (maximum 3 years). 
C) Regulation of strike and lockout activities. 
D) Responsibility to bargain in good faith with the intention to reach an agreement. 
E) Creation of a labour relations board. 
A) Methods to certify a union. 
B) Maximum length of the collective agreement (maximum 3 years). 
C) Regulation of strike and lockout activities. 
D) Responsibility to bargain in good faith with the intention to reach an agreement. 
E) Creation of a labour relations board. B

Question 3

Which of the following is the factor cited most often as the reason for the overall decline in union membership?

Accepted Answer

A) Change in the structure of the economy. 
B) More women in the workforce. 
C) Management efforts against unionizing. 
D) Government regulations which make unions seem less important. 
E) Adopting effective human resource management practices. 
A) Change in the structure of the economy. 
B) More women in the workforce. 
C) Management efforts against unionizing. 
D) Government regulations which make unions seem less important. 
E) Adopting effective human resource management practices. A

Question 4

What are 5 main features of labour legislation in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Although some differences exist among ju

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the increase in women membership in unions?

Accepted Answer

A) Number of women in the highly unionized public sector. 
B) Number for women in the paid workforce. 
C) Number of women employed in nontraditional male-dominated occupations and industries. 
D) Unionization of part-time employees (many of whom are women). 
E) Men leaving the workforcE. 
A) Number of women in the highly unionized public sector. 
B) Number for women in the paid workforce. 
C) Number of women employed in nontraditional male-dominated occupations and industries. 
D) Unionization of part-time employees (many of whom are women). 
E) Men leaving the workforcE.

Question 6

Unions have a role because some degree of ____________ is inevitable between workers and management.

Accepted Answer

A) association 
B) conflict 
C) violence 
D) discussion 
E) work 
A) association 
B) conflict 
C) violence 
D) discussion 
E) work

Question 7

The laws and regulations pertaining to labour relations affect:

Accepted Answer

A) unions' bargaining power. 
B) unions' size. 
C) the degree to which unions,management,and society achieve their goals. 
D) all of the choices are correct. 
E) "a" and "b" only. 
A) unions' bargaining power. 
B) unions' size. 
C) the degree to which unions,management,and society achieve their goals. 
D) all of the choices are correct. 
E) "a" and "b" only.

Question 8

Most studies show that union workers are more productive than nonunion workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A lockout is initiated by the:

Accepted Answer

A) government 
B) employer. 
C) union. 
D) non-union employees. 
E) Labour Relations Board. 
A) government 
B) employer. 
C) union. 
D) non-union employees. 
E) Labour Relations Board.

Question 10

Organizations are concerned about the impact of unions on:

Accepted Answer

A) the labour market. 
B) market share. 
C) competitors. 
D) productivity,profits,and stock performance. 
E) product markets. 
A) the labour market. 
B) market share. 
C) competitors. 
D) productivity,profits,and stock performance. 
E) product markets.

Question 11

In Canada,union membership is relatively concentrated in all but one of the following sectors.Identify the exception.

Accepted Answer

A) Retail trade 
B) Public administration 
C) Education 
D) Health care 
E) Manufacturing 
A) Retail trade 
B) Public administration 
C) Education 
D) Health care 
E) Manufacturing

Question 12

Joint labour-management committees do not usually deal with which of the following issues?

Accepted Answer

A) Pay,benefits,pensions 
B) Job evaluation/classifications/postings 
C) Hours of work/scheduling 
D) Training/apprenticeships 
E) New product development 
A) Pay,benefits,pensions 
B) Job evaluation/classifications/postings 
C) Hours of work/scheduling 
D) Training/apprenticeships 
E) New product development

Question 13

In Canada,unionization is much higher in the public sector than the private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Activities that attempt to influence social and economic policies of government are called:

Accepted Answer

A) social unionism. 
B) checkoff. 
C) closed shop. 
D) Rand Formula. 
E) union shop. 
A) social unionism. 
B) checkoff. 
C) closed shop. 
D) Rand Formula. 
E) union shop.

Question 15

__________ is Canada's largest union.

Accepted Answer

A) Canadian Union of Public Employees 
B) Canadian Teachers' Federation 
C) Public Service Alliance of Canada 
D) Communications,Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada 
E) None of the abovE. 
A) Canadian Union of Public Employees 
B) Canadian Teachers' Federation 
C) Public Service Alliance of Canada 
D) Communications,Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada 
E) None of the abovE.

Question 16

Describe three alternatives to strikes and lockouts that are used to resolve contracts.

Accepted Answer

Strikes and lockouts are costly and risk

Question 17

The Rand Formula makes the payment of union dues voluntary for members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the goals of labour unions? Describe some of the methods unions use to ensure their survival.

Accepted Answer

Typical goals of unions include:
* Obtai

Question 19

Under _____________,the employer,on behalf of the union,automatically deducts union dues from employees' paycheques.

Accepted Answer

A) the Rand Formula 
B) a closed shop provision 
C) a checkoff provision 
D) a social unionism formula 
E) an open shop provision 
A) the Rand Formula 
B) a closed shop provision 
C) a checkoff provision 
D) a social unionism formula 
E) an open shop provision

Question 20

A prohibited conduct of an employer,union,or individual under the relevant labour legislation is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) inappropriate act. 
B) unfair labour practice. 
C) inappropriate labour practice. 
D) essential bargaining right. 
E) none of the abovE. 
A) inappropriate act. 
B) unfair labour practice. 
C) inappropriate labour practice. 
D) essential bargaining right. 
E) none of the abovE.

The traditional understanding of union-management relations is that the two parties are adversaries.

All except one of the following are features of labour legislation in Canada.Identify the exception.

Which of the following is the factor cited most often as the reason for the overall decline in union membership?

What are 5 main features of labour legislation in Canada?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the increase in women membership in unions?

Unions have a role because some degree of ____________ is inevitable between workers and management.

The laws and regulations pertaining to labour relations affect:

Most studies show that union workers are more productive than nonunion workers.

A lockout is initiated by the:

Organizations are concerned about the impact of unions on:

In Canada,union membership is relatively concentrated in all but one of the following sectors.Identify the exception.

Joint labour-management committees do not usually deal with which of the following issues?

In Canada,unionization is much higher in the public sector than the private sector.

Activities that attempt to influence social and economic policies of government are called:

__________ is Canada's largest union.

Describe three alternatives to strikes and lockouts that are used to resolve contracts.

The Rand Formula makes the payment of union dues voluntary for members.

What are the goals of labour unions? Describe some of the methods unions use to ensure their survival.

Under _____________,the employer,on behalf of the union,automatically deducts union dues from employees' paycheques.

A prohibited conduct of an employer,union,or individual under the relevant labour legislation is called a(n):

Strategies, Trends, and Challenges in Human Resource Management

The Legal Context for Hrm and Creating Safe and Healthy Workplaces

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Selecting Employees

Training, Learning, and Development

Managing Employees Performance

Total Rewards

Managing Human Resources Globally

Creating and Sustaining Hig

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Exam 9: Collective Bargaining and Labour Relations

The traditional understanding of union-management relations is that the two parties are adversaries.

All except one of the following are features of labour legislation in Canada.Identify the exception.

Which of the following is the factor cited most often as the reason for the overall decline in union membership?

What are 5 main features of labour legislation in Canada?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the increase in women membership in unions?

Unions have a role because some degree of ____________ is inevitable between workers and management.

The laws and regulations pertaining to labour relations affect:

Most studies show that union workers are more productive than nonunion workers.

A lockout is initiated by the:

Organizations are concerned about the impact of unions on:

In Canada,union membership is relatively concentrated in all but one of the following sectors.Identify the exception.

Joint labour-management committees do not usually deal with which of the following issues?

In Canada,unionization is much higher in the public sector than the private sector.

Activities that attempt to influence social and economic policies of government are called:

__________ is Canada's largest union.

Describe three alternatives to strikes and lockouts that are used to resolve contracts.

The Rand Formula makes the payment of union dues voluntary for members.

What are the goals of labour unions? Describe some of the methods unions use to ensure their survival.

Under _____________,the employer,on behalf of the union,automatically deducts union dues from employees' paycheques.

A prohibited conduct of an employer,union,or individual under the relevant labour legislation is called a(n):

Strategies, Trends, and Challenges in Human Resource Management

The Legal Context for Hrm and Creating Safe and Healthy Workplaces

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Selecting Employees

Training, Learning, and Development

Managing Employees Performance

Total Rewards

Managing Human Resources Globally

Creating and Sustaining Hig

Filters