Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately describes the status of unions in the UK?

Accepted Answer

A)  Union density in the UK is about 2.5 times that of the United States, however, participation has seen a big dip in the last few years 
B)  The desire for unions to push political agendas led to the formation of the Labor Party in Britain in 1883 
C)  British unions are powerful, however, their membership and influence has waned over the last decade 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Union density in the UK is about 2.5 times that of the United States, however, participation has seen a big dip in the last few years 
B)  The desire for unions to push political agendas led to the formation of the Labor Party in Britain in 1883 
C)  British unions are powerful, however, their membership and influence has waned over the last decade 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

Which of the following statements correctly pairs the country with its strike activity record?

Accepted Answer

A)  Germany: strikes are more common than in other Western European nations 
B)  Japan: most labor and management disagreements are settled amicably so it is rare for bad relations to result in a strike 
C)  China: there has been very little change in frequency of strikes in recent years 
D)  United States: once a contract is in place, strikes called "wildcat strikes" are common, but usually not authorized by the union 
A)  Germany: strikes are more common than in other Western European nations 
B)  Japan: most labor and management disagreements are settled amicably so it is rare for bad relations to result in a strike 
C)  China: there has been very little change in frequency of strikes in recent years 
D)  United States: once a contract is in place, strikes called "wildcat strikes" are common, but usually not authorized by the union B

Question 3

Which of the following statements accurately describes joint consultation committees (JCC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  JCC members make suggestions that must be adopted by management 
B)  JCCs are comprised of groups of workers who sit on a committee that deals with topics of interest to employees only 
C)  JCCs are common in many Western countries 
D)  JCC effectiveness depends on the goodwill and intentions of a firm, with success more likely in autocratic companies with poor employee relations 
A)  JCC members make suggestions that must be adopted by management 
B)  JCCs are comprised of groups of workers who sit on a committee that deals with topics of interest to employees only 
C)  JCCs are common in many Western countries 
D)  JCC effectiveness depends on the goodwill and intentions of a firm, with success more likely in autocratic companies with poor employee relations C

Question 4

Which of the following statements accurately describes the status of unions in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexican firms are used to negotiating with one unified union from factory to factory 
B)  A variety of federal laws govern labor relations in Mexico, many of which favor management, including caps on wages 
C)  Unions have won a large number of worker rights, mostly through federal legislation rather than direct union activity 
D)  Mexico is a country with a relatively low degree of union participation 
A)  Mexican firms are used to negotiating with one unified union from factory to factory 
B)  A variety of federal laws govern labor relations in Mexico, many of which favor management, including caps on wages 
C)  Unions have won a large number of worker rights, mostly through federal legislation rather than direct union activity 
D)  Mexico is a country with a relatively low degree of union participation

Question 5

Explain how permanent employment laws affect termination in a European country like Germany compared to the United States.

Accepted Answer

In a European country like Germany, perm

Question 6

The union movement in the UK has a long history, having been legalized in 1871, and British unions are powerful because their membership and influence has remained stable over the last decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Unions are not the only means by which employees can obtain desired outcomes. Other methods are most commonly called worker participation. Which of the following is one of these methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formal worker groups 
B)  Joint consultation committees 
C)  Employee participation councils 
D)  Group membership 
A)  Formal worker groups 
B)  Joint consultation committees 
C)  Employee participation councils 
D)  Group membership

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of how multinational firms operating in the Netherlands circumvented mandated severance benefits for workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Placed unneeded, but perfectly healthy, employees on disability to eliminate them from payroll 
B)  Terminated people in batches of 49 to bypass a Dutch law requiring firms to negotiate with unions to obtain approval for layoffs of more than 50 employees 
C)  Ignored Dutch labor laws that do not allow unilateral breaking of employment agreements by the employer 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Placed unneeded, but perfectly healthy, employees on disability to eliminate them from payroll 
B)  Terminated people in batches of 49 to bypass a Dutch law requiring firms to negotiate with unions to obtain approval for layoffs of more than 50 employees 
C)  Ignored Dutch labor laws that do not allow unilateral breaking of employment agreements by the employer 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

Why is the threat by labor groups to reduce or stop work output less credible when the employer is a multinational?

Accepted Answer

The threat by labor groups to reduce or

Question 10

What are the three types of worker participation other than unions?

Accepted Answer

Worker participation in the workplace ca

Question 11

Compare strike activity in the Untied States with that in China, Japan, and Germany.

Accepted Answer

As of recent data, the United States has

Question 12

Explain what is meant by an "enterprise union" in Japan and how part-time employees fare in these unions.

Accepted Answer

An "enterprise union" in Japan refers to

Question 13

The poverty rate in Japan, the world's third-largest economy, is among the highest in leading nations behind only Mexico, Turkey, and the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements accurately describes works councils?

Accepted Answer

A)  Works councils are a form of employee participation common in Western Europe (e.g., France, Germany, and the Netherlands) 
B)  Works councils emerged as a way for firms to improve competitiveness and the bottom line 
C)  Works councils are similar to JCCs and have little power to block management decisions and actions 
D)  Research on the impact of works councils on productivity clearly shows a positive impact 
A)  Works councils are a form of employee participation common in Western Europe (e.g., France, Germany, and the Netherlands) 
B)  Works councils emerged as a way for firms to improve competitiveness and the bottom line 
C)  Works councils are similar to JCCs and have little power to block management decisions and actions 
D)  Research on the impact of works councils on productivity clearly shows a positive impact

Question 15

The largest challenge to domestic unions comes from multinational firms, which can move some or all of their operations to another country, and this fact resulted in the development of international unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The oldest and most well-developed union systems occur in the EU countries; however, there are differences in the percentage of workers covered by unions. What factors have been tied to these national differences?

Accepted Answer

Several factors have been tied to the na

Question 17

What are some of the differences one might expect to find concerning how North American, European, and Asian unions operate? Why do you think such differences might exist?

Accepted Answer

Some differences one might expect to fin

Question 18

Why is strike activity in Germany not as common as in other Western European nations despite a long and powerful tradition of union influence?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why strike act

Question 19

Briefly describe the overall impact and general benefits of a unionized workforce.

Accepted Answer

A unionized workforce can have a signifi

Question 20

Managing layoffs can be complex, but it is usually simplified because of the political issues in a different country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements accurately describes the status of unions in the UK?

Which of the following statements correctly pairs the country with its strike activity record?

Which of the following statements accurately describes joint consultation committees (JCC)?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the status of unions in Mexico?

Explain how permanent employment laws affect termination in a European country like Germany compared to the United States.

The union movement in the UK has a long history, having been legalized in 1871, and British unions are powerful because their membership and influence has remained stable over the last decade.

Unions are not the only means by which employees can obtain desired outcomes. Other methods are most commonly called worker participation. Which of the following is one of these methods?

Which of the following is an example of how multinational firms operating in the Netherlands circumvented mandated severance benefits for workers?

Why is the threat by labor groups to reduce or stop work output less credible when the employer is a multinational?

What are the three types of worker participation other than unions?

Compare strike activity in the Untied States with that in China, Japan, and Germany.

Explain what is meant by an "enterprise union" in Japan and how part-time employees fare in these unions.

The poverty rate in Japan, the world's third-largest economy, is among the highest in leading nations behind only Mexico, Turkey, and the United States.

Which of the following statements accurately describes works councils?

The largest challenge to domestic unions comes from multinational firms, which can move some or all of their operations to another country, and this fact resulted in the development of international unions.

The oldest and most well-developed union systems occur in the EU countries; however, there are differences in the percentage of workers covered by unions. What factors have been tied to these national differences?

What are some of the differences one might expect to find concerning how North American, European, and Asian unions operate? Why do you think such differences might exist?

Why is strike activity in Germany not as common as in other Western European nations despite a long and powerful tradition of union influence?

Briefly describe the overall impact and general benefits of a unionized workforce.

Managing layoffs can be complex, but it is usually simplified because of the political issues in a different country.

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Exam 12: Managing Building Global Commitment: Managing Labor Relations

Which of the following statements accurately describes the status of unions in the UK?

Which of the following statements correctly pairs the country with its strike activity record?

Which of the following statements accurately describes joint consultation committees (JCC)?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the status of unions in Mexico?

Explain how permanent employment laws affect termination in a European country like Germany compared to the United States.

The union movement in the UK has a long history, having been legalized in 1871, and British unions are powerful because their membership and influence has remained stable over the last decade.

Unions are not the only means by which employees can obtain desired outcomes. Other methods are most commonly called worker participation. Which of the following is one of these methods?

Which of the following is an example of how multinational firms operating in the Netherlands circumvented mandated severance benefits for workers?

Why is the threat by labor groups to reduce or stop work output less credible when the employer is a multinational?

What are the three types of worker participation other than unions?

Compare strike activity in the Untied States with that in China, Japan, and Germany.

Explain what is meant by an "enterprise union" in Japan and how part-time employees fare in these unions.

The poverty rate in Japan, the world's third-largest economy, is among the highest in leading nations behind only Mexico, Turkey, and the United States.

Which of the following statements accurately describes works councils?

The largest challenge to domestic unions comes from multinational firms, which can move some or all of their operations to another country, and this fact resulted in the development of international unions.

The oldest and most well-developed union systems occur in the EU countries; however, there are differences in the percentage of workers covered by unions. What factors have been tied to these national differences?

What are some of the differences one might expect to find concerning how North American, European, and Asian unions operate? Why do you think such differences might exist?

Why is strike activity in Germany not as common as in other Western European nations despite a long and powerful tradition of union influence?

Briefly describe the overall impact and general benefits of a unionized workforce.

Managing layoffs can be complex, but it is usually simplified because of the political issues in a different country.

International Organizational Behavior: Challenges for Management

Cultural Frameworks: Understanding Differences in Employee Attitudes and Behavior

Communicating Effectively Across Cultures

Managing Conflict and Conducting Effective Negotiations

Motivating Employees Across Cultures

Effective Leadership in a Multicultural Environment

Managing Diversity, Conflict, and Ethical Dilemmas in an International Context

Managing Multicultural Teams and International Partnerships

Selecting and Evaluating International Employees

Rewarding and Compensating International Employees

Global Staffing Alternatives: Expatriates and Beyond

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