Question 1

Compare labor unions in Germany with those in France. Provide specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Labor unions in Germany and France have

Question 2

Contrast the legal protections commonly found in Belgium with those in France, Germany, and Russia.

Accepted Answer

Belgium, France, Germany, and Russia all

Question 3

After World War II, many Japanese unions were both militant and violent and following many long and backbreaking strikes, Japanese employers basically struck a deal with their unions to obtain high wages in exchange for no labor strife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements does not accurately describe unions in China?

Accepted Answer

A)  For some time now workers can be laid off and other Western-type managerial prerogatives have been available 
B)  The All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) is the world's largest national trade union 
C)  A traditional hallmark of China's labor relations approach has been full employment, known as the "iron rice bowl" 
D)  Some Chinese and foreign firms are adjusting to a newly growing voice of labor by providing higher pay and a variety of benefits 
A)  For some time now workers can be laid off and other Western-type managerial prerogatives have been available 
B)  The All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) is the world's largest national trade union 
C)  A traditional hallmark of China's labor relations approach has been full employment, known as the "iron rice bowl" 
D)  Some Chinese and foreign firms are adjusting to a newly growing voice of labor by providing higher pay and a variety of benefits

Question 5

Unions in Sweden began as a socialist movement among manual workers and because of a friendly government, flourished in a mutually cooperative environment, which explains why Sweden has a high density rate (68%).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the relationship between the presence of unions and the level of worker militancy? Explain why this is the case.

Accepted Answer

The presence of unions is often associat

Question 7

Compare the legal protections for worker severance in two of the three following countries: France, Belgium, or Russia.

Accepted Answer

In France, the legal protections for wor

Question 8

National differences in union membership have been tied to which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The size of the population of the country 
B)  The starting salary for public workers 
C)  The number of workers over the age of 35 
D)  The political leanings of the country's government 
A)  The size of the population of the country 
B)  The starting salary for public workers 
C)  The number of workers over the age of 35 
D)  The political leanings of the country's government

Question 9

The permanent employment laws in many countries have resulted in differences between the Untied States and countries like France and Germany. Which of the following is an example of these differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  The possibility of firing someone quickly without cause is a simple matter in Germany 
B)  It is a simple matter to fire an employee in France after a relatively short probationary period 
C)  German workers get an average of four time more severance pay than U.S. workers 
D)  In France, 45 hours is the legal weekly work limit for all employees 
A)  The possibility of firing someone quickly without cause is a simple matter in Germany 
B)  It is a simple matter to fire an employee in France after a relatively short probationary period 
C)  German workers get an average of four time more severance pay than U.S. workers 
D)  In France, 45 hours is the legal weekly work limit for all employees

Question 10

Why do you think multinationals might have the upper hand in dealing with workers, even if those workers are unionized and spread across a variety of countries?

Accepted Answer

Multinational corporations (MNCs) often

Question 11

Workers in all countries are concerned with pay, job security, benefits, and working conditions, so some join labor unions in order to exert some control over these important work outcomes up to and including having a say in important firm decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To preserve jobs, unions have been more willing in recent years to give in to multinational firms' demands on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Starting salary and hourly rates 
B)  Greater use of temporary employees 
C)  Job titles 
D)  More flexible work hours 
A)  Starting salary and hourly rates 
B)  Greater use of temporary employees 
C)  Job titles 
D)  More flexible work hours

Question 13

One of the traditional hallmarks of China's labor relations approach has been full employment, and this approach has been referred to as the "iron rice bowl."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the status of unions in EU countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 50% of those employed in the EU are union members 
B)  Unions in the EU are no longer a force to be reckoned with 
C)  Membership and strike activity continues to decline 
D)  The decline in union membership has been more precipitous in western European states 
A)  About 50% of those employed in the EU are union members 
B)  Unions in the EU are no longer a force to be reckoned with 
C)  Membership and strike activity continues to decline 
D)  The decline in union membership has been more precipitous in western European states

Question 15

Union membership in the Untied States has been steadily declining in recent years, and in 2011 made up only 11.9% of the total American workforce, well down from the 20.1% figure for 1983.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Many powerful unions within countries are in effect political groups and, as a result, are more concerned with national issues than international ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Many countries have enacted "permanent employment" laws, in part as a response to union pressure, but these laws provide few if any protections for workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Union activity in Africa is relatively underdeveloped and there is little difference across various countries in Africa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain what is meant by the term "iron rice bowl" in the context of unions in China and describe its current status.

Accepted Answer

The term "iron rice bowl" refers to the

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers in a Japanese company are represented by one union based on their profession or vocation 
B)  The relationship between union and management is often militant and violent 
C)  There are some large national unions in the public and private sectors, but nearly 95% of all unions follow the tradition of "one company, one union" 
D)  Training received by junior managers in union positions is viewed unfavorably by management and is rarely taken into account for future promotions 
A)  Workers in a Japanese company are represented by one union based on their profession or vocation 
B)  The relationship between union and management is often militant and violent 
C)  There are some large national unions in the public and private sectors, but nearly 95% of all unions follow the tradition of "one company, one union" 
D)  Training received by junior managers in union positions is viewed unfavorably by management and is rarely taken into account for future promotions

Compare labor unions in Germany with those in France. Provide specific examples.

Contrast the legal protections commonly found in Belgium with those in France, Germany, and Russia.

After World War II, many Japanese unions were both militant and violent and following many long and backbreaking strikes, Japanese employers basically struck a deal with their unions to obtain high wages in exchange for no labor strife.

Which of the following statements does not accurately describe unions in China?

Unions in Sweden began as a socialist movement among manual workers and because of a friendly government, flourished in a mutually cooperative environment, which explains why Sweden has a high density rate (68%).

Describe the relationship between the presence of unions and the level of worker militancy? Explain why this is the case.

Compare the legal protections for worker severance in two of the three following countries: France, Belgium, or Russia.

National differences in union membership have been tied to which of the following factors?

The permanent employment laws in many countries have resulted in differences between the Untied States and countries like France and Germany. Which of the following is an example of these differences?

Why do you think multinationals might have the upper hand in dealing with workers, even if those workers are unionized and spread across a variety of countries?

Workers in all countries are concerned with pay, job security, benefits, and working conditions, so some join labor unions in order to exert some control over these important work outcomes up to and including having a say in important firm decisions.

To preserve jobs, unions have been more willing in recent years to give in to multinational firms' demands on which of the following?

One of the traditional hallmarks of China's labor relations approach has been full employment, and this approach has been referred to as the "iron rice bowl."

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the status of unions in EU countries?

Union membership in the Untied States has been steadily declining in recent years, and in 2011 made up only 11.9% of the total American workforce, well down from the 20.1% figure for 1983.

Many powerful unions within countries are in effect political groups and, as a result, are more concerned with national issues than international ones.

Many countries have enacted "permanent employment" laws, in part as a response to union pressure, but these laws provide few if any protections for workers.

Union activity in Africa is relatively underdeveloped and there is little difference across various countries in Africa.

Explain what is meant by the term "iron rice bowl" in the context of unions in China and describe its current status.

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

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Exam 12: Managing Building Global Commitment: Managing Labor Relations

Compare labor unions in Germany with those in France. Provide specific examples.

Contrast the legal protections commonly found in Belgium with those in France, Germany, and Russia.

After World War II, many Japanese unions were both militant and violent and following many long and backbreaking strikes, Japanese employers basically struck a deal with their unions to obtain high wages in exchange for no labor strife.

Which of the following statements does not accurately describe unions in China?

Unions in Sweden began as a socialist movement among manual workers and because of a friendly government, flourished in a mutually cooperative environment, which explains why Sweden has a high density rate (68%).

Describe the relationship between the presence of unions and the level of worker militancy? Explain why this is the case.

Compare the legal protections for worker severance in two of the three following countries: France, Belgium, or Russia.

National differences in union membership have been tied to which of the following factors?

The permanent employment laws in many countries have resulted in differences between the Untied States and countries like France and Germany. Which of the following is an example of these differences?

Why do you think multinationals might have the upper hand in dealing with workers, even if those workers are unionized and spread across a variety of countries?

Workers in all countries are concerned with pay, job security, benefits, and working conditions, so some join labor unions in order to exert some control over these important work outcomes up to and including having a say in important firm decisions.

To preserve jobs, unions have been more willing in recent years to give in to multinational firms' demands on which of the following?

One of the traditional hallmarks of China's labor relations approach has been full employment, and this approach has been referred to as the "iron rice bowl."

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the status of unions in EU countries?

Union membership in the Untied States has been steadily declining in recent years, and in 2011 made up only 11.9% of the total American workforce, well down from the 20.1% figure for 1983.

Many powerful unions within countries are in effect political groups and, as a result, are more concerned with national issues than international ones.

Many countries have enacted "permanent employment" laws, in part as a response to union pressure, but these laws provide few if any protections for workers.

Union activity in Africa is relatively underdeveloped and there is little difference across various countries in Africa.

Explain what is meant by the term "iron rice bowl" in the context of unions in China and describe its current status.

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

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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

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