Question 1

Which of the following is limited in unionized firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative staffing arrangements 
B)  total compensation programs 
C)  training and development 
D)  job evaluation 
A)  alternative staffing arrangements 
B)  total compensation programs 
C)  training and development 
D)  job evaluation

Question 2

Some research indicates that unionized employees have better access to training at work. However, Canadian results show that more training may also be due to which of the following ?

Accepted Answer

A)  education levels of workers 
B)  negotiation tactics 
C)  firm size 
D)  union density 
A)  education levels of workers 
B)  negotiation tactics 
C)  firm size 
D)  union density

Question 3

Unions may have a negative effect on firm productivity due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collective voice increases the number of employee complaints. 
B)  Formal grievance procedures are used to discuss workplace conflict. 
C)  The industry may have a history of union-management conflict. 
D)  Unions increase participative decision making. 
A)  Collective voice increases the number of employee complaints. 
B)  Formal grievance procedures are used to discuss workplace conflict. 
C)  The industry may have a history of union-management conflict. 
D)  Unions increase participative decision making.

Question 4

Which of the following is a reason why unionized firms have more benefits than nonunion firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Union workers are older and can afford better benefits. 
B)  Voice enables unionized workers to achieve such benefits. 
C)  Arbitration awards grant better benefits. 
D)  Union workers, by law, are required to receive such benefits. 
A)  Union workers are older and can afford better benefits. 
B)  Voice enables unionized workers to achieve such benefits. 
C)  Arbitration awards grant better benefits. 
D)  Union workers, by law, are required to receive such benefits.

Question 5

Which of the following explains why the presence of a union influences HRM practices in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  The power of a group is greater than the power of an individual. 
B)  Common law does not protect individual rights. 
C)  The chilling effect reduces internal communication. 
D)  Unionized employees cannot exit the firm. 
A)  The power of a group is greater than the power of an individual. 
B)  Common law does not protect individual rights. 
C)  The chilling effect reduces internal communication. 
D)  Unionized employees cannot exit the firm.

Question 6

Legally, the concept of recall does not exist under common law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In an effort to reduce the likelihood of unionization, a nonunion pool pays lifeguards $10.00 per hour. The unionized pools pay $9.00 an hour. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  spillover effect 
B)  union effect 
C)  threat effect 
D)  chilling effect 
A)  spillover effect 
B)  union effect 
C)  threat effect 
D)  chilling effect

Question 8

Exit-voice theory states that dissatisfied employees can do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  return to work after layoff 
B)  voluntarily quit the firm 
C)  go on strike 
D)  remain at work during strikes 
A)  return to work after layoff 
B)  voluntarily quit the firm 
C)  go on strike 
D)  remain at work during strikes

Question 9

Which of the following human resources practices is an effect of unionization?

Accepted Answer

A)  HR practices are less formal. 
B)  HR practices focus more on individual rewards and recognition. 
C)  Management is more flexible about HR matters. 
D)  Many HR practices put more emphasis on seniority. 
A)  HR practices are less formal. 
B)  HR practices focus more on individual rewards and recognition. 
C)  Management is more flexible about HR matters. 
D)  Many HR practices put more emphasis on seniority.

Question 10

Overall, unionized workers have more access to training than nonunion workers do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Unions work inside the workplace and in the public forum to promote improvements in which area of organization practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  pay and benefits 
B)  appraisal and evaluation 
C)  health and safety 
D)  staffing and selection 
A)  pay and benefits 
B)  appraisal and evaluation 
C)  health and safety 
D)  staffing and selection

Question 12

Overall, unions have a negative effect on productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Unionized workplaces are as likely to have gain-sharing plans as profit-sharing plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

On average, unionized firms are 10% to 20% less profitable than nonunionized firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mark earns $9.00 per hour as a server in a coffee shop. If a person orders only a coffee, he is supposed to ask them if they would also like a doughnut. For every doughnut Mark sells in that way, he earns an extra 25 cents. What is the 25 cents per doughnut an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  base pay 
B)  total pay 
C)  performance pay 
D)  indirect pay 
A)  base pay 
B)  total pay 
C)  performance pay 
D)  indirect pay

Question 16

Which of the following is an employee's assessment of his or her overall job experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  morale 
B)  job satisfaction 
C)  workplace commitment 
D)  worker perception 
A)  morale 
B)  job satisfaction 
C)  workplace commitment 
D)  worker perception

Question 17

In a unionized firms, which job evaluation approaches is likely to be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  ranking 
B)  point factor 
C)  job analysis 
D)  whole job comparison 
A)  ranking 
B)  point factor 
C)  job analysis 
D)  whole job comparison

Question 18

Which of the following is the process by which employees on layoff can be rehired?

Accepted Answer

A)  reinstatement 
B)  recall 
C)  call back 
D)  recruitment 
A)  reinstatement 
B)  recall 
C)  call back 
D)  recruitment

Question 19

Overall, what does Canadian research evidence suggest regarding performance appraisals in unionized firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  appraisals are more formal than those in nonunionized firms 
B)  appraisals are supported for development purposes 
C)  appraisals are seldom used for discipline purposes 
D)  appraisals are usually used for promotion purposes 
A)  appraisals are more formal than those in nonunionized firms 
B)  appraisals are supported for development purposes 
C)  appraisals are seldom used for discipline purposes 
D)  appraisals are usually used for promotion purposes

Question 20

Name and briefly describe the three elements of total compensation.

Accepted Answer

1.Base pay - based on time worked (e.g.,

Which of the following is limited in unionized firms?

Some research indicates that unionized employees have better access to training at work. However, Canadian results show that more training may also be due to which of the following ?

Unions may have a negative effect on firm productivity due to which of the following?

Which of the following is a reason why unionized firms have more benefits than nonunion firms?

Which of the following explains why the presence of a union influences HRM practices in an organization?

Legally, the concept of recall does not exist under common law.

In an effort to reduce the likelihood of unionization, a nonunion pool pays lifeguards $10.00 per hour. The unionized pools pay $9.00 an hour. What is this an example of?

Exit-voice theory states that dissatisfied employees can do which of the following?

Which of the following human resources practices is an effect of unionization?

Overall, unionized workers have more access to training than nonunion workers do.

Unions work inside the workplace and in the public forum to promote improvements in which area of organization practices?

Overall, unions have a negative effect on productivity.

Unionized workplaces are as likely to have gain-sharing plans as profit-sharing plans.

On average, unionized firms are 10% to 20% less profitable than nonunionized firms.

Mark earns $9.00 per hour as a server in a coffee shop. If a person orders only a coffee, he is supposed to ask them if they would also like a doughnut. For every doughnut Mark sells in that way, he earns an extra 25 cents. What is the 25 cents per doughnut an example of?

Which of the following is an employee's assessment of his or her overall job experience?

In a unionized firms, which job evaluation approaches is likely to be used?

Which of the following is the process by which employees on layoff can be rehired?

Overall, what does Canadian research evidence suggest regarding performance appraisals in unionized firms?

Name and briefly describe the three elements of total compensation.

Introduction

The Legal Environment

Economic, Social, and Political Environments

Labour History

The Union Perspective

The Management Perspective

Negotiations

Collective Agreement Administration

Strikes and Dispute Resolution

Public-Sector Issues

Globalization of Labour Markets

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Exam 10: Impacts of Unionization

Which of the following is limited in unionized firms?

Some research indicates that unionized employees have better access to training at work. However, Canadian results show that more training may also be due to which of the following ?

Unions may have a negative effect on firm productivity due to which of the following?

Which of the following is a reason why unionized firms have more benefits than nonunion firms?

Which of the following explains why the presence of a union influences HRM practices in an organization?

Legally, the concept of recall does not exist under common law.

In an effort to reduce the likelihood of unionization, a nonunion pool pays lifeguards $10.00 per hour. The unionized pools pay $9.00 an hour. What is this an example of?

Exit-voice theory states that dissatisfied employees can do which of the following?

Which of the following human resources practices is an effect of unionization?

Overall, unionized workers have more access to training than nonunion workers do.

Unions work inside the workplace and in the public forum to promote improvements in which area of organization practices?

Overall, unions have a negative effect on productivity.

Unionized workplaces are as likely to have gain-sharing plans as profit-sharing plans.

On average, unionized firms are 10% to 20% less profitable than nonunionized firms.

Mark earns $9.00 per hour as a server in a coffee shop. If a person orders only a coffee, he is supposed to ask them if they would also like a doughnut. For every doughnut Mark sells in that way, he earns an extra 25 cents. What is the 25 cents per doughnut an example of?

Which of the following is an employee's assessment of his or her overall job experience?

In a unionized firms, which job evaluation approaches is likely to be used?

Which of the following is the process by which employees on layoff can be rehired?

Overall, what does Canadian research evidence suggest regarding performance appraisals in unionized firms?

Name and briefly describe the three elements of total compensation.

Introduction

The Legal Environment

Economic, Social, and Political Environments

Labour History

The Union Perspective

The Management Perspective

Negotiations

Collective Agreement Administration

Strikes and Dispute Resolution

Public-Sector Issues

Globalization of Labour Markets

Filters