Question 1

Both employers and unions can be accused of an unfair labour practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Omar Mohammed represents the interests of union members in their relations with their immediate supervisors and other members of management. Which of the following is Mr. Mohammed's most likely job title or role?

Accepted Answer

A)  mediator 
B)  union steward 
C)  union leader 
D)  conciliator 
A)  mediator 
B)  union steward 
C)  union leader 
D)  conciliator

Question 3

Unionization restricts the freedom of management to formulate HR policy unilaterally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a usual effect of unions in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  restrictions on unilateral human resource policy 
B)  increases in accident rates and sabotage 
C)  increases in wages 
D)  restrictions on management rights 
A)  restrictions on unilateral human resource policy 
B)  increases in accident rates and sabotage 
C)  increases in wages 
D)  restrictions on management rights

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a duty of labour relations boards?

Accepted Answer

A)  to hear complaints related to unfair labour practices 
B)  to remedy violations of collective bargaining legislation 
C)  to amend labour relations legislation 
D)  to determine if bargaining was done in good faith 
A)  to hear complaints related to unfair labour practices 
B)  to remedy violations of collective bargaining legislation 
C)  to amend labour relations legislation 
D)  to determine if bargaining was done in good faith

Question 6

Which of the following is a key difference between unionized and nonunionized work in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonunionized workers get higher wages and benefits. 
B)  Unionized workers get higher wages and benefits. 
C)  Unionized workers get more benefits but less in wages. 
D)  Unionized workers get better pay but less in benefits. 
A)  Nonunionized workers get higher wages and benefits. 
B)  Unionized workers get higher wages and benefits. 
C)  Unionized workers get more benefits but less in wages. 
D)  Unionized workers get better pay but less in benefits.

Question 7

An arbitration award should include not just a decision, but the rationale for it, in order to provide guidance for future interpretation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Public-sector unions contend that denying their legal right to strike reduces their power during collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Canadian employers tend to be supportive of union organizing drives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unlike many unions in Europe, most of the bargaining and decision making for unions in Canada occurs at which of the following levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  the provincial level 
B)  the local level 
C)  the international level 
D)  the national level 
A)  the provincial level 
B)  the local level 
C)  the international level 
D)  the national level

Question 11

Pickets may further disrupt an employer's business because one union member, such as a truck driver, may refuse to cross the other's picket line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During collective bargaining, each side normally places only their primary negotiator at the table.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the impact of unionization on managers.

Accepted Answer

The unionization of employees can affect

Question 14

According to Canadian labour relations legislation, all of the following employer actions are prohibited EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  threatening to close the business 
B)  stating the employer is ready to listen to and discuss any issue 
C)  increasing wages during the certification process 
D)  promising increased vacation if the employees vote for no union 
A)  threatening to close the business 
B)  stating the employer is ready to listen to and discuss any issue 
C)  increasing wages during the certification process 
D)  promising increased vacation if the employees vote for no union

Question 15

A strike vote by union members does not always mean a strike will take place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a requirement of interest-based bargaining?

Accepted Answer

A)  An agreement must be reached within a reasonable amount of time. 
B)  Each side's negotiators meet at any time and a reasonable place to discuss issues. 
C)  Each side's negotiators meet at any time and place to discuss issues. 
D)  Each side's negotiators meet at a reasonable time and reasonable place to discuss issues. 
A)  An agreement must be reached within a reasonable amount of time. 
B)  Each side's negotiators meet at any time and a reasonable place to discuss issues. 
C)  Each side's negotiators meet at any time and place to discuss issues. 
D)  Each side's negotiators meet at a reasonable time and reasonable place to discuss issues.

Question 17

Employers are obligated to negotiate in good faith with the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As long as employers do not object to unionization, they can influence employees to vote for one union rather than another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Labour relations boards are responsible for administering labour law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the term for a third-party neutral who resolves labour disputes by issuing a final decision that the parties must accept?

Accepted Answer

A)  a mediator 
B)  a conciliator 
C)  an arbitrator 
D)  a union steward 
A)  a mediator 
B)  a conciliator 
C)  an arbitrator 
D)  a union steward

Both employers and unions can be accused of an unfair labour practice.

Omar Mohammed represents the interests of union members in their relations with their immediate supervisors and other members of management. Which of the following is Mr. Mohammed's most likely job title or role?

Unionization restricts the freedom of management to formulate HR policy unilaterally.

Which of the following is NOT a usual effect of unions in the workplace?

Which of the following is NOT a duty of labour relations boards?

Which of the following is a key difference between unionized and nonunionized work in Canada?

An arbitration award should include not just a decision, but the rationale for it, in order to provide guidance for future interpretation.

Public-sector unions contend that denying their legal right to strike reduces their power during collective bargaining.

Canadian employers tend to be supportive of union organizing drives.

Unlike many unions in Europe, most of the bargaining and decision making for unions in Canada occurs at which of the following levels?

Pickets may further disrupt an employer's business because one union member, such as a truck driver, may refuse to cross the other's picket line.

During collective bargaining, each side normally places only their primary negotiator at the table.

Explain the impact of unionization on managers.

According to Canadian labour relations legislation, all of the following employer actions are prohibited EXCEPT which one?

A strike vote by union members does not always mean a strike will take place.

Which of the following is a requirement of interest-based bargaining?

Employers are obligated to negotiate in good faith with the union.

As long as employers do not object to unionization, they can influence employees to vote for one union rather than another.

Labour relations boards are responsible for administering labour law.

Which of the following is the term for a third-party neutral who resolves labour disputes by issuing a final decision that the parties must accept?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Appraising and Improving Performance

Managing Compensation

Pay For Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

Filters

Exam 14: The Dynamics of Labour Relations

Both employers and unions can be accused of an unfair labour practice.

Omar Mohammed represents the interests of union members in their relations with their immediate supervisors and other members of management. Which of the following is Mr. Mohammed's most likely job title or role?

Unionization restricts the freedom of management to formulate HR policy unilaterally.

Which of the following is NOT a usual effect of unions in the workplace?

Which of the following is NOT a duty of labour relations boards?

Which of the following is a key difference between unionized and nonunionized work in Canada?

An arbitration award should include not just a decision, but the rationale for it, in order to provide guidance for future interpretation.

Public-sector unions contend that denying their legal right to strike reduces their power during collective bargaining.

Canadian employers tend to be supportive of union organizing drives.

Unlike many unions in Europe, most of the bargaining and decision making for unions in Canada occurs at which of the following levels?

Pickets may further disrupt an employer's business because one union member, such as a truck driver, may refuse to cross the other's picket line.

During collective bargaining, each side normally places only their primary negotiator at the table.

Explain the impact of unionization on managers.

According to Canadian labour relations legislation, all of the following employer actions are prohibited EXCEPT which one?

A strike vote by union members does not always mean a strike will take place.

Which of the following is a requirement of interest-based bargaining?

Employers are obligated to negotiate in good faith with the union.

As long as employers do not object to unionization, they can influence employees to vote for one union rather than another.

Labour relations boards are responsible for administering labour law.

Which of the following is the term for a third-party neutral who resolves labour disputes by issuing a final decision that the parties must accept?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Appraising and Improving Performance

Managing Compensation

Pay For Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

Filters