Exam 14: Understanding Unionization and Collective Bargaining

During contract negotiations, one of the negotiators says to his opposing negotiator, "Let's think out of the box on this problem. We are stuck on trying to divide up the pie. Why don't we try to make the pie bigger? That way we can both benefit." This negotiator is trying to move toward _____ bargaining.

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If, while engaged in a contract negotiation, a union representative were to ask management to use only union-made component parts and materials, it would be an example of a(n) _____ issue.

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How do you judge if the arbitration of a union-management dispute is successful?

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Arbitration success is judged by: the acceptability of the decisions, the satisfaction of the parties, the degree of innovation, and absence of bias in either direction. The effectiveness of any third-party intervention rests in part on how successfully strikes are avoided because the motivation for such intervention is to avert this extreme form of conflict resolution.

Disciplinary clauses in collective bargaining agreements detail the specific grounds for discipline or provide a general statement that discipline can only occur for proper and just reasons.

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Question 4

Which of the following statements during the election campaign would probably be viewed negatively by the NLRB?

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Question 5

The intention of _____ bargaining between union and management representatives is to focus on creative solutions that reconcile (integrate) the parties' interests and yield joint benefits.

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Question 6

When the butchers at Acme Meat Processing Company went on strike, its members formed picket lines at grocery stores that carried Acme products. The union members in the picket lines asked shoppers not to shop at these stores until they stopped carrying Acme products. This union action is called a(n) _ and is _.

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Question 7

What is the core of union-management relations?

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Question 8

In a unionized setting, the union joins the "HR Triad" discussed throughout the text. Which of the following is not one of the union's responsibilities?

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Question 9

Which of the following statements about the early days of unions is true?

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Question 10

If a certification election is held, and the union loses, how soon can a new election be held?

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Question 11

Discuss the role of the union steward in the grievance procedure.

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Question 12

List and briefly define the five types of bargaining used in contract negotiation.

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Question 13

The traditional relationship between union and management today is adversarial.

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Question 14

Collective bargaining is a complex process in which union members and management negotiators maneuver to win the most advantageous contract. How difficult the issues are to be settled depends on:

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Question 15

Which of the following statements about grievance procedures is true?

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Question 16

____ employees tend to have higher salaries and substantially more benefits than employees. Thus, _ firms tend to have labor costs than similar ___ firms.

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Question 17

What external environmental condition did employers use to their advantage to combat early unions?

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Question 18

Which of the following statements about why unionization and collective bargaining are important is true?

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Question 19

Employers usually support the union's authorization card signing campaign to minimize workplace disruption.

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If, while engaged in a contract negotiation, a union representative were to ask management to use only union-made component parts and materials, it would be an example of a(n) _____ issue.

How do you judge if the arbitration of a union-management dispute is successful?

Disciplinary clauses in collective bargaining agreements detail the specific grounds for discipline or provide a general statement that discipline can only occur for proper and just reasons.

Which of the following statements during the election campaign would probably be viewed negatively by the NLRB?

The intention of _____ bargaining between union and management representatives is to focus on creative solutions that reconcile (integrate) the parties' interests and yield joint benefits.

What is the core of union-management relations?

In a unionized setting, the union joins the "HR Triad" discussed throughout the text. Which of the following is not one of the union's responsibilities?

Which of the following statements about the early days of unions is true?

If a certification election is held, and the union loses, how soon can a new election be held?

Discuss the role of the union steward in the grievance procedure.

List and briefly define the five types of bargaining used in contract negotiation.

The traditional relationship between union and management today is adversarial.

Collective bargaining is a complex process in which union members and management negotiators maneuver to win the most advantageous contract. How difficult the issues are to be settled depends on:

Which of the following statements about grievance procedures is true?

____ employees tend to have higher salaries and substantially more benefits than employees. Thus, _ firms tend to have labor costs than similar ___ firms.

What external environmental condition did employers use to their advantage to combat early unions?

Which of the following statements about why unionization and collective bargaining are important is true?

Employers usually support the union's authorization card signing campaign to minimize workplace disruption.

Managing Human Resources

Understanding the External and Organizational Environments

Ensuring Fair Treatment and Legal Compliance

HR Planning for Alignment and Change

Using Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Employees

Selecting Employees to Fit the Job and the Organization

Training and Developing a Competitive Workforce

Conducting Performance Management

Developing an Approach to Total Compensation

Using Performance-Based Pay to Achieve Strategic Objectives

Providing Benefits and Services

Promoting Safety, Health, and Well-Being in the Workplace

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Exam 14: Understanding Unionization and Collective Bargaining

If, while engaged in a contract negotiation, a union representative were to ask management to use only union-made component parts and materials, it would be an example of a(n) _____ issue.

How do you judge if the arbitration of a union-management dispute is successful?

Disciplinary clauses in collective bargaining agreements detail the specific grounds for discipline or provide a general statement that discipline can only occur for proper and just reasons.

Which of the following statements during the election campaign would probably be viewed negatively by the NLRB?

The intention of _____ bargaining between union and management representatives is to focus on creative solutions that reconcile (integrate) the parties' interests and yield joint benefits.

What is the core of union-management relations?

In a unionized setting, the union joins the "HR Triad" discussed throughout the text. Which of the following is not one of the union's responsibilities?

Which of the following statements about the early days of unions is true?

If a certification election is held, and the union loses, how soon can a new election be held?

Discuss the role of the union steward in the grievance procedure.

List and briefly define the five types of bargaining used in contract negotiation.

The traditional relationship between union and management today is adversarial.

Collective bargaining is a complex process in which union members and management negotiators maneuver to win the most advantageous contract. How difficult the issues are to be settled depends on:

Which of the following statements about grievance procedures is true?

__________ employees tend to have higher salaries and substantially more benefits than __________ employees. Thus, _________ firms tend to have __________ labor costs than similar _________ firms.

What external environmental condition did employers use to their advantage to combat early unions?

Which of the following statements about why unionization and collective bargaining are important is true?

Employers usually support the union's authorization card signing campaign to minimize workplace disruption.

Managing Human Resources

Understanding the External and Organizational Environments

Ensuring Fair Treatment and Legal Compliance

HR Planning for Alignment and Change

Using Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Employees

Selecting Employees to Fit the Job and the Organization

Training and Developing a Competitive Workforce

Conducting Performance Management

Developing an Approach to Total Compensation

Using Performance-Based Pay to Achieve Strategic Objectives

Providing Benefits and Services

Promoting Safety, Health, and Well-Being in the Workplace

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____ employees tend to have higher salaries and substantially more benefits than employees. Thus, _ firms tend to have labor costs than similar ___ firms.