Question 1

Employee associations may function in the same way as unions,being just as aggressive in organizing and representing their members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Management prerogatives are those decisions over which management claims exclusive rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which act covering most private-sector employers prohibits certain unfair labor practices,such as a union's refusal to bargain in good faith and a union's persuading an employer to discriminate against an employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sherman Act 
B)  Railway Labor Act 
C)  Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  Landrum-Griffin Act 
A)  Sherman Act 
B)  Railway Labor Act 
C)  Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  Landrum-Griffin Act

Question 5

In about 25% of unionizing campaigns,unions are unable to secure a contract after winning a representation election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Strikes are largely prohibited in the public sector because:

Accepted Answer

A)  bargaining falls within the separate jurisdiction of each state 
B)  the services provided by these employees are considered essential to the well being of the public 
C)  worker satisfaction is much higher 
D)  federal law provides an effective grievance system 
A)  bargaining falls within the separate jurisdiction of each state 
B)  the services provided by these employees are considered essential to the well being of the public 
C)  worker satisfaction is much higher 
D)  federal law provides an effective grievance system

Question 7

The Bill of Rights of Union Members gives every union member the right to attend and participate in union meetings,but not to vote on union business,which is an assigned duty of union officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Supervisors can legally attend union meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Strikes,boycotts,lockouts,and plant closures may be used as economic pressure in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the collective bargaining process 
B)  compulsory binding arbitration 
C)  negotiation preparation 
D)  public sector bargaining 
A)  the collective bargaining process 
B)  compulsory binding arbitration 
C)  negotiation preparation 
D)  public sector bargaining

Question 10

Which of the following is not a contemporary challenge to labor organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The increased threat of foreign competition 
B)  The presence of an increase in employee diversity 
C)  technological advantages 
D)  A decrease in union membership 
A)  The increased threat of foreign competition 
B)  The presence of an increase in employee diversity 
C)  technological advantages 
D)  A decrease in union membership

Question 11

In 2009,the unions won ____ of representation elections conducted by the NLRB.

Accepted Answer

A)  51.6 
B)  63.8 
C)  74.2 
D)  85.4 
A)  51.6 
B)  63.8 
C)  74.2 
D)  85.4

Question 12

Today,unions represent more than _____ of all government workers in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  24 percent 
B)  36 percent 
C)  48 percent 
D)  60 percent 
A)  24 percent 
B)  36 percent 
C)  48 percent 
D)  60 percent

Question 13

The first federal law pertaining to labor relations was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Norris-LaGuardia Act 
B)  Railway Labor Act 
C)  Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  Wagner Act 
A)  Norris-LaGuardia Act 
B)  Railway Labor Act 
C)  Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  Wagner Act

Question 14

____ of the National Labor Relations Act lists the unfair labor practices of employers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Section 4 
B)  Section 7 
C)  Section 8 
D)  Section 9 
A)  Section 4 
B)  Section 7 
C)  Section 8 
D)  Section 9

Question 15

Most organizing campaigns are begun by employees rather than by union organizers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Grievance handling is more successful when supervisors are trained formally in resolving grievances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Agency shops provide for voluntary union membership,but require all bargaining unit members to pay union dues and fees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In an attempt to increase unionism,unions are now targeting low-wage service workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In 2011,_____ stripped public employees of their rights to collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A)  California 
B)  Ohio 
C)  Wisconsin 
D)  Wyoming 
A)  California 
B)  Ohio 
C)  Wisconsin 
D)  Wyoming

Question 20

Unions that represent various groups of professional and white-collar workers are called industrial unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Employee associations may function in the same way as unions,being just as aggressive in organizing and representing their members.

Management prerogatives are those decisions over which management claims exclusive rights.

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

Which act covering most private-sector employers prohibits certain unfair labor practices,such as a union's refusal to bargain in good faith and a union's persuading an employer to discriminate against an employee?

In about 25% of unionizing campaigns,unions are unable to secure a contract after winning a representation election.

Strikes are largely prohibited in the public sector because:

The Bill of Rights of Union Members gives every union member the right to attend and participate in union meetings,but not to vote on union business,which is an assigned duty of union officers.

Supervisors can legally attend union meetings.

Strikes,boycotts,lockouts,and plant closures may be used as economic pressure in:

Which of the following is not a contemporary challenge to labor organizations?

In 2009,the unions won ____ of representation elections conducted by the NLRB.

Today,unions represent more than _____ of all government workers in the United States.

The first federal law pertaining to labor relations was:

____ of the National Labor Relations Act lists the unfair labor practices of employers.

Most organizing campaigns are begun by employees rather than by union organizers.

Grievance handling is more successful when supervisors are trained formally in resolving grievances.

Agency shops provide for voluntary union membership,but require all bargaining unit members to pay union dues and fees.

In an attempt to increase unionism,unions are now targeting low-wage service workers.

In 2011,_____ stripped public employees of their rights to collective bargaining.

Unions that represent various groups of professional and white-collar workers are called industrial unions.

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Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

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Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

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Exam 14: The Dynamics of Labor Relations

Employee associations may function in the same way as unions,being just as aggressive in organizing and representing their members.

Management prerogatives are those decisions over which management claims exclusive rights.

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

Which act covering most private-sector employers prohibits certain unfair labor practices,such as a union's refusal to bargain in good faith and a union's persuading an employer to discriminate against an employee?

In about 25% of unionizing campaigns,unions are unable to secure a contract after winning a representation election.

Strikes are largely prohibited in the public sector because:

The Bill of Rights of Union Members gives every union member the right to attend and participate in union meetings,but not to vote on union business,which is an assigned duty of union officers.

Supervisors can legally attend union meetings.

Strikes,boycotts,lockouts,and plant closures may be used as economic pressure in:

Which of the following is not a contemporary challenge to labor organizations?

In 2009,the unions won ____ of representation elections conducted by the NLRB.

Today,unions represent more than _____ of all government workers in the United States.

The first federal law pertaining to labor relations was:

____ of the National Labor Relations Act lists the unfair labor practices of employers.

Most organizing campaigns are begun by employees rather than by union organizers.

Grievance handling is more successful when supervisors are trained formally in resolving grievances.

Agency shops provide for voluntary union membership,but require all bargaining unit members to pay union dues and fees.

In an attempt to increase unionism,unions are now targeting low-wage service workers.

In 2011,_____ stripped public employees of their rights to collective bargaining.

Unions that represent various groups of professional and white-collar workers are called industrial unions.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

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