Question 1

The courts have the authority to order employers to reinstate non-union employees who have been wrongfully dismissed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Labour relations is defined as the study of all aspects of the union-management relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The values and beliefs of the Canadian public are part of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the legal environment 
B)  social environment 
C)  political environment 
D)  technological environment 
E)  economic environment 
A)  the legal environment 
B)  social environment 
C)  political environment 
D)  technological environment 
E)  economic environment

Question 4

Company A is reducing production because of a decrease in demand for its product.When the company reduces the size of its unionized workforce,which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  the union must be given reasonable notice 
B)  employees must be given reasonable notice 
C)  employees must be given the notice provided for in the collective agreement 
D)  younger employees must be laid off first 
E)  employees cannot be terminated unless the union consents 
A)  the union must be given reasonable notice 
B)  employees must be given reasonable notice 
C)  employees must be given the notice provided for in the collective agreement 
D)  younger employees must be laid off first 
E)  employees cannot be terminated unless the union consents

Question 5

Two of the elements of a systems approach to labour relations are the actors and the processes or activities the actors engage in.Identify the actors in the system and describe the processes that each one could be engaged in.

Accepted Answer

The actors in a systems approach to labo

Question 6

A systems framework for labour relations contains five elements: the parties,processes,the environment,outputs,and feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When employees are not represented by a union the employment relationship is governed by the contract between the parties,common law,and employment legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not correct regarding feedback in a systems framework for labour relations:

Accepted Answer

A)  Experience with a process could result in a party seeking to change the process. 
B)  The feedback affects only the actors and processes in the system. 
C)  Outputs of the labour relations system affect the processes used by the parties. 
D)  Outputs of the labour relations system affect the objectives of the parties. 
E)  Outputs of the labour relations system affect the economy. 
A)  Experience with a process could result in a party seeking to change the process. 
B)  The feedback affects only the actors and processes in the system. 
C)  Outputs of the labour relations system affect the processes used by the parties. 
D)  Outputs of the labour relations system affect the objectives of the parties. 
E)  Outputs of the labour relations system affect the economy.

Question 9

Which of the following is not included in a systems approach to labour relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  actors 
B)  the environment 
C)  processes engaged in by the actors 
D)  outputs 
E)  distribution of power in society 
A)  actors 
B)  the environment 
C)  processes engaged in by the actors 
D)  outputs 
E)  distribution of power in society

Question 10

The processes in labour relations refer only to joint union-management activities such as contract negotiations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The courts have the authority to order employers to reinstate non-union employees who have been wrongfully dismissed.

Labour relations is defined as the study of all aspects of the union-management relationship.

The values and beliefs of the Canadian public are part of:

Company A is reducing production because of a decrease in demand for its product.When the company reduces the size of its unionized workforce,which of the following is correct?

Two of the elements of a systems approach to labour relations are the actors and the processes or activities the actors engage in.Identify the actors in the system and describe the processes that each one could be engaged in.

A systems framework for labour relations contains five elements: the parties,processes,the environment,outputs,and feedback.

When employees are not represented by a union the employment relationship is governed by the contract between the parties,common law,and employment legislation.

Which of the following is not correct regarding feedback in a systems framework for labour relations:

Which of the following is not included in a systems approach to labour relations?

The processes in labour relations refer only to joint union-management activities such as contract negotiations.

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

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Exam 1: Introduction to Labour Relations

The courts have the authority to order employers to reinstate non-union employees who have been wrongfully dismissed.

Labour relations is defined as the study of all aspects of the union-management relationship.

The values and beliefs of the Canadian public are part of:

Company A is reducing production because of a decrease in demand for its product.When the company reduces the size of its unionized workforce,which of the following is correct?

Two of the elements of a systems approach to labour relations are the actors and the processes or activities the actors engage in.Identify the actors in the system and describe the processes that each one could be engaged in.

A systems framework for labour relations contains five elements: the parties,processes,the environment,outputs,and feedback.

When employees are not represented by a union the employment relationship is governed by the contract between the parties,common law,and employment legislation.

Which of the following is not correct regarding feedback in a systems framework for labour relations:

Which of the following is not included in a systems approach to labour relations?

The processes in labour relations refer only to joint union-management activities such as contract negotiations.

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

Filters