Question 1

Explain three reasons why unions may support and three reasons why unions may oppose employee involvement programs.

Accepted Answer

Unions may support employee involvement

Question 2

With most employers unions do not play a direct role in hiring

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a barrier to increasing employee involvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  a knowledge gap between union an employer leaders 
B)  an adversarial relationship between the parties 
C)  labour relations legislation 
D)  the inability of employees to be involved and remain loyal to the union 
E)  attitudes and beliefs of unions and employers 
A)  a knowledge gap between union an employer leaders 
B)  an adversarial relationship between the parties 
C)  labour relations legislation 
D)  the inability of employees to be involved and remain loyal to the union 
E)  attitudes and beliefs of unions and employers

Question 4

Employee involvement programs pose a dilemma for union leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Union growth would be stimulated by adopting a policy providing for the certification of unions based upon membership cards instead of requiring a representation vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Outline the challenges that unions will face in the future and explain two ways that unions could ensure their viability.

Accepted Answer

The challenges that unions will face in

Question 7

Employee involvement programs:

Accepted Answer

A)  have universally increased productivity 
B)  are difficult to establish, but easy to maintain 
C)  have lead to small increases in employee satisfaction 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  have universally increased productivity 
B)  are difficult to establish, but easy to maintain 
C)  have lead to small increases in employee satisfaction 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  b and c

Question 8

Which of the following is a reason unions support employee involvement programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some employee involvement programs have a limited scope. 
B)  Increased job satisfaction. 
C)  Increased efficiency and competitiveness that improves job security. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  Some employee involvement programs have a limited scope. 
B)  Increased job satisfaction. 
C)  Increased efficiency and competitiveness that improves job security. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 9

Tayloristic work principles include increasing productivity by obtaining suggestions from operating employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is not an unfair labour practice when employees participate in employee involvement programs that do not involve the determination of terms and conditions of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The crowding effect refers to an increase in wages at non-union firms that is caused by the possibility of unionization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Co-determination involves teams of employees that make recommendations to management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following policy options will foster union growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  certification based on a representation vote 
B)  certification based on membership cards 
C)  voluntary union membership 
D)  permitting the use of replacement workers during a strike 
E)  employee consent for the deduction of union dues from employees' pay 
A)  certification based on a representation vote 
B)  certification based on membership cards 
C)  voluntary union membership 
D)  permitting the use of replacement workers during a strike 
E)  employee consent for the deduction of union dues from employees' pay

Question 14

Which of the following is the most likely to cause an increase in productivity in a unionized organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced turnover 
B)  a less adversarial employment relationship 
C)  increased competition between employees 
D)  increased use of labour 
E)  increased management flexibility 
A)  reduced turnover 
B)  a less adversarial employment relationship 
C)  increased competition between employees 
D)  increased use of labour 
E)  increased management flexibility

Question 15

A study conducted in the 1990s found that on average unions increase wages of employees by 10.4 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A study conducted by Terry Wagar found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  union and employer leaders agree that people are an organization's most important asset 
B)  a small percentage of union leaders felt that management viewed co-operative programs as a way to reduce union influence 
C)  a small percentage of union officials felt that the interests of the union and employer are in conflict 
D)  a majority of union officials did not think that employers support bargaining unit members who tried new approaches 
E)  union leaders perceived extensive support from management for co-operative programs 
A)  union and employer leaders agree that people are an organization's most important asset 
B)  a small percentage of union leaders felt that management viewed co-operative programs as a way to reduce union influence 
C)  a small percentage of union officials felt that the interests of the union and employer are in conflict 
D)  a majority of union officials did not think that employers support bargaining unit members who tried new approaches 
E)  union leaders perceived extensive support from management for co-operative programs

Question 17

Unions increase the likelihood of variable pay plans,such as profit sharing,and merit pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

At the beginning of the course you may have held an opinion of unions and collective bargaining.During the course you may have learned information or concepts that either confirmed or changed your opinion.
a.Explain whether your opinion has been confirmed or changed by referring to two of the following items: union dues,seniority,or strikes.
b.Explain whether your opinion has been confirmed or changed by referring to an additional topic covered in the course.

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of the course, I held t

Question 19

An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union.The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective.Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The program is permissible. 
B)  The program is permissible provided that a majority of the employees approve. 
C)  The program is permissible provided that it complies with the management rights article in the collective agreement. 
D)  The program violates the bargaining rights of the union. 
E)  The program is permissible; however, the union could lawfully encourage employees to boycott the effort. 
A)  The program is permissible. 
B)  The program is permissible provided that a majority of the employees approve. 
C)  The program is permissible provided that it complies with the management rights article in the collective agreement. 
D)  The program violates the bargaining rights of the union. 
E)  The program is permissible; however, the union could lawfully encourage employees to boycott the effort.

Question 20

Which of the following is the least likely to be affected by unionization?

Accepted Answer

A)  productivity 
B)  profitability 
C)  labour relations legislation 
D)  managerial control 
E)  compensation of non-union employees 
A)  productivity 
B)  profitability 
C)  labour relations legislation 
D)  managerial control 
E)  compensation of non-union employees

Explain three reasons why unions may support and three reasons why unions may oppose employee involvement programs.

With most employers unions do not play a direct role in hiring

Which of the following is not a barrier to increasing employee involvement?

Employee involvement programs pose a dilemma for union leaders.

Union growth would be stimulated by adopting a policy providing for the certification of unions based upon membership cards instead of requiring a representation vote.

Outline the challenges that unions will face in the future and explain two ways that unions could ensure their viability.

Employee involvement programs:

Which of the following is a reason unions support employee involvement programs?

Tayloristic work principles include increasing productivity by obtaining suggestions from operating employees.

It is not an unfair labour practice when employees participate in employee involvement programs that do not involve the determination of terms and conditions of work.

The crowding effect refers to an increase in wages at non-union firms that is caused by the possibility of unionization.

Co-determination involves teams of employees that make recommendations to management.

Which of the following policy options will foster union growth?

Which of the following is the most likely to cause an increase in productivity in a unionized organization?

A study conducted in the 1990s found that on average unions increase wages of employees by 10.4 percent.

A study conducted by Terry Wagar found that:

Unions increase the likelihood of variable pay plans,such as profit sharing,and merit pay.

An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union.The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective.Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following is the least likely to be affected by unionization?

Introduction to Labour Relations

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

Filters

Exam 12: Summary and Future of Labour Relations

Explain three reasons why unions may support and three reasons why unions may oppose employee involvement programs.

With most employers unions do not play a direct role in hiring

Which of the following is not a barrier to increasing employee involvement?

Employee involvement programs pose a dilemma for union leaders.

Union growth would be stimulated by adopting a policy providing for the certification of unions based upon membership cards instead of requiring a representation vote.

Outline the challenges that unions will face in the future and explain two ways that unions could ensure their viability.

Employee involvement programs:

Which of the following is a reason unions support employee involvement programs?

Tayloristic work principles include increasing productivity by obtaining suggestions from operating employees.

It is not an unfair labour practice when employees participate in employee involvement programs that do not involve the determination of terms and conditions of work.

The crowding effect refers to an increase in wages at non-union firms that is caused by the possibility of unionization.

Co-determination involves teams of employees that make recommendations to management.

Which of the following policy options will foster union growth?

Which of the following is the most likely to cause an increase in productivity in a unionized organization?

A study conducted in the 1990s found that on average unions increase wages of employees by 10.4 percent.

A study conducted by Terry Wagar found that:

Unions increase the likelihood of variable pay plans,such as profit sharing,and merit pay.

An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union.The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective.Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following is the least likely to be affected by unionization?

Introduction to Labour Relations

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

Filters