Question 1

French unions tend to be more militant and reformist than unions in other industrialized countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In Singapore,the terms of individual bargaining agreements:

Accepted Answer

A) Are determined by government intervention 
B) Must meet government approval 
C) Are enforced by economic power (i.e. ,the ability to strike) 
D) Are limited to nonwage issues only 
A) Are determined by government intervention 
B) Must meet government approval 
C) Are enforced by economic power (i.e. ,the ability to strike) 
D) Are limited to nonwage issues only

Question 3

In Canada ,each province has its own labor laws that governs their labor relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In Eastern Europe,interunion competition has resulted from:

Accepted Answer

A) The emergence of new competition in industry. 
B) The emergence of independent labor unions. 
C) A rise in general population density. 
D) Increased international union involvement from the U.S. 
A) The emergence of new competition in industry. 
B) The emergence of independent labor unions. 
C) A rise in general population density. 
D) Increased international union involvement from the U.S.

Question 5

In contrast to the U.S.and business unionism philosophy,Canadian unions are moving toward a ____________________ unionism philosophy.

Accepted Answer

A) industrial 
B) critical industrial 
C) social 
D) business 
A) industrial 
B) critical industrial 
C) social 
D) business

Question 6

The Solidarity Union was established to fight for free and independent labor unions in :

Accepted Answer

A) Poland 
B) Eastern Germany 
C) China 
D) Mexico 
A) Poland 
B) Eastern Germany 
C) China 
D) Mexico

Question 7

Labor unions in Mexico are largely controlled by:

Accepted Answer

A) Elected union officials 
B) Union workers themselves 
C) The government 
D) The company 
A) Elected union officials 
B) Union workers themselves 
C) The government 
D) The company

Question 8

The Irish social partnership is characterized by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Peak level agreements 
B) Reliance on interest groups that use lobbying power to pressure lawmakers 
C) Labor,business,and government negotiations 
D) National agreements on social and economic issues 
A) Peak level agreements 
B) Reliance on interest groups that use lobbying power to pressure lawmakers 
C) Labor,business,and government negotiations 
D) National agreements on social and economic issues

Question 9

The balance between efficiency,equity,and voice in a voluntaristic system depends to a large extent on ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) the ratio of workers to management 
B) the strength of the union contract 
C) labor law 
D) relative bargaining power 
A) the ratio of workers to management 
B) the strength of the union contract 
C) labor law 
D) relative bargaining power

Question 10

How has globalization affected the Australian labor relations system? How have unions responded to the threats posed by globalization?

Accepted Answer

Australian unions have been organized mo

Question 11

An enterprise union only represents workers in a single ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) Region 
B) Company 
C) Industry 
D) Age group 
A) Region 
B) Company 
C) Industry 
D) Age group

Question 12

Among democratic,industrialized countries,the U.S.has the lowest level of protection against workers' unjust dismissal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

French law mandates exclusive representation as a condition of collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Canadian provinces provide for ___________________________________ and instant elections to establish a union.

Accepted Answer

card check

Question 15

In many industrialized countries,most employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement even though they are not members of a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The traditional goal of the Swedish labor movement was a _________________________ that addressed equal pay for equal work across companies.

Accepted Answer

solidarist

Question 17

For a German works council to be put in place,a labor union must have won representation rights of workers at a given company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The degree of hostility toward unionization that is present in the U.S.is unique among democratic,industrialized countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The labor relations system of Germany is best known for its system of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) Voluntarism 
B) Solidarity 
C) Social partnership 
D) Codetermination 
A) Voluntarism 
B) Solidarity 
C) Social partnership 
D) Codetermination

Question 20

The Trades Disputes Act of Great Britain gives labor unions immunity from lawsuits over breach of contract and striking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

French unions tend to be more militant and reformist than unions in other industrialized countries.

In Singapore,the terms of individual bargaining agreements:

In Canada ,each province has its own labor laws that governs their labor relations.

In Eastern Europe,interunion competition has resulted from:

In contrast to the U.S.and business unionism philosophy,Canadian unions are moving toward a ____________________ unionism philosophy.

The Solidarity Union was established to fight for free and independent labor unions in :

Labor unions in Mexico are largely controlled by:

The Irish social partnership is characterized by all of the following except:

The balance between efficiency,equity,and voice in a voluntaristic system depends to a large extent on ____________________.

How has globalization affected the Australian labor relations system? How have unions responded to the threats posed by globalization?

An enterprise union only represents workers in a single ____________________.

Among democratic,industrialized countries,the U.S.has the lowest level of protection against workers' unjust dismissal.

French law mandates exclusive representation as a condition of collective bargaining.

Canadian provinces provide for ___________________________________ and instant elections to establish a union.

In many industrialized countries,most employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement even though they are not members of a union.

The traditional goal of the Swedish labor movement was a _________________________ that addressed equal pay for equal work across companies.

For a German works council to be put in place,a labor union must have won representation rights of workers at a given company.

The degree of hostility toward unionization that is present in the U.S.is unique among democratic,industrialized countries.

The labor relations system of Germany is best known for its system of ____________________.

The Trades Disputes Act of Great Britain gives labor unions immunity from lawsuits over breach of contract and striking.

Contemporary Labor Relations: Objectives, Practices, and Challenges

Labor Unions: Good or Bad

Historical Development

Labor Law

Labor and Management: Strategies, Structures, and Constraints

Union Organizing

Bargaining

Impasse, Strikes, and Dispute Resolution

Contract Clauses and Their Administration

Flexibility, Empowerment, and Partnership

Globalization

What Should Labor Relations Do?

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Exam 12: Comparative Labor Relations

French unions tend to be more militant and reformist than unions in other industrialized countries.

In Singapore,the terms of individual bargaining agreements:

In Canada ,each province has its own labor laws that governs their labor relations.

In Eastern Europe,interunion competition has resulted from:

In contrast to the U.S.and business unionism philosophy,Canadian unions are moving toward a ____________________ unionism philosophy.

The Solidarity Union was established to fight for free and independent labor unions in :

Labor unions in Mexico are largely controlled by:

The Irish social partnership is characterized by all of the following except:

The balance between efficiency,equity,and voice in a voluntaristic system depends to a large extent on ____________________.

How has globalization affected the Australian labor relations system? How have unions responded to the threats posed by globalization?

An enterprise union only represents workers in a single ____________________.

Among democratic,industrialized countries,the U.S.has the lowest level of protection against workers' unjust dismissal.

French law mandates exclusive representation as a condition of collective bargaining.

Canadian provinces provide for ___________________________________ and instant elections to establish a union.

In many industrialized countries,most employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement even though they are not members of a union.

The traditional goal of the Swedish labor movement was a _________________________ that addressed equal pay for equal work across companies.

For a German works council to be put in place,a labor union must have won representation rights of workers at a given company.

The degree of hostility toward unionization that is present in the U.S.is unique among democratic,industrialized countries.

The labor relations system of Germany is best known for its system of ____________________.

The Trades Disputes Act of Great Britain gives labor unions immunity from lawsuits over breach of contract and striking.

Contemporary Labor Relations: Objectives, Practices, and Challenges

Labor Unions: Good or Bad

Historical Development

Labor Law

Labor and Management: Strategies, Structures, and Constraints

Union Organizing

Bargaining

Impasse, Strikes, and Dispute Resolution

Contract Clauses and Their Administration

Flexibility, Empowerment, and Partnership

Globalization

What Should Labor Relations Do?

Filters