Question 1

What does the research reveal about the effects of unions,both positive and negative?

Accepted Answer

The many provisions of a union contract

Question 2

The concept of past practice is one where arbitrators use their own prior experience and decisions to help decide a particular arbitration case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sandy was scheduled to work an 8 hour shift on a Thursday afternoon and evening.When she arrived at work,her supervisor told her the shipment she was to process had not arrived and that she could go home.Under her union contract,Sandy was entitled to four hours of pay because she showed up for work as scheduled.This contract provision is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Reporting pay 
B) Scheduled hours pay 
C) Straight-time pay 
D) Guaranteed hours pay 
A) Reporting pay 
B) Scheduled hours pay 
C) Straight-time pay 
D) Guaranteed hours pay

Question 4

Due check-off clauses protect unions by decreasing the administrative burden of collecting union dues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In some nonunion settings,workplace disputes are decided by a group of employees and managers known as a _______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In some nonunion settings,workplace disputes are decided...

Question 6

Most grievances are settled:

Accepted Answer

A) By management and the union in the last step of a typical grievance procedure 
B) By a neutral arbitrator 
C) By the VP of HR 
D) By management and the union in the early stages of the grievance procedure 
A) By management and the union in the last step of a typical grievance procedure 
B) By a neutral arbitrator 
C) By the VP of HR 
D) By management and the union in the early stages of the grievance procedure

Question 7

To help the union effectively represent the workers,_______________________________ are elected by the rank and file or appointed by the union leadership to be the first line of advocates for the workers in ensuring that the contract is not violated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To help the union effectively represent the...

Question 8

Weingarten rights describe:

Accepted Answer

A) The right of workers to pay only that portion of their union dues that goes toward representation and collective bargaining. 
B) The right of workers to unionize and bargain collectively. 
C) The right of a unionized worker to have a representative present at a disciplinary meeting. 
D) The right of management to retain control over certain decisions such as plant closings and assignment of work. 
A) The right of workers to pay only that portion of their union dues that goes toward representation and collective bargaining. 
B) The right of workers to unionize and bargain collectively. 
C) The right of a unionized worker to have a representative present at a disciplinary meeting. 
D) The right of management to retain control over certain decisions such as plant closings and assignment of work.

Question 9

In applying the 7 tests of just cause,a manager should ensure that any disciplinary investigation is fair and _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In applying the 7 tests of just...

Question 10

Job satisfaction is usually higher in nonunionized settings than in unionized settings,after one accounts for differences in working conditions and workplace climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The final step of most union grievance procedures is to appeal the decision to the NLRB.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Management's legal right to control any decisions and issues that are not explicitly addressed in the contract is known as the _______________________________ doctrine.

Accepted Answer

reserved o

Question 13

Joe Sloan has a reputation for being a poor performer who often shirks his responsibilities onto other employees.Joe has filed a complaint against his immediate supervisor,claiming that she did not following the union contract rules when she discharged him for insubordination.Even though Joe's union representative knows Joe is a poor performer and would prefer to see him dismissed,he is obligated by law to fairly represent him in the grievance process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Workers seeking the protection of a union contract generally prefer workplace decisions that are guided by impartial rules such as seniority-based pay increases or promotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Beck rights allow union workers to pay only that portion of union dues that goes to:

Accepted Answer

A) Contract negotiations and administration 
B) Union organizing and advertising 
C) Political lobbying 
D) All of the above 
A) Contract negotiations and administration 
B) Union organizing and advertising 
C) Political lobbying 
D) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of due process?

Accepted Answer

A) The right to an arbitrator of one's choosing 
B) The right to be assisted by an advocate if desired 
C) The right to present evidence 
D) The right to a hearing 
A) The right to an arbitrator of one's choosing 
B) The right to be assisted by an advocate if desired 
C) The right to present evidence 
D) The right to a hearing

Question 17

When workplace disputes arise in a unionized setting,employees are expected to pursue their concerns through a formal grievance procedure rather than through a strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The reserved rights clause in a collective bargaining contract is aimed at preserving the union's right to represent the company's workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Unions usually give up rights to strike over grievances in exchange for a final and binding arbitration clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The research on the grievance process indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A) A union grievance procedure results in the best outcomes for both management and employees 
B) Grievances often lead to turnover and/or lower performance ratings for both employees and supervisors involved in the grievance 
C) Grievance procedures increase job turnover. 
D) Employees lose most of the grievances filed 
A) A union grievance procedure results in the best outcomes for both management and employees 
B) Grievances often lead to turnover and/or lower performance ratings for both employees and supervisors involved in the grievance 
C) Grievance procedures increase job turnover. 
D) Employees lose most of the grievances filed

What does the research reveal about the effects of unions,both positive and negative?

The concept of past practice is one where arbitrators use their own prior experience and decisions to help decide a particular arbitration case.

Due check-off clauses protect unions by decreasing the administrative burden of collecting union dues.

In some nonunion settings,workplace disputes are decided by a group of employees and managers known as a _______________________________.

Most grievances are settled:

To help the union effectively represent the workers,_______________________________ are elected by the rank and file or appointed by the union leadership to be the first line of advocates for the workers in ensuring that the contract is not violated.

Weingarten rights describe:

In applying the 7 tests of just cause,a manager should ensure that any disciplinary investigation is fair and _____________________.

Job satisfaction is usually higher in nonunionized settings than in unionized settings,after one accounts for differences in working conditions and workplace climate.

The final step of most union grievance procedures is to appeal the decision to the NLRB.

Management's legal right to control any decisions and issues that are not explicitly addressed in the contract is known as the _______________________________ doctrine.

Workers seeking the protection of a union contract generally prefer workplace decisions that are guided by impartial rules such as seniority-based pay increases or promotions.

Beck rights allow union workers to pay only that portion of union dues that goes to:

Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of due process?

When workplace disputes arise in a unionized setting,employees are expected to pursue their concerns through a formal grievance procedure rather than through a strike.

The reserved rights clause in a collective bargaining contract is aimed at preserving the union's right to represent the company's workers.

Unions usually give up rights to strike over grievances in exchange for a final and binding arbitration clause.

The research on the grievance process indicates that:

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

Flexibility, Empowerment, and Partnership

Globalization

Comparative Labor Relations

What Should Labor Relations Do?

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Exam 9: Contract Clauses and Their Administration

What does the research reveal about the effects of unions,both positive and negative?

The concept of past practice is one where arbitrators use their own prior experience and decisions to help decide a particular arbitration case.

Due check-off clauses protect unions by decreasing the administrative burden of collecting union dues.

In some nonunion settings,workplace disputes are decided by a group of employees and managers known as a _______________________________.

Most grievances are settled:

To help the union effectively represent the workers,_______________________________ are elected by the rank and file or appointed by the union leadership to be the first line of advocates for the workers in ensuring that the contract is not violated.

Weingarten rights describe:

In applying the 7 tests of just cause,a manager should ensure that any disciplinary investigation is fair and _____________________.

Job satisfaction is usually higher in nonunionized settings than in unionized settings,after one accounts for differences in working conditions and workplace climate.

The final step of most union grievance procedures is to appeal the decision to the NLRB.

Management's legal right to control any decisions and issues that are not explicitly addressed in the contract is known as the _______________________________ doctrine.

Workers seeking the protection of a union contract generally prefer workplace decisions that are guided by impartial rules such as seniority-based pay increases or promotions.

Beck rights allow union workers to pay only that portion of union dues that goes to:

Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of due process?

When workplace disputes arise in a unionized setting,employees are expected to pursue their concerns through a formal grievance procedure rather than through a strike.

The reserved rights clause in a collective bargaining contract is aimed at preserving the union's right to represent the company's workers.

Unions usually give up rights to strike over grievances in exchange for a final and binding arbitration clause.

The research on the grievance process indicates that:

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

Flexibility, Empowerment, and Partnership

Globalization

Comparative Labor Relations

What Should Labor Relations Do?

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