Question 1

If the NLRB does not permit another election in the bargaining unit within 12 months of a union's certification,it is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) a certification bar. 
B) boulwarism. 
C) a contract bar doctrine. 
D) a recognition bar. 
A) a certification bar. 
B) boulwarism. 
C) a contract bar doctrine. 
D) a recognition bar. A

Question 2

Explain the terms certification bar,recognition bar,and the contract bar doctrine.

Accepted Answer

Under a certification bar,the NLRB will not permit another election within 12 months of a union's certification.Under a recognition bar,the NLRB will not permit an election for up to 12 months after an employer voluntarily recognizes a union.Under a contract bar,the NLRB does not normally permit an election on the bargaining unit covered by a contract until the contract expires,up to a maximum of three years.

Question 3

A _____ results when an employer agrees with a union not to handle or use the goods or services of another employer.

Accepted Answer

A) mandatory issue 
B) permissive issue 
C) closed shop 
D) hot-cargo clause 
A) mandatory issue 
B) permissive issue 
C) closed shop 
D) hot-cargo clause D

Question 4

Wages,benefits,working conditions,and job security are the main issues contributing to the decision to join a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Gissel bargaining orders are issued by management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Whether or not a company has union representation depends primarily upon which factor?

Accepted Answer

A) Everyone is satisfied with the work situation. 
B) The majority of workers want it. 
C) The particular state allows it. 
D) The management wants it. 
A) Everyone is satisfied with the work situation. 
B) The majority of workers want it. 
C) The particular state allows it. 
D) The management wants it.

Question 7

A(n)_____ shop requires that all employees in the bargaining unit join the union and retain membership as a condition of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) agency 
B) union 
C) open 
D) closed 
A) agency 
B) union 
C) open 
D) closed

Question 8

The process in which third parties come into a conflict and impose a binding solution is called:

Accepted Answer

A) arbitration. 
B) mediation. 
C) conciliation. 
D) coordinated bargaining. 
A) arbitration. 
B) mediation. 
C) conciliation. 
D) coordinated bargaining.

Question 9

If the NLRB prohibits an election for up to 12 months after an employer voluntarily recognizes a union,it is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) a certification bar. 
B) boulwarism. 
C) contract bar doctrine. 
D) a recognition bar. 
A) a certification bar. 
B) boulwarism. 
C) contract bar doctrine. 
D) a recognition bar.

Question 10

Describe a bargaining unit.

Accepted Answer

A bargaining unit (or election unit)is d

Question 11

Discuss the various reasons for employees opposing unionization.

Accepted Answer

The major reasons for not joining a unio

Question 12

Good-faith bargaining consists of sincere intentions of both parties,labor and management,to negotiate differences and reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about boulwarism is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is named after a Ford vice president 
B) It is legal 
C) It involves a continuous revision of offer from management 
D) It is not good-faith bargaining 
A) It is named after a Ford vice president 
B) It is legal 
C) It involves a continuous revision of offer from management 
D) It is not good-faith bargaining

Question 14

Union security clauses deal with the status of employee membership in the union and attempt to ensure that the union has continuous strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When management makes its best offer at the outset of bargaining and firmly adheres to the offer throughout the bargaining sessions,it is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Gissel bargaining. 
B) a recognition bar. 
C) boulwarism. 
D) a contract bar. 
A) Gissel bargaining. 
B) a recognition bar. 
C) boulwarism. 
D) a contract bar.

Question 16

During an election campaign,management can:

Accepted Answer

A) promise to provide benefits in the future in the event of unionization. 
B) initiate a campaign against a union,emphasizing the costs of unionization. 
C) threaten to withhold benefits in the event of nonunionization. 
D) question employees individually about their preferences. 
A) promise to provide benefits in the future in the event of unionization. 
B) initiate a campaign against a union,emphasizing the costs of unionization. 
C) threaten to withhold benefits in the event of nonunionization. 
D) question employees individually about their preferences.

Question 17

The primary exception to the captive-audience doctrine is that management is prohibited from giving a speech on company time to a mass employee audience in the 48 hours immediately before an election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Federal Labor Relations Authority does for the federal government what the NLRB does in the private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define collective bargaining.What are the basic components of the collective bargaining process?

Accepted Answer

Collective bargaining is a process that

Question 20

Employees opposing unionization would likely cite any of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) political influence peddling. 
B) inadequacy of company management. 
C) misuse of union dues. 
D) pressure to go along with union decisions. 
A) political influence peddling. 
B) inadequacy of company management. 
C) misuse of union dues. 
D) pressure to go along with union decisions.

If the NLRB does not permit another election in the bargaining unit within 12 months of a union's certification,it is known as:

Explain the terms certification bar,recognition bar,and the contract bar doctrine.

A _____ results when an employer agrees with a union not to handle or use the goods or services of another employer.

Wages,benefits,working conditions,and job security are the main issues contributing to the decision to join a union.

Gissel bargaining orders are issued by management.

Whether or not a company has union representation depends primarily upon which factor?

A(n)_____ shop requires that all employees in the bargaining unit join the union and retain membership as a condition of employment.

The process in which third parties come into a conflict and impose a binding solution is called:

If the NLRB prohibits an election for up to 12 months after an employer voluntarily recognizes a union,it is known as:

Describe a bargaining unit.

Discuss the various reasons for employees opposing unionization.

Good-faith bargaining consists of sincere intentions of both parties,labor and management,to negotiate differences and reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Which of the following statements about boulwarism is true?

Union security clauses deal with the status of employee membership in the union and attempt to ensure that the union has continuous strength.

When management makes its best offer at the outset of bargaining and firmly adheres to the offer throughout the bargaining sessions,it is known as:

During an election campaign,management can:

The primary exception to the captive-audience doctrine is that management is prohibited from giving a speech on company time to a mass employee audience in the 48 hours immediately before an election.

The Federal Labor Relations Authority does for the federal government what the NLRB does in the private sector.

Define collective bargaining.What are the basic components of the collective bargaining process?

Employees opposing unionization would likely cite any of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Human Resource Management: A Strategic Function

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Legal Environment

Implementing Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Analysis and Job Design

Human Resource Planning

Recruiting Employees

Selecting Employees

Orientation and Employee Training

Management and Organizational Development

Career Development

Performance Management Systems

The Organizational Reward System

Base Wage and Salary Systems

Incentive Pay Systems

Employee Benefits

Employee Safety and Health

Employee Relations

The Legal Environment and Structure of Labor Unions

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Exam 19: Union Organizing Campaigns and Collective Bargaining

If the NLRB does not permit another election in the bargaining unit within 12 months of a union's certification,it is known as:

Explain the terms certification bar,recognition bar,and the contract bar doctrine.

A _____ results when an employer agrees with a union not to handle or use the goods or services of another employer.

Wages,benefits,working conditions,and job security are the main issues contributing to the decision to join a union.

Gissel bargaining orders are issued by management.

Whether or not a company has union representation depends primarily upon which factor?

A(n)_____ shop requires that all employees in the bargaining unit join the union and retain membership as a condition of employment.

The process in which third parties come into a conflict and impose a binding solution is called:

If the NLRB prohibits an election for up to 12 months after an employer voluntarily recognizes a union,it is known as:

Describe a bargaining unit.

Discuss the various reasons for employees opposing unionization.

Good-faith bargaining consists of sincere intentions of both parties,labor and management,to negotiate differences and reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Which of the following statements about boulwarism is true?

Union security clauses deal with the status of employee membership in the union and attempt to ensure that the union has continuous strength.

When management makes its best offer at the outset of bargaining and firmly adheres to the offer throughout the bargaining sessions,it is known as:

During an election campaign,management can:

The primary exception to the captive-audience doctrine is that management is prohibited from giving a speech on company time to a mass employee audience in the 48 hours immediately before an election.

The Federal Labor Relations Authority does for the federal government what the NLRB does in the private sector.

Define collective bargaining.What are the basic components of the collective bargaining process?

Employees opposing unionization would likely cite any of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Human Resource Management: A Strategic Function

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Legal Environment

Implementing Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Analysis and Job Design

Human Resource Planning

Recruiting Employees

Selecting Employees

Orientation and Employee Training

Management and Organizational Development

Career Development

Performance Management Systems

The Organizational Reward System

Base Wage and Salary Systems

Incentive Pay Systems

Employee Benefits

Employee Safety and Health

Employee Relations

The Legal Environment and Structure of Labor Unions

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