Question 1

Which of the following is true of using a fact finder for resolving conflicts?

Accepted Answer

A)  A fact-finder typically does not report on the reasons for the dispute. 
B)  A fact-finder is often used for negotiations with governmental bodies. 
C)  A fact-finder's findings are generally not made public. 
D)  A fact-finder's findings are binding on the parties. 
E)  A fact finder does not recommend settlements. 
A)  A fact-finder typically does not report on the reasons for the dispute. 
B)  A fact-finder is often used for negotiations with governmental bodies. 
C)  A fact-finder's findings are generally not made public. 
D)  A fact-finder's findings are binding on the parties. 
E)  A fact finder does not recommend settlements.

Question 2

When does the NLRB certify a union as the exclusive representative of a group of employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the management of an organization approves of a union 
B)  When a union pays its dues to the board 
C)  When at least 51 % of the employees join the union within a certain time (30 days) after beginning employment 
D)  When a majority of workers vote in favor of a union 
E)  When the AFL-CIO votes in favor of a union 
A)  When the management of an organization approves of a union 
B)  When a union pays its dues to the board 
C)  When at least 51 % of the employees join the union within a certain time (30 days) after beginning employment 
D)  When a majority of workers vote in favor of a union 
E)  When the AFL-CIO votes in favor of a union

Question 3

The NLRB has two major functions: to prevent unfair labor practices and to:

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct periodic onsite inspections of union and company financial records. 
B)  conduct and certify representation elections. 
C)  make rules and regulations for union-management relations. 
D)  levy punitive charges on violators. 
E)  monitor and regulate labor relations in small, local businesses. 
A)  conduct periodic onsite inspections of union and company financial records. 
B)  conduct and certify representation elections. 
C)  make rules and regulations for union-management relations. 
D)  levy punitive charges on violators. 
E)  monitor and regulate labor relations in small, local businesses.

Question 4

What are the different functions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The NLRB has two major functions: to con

Question 5

Why has there been a steady decline in union membership in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The decline in union membership has been

Question 6

A labor union all of whose members have a particular skill or occupation is known as a(n)_____ union.

Accepted Answer

A)  common 
B)  industrial 
C)  craft 
D)  regional 
E)  employer's 
A)  common 
B)  industrial 
C)  craft 
D)  regional 
E)  employer's

Question 7

What is society's goal for unions?

Accepted Answer

A)  To ensure that workers have a voice in how they are treated by their employers 
B)  To influence the way pay and promotions are determined 
C)  To make up for the wages the workers lose during a strike 
D)  To retain as much control as they can over work rules and schedules 
E)  To limit individual employees' bargaining power 
A)  To ensure that workers have a voice in how they are treated by their employers 
B)  To influence the way pay and promotions are determined 
C)  To make up for the wages the workers lose during a strike 
D)  To retain as much control as they can over work rules and schedules 
E)  To limit individual employees' bargaining power

Question 8

A contract provision under which the employer,on behalf of the union,automatically deducts union dues from employees' paychecks is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  checkoff provision. 
B)  deductible-at-source provision. 
C)  maintenance of membership provision. 
D)  agency shop provision. 
E)  union shop provision. 
A)  checkoff provision. 
B)  deductible-at-source provision. 
C)  maintenance of membership provision. 
D)  agency shop provision. 
E)  union shop provision.

Question 9

_____ rules do not require union membership but do require that employees who join the union remain members for a certain period of time,such as the length of the contract.

Accepted Answer

A)  Agency shop 
B)  Union shop 
C)  Closed shop 
D)  Maintenance of membership 
E)  Checkoff provision 
A)  Agency shop 
B)  Union shop 
C)  Closed shop 
D)  Maintenance of membership 
E)  Checkoff provision

Question 10

Right-to-work laws grant both the employee and employer the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the goals of labor unions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labor unions try to consider employees as individuals so that pay and promotion decisions relate to performance differences. 
B)  Labor unions have the goals of obtaining pay and working conditions that satisfy the management. 
C)  They try to not have any pay differences based on seniority. 
D)  Where workers are represented by a union, it is common for all employees in a particular job classification to be paid according to their appraisals. 
E)  Unions focus on equal pay for equal work. 
A)  Labor unions try to consider employees as individuals so that pay and promotion decisions relate to performance differences. 
B)  Labor unions have the goals of obtaining pay and working conditions that satisfy the management. 
C)  They try to not have any pay differences based on seniority. 
D)  Where workers are represented by a union, it is common for all employees in a particular job classification to be paid according to their appraisals. 
E)  Unions focus on equal pay for equal work.

Question 12

Originally,the NLRA did not list any unfair labor practices by unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The traditional understanding of union-management relations is that the two parties are mutually beneficial to each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Right-to-work laws are:

Accepted Answer

A)  federal laws that protect employees' right to lifetime employment. 
B)  state laws that make union shops, maintenance of membership, and agency shops illegal. 
C)  laws that protect the right of unions to insist that the employer hire only union members. 
D)  laws that allow terminating an existing contract and striking for a new one without notifying the employer. 
E)  federal laws that ensure that all union members get pension benefits. 
A)  federal laws that protect employees' right to lifetime employment. 
B)  state laws that make union shops, maintenance of membership, and agency shops illegal. 
C)  laws that protect the right of unions to insist that the employer hire only union members. 
D)  laws that allow terminating an existing contract and striking for a new one without notifying the employer. 
E)  federal laws that ensure that all union members get pension benefits.

Question 15

How can labor-management relations be made more cooperative?

Accepted Answer

Cooperation between labor and management

Question 16

During a strike,the union members do not receive pay from their employer,but the union may be able to make up for some of the lost pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

After certifying a union,the NLRB sets certain limits for future elections.Which of the following is one such limit?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will not permit additional elections for five years. 
B)  After the union and employer have finished negotiating a contract, an election cannot be held for the time of the contract period or for two years, whichever comes first. 
C)  The parties to the contract may agree not to hold an election for longer than three years. 
D)  After negotiating a contract, union elections cannot be conducted online. 
E)  An outside party can be barred from holding elections for more than three years. 
A)  It will not permit additional elections for five years. 
B)  After the union and employer have finished negotiating a contract, an election cannot be held for the time of the contract period or for two years, whichever comes first. 
C)  The parties to the contract may agree not to hold an election for longer than three years. 
D)  After negotiating a contract, union elections cannot be conducted online. 
E)  An outside party can be barred from holding elections for more than three years.

Question 18

Which of the following does the NLRB exclude from participating in organizing activities and being a member of the bargaining unit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees in multiple facilities within a single employer 
B)  Employees covered by multiple employers 
C)  Employees with managerial duties 
D)  Employees who have been on strike for economic reasons for less than one year and who have been replaced by other employees 
E)  Employees who have a community of interest in their wages, hours, and working conditions 
A)  Employees in multiple facilities within a single employer 
B)  Employees covered by multiple employers 
C)  Employees with managerial duties 
D)  Employees who have been on strike for economic reasons for less than one year and who have been replaced by other employees 
E)  Employees who have a community of interest in their wages, hours, and working conditions

Question 19

Which of the following is an unfair labor practice under Section 8(a)of the NLRA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engaging in collective bargaining with a labor organization 
B)  Asking to meet with employees' representatives because the employees are on strike 
C)  Failing to pay unionized employees higher wages than nonunionized employees 
D)  Implementing performance-based pay plans in the company 
E)  Coercing employees in exercising their rights to join or assist a labor organization 
A)  Engaging in collective bargaining with a labor organization 
B)  Asking to meet with employees' representatives because the employees are on strike 
C)  Failing to pay unionized employees higher wages than nonunionized employees 
D)  Implementing performance-based pay plans in the company 
E)  Coercing employees in exercising their rights to join or assist a labor organization

Question 20

A union steward is a person hired by management to monitor union activity and report violations,if any.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true of using a fact finder for resolving conflicts?

When does the NLRB certify a union as the exclusive representative of a group of employees?

The NLRB has two major functions: to prevent unfair labor practices and to:

What are the different functions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)? Explain.

Why has there been a steady decline in union membership in the United States?

A labor union all of whose members have a particular skill or occupation is known as a(n)_____ union.

What is society's goal for unions?

A contract provision under which the employer,on behalf of the union,automatically deducts union dues from employees' paychecks is known as a(n):

_____ rules do not require union membership but do require that employees who join the union remain members for a certain period of time,such as the length of the contract.

Right-to-work laws grant both the employee and employer the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Which of the following is true of the goals of labor unions?

Originally,the NLRA did not list any unfair labor practices by unions.

The traditional understanding of union-management relations is that the two parties are mutually beneficial to each other.

Right-to-work laws are:

How can labor-management relations be made more cooperative?

During a strike,the union members do not receive pay from their employer,but the union may be able to make up for some of the lost pay.

After certifying a union,the NLRB sets certain limits for future elections.Which of the following is one such limit?

Which of the following does the NLRB exclude from participating in organizing activities and being a member of the bargaining unit?

Which of the following is an unfair labor practice under Section 8(a)of the NLRA?

A union steward is a person hired by management to monitor union activity and report violations,if any.

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Exam 14: Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Which of the following is true of using a fact finder for resolving conflicts?

When does the NLRB certify a union as the exclusive representative of a group of employees?

The NLRB has two major functions: to prevent unfair labor practices and to:

What are the different functions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)? Explain.

Why has there been a steady decline in union membership in the United States?

A labor union all of whose members have a particular skill or occupation is known as a(n)_____ union.

What is society's goal for unions?

A contract provision under which the employer,on behalf of the union,automatically deducts union dues from employees' paychecks is known as a(n):

_____ rules do not require union membership but do require that employees who join the union remain members for a certain period of time,such as the length of the contract.

Right-to-work laws grant both the employee and employer the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Which of the following is true of the goals of labor unions?

Originally,the NLRA did not list any unfair labor practices by unions.

The traditional understanding of union-management relations is that the two parties are mutually beneficial to each other.

Right-to-work laws are:

How can labor-management relations be made more cooperative?

During a strike,the union members do not receive pay from their employer,but the union may be able to make up for some of the lost pay.

After certifying a union,the NLRB sets certain limits for future elections.Which of the following is one such limit?

Which of the following does the NLRB exclude from participating in organizing activities and being a member of the bargaining unit?

Which of the following is an unfair labor practice under Section 8(a)of the NLRA?

A union steward is a person hired by management to monitor union activity and report violations,if any.

Managing Human Resources

Trends in Human Resource Management

Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Training Employees

Managing Employees Performance

Developing Employees for Future Success

Separating and Retaining Employees

Establishing a Pay Structure

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Providing Employee Benefits

Managing Human Resources Globally

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

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