Question 1

Pay system refers to the methods used to determine how much each individual will earn within a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Where COLAs exist,pay levels within the contract period are tied to changes in the consumer price index.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In unionized firms,workers are more willing to share job information due to seniority-based pay systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One disadvantage of Impro-Share is that the competitors can easily determine wage costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding pension plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Under salary reduction plan,the employer's fiduciary decides where to invest funds. 
B)  Under defined benefit plan,the employee elects to contribute some amount of pretax income to his/her retirement account. 
C)  Under defined contribution plan,the risk of investment is borne by the employer. 
D)  Under ERISA,employer is not required to offer a pension plan. 
A)  Under salary reduction plan,the employer's fiduciary decides where to invest funds. 
B)  Under defined benefit plan,the employee elects to contribute some amount of pretax income to his/her retirement account. 
C)  Under defined contribution plan,the risk of investment is borne by the employer. 
D)  Under ERISA,employer is not required to offer a pension plan.

Question 6

What are the evidences related to success of the Scanlon plan?

Accepted Answer

Although comparing Scanlon plan results

Question 7

In a lane-and-step system,pay rates are based on work experience and reference provided by previous employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Incentive and performance-based pay programs are used more often in unionized settings than in nonunionized firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Unionization has been found to have consistent effects on firm insolvency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why are performance-based pay programs used less in unionized organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of measurable performance criteria 
B)  Demand for equal pay across functions 
C)  Performance monitoring is difficult 
D)  Union jobs are more repetitive 
A)  Lack of measurable performance criteria 
B)  Demand for equal pay across functions 
C)  Performance monitoring is difficult 
D)  Union jobs are more repetitive

Question 11

Why do unionized firms have lower research and development budgets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher labor costs compared to nonunion firms 
B)  Lack of skilled workers compared to nonunion firms 
C)  Less productive workforce compared to nonunion firms 
D)  Higher share prices compared to nonorganized firms 
A)  Higher labor costs compared to nonunion firms 
B)  Lack of skilled workers compared to nonunion firms 
C)  Less productive workforce compared to nonunion firms 
D)  Higher share prices compared to nonorganized firms

Question 12

ERISA compels employers to offer a pension plan to all the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which factor directly affects the health care cost of the employer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard-of-living of workforce 
B)  Age and gender composition 
C)  Ethnic background of workforce 
D)  Manual labors and nonmanual labor composition 
A)  Standard-of-living of workforce 
B)  Age and gender composition 
C)  Ethnic background of workforce 
D)  Manual labors and nonmanual labor composition

Question 14

Which of the following refers to a method by which compensation is received?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pay level 
B)  Pay form 
C)  Pay structure 
D)  Pay system 
A)  Pay level 
B)  Pay form 
C)  Pay structure 
D)  Pay system

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about union and nonunion members?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonunion members receive more in nonstatutory benefits. 
B)  Union members are more likely to have benefits such as vacations. 
C)  Unions have the greatest impact on high-wage employers. 
D)  Nonunion members prefer a larger portion of their pay as benefits. 
A)  Nonunion members receive more in nonstatutory benefits. 
B)  Union members are more likely to have benefits such as vacations. 
C)  Unions have the greatest impact on high-wage employers. 
D)  Nonunion members prefer a larger portion of their pay as benefits.

Question 16

Collective bargaining alters the status quo in pay administration by substituting a negotiated contract for management's unilaterally determined practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Studies provide evidence that higher levels of unionization are associated with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower flexibility in employment 
B)  higher average variable costs 
C)  higher flexibility in employment 
D)  lower average fixed costs 
A)  lower flexibility in employment 
B)  higher average variable costs 
C)  higher flexibility in employment 
D)  lower average fixed costs

Question 18

Explain an important cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)consideration while increasing wages.

Accepted Answer

A very important COLA consideration is w

Question 19

If an employee is receiving pay based on his/her length of service in the organization and highest education received,then which pay structure is his/her employer following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grade structure 
B)  Lane-and-step plan 
C)  Two-tier plan 
D)  Job evaluation 
A)  Grade structure 
B)  Lane-and-step plan 
C)  Two-tier plan 
D)  Job evaluation

Question 20

Which pay system refers to entitlements that individuals accrue from continuous employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scanlon plan 
B)  Productive efficiency 
C)  Benefit status seniority 
D)  Gainsharing plan 
A)  Scanlon plan 
B)  Productive efficiency 
C)  Benefit status seniority 
D)  Gainsharing plan

Pay system refers to the methods used to determine how much each individual will earn within a job.

Where COLAs exist,pay levels within the contract period are tied to changes in the consumer price index.

In unionized firms,workers are more willing to share job information due to seniority-based pay systems.

One disadvantage of Impro-Share is that the competitors can easily determine wage costs.

Which of the following statements is true regarding pension plans?

What are the evidences related to success of the Scanlon plan?

In a lane-and-step system,pay rates are based on work experience and reference provided by previous employer.

Incentive and performance-based pay programs are used more often in unionized settings than in nonunionized firms.

Unionization has been found to have consistent effects on firm insolvency.

Why are performance-based pay programs used less in unionized organizations?

Why do unionized firms have lower research and development budgets?

ERISA compels employers to offer a pension plan to all the employees.

Which factor directly affects the health care cost of the employer?

Which of the following refers to a method by which compensation is received?

Which of the following statements is true about union and nonunion members?

Collective bargaining alters the status quo in pay administration by substituting a negotiated contract for management's unilaterally determined practices.

Studies provide evidence that higher levels of unionization are associated with _____.

Explain an important cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)consideration while increasing wages.

If an employee is receiving pay based on his/her length of service in the organization and highest education received,then which pay structure is his/her employer following?

Which pay system refers to entitlements that individuals accrue from continuous employment?

Introduction

The Evolution of American Labor

Employment Law and Federal Agencies

Union Structure and Government

Unions: Member and Leader Attitudes, Behaviors, and Political Activities

Union Organizing Campaigns

Union Avoidance: Rationale,Strategies,and Practices

The Environment for Bargaining

Nonwage Issues in Bargaining

Contract Negotiations

Impasses and Their Resolution

Union-Management Cooperation

Contract Administration

Grievance Arbitration

Public Sector Labor Relations

A Survey of Labor Relations in Market Economies

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Exam 9: Wage and Benefit Issues in Bargaining

Pay system refers to the methods used to determine how much each individual will earn within a job.

Where COLAs exist,pay levels within the contract period are tied to changes in the consumer price index.

In unionized firms,workers are more willing to share job information due to seniority-based pay systems.

One disadvantage of Impro-Share is that the competitors can easily determine wage costs.

Which of the following statements is true regarding pension plans?

What are the evidences related to success of the Scanlon plan?

In a lane-and-step system,pay rates are based on work experience and reference provided by previous employer.

Incentive and performance-based pay programs are used more often in unionized settings than in nonunionized firms.

Unionization has been found to have consistent effects on firm insolvency.

Why are performance-based pay programs used less in unionized organizations?

Why do unionized firms have lower research and development budgets?

ERISA compels employers to offer a pension plan to all the employees.

Which factor directly affects the health care cost of the employer?

Which of the following refers to a method by which compensation is received?

Which of the following statements is true about union and nonunion members?

Collective bargaining alters the status quo in pay administration by substituting a negotiated contract for management's unilaterally determined practices.

Studies provide evidence that higher levels of unionization are associated with _____.

Explain an important cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)consideration while increasing wages.

If an employee is receiving pay based on his/her length of service in the organization and highest education received,then which pay structure is his/her employer following?

Which pay system refers to entitlements that individuals accrue from continuous employment?

Introduction

The Evolution of American Labor

Employment Law and Federal Agencies

Union Structure and Government

Unions: Member and Leader Attitudes, Behaviors, and Political Activities

Union Organizing Campaigns

Union Avoidance: Rationale,Strategies,and Practices

The Environment for Bargaining

Nonwage Issues in Bargaining

Contract Negotiations

Impasses and Their Resolution

Union-Management Cooperation

Contract Administration

Grievance Arbitration

Public Sector Labor Relations

A Survey of Labor Relations in Market Economies

Filters