Question 1

Most countries base their industrial relations system on the perspective that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Worker rights should be valued over employer rights. 
B)  Employer rights should be valued over worker rights. 
C)  There should be balance between worker and employer rights. 
D)  Consumer rights should be valued over worker rights. 
A)  Worker rights should be valued over employer rights. 
B)  Employer rights should be valued over worker rights. 
C)  There should be balance between worker and employer rights. 
D)  Consumer rights should be valued over worker rights.

Question 2

Which of the following can at least partially explain the decline in union density rates in the United States since the 1960's?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment in traditionally unionized industries such as manufacturing has decreased. 
B)  Employment in service and knowledge industries has declined. 
C)  Employment growth in the north has been faster than employment growth in the south. 
D)  Educated workers are more likely to unionize than uneducated workers. 
A)  Employment in traditionally unionized industries such as manufacturing has decreased. 
B)  Employment in service and knowledge industries has declined. 
C)  Employment growth in the north has been faster than employment growth in the south. 
D)  Educated workers are more likely to unionize than uneducated workers.

Question 3

Because union density rates are at historic lows:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not important for managers and business professionals to learn about labor relations. 
B)  It is unlikely that managers or supervisors will ever encounter an issue related to labor relations law or rights. 
C)  Knowledge of labor relations is important to understanding how conflict has historically been resolved, and what might happen when it is left unresolved. 
D)  Managers and business professionals must generally be knowledgeable and savvy in their management of conflict in the workplace. 
A)  It is not important for managers and business professionals to learn about labor relations. 
B)  It is unlikely that managers or supervisors will ever encounter an issue related to labor relations law or rights. 
C)  Knowledge of labor relations is important to understanding how conflict has historically been resolved, and what might happen when it is left unresolved. 
D)  Managers and business professionals must generally be knowledgeable and savvy in their management of conflict in the workplace.

Question 4

The legal doctrine stating that employers have the right to fire employees for "good cause, for no cause, or even for cause morally wrong" is known as the __________________ doctrine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The legal doctrine stating that employers have...

Question 5

The essence of a labor union is that ___________________ join together to influence the nature of their employment.

Accepted Answer

Workers or

Question 6

In the U.S., workers can generally be discharged for good cause, no cause, and even a morally wrong cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the objectives of the employment relationship from the perspective of employers, employees, and society. Give at least one example of how these perspectives may conflict.

Accepted Answer

The three objectives of the employment r

Question 8

In nonunion environments, management has unilateral control over when and how employees are allowed to express their voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Conflicts between employers and employees are seen as conflicts between the _____________ rights of employers and workers' rights of the employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conflicts between employers and employees are seen...

Question 10

Most industrialized countries give employers wide latitude to dismiss employees "at will" .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the U.S., an employer has a right to own property and make a profit but society has the right to place limitations and restrictions on how those profits are made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When an employer allows supervisors to arbitrarily discipline employees without cause, it is most directly violating which objective of the employment relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Efficiency. 
B)  Equity. 
C)  Voice. 
D)  Effectiveness. 
A)  Efficiency. 
B)  Equity. 
C)  Voice. 
D)  Effectiveness.

Question 13

The number of union members grew into the 1970s but it has declined since that time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fundamentally, a labor union is a group of workers who join together to influence the nature of their employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following appears to be True about management and worker views on employee voice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers prefer to negotiate with groups of employees, in order to get multiple perspectives at the same time. 
B)  The majority of workers prefer to negotiate with management individually over workplace issues. 
C)  Workers express a preference for representation in the workplace that is independent of management. 
D)  Managers prefer for employees to have independent representation in the workplace. 
A)  Managers prefer to negotiate with groups of employees, in order to get multiple perspectives at the same time. 
B)  The majority of workers prefer to negotiate with management individually over workplace issues. 
C)  Workers express a preference for representation in the workplace that is independent of management. 
D)  Managers prefer for employees to have independent representation in the workplace.

Question 16

The notion that workers should be entitled to the same democratic principles of participation in the workplace as they are entitled to in society is known as _____________________.

Accepted Answer

Industrial

Question 17

Because American unions were instrumental in pushing for increased protective legislation such as workers' compensation laws and unemployment insurance, the demand for union services has increased, rather than decreased, over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

With collective bargaining, the employer's __________________ authority is replaced with bilateral negotiations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With collective bargaining, the employer's __________________ authority...

Question 19

How do the wage and benefit packages in union contracts affect nonunion workers and their employers?

Accepted Answer

Wage and benefit packages in union contr

Question 20

Conflicts between employers and employees can best be described as conflicts between:

Accepted Answer

A)  Property rights and individual rights. 
B)  Consumer rights and privacy rights. 
C)  Rights of the privileged and rights of the underprivileged. 
D)  Economic rights and worker rights. 
A)  Property rights and individual rights. 
B)  Consumer rights and privacy rights. 
C)  Rights of the privileged and rights of the underprivileged. 
D)  Economic rights and worker rights.

Most countries base their industrial relations system on the perspective that:

Which of the following can at least partially explain the decline in union density rates in the United States since the 1960's?

Because union density rates are at historic lows:

The legal doctrine stating that employers have the right to fire employees for "good cause, for no cause, or even for cause morally wrong" is known as the __________________ doctrine.

The essence of a labor union is that ___________________ join together to influence the nature of their employment.

In the U.S., workers can generally be discharged for good cause, no cause, and even a morally wrong cause.

Explain the objectives of the employment relationship from the perspective of employers, employees, and society. Give at least one example of how these perspectives may conflict.

In nonunion environments, management has unilateral control over when and how employees are allowed to express their voice.

Conflicts between employers and employees are seen as conflicts between the _____________ rights of employers and workers' rights of the employees.

Most industrialized countries give employers wide latitude to dismiss employees "at will" .

In the U.S., an employer has a right to own property and make a profit but society has the right to place limitations and restrictions on how those profits are made.

When an employer allows supervisors to arbitrarily discipline employees without cause, it is most directly violating which objective of the employment relationship?

The number of union members grew into the 1970s but it has declined since that time.

Fundamentally, a labor union is a group of workers who join together to influence the nature of their employment.

Which of the following appears to be True about management and worker views on employee voice?

The notion that workers should be entitled to the same democratic principles of participation in the workplace as they are entitled to in society is known as _____________________.

Because American unions were instrumental in pushing for increased protective legislation such as workers' compensation laws and unemployment insurance, the demand for union services has increased, rather than decreased, over time.

With collective bargaining, the employer's __________________ authority is replaced with bilateral negotiations.

How do the wage and benefit packages in union contracts affect nonunion workers and their employers?

Conflicts between employers and employees can best be described as conflicts between:

Labor Unions: Good or Bad

Historical Development

Labor Law

Labor and Management: Strategies, Structures, and Constraints

Union Organizing

Bargaining

Impasses, Strikes, and Dispute Resolution

Contract Clauses and Their Administration

Flexibility, Empowerment, and Partnership

Globalization and Financialization

Comparative Labor Relations

What Should Labor Relations Do

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Exam 1: Contemporary Labor Relations: Objectives, Practices, and Challenges

Most countries base their industrial relations system on the perspective that:

Which of the following can at least partially explain the decline in union density rates in the United States since the 1960's?

Because union density rates are at historic lows:

The legal doctrine stating that employers have the right to fire employees for "good cause, for no cause, or even for cause morally wrong" is known as the __________________ doctrine.

The essence of a labor union is that ___________________ join together to influence the nature of their employment.

In the U.S., workers can generally be discharged for good cause, no cause, and even a morally wrong cause.

Explain the objectives of the employment relationship from the perspective of employers, employees, and society. Give at least one example of how these perspectives may conflict.

In nonunion environments, management has unilateral control over when and how employees are allowed to express their voice.

Conflicts between employers and employees are seen as conflicts between the _____________ rights of employers and workers' rights of the employees.

Most industrialized countries give employers wide latitude to dismiss employees "at will" .

In the U.S., an employer has a right to own property and make a profit but society has the right to place limitations and restrictions on how those profits are made.

When an employer allows supervisors to arbitrarily discipline employees without cause, it is most directly violating which objective of the employment relationship?

The number of union members grew into the 1970s but it has declined since that time.

Fundamentally, a labor union is a group of workers who join together to influence the nature of their employment.

Which of the following appears to be True about management and worker views on employee voice?

The notion that workers should be entitled to the same democratic principles of participation in the workplace as they are entitled to in society is known as _____________________.

Because American unions were instrumental in pushing for increased protective legislation such as workers' compensation laws and unemployment insurance, the demand for union services has increased, rather than decreased, over time.

With collective bargaining, the employer's __________________ authority is replaced with bilateral negotiations.

How do the wage and benefit packages in union contracts affect nonunion workers and their employers?

Conflicts between employers and employees can best be described as conflicts between:

Labor Unions: Good or Bad

Historical Development

Labor Law

Labor and Management: Strategies, Structures, and Constraints

Union Organizing

Bargaining

Impasses, Strikes, and Dispute Resolution

Contract Clauses and Their Administration

Flexibility, Empowerment, and Partnership

Globalization and Financialization

Comparative Labor Relations

What Should Labor Relations Do

Filters