Question 1

The first federation of U.S. labor organizations representing unions from different occupations and industries was:

Accepted Answer

A)  The American Federation of Labor. 
B)  The Congress of Industrial Organizations. 
C)  The Industrial Workers of the World. 
D)  The National Labor Union. 
A)  The American Federation of Labor. 
B)  The Congress of Industrial Organizations. 
C)  The Industrial Workers of the World. 
D)  The National Labor Union.

Question 2

A ________________________ strike is one in which the union workers refuse to work but also refuse to leave the employers' premises, effectively making it impossible for the employer to continue operations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________________________ strike is one in which...

Question 3

The CIO formed because leaders of the AFL refused to represent the low skilled mass production workers in industries such as steel, automobiles, and textiles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Knights of Labor was a broadly inclusive union that emphasized the solidarity of all ______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Knights of Labor was a broadly...

Question 5

The American Federation of Labor believed that allowing skilled craftsmen to establish and enforce their own work rules and work standards would do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Promote the dignity of workers. 
B)  Reinforce their ability to participate in a democratic society. 
C)  Maintain high standards of the craft. 
D)  Advance the cause of industrial workers. 
A)  Promote the dignity of workers. 
B)  Reinforce their ability to participate in a democratic society. 
C)  Maintain high standards of the craft. 
D)  Advance the cause of industrial workers.

Question 6

Which union's philosophy is rooted in critical industrial relations school of thought?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American Federation of Labor. 
B)  The National Labor Union. 
C)  The Knights of Labor. 
D)  The Industrial Workers of the World. 
A)  The American Federation of Labor. 
B)  The National Labor Union. 
C)  The Knights of Labor. 
D)  The Industrial Workers of the World.

Question 7

The ultimate goal of the Knights of Labor was to replace capitalism with producer cooperatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

World War II was followed by a period of intense strike activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Today the strongest segment of unionization is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Craft workers. 
B)  Industrial workers. 
C)  Public sector workers. 
D)  Militant workers. 
A)  Craft workers. 
B)  Industrial workers. 
C)  Public sector workers. 
D)  Militant workers.

Question 10

The CIO formed as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Differences with the AFL over unionization by industry, rather than by craft. 
B)  Differences with the AFL over who should lead the union. 
C)  A need for broader representation of skilled crafts workers. 
D)  The high concentration of power with the AFL. 
A)  Differences with the AFL over unionization by industry, rather than by craft. 
B)  Differences with the AFL over who should lead the union. 
C)  A need for broader representation of skilled crafts workers. 
D)  The high concentration of power with the AFL.

Question 11

Which of the following is sometimes argued to be the beginning of today's strategic human resource management and high performance workplaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Industrial unionism. 
B)  Syndicalism. 
C)  Welfare capitalism. 
D)  General unionism. 
A)  Industrial unionism. 
B)  Syndicalism. 
C)  Welfare capitalism. 
D)  General unionism.

Question 12

Between 1936 and 1941, employers used intimidation and force to control workers in auto and steel industries and hired labor spies to infiltrate their unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain how mass production manufacturing practices influenced the rise in labor unions.

Accepted Answer

Mass manufacturing relied on simplificat

Question 14

___________________________ sought to win worker loyalty and increase efficiency by improving supervisory practices, implementing orderly hiring and firing procedures, improving working conditions, and other positive management practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________________ sought to win worker loyalty and...

Question 15

In 2005, the AFL-CIO split into rival AFL and CIO union federations, divided along craft and industrial lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not seen as a precursor to the Great Uprising of 1877?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hanging 10 miners who allegedly killed some mine owners. 
B)  Massive unemployment and an economic depression. 
C)  Widespread and large wage cuts for the working class. 
D)  Parades and protests for an 8 hour work day. 
A)  The hanging 10 miners who allegedly killed some mine owners. 
B)  Massive unemployment and an economic depression. 
C)  Widespread and large wage cuts for the working class. 
D)  Parades and protests for an 8 hour work day.

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises:  Founded in 1869, this union favored arbitration as a method for achieving its goals of education, enlightenment, and reform of the capitalist system to one of consumer and producer cooperatives through employee savings. As an uplift union, this union was concerned with improving social conditions, particularly through education. 
Founded in 1905, this union also favored the use of strikes in its efforts to abolish the wage-earning system and institute worker control over production. As a revolutionary union, it is known for its willingness to use violence and social discord to achieve its ends. 
  Founded in 1886, this union used strikes as its primary weapon in achieving economic gains for workers. Considered the first business union. 
 Considered a reform union and founded in 1866, this union sponsored the Labor Reform party its goals of and reforming the capitalist system to one of consumer and producer cooperatives through legal reform and political action.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  Knights of Labor  and  is...

Question 18

While the late 1900s proved to be a challenging time for the labor movement, in the 21st century unions have enjoyed a resurgence of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The National Labor Union was one large union that directly represented workers from many trades, crafts, and industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The transition of the United States from an agrarian, rural society with self-employed farmers, shopkeepers, blacksmiths, and shoemakers to one where most workers sell their labor for a wage or a salary was largely a smooth and relatively painless process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The first federation of U.S. labor organizations representing unions from different occupations and industries was:

A ________________________ strike is one in which the union workers refuse to work but also refuse to leave the employers' premises, effectively making it impossible for the employer to continue operations.

The CIO formed because leaders of the AFL refused to represent the low skilled mass production workers in industries such as steel, automobiles, and textiles.

The Knights of Labor was a broadly inclusive union that emphasized the solidarity of all ______________________.

The American Federation of Labor believed that allowing skilled craftsmen to establish and enforce their own work rules and work standards would do all of the following except:

Which union's philosophy is rooted in critical industrial relations school of thought?

The ultimate goal of the Knights of Labor was to replace capitalism with producer cooperatives.

World War II was followed by a period of intense strike activity.

Today the strongest segment of unionization is:

The CIO formed as a result of:

Which of the following is sometimes argued to be the beginning of today's strategic human resource management and high performance workplaces?

Between 1936 and 1941, employers used intimidation and force to control workers in auto and steel industries and hired labor spies to infiltrate their unions.

Explain how mass production manufacturing practices influenced the rise in labor unions.

___________________________ sought to win worker loyalty and increase efficiency by improving supervisory practices, implementing orderly hiring and firing procedures, improving working conditions, and other positive management practices.

In 2005, the AFL-CIO split into rival AFL and CIO union federations, divided along craft and industrial lines.

Which of the following is not seen as a precursor to the Great Uprising of 1877?

While the late 1900s proved to be a challenging time for the labor movement, in the 21^st century unions have enjoyed a resurgence of power.

The National Labor Union was one large union that directly represented workers from many trades, crafts, and industries.

The transition of the United States from an agrarian, rural society with self-employed farmers, shopkeepers, blacksmiths, and shoemakers to one where most workers sell their labor for a wage or a salary was largely a smooth and relatively painless process.

Contemporary Labor Relations: Objectives, Practices, and Challenges

Labor Unions: Good or Bad

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 3: Historical Development

The first federation of U.S. labor organizations representing unions from different occupations and industries was:

A ________________________ strike is one in which the union workers refuse to work but also refuse to leave the employers' premises, effectively making it impossible for the employer to continue operations.

The CIO formed because leaders of the AFL refused to represent the low skilled mass production workers in industries such as steel, automobiles, and textiles.

The Knights of Labor was a broadly inclusive union that emphasized the solidarity of all ______________________.

The American Federation of Labor believed that allowing skilled craftsmen to establish and enforce their own work rules and work standards would do all of the following except:

Which union's philosophy is rooted in critical industrial relations school of thought?

The ultimate goal of the Knights of Labor was to replace capitalism with producer cooperatives.

World War II was followed by a period of intense strike activity.

Today the strongest segment of unionization is:

The CIO formed as a result of:

Which of the following is sometimes argued to be the beginning of today's strategic human resource management and high performance workplaces?

Between 1936 and 1941, employers used intimidation and force to control workers in auto and steel industries and hired labor spies to infiltrate their unions.

Explain how mass production manufacturing practices influenced the rise in labor unions.

___________________________ sought to win worker loyalty and increase efficiency by improving supervisory practices, implementing orderly hiring and firing procedures, improving working conditions, and other positive management practices.

In 2005, the AFL-CIO split into rival AFL and CIO union federations, divided along craft and industrial lines.

Which of the following is not seen as a precursor to the Great Uprising of 1877?

While the late 1900s proved to be a challenging time for the labor movement, in the 21st century unions have enjoyed a resurgence of power.

The National Labor Union was one large union that directly represented workers from many trades, crafts, and industries.

The transition of the United States from an agrarian, rural society with self-employed farmers, shopkeepers, blacksmiths, and shoemakers to one where most workers sell their labor for a wage or a salary was largely a smooth and relatively painless process.

Contemporary Labor Relations: Objectives, Practices, and Challenges

Labor Unions: Good or Bad

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

While the late 1900s proved to be a challenging time for the labor movement, in the 21^st century unions have enjoyed a resurgence of power.