Question 1

In which of the following industries are you most likely to find wide-area and multicraft bargaining?

Accepted Answer

A) telecommunications 
B) aviation 
C) contract construction 
D) medical 
E) railroad 
A) telecommunications 
B) aviation 
C) contract construction 
D) medical 
E) railroad

Question 2

A "wildcat strike" is one that occurs when a contract has expired and union and management are locked in stalemated negotiations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Distributive bargaining results in a win-win situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What type of union-management relationship is becoming increasingly common today?

Accepted Answer

A) adversarial 
B) cooperative 
C) reciprocal 
D) administrative 
E) paternal 
A) adversarial 
B) cooperative 
C) reciprocal 
D) administrative 
E) paternal

Question 5

Which of the following statements about union instrumentality is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The more employees believe a union can obtain positive work aspects,the more instrumental employees perceive the union to be in removing the causes of their dissatisfaction. 
B) Employee willingness to support a union is related strictly to union instrumentality over monetary aspects of employment. 
C) Employees are interested in unionization when costs exceed benefits. 
D) Union instrumentality reflects the level of dissatisfaction felt by employees. 
E) Union instrumentality is determined by the level of decentralization within the organization. 
A) The more employees believe a union can obtain positive work aspects,the more instrumental employees perceive the union to be in removing the causes of their dissatisfaction. 
B) Employee willingness to support a union is related strictly to union instrumentality over monetary aspects of employment. 
C) Employees are interested in unionization when costs exceed benefits. 
D) Union instrumentality reflects the level of dissatisfaction felt by employees. 
E) Union instrumentality is determined by the level of decentralization within the organization.

Question 6

Unionization is the effort by employees and outside agencies to act as a single unit when dealing with management over issues relating to their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements during the election campaign would probably be viewed negatively by the NLRB?

Accepted Answer

A) Management says that unions are costly to the employees because of union dues. 
B) Management says that if a union is formed,strikes may occur. 
C) The union promises that a grievance procedure will ensure fair treatment of employees 
D) The union promises higher wages. 
E) Management says that layoffs will occur if a union is elected. 
A) Management says that unions are costly to the employees because of union dues. 
B) Management says that if a union is formed,strikes may occur. 
C) The union promises that a grievance procedure will ensure fair treatment of employees 
D) The union promises higher wages. 
E) Management says that layoffs will occur if a union is elected.

Question 8

Name two positive results of recent union mergers.

Accepted Answer

Although mergers between unions may not

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a mandatory issue to be discussed during a collective bargaining session?

Accepted Answer

A) number of new hires 
B) pricing strategy for new products 
C) wage rates 
D) product design 
E) new product development process 
A) number of new hires 
B) pricing strategy for new products 
C) wage rates 
D) product design 
E) new product development process

Question 10

In a unionized setting,the union joins the "HR Triad" discussed throughout the text.Which of the following is not one of the union's responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A) to maintain traditional work methods 
B) to seek improvements in wages for employees 
C) to abide by laws and regulations governing legal union activities 
D) to offer to work with management to improve company profitability and survival 
E) to bargain with line managers and HR professionals 
A) to maintain traditional work methods 
B) to seek improvements in wages for employees 
C) to abide by laws and regulations governing legal union activities 
D) to offer to work with management to improve company profitability and survival 
E) to bargain with line managers and HR professionals

Question 11

Which of the following is not a reason why many unions merged?

Accepted Answer

A) to end costly jurisdictional disputes between unions 
B) to gain more financial strength 
C) to cover industries and occupations previously underrepresented 
D) to increase efficiency in union-organizing efforts 
E) to support the move toward global expansion 
A) to end costly jurisdictional disputes between unions 
B) to gain more financial strength 
C) to cover industries and occupations previously underrepresented 
D) to increase efficiency in union-organizing efforts 
E) to support the move toward global expansion

Question 12

During the first stage of the union certification process,employers must be careful not to:

Accepted Answer

A) misrepresent the facts about the union 
B) threaten employees with pay reductions if they support a union 
C) allow solicitation by union activists 
D) make unscheduled changes in wages,benefits,or hours 
E) all of the above activities are prohibited 
A) misrepresent the facts about the union 
B) threaten employees with pay reductions if they support a union 
C) allow solicitation by union activists 
D) make unscheduled changes in wages,benefits,or hours 
E) all of the above activities are prohibited

Question 13

During contract negotiations,it becomes clear that management will either agree to more generous medical benefits or to a moderate hourly wage increase.Older (thus,more senior)union members already make high wages and they have many medical expenses for themselves and their families.Younger (less senior)union members make lower wages and,since they are younger and less likely to be married or have children,they are not very interested in medical benefits.In order for the union to present a united face to management at the bargaining table,what needs to occur here?

Accepted Answer

A) intraorganizational bargaining 
B) distributive bargaining 
C) integrative bargaining 
D) continuous bargaining 
E) concessionary bargaining 
A) intraorganizational bargaining 
B) distributive bargaining 
C) integrative bargaining 
D) continuous bargaining 
E) concessionary bargaining

Question 14

When the butchers at Acme Meat Processing Company went on strike,its members formed picket lines at grocery stores that carried Acme products.The union members in the picket lines asked shoppers not to shop at these stores until they stopped carrying Acme products.This union action is called a(n)_____ and is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) secondary boycott,illegal 
B) union support technique,legal 
C) primary boycott,legal 
D) employee vendetta,illegal 
E) corporate campaign,legal 
A) secondary boycott,illegal 
B) union support technique,legal 
C) primary boycott,legal 
D) employee vendetta,illegal 
E) corporate campaign,legal

Question 15

Before negotiations begin with management,the union should:

Accepted Answer

A) collect information on the financial situation of the company 
B) examine negotiation results at similar companies 
C) determine the attitude of management toward various issues as reflected in past negotiations 
D) gather information on the attitudes and desires of employees 
E) do all of the above 
A) collect information on the financial situation of the company 
B) examine negotiation results at similar companies 
C) determine the attitude of management toward various issues as reflected in past negotiations 
D) gather information on the attitudes and desires of employees 
E) do all of the above

Question 16

Unions are organizations and have internal HR functions,as do other types of organizations.The major difference is that they are exempt from federal labor laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When a single union negotiates with several companies,the employers may bargain as a group.At the local level this is called _____ bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) coordinated 
B) distributive 
C) collective 
D) multiemployer 
E) collaborative 
A) coordinated 
B) distributive 
C) collective 
D) multiemployer 
E) collaborative

Question 18

What determines the level of success of a strike?

Accepted Answer

Its ability to cause

Question 19

Employers usually support the union's authorization card signing campaign to minimize workplace disruption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dues checkoff is an agreement for the payment of dues through deductions from employees' paychecks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In which of the following industries are you most likely to find wide-area and multicraft bargaining?

A "wildcat strike" is one that occurs when a contract has expired and union and management are locked in stalemated negotiations.

Distributive bargaining results in a win-win situation.

What type of union-management relationship is becoming increasingly common today?

Which of the following statements about union instrumentality is true?

Unionization is the effort by employees and outside agencies to act as a single unit when dealing with management over issues relating to their work.

Which of the following statements during the election campaign would probably be viewed negatively by the NLRB?

Name two positive results of recent union mergers.

Which of the following is an example of a mandatory issue to be discussed during a collective bargaining session?

In a unionized setting,the union joins the "HR Triad" discussed throughout the text.Which of the following is not one of the union's responsibilities?

Which of the following is not a reason why many unions merged?

During the first stage of the union certification process,employers must be careful not to:

Before negotiations begin with management,the union should:

Unions are organizations and have internal HR functions,as do other types of organizations.The major difference is that they are exempt from federal labor laws.

When a single union negotiates with several companies,the employers may bargain as a group.At the local level this is called _____ bargaining.

What determines the level of success of a strike?

Employers usually support the union's authorization card signing campaign to minimize workplace disruption.

Dues checkoff is an agreement for the payment of dues through deductions from employees' paychecks.

Managing Human Resources

Understanding the External and Organizational Environments

Hr Planning for Alignment and Change

Ensuring Fair Treatment and Legal Compliance

Using Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Employees

Selecting Employees to Fit the Job and the Organization

Training and Developing a Competitive Workforce

Conducting Performance Management

Developing an Approach to Total Compensation

Using Performance-Based Pay to Achieve Strategic Objectives

Providing Benefits and Services

Promoting Workplace Safety and Health

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Exam 14: Understanding Unionization and Collective Bargaining

In which of the following industries are you most likely to find wide-area and multicraft bargaining?

A "wildcat strike" is one that occurs when a contract has expired and union and management are locked in stalemated negotiations.

Distributive bargaining results in a win-win situation.

What type of union-management relationship is becoming increasingly common today?

Which of the following statements about union instrumentality is true?

Unionization is the effort by employees and outside agencies to act as a single unit when dealing with management over issues relating to their work.

Which of the following statements during the election campaign would probably be viewed negatively by the NLRB?

Name two positive results of recent union mergers.

Which of the following is an example of a mandatory issue to be discussed during a collective bargaining session?

In a unionized setting,the union joins the "HR Triad" discussed throughout the text.Which of the following is not one of the union's responsibilities?

Which of the following is not a reason why many unions merged?

During the first stage of the union certification process,employers must be careful not to:

Before negotiations begin with management,the union should:

Unions are organizations and have internal HR functions,as do other types of organizations.The major difference is that they are exempt from federal labor laws.

When a single union negotiates with several companies,the employers may bargain as a group.At the local level this is called _____ bargaining.

What determines the level of success of a strike?

Employers usually support the union's authorization card signing campaign to minimize workplace disruption.

Dues checkoff is an agreement for the payment of dues through deductions from employees' paychecks.

Managing Human Resources

Understanding the External and Organizational Environments

Hr Planning for Alignment and Change

Ensuring Fair Treatment and Legal Compliance

Using Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Employees

Selecting Employees to Fit the Job and the Organization

Training and Developing a Competitive Workforce

Conducting Performance Management

Developing an Approach to Total Compensation

Using Performance-Based Pay to Achieve Strategic Objectives

Providing Benefits and Services

Promoting Workplace Safety and Health

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