Question 1

In organizing campaigns,which tactic can employers use in opposing unionization?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing benefits 
B) attending union meetings 
C) changing working conditions of employees who work for the union 
D) bargaining in good faith 
A) increasing benefits 
B) attending union meetings 
C) changing working conditions of employees who work for the union 
D) bargaining in good faith

Question 2

Public employees unionize for very different reasons than their private-sector counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following groups are most likely to initiate organizing campaigns?

Accepted Answer

A) labour relations boards 
B) union organizers 
C) social activists 
D) employees 
A) labour relations boards 
B) union organizers 
C) social activists 
D) employees

Question 4

Grievance handling is more successful when supervisors are trained formally in resolving grievances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most labour relations activity comes from the day-to-day administration of the collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Unions that represent skilled craft workers are called craft unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Gary Walters has applied for a job at a factory.He was told that he has to join the union if he wants the job.What do you call this provision in the collective agreement?

Accepted Answer

A) an illegal clause 
B) a union shop 
C) compulsory unionization 
D) an unfair labour practice 
A) an illegal clause 
B) a union shop 
C) compulsory unionization 
D) an unfair labour practice

Question 8

Unionization may restrict the freedom of management in many areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Unions tend to hold strike votes to assess whether members are willing to go on strike for their demands.What does a high vote in favour of a strike (e.g.,95 percent)mean?

Accepted Answer

A) Management will most likely have to lock out the union. 
B) The union will definitely go on strike because it has an overwhelming mandate to do so. 
C) Management will lose in the bargaining. 
D) The union will have strengthened its bargaining power. 
A) Management will most likely have to lock out the union. 
B) The union will definitely go on strike because it has an overwhelming mandate to do so. 
C) Management will lose in the bargaining. 
D) The union will have strengthened its bargaining power.

Question 10

As long as employers do not object to unionization,they can influence employees to vote for one union rather than another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A union was recently certified at ABC Corporation after 55 percent of the employees signed authorization cards for the union to represent them.There was no vote.What is this system called when unions are certified in this manner?

Accepted Answer

A) union shop 
B) card-check 
C) authorization system 
D) mandatory unionization 
A) union shop 
B) card-check 
C) authorization system 
D) mandatory unionization

Question 12

It is the arbitrator's responsibility to ensure that each side receives a fair hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

ABC Inc.has exclusive rights,as reflected in the collective agreement,to hire senior staff.What is the term used for such exclusive rights?

Accepted Answer

A) management rights 
B) human rights 
C) management power 
D) collective bargaining rights 
A) management rights 
B) human rights 
C) management power 
D) collective bargaining rights

Question 14

Unions try to ensure that unionized employees get similar wages and benefits across unionized organizations.What is the effect of this strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Pay equality is ensured for all male and female jobs. 
B) Higher wages are removed as a source of competitive advantage. 
C) Pay bands are increased. 
D) Turnover increases. 
A) Pay equality is ensured for all male and female jobs. 
B) Higher wages are removed as a source of competitive advantage. 
C) Pay bands are increased. 
D) Turnover increases.

Question 15

The collective bargaining process may include activities such as strikes and boycotts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Both employers and unions can be accused of an unfair labour practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mediation is the only form of third-party resolution that results in binding recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following administers the Canada Labour Code?

Accepted Answer

A) the Supreme Court 
B) the Federal Human Rights Commission 
C) Canada Industrial Relations Board 
D) the federal government 
A) the Supreme Court 
B) the Federal Human Rights Commission 
C) Canada Industrial Relations Board 
D) the federal government

Question 19

Bargaining power consists of economic,political,and social influence to achieve demands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following labour organizations is most likely to provide professional and financial assistance during organizing drives and strikes,help negotiate labour agreements,and train union leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) a local union 
B) the Department of Labour 
C) Human Resources and Skills Development Canada 
D) the Canadian Labour Congress (CL
C)  
A) a local union 
B) the Department of Labour 
C) Human Resources and Skills Development Canada 
D) the Canadian Labour Congress (CL
C)

In organizing campaigns,which tactic can employers use in opposing unionization?

Public employees unionize for very different reasons than their private-sector counterparts.

Which of the following groups are most likely to initiate organizing campaigns?

Grievance handling is more successful when supervisors are trained formally in resolving grievances.

Most labour relations activity comes from the day-to-day administration of the collective agreement.

Unions that represent skilled craft workers are called craft unions.

Gary Walters has applied for a job at a factory.He was told that he has to join the union if he wants the job.What do you call this provision in the collective agreement?

Unionization may restrict the freedom of management in many areas.

Unions tend to hold strike votes to assess whether members are willing to go on strike for their demands.What does a high vote in favour of a strike (e.g.,95 percent)mean?

As long as employers do not object to unionization,they can influence employees to vote for one union rather than another.

A union was recently certified at ABC Corporation after 55 percent of the employees signed authorization cards for the union to represent them.There was no vote.What is this system called when unions are certified in this manner?

It is the arbitrator's responsibility to ensure that each side receives a fair hearing.

ABC Inc.has exclusive rights,as reflected in the collective agreement,to hire senior staff.What is the term used for such exclusive rights?

Unions try to ensure that unionized employees get similar wages and benefits across unionized organizations.What is the effect of this strategy?

The collective bargaining process may include activities such as strikes and boycotts.

Both employers and unions can be accused of an unfair labour practice.

Mediation is the only form of third-party resolution that results in binding recommendations.

Which of the following administers the Canada Labour Code?

Bargaining power consists of economic,political,and social influence to achieve demands.

Which of the following labour organizations is most likely to provide professional and financial assistance during organizing drives and strikes,help negotiate labour agreements,and train union leaders?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 14: The Dynamics of Labour Relations

In organizing campaigns,which tactic can employers use in opposing unionization?

Public employees unionize for very different reasons than their private-sector counterparts.

Which of the following groups are most likely to initiate organizing campaigns?

Grievance handling is more successful when supervisors are trained formally in resolving grievances.

Most labour relations activity comes from the day-to-day administration of the collective agreement.

Unions that represent skilled craft workers are called craft unions.

Gary Walters has applied for a job at a factory.He was told that he has to join the union if he wants the job.What do you call this provision in the collective agreement?

Unionization may restrict the freedom of management in many areas.

Unions tend to hold strike votes to assess whether members are willing to go on strike for their demands.What does a high vote in favour of a strike (e.g.,95 percent)mean?

As long as employers do not object to unionization,they can influence employees to vote for one union rather than another.

A union was recently certified at ABC Corporation after 55 percent of the employees signed authorization cards for the union to represent them.There was no vote.What is this system called when unions are certified in this manner?

It is the arbitrator's responsibility to ensure that each side receives a fair hearing.

ABC Inc.has exclusive rights,as reflected in the collective agreement,to hire senior staff.What is the term used for such exclusive rights?

Unions try to ensure that unionized employees get similar wages and benefits across unionized organizations.What is the effect of this strategy?

The collective bargaining process may include activities such as strikes and boycotts.

Both employers and unions can be accused of an unfair labour practice.

Mediation is the only form of third-party resolution that results in binding recommendations.

Which of the following administers the Canada Labour Code?

Bargaining power consists of economic,political,and social influence to achieve demands.

Which of the following labour organizations is most likely to provide professional and financial assistance during organizing drives and strikes,help negotiate labour agreements,and train union leaders?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

International Human Resources Management

Filters