Question 1

What third-party options can be used to overcome disputes between labour and management?

Accepted Answer

Mediation

Question 2

Discuss the difficult issues that face unions in Canada.

Accepted Answer

- trends that affect unions: 
- decline

Question 3

Many foreign manufacturers who have set up shop in North America have avoided unionization efforts by providing job security and a work environment where employees are allowed to participate in plant management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is the largest union in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When contract negotiations fail,union options include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  boycotting. 
B)  slowdown. 
C)  picketing. 
D)  lockout. 
E)  striking. 
A)  boycotting. 
B)  slowdown. 
C)  picketing. 
D)  lockout. 
E)  striking.

Question 6

Describe the major pieces of legislation that impact labour management relations.

Accepted Answer

- Industrial Disputes Investigation Act:

Question 7

The Constitution Act divided authority over labour regulations between the federal and provincial governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Canada Labour Code prohibits paying employees on a piece-rate system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ken Rogers is a plumber.Ken has been part of a union with other plumber members for over 25 years.Ken belongs to a(n)________ union.

Accepted Answer

A)  national 
B)  international 
C)  industrial 
D)  public sector 
E)  craft 
A)  national 
B)  international 
C)  industrial 
D)  public sector 
E)  craft

Question 10

List the two factors that help to explain the decline in union membership.

Accepted Answer

- composition of the workforce

Question 11

The ________ provided for compulsory investigation of labour disputes by a government-appointed board before a strike was allowed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Constitution Act of 1867 
B)  Industrial Disputes Investigation Act 
C)  Canada Labour Code 
D)  Privy Council Order 1003 
E)  Ontario Labour Relations Act 
A)  Constitution Act of 1867 
B)  Industrial Disputes Investigation Act 
C)  Canada Labour Code 
D)  Privy Council Order 1003 
E)  Ontario Labour Relations Act

Question 12

Most strikes in Canada are ________ strikes.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathy 
B)  wage 
C)  economic 
D)  wildcat 
E)  contingent 
A)  sympathy 
B)  wage 
C)  economic 
D)  wildcat 
E)  contingent

Question 13

The first recognizable modern labour union in Canada was formed in 1827 by ________ in Quebec City.

Accepted Answer

A)  steelworkers 
B)  barrel makers 
C)  shoemakers 
D)  textile workers 
E)  railroad employees 
A)  steelworkers 
B)  barrel makers 
C)  shoemakers 
D)  textile workers 
E)  railroad employees

Question 14

As a variation on a slowdown,members of the International Brotherhood of Basketweavers may choose to plan a ________ at Acme Baskets.

Accepted Answer

A)  sickout 
B)  strike 
C)  labor union 
D)  boycott 
E)  wildcat strike 
A)  sickout 
B)  strike 
C)  labor union 
D)  boycott 
E)  wildcat strike

Question 15

In the past,unions focused on maintaining job security for their members,but in recent years they have increasingly focused on achieving increased wages and benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When does collective bargaining occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  When all employees (not just the bargaining committee)get involved in bargaining 
B)  When management requests a meeting with a union official to discuss a grievance 
C)  When union and management representatives meet to negotiate a new contract 
D)  When a mediator is asked to help resolve a deadlock in negotiations 
E)  When the employee presents a grievance 
A)  When all employees (not just the bargaining committee)get involved in bargaining 
B)  When management requests a meeting with a union official to discuss a grievance 
C)  When union and management representatives meet to negotiate a new contract 
D)  When a mediator is asked to help resolve a deadlock in negotiations 
E)  When the employee presents a grievance

Question 17

________ has been used to settle disputes between the government and public employees such as firefighters and police.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjudication 
B)  Mediation 
C)  Compulsory arbitration 
D)  Collective bargaining 
E)  Voluntary arbitration 
A)  Adjudication 
B)  Mediation 
C)  Compulsory arbitration 
D)  Collective bargaining 
E)  Voluntary arbitration

Question 18

The issues that are typically most important to union negotiators include

Accepted Answer

A)  certification,benefits,and security. 
B)  compensation,benefits,and job security. 
C)  permissives,compensation,and benefits. 
D)  safety,seniority,and wages. 
E)  employee safety,benefits,and wages. 
A)  certification,benefits,and security. 
B)  compensation,benefits,and job security. 
C)  permissives,compensation,and benefits. 
D)  safety,seniority,and wages. 
E)  employee safety,benefits,and wages.

Question 19

Explain the two factors that help to explain the decline in union membership.

Accepted Answer

- (1)composition of the workforce - toda

Question 20

Craft unions are organized according to industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What third-party options can be used to overcome disputes between labour and management?

Discuss the difficult issues that face unions in Canada.

Many foreign manufacturers who have set up shop in North America have avoided unionization efforts by providing job security and a work environment where employees are allowed to participate in plant management.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is the largest union in Canada.

When contract negotiations fail,union options include all of the following except

Describe the major pieces of legislation that impact labour management relations.

The Constitution Act divided authority over labour regulations between the federal and provincial governments.

The Canada Labour Code prohibits paying employees on a piece-rate system.

Ken Rogers is a plumber.Ken has been part of a union with other plumber members for over 25 years.Ken belongs to a(n)________ union.

List the two factors that help to explain the decline in union membership.

The ________ provided for compulsory investigation of labour disputes by a government-appointed board before a strike was allowed.

Most strikes in Canada are ________ strikes.

The first recognizable modern labour union in Canada was formed in 1827 by ________ in Quebec City.

As a variation on a slowdown,members of the International Brotherhood of Basketweavers may choose to plan a ________ at Acme Baskets.

In the past,unions focused on maintaining job security for their members,but in recent years they have increasingly focused on achieving increased wages and benefits.

When does collective bargaining occur?

________ has been used to settle disputes between the government and public employees such as firefighters and police.

The issues that are typically most important to union negotiators include

Explain the two factors that help to explain the decline in union membership.

Craft unions are organized according to industries.

Understanding the Canadian Business System

Understanding the Environments of Business

Conducting Business Ethically and Responsibly

Understanding Entrepreneurship, small Business, and New Venture Creation

The Global Context of Business

Managing the Business Enterprise

Managing Human Resources

Motivating and Leading Employees

Producing Goods and Services

Increasing Productivity and Quality

Managing Information Systems and Communication Technology

Understanding Accounting Issues

Understanding Marketing Processes and Consumer Behaviour

Developing and Promoting Goods and Services

Pricing and Distributing Goods and Services

Understanding Money and Banking

Understanding Securities and Investments

Financial Decisions and Risk Management

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Exam 9: Understanding Labourmanagement Relations

What third-party options can be used to overcome disputes between labour and management?

Discuss the difficult issues that face unions in Canada.

Many foreign manufacturers who have set up shop in North America have avoided unionization efforts by providing job security and a work environment where employees are allowed to participate in plant management.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is the largest union in Canada.

When contract negotiations fail,union options include all of the following except

Describe the major pieces of legislation that impact labour management relations.

The Constitution Act divided authority over labour regulations between the federal and provincial governments.

The Canada Labour Code prohibits paying employees on a piece-rate system.

Ken Rogers is a plumber.Ken has been part of a union with other plumber members for over 25 years.Ken belongs to a(n)________ union.

List the two factors that help to explain the decline in union membership.

The ________ provided for compulsory investigation of labour disputes by a government-appointed board before a strike was allowed.

Most strikes in Canada are ________ strikes.

The first recognizable modern labour union in Canada was formed in 1827 by ________ in Quebec City.

As a variation on a slowdown,members of the International Brotherhood of Basketweavers may choose to plan a ________ at Acme Baskets.

In the past,unions focused on maintaining job security for their members,but in recent years they have increasingly focused on achieving increased wages and benefits.

When does collective bargaining occur?

________ has been used to settle disputes between the government and public employees such as firefighters and police.

The issues that are typically most important to union negotiators include

Explain the two factors that help to explain the decline in union membership.

Craft unions are organized according to industries.

Understanding the Canadian Business System

Understanding the Environments of Business

Conducting Business Ethically and Responsibly

Understanding Entrepreneurship, small Business, and New Venture Creation

The Global Context of Business

Managing the Business Enterprise

Managing Human Resources

Motivating and Leading Employees

Producing Goods and Services

Increasing Productivity and Quality

Managing Information Systems and Communication Technology

Understanding Accounting Issues

Understanding Marketing Processes and Consumer Behaviour

Developing and Promoting Goods and Services

Pricing and Distributing Goods and Services

Understanding Money and Banking

Understanding Securities and Investments

Financial Decisions and Risk Management

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