Question 1

Unions' response to work teams has been almost universally positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Self-directed teams result in a flat organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The wage premium for private sector union members over nonunion workers has declined from 40% in 1983 to 28% in 1996.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is generally true of quality circles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members meet voluntarily. 
B)  Members receive a percentage of any resulting savings. 
C)  At least twice daily meetings are needed. 
D)  They were first used in Germany. 
A)  Members meet voluntarily. 
B)  Members receive a percentage of any resulting savings. 
C)  At least twice daily meetings are needed. 
D)  They were first used in Germany.

Question 5

Which technique below did the new Japanese management not use to reform the NUMMI plant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Entered into a letter of intent with UAW to ensure cooperation. 
B)  Sent production workers to Japan for training. 
C)  Created a labor-management committee to bypass collective bargaining process. 
D)  Limited job classifications to four-one unskilled and three skilled. 
A)  Entered into a letter of intent with UAW to ensure cooperation. 
B)  Sent production workers to Japan for training. 
C)  Created a labor-management committee to bypass collective bargaining process. 
D)  Limited job classifications to four-one unskilled and three skilled.

Question 6

According to a survey of labor leaders around the country, which of the following is not a factor that affects the health of the American Labor Movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wages 
B)  Benefits 
C)  Career advancement 
D)  Working conditions 
A)  Wages 
B)  Benefits 
C)  Career advancement 
D)  Working conditions

Question 7

Black union workers average about more income than black nonunion workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  75% 
B)  50% 
C)  25% 
D)  10% 
A)  75% 
B)  50% 
C)  25% 
D)  10%

Question 8

By 2001, the number of U.S. manufacturing jobs hit a 53-year low after losing 2.8 million jobs from 2001 - 2004.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Issues that have arisen under the Civil Rights religion discrimination law include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  No-strike clause 
B)  Dress policies 
C)  Advisory Boards 
D)  KOLC 
A)  No-strike clause 
B)  Dress policies 
C)  Advisory Boards 
D)  KOLC

Question 10

Most union members believe that their unions have improved their wages and increased their job security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Years ago, unions opposed the intervention of information technology due to the threat of job security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Factors that have contributed to the decline of union membership include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The move of manufacturing companies to less unionized states. 
B)  The narrowing of the union and nonunion wage gap. 
C)  Increase in nonunion electronics production facilities. 
D)  Intimidation by managers. 
A)  The move of manufacturing companies to less unionized states. 
B)  The narrowing of the union and nonunion wage gap. 
C)  Increase in nonunion electronics production facilities. 
D)  Intimidation by managers.

Question 13

The major factor cited by workers as their reason for organizing a union is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Long hours. 
B)  Lack of a pension plan. 
C)  Management's unfair attitude. 
D)  Desire for a four-day week. 
A)  Long hours. 
B)  Lack of a pension plan. 
C)  Management's unfair attitude. 
D)  Desire for a four-day week.

Question 14

The union density payroll membership percentage rate declined from 35% to under _____% from 1955 to 1960.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  15 
C)  10 
D)  30 
A)  25 
B)  15 
C)  10 
D)  30

Question 15

In 2004, which of the following stores became unionized in Quebec, Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Giant 
B)  Macy's 
C)  Target 
D)  Wal-Mart 
A)  Giant 
B)  Macy's 
C)  Target 
D)  Wal-Mart

Question 16

In 1907, the first convention of the Women's Trade Union League adopted an _____ - point platform.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eight 
B)  Six 
C)  Five 
D)  Three 
A)  Eight 
B)  Six 
C)  Five 
D)  Three

Question 17

What kind of services do worker associations not offer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group-rate health insurance 
B)  Collective bargaining 
C)  Legal consultation 
D)  Help with OSHA laws 
A)  Group-rate health insurance 
B)  Collective bargaining 
C)  Legal consultation 
D)  Help with OSHA laws

Question 18

Between 2001 and 2005 and under the leadership of President George W. Bush, the total union membership declined by over 5%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Working in teams cause enhanced productivity in all these areas except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Containment 
B)  Decision-making 
C)  Problem-solving 
D)  Creativity 
A)  Containment 
B)  Decision-making 
C)  Problem-solving 
D)  Creativity

Question 20

The Teamwork for Employee and Managers TEAM Act, passed by Congress in 1996, will ensure that workplaces are allowed to use teamwork principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Unions' response to work teams has been almost universally positive.

Self-directed teams result in a flat organizational structure.

The wage premium for private sector union members over nonunion workers has declined from 40% in 1983 to 28% in 1996.

Which of the following is generally true of quality circles?

Which technique below did the new Japanese management not use to reform the NUMMI plant?

According to a survey of labor leaders around the country, which of the following is not a factor that affects the health of the American Labor Movement?

Black union workers average about more income than black nonunion workers.

By 2001, the number of U.S. manufacturing jobs hit a 53-year low after losing 2.8 million jobs from 2001 - 2004.

Issues that have arisen under the Civil Rights religion discrimination law include which of the following?

Most union members believe that their unions have improved their wages and increased their job security.

Years ago, unions opposed the intervention of information technology due to the threat of job security.

Factors that have contributed to the decline of union membership include all of the following except:

The major factor cited by workers as their reason for organizing a union is:

The union density payroll membership percentage rate declined from 35% to under _____% from 1955 to 1960.

In 2004, which of the following stores became unionized in Quebec, Canada?

In 1907, the first convention of the Women's Trade Union League adopted an _____ - point platform.

What kind of services do worker associations not offer?

Between 2001 and 2005 and under the leadership of President George W. Bush, the total union membership declined by over 5%.

Working in teams cause enhanced productivity in all these areas except _____.

The Teamwork for Employee and Managers TEAM Act, passed by Congress in 1996, will ensure that workplaces are allowed to use teamwork principles.

The American Labor Movement

Establishing a Bargaining Process

Organizational Campaigns

The Negotiation Process

Collective Bargaining: Strategies and Tactics

Compensation Issues

Employee Benefits

Seniority Rights

Contract Implementation

Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures

The Arbitration Process

Comparative Global Industrial Relations

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Exam 2: The Changing Workplace

Unions' response to work teams has been almost universally positive.

Self-directed teams result in a flat organizational structure.

The wage premium for private sector union members over nonunion workers has declined from 40% in 1983 to 28% in 1996.

Which of the following is generally true of quality circles?

Which technique below did the new Japanese management not use to reform the NUMMI plant?

According to a survey of labor leaders around the country, which of the following is not a factor that affects the health of the American Labor Movement?

Black union workers average about more income than black nonunion workers.

By 2001, the number of U.S. manufacturing jobs hit a 53-year low after losing 2.8 million jobs from 2001 - 2004.

Issues that have arisen under the Civil Rights religion discrimination law include which of the following?

Most union members believe that their unions have improved their wages and increased their job security.

Years ago, unions opposed the intervention of information technology due to the threat of job security.

Factors that have contributed to the decline of union membership include all of the following except:

The major factor cited by workers as their reason for organizing a union is:

The union density payroll membership percentage rate declined from 35% to under _____% from 1955 to 1960.

In 2004, which of the following stores became unionized in Quebec, Canada?

In 1907, the first convention of the Women's Trade Union League adopted an _____ - point platform.

What kind of services do worker associations not offer?

Between 2001 and 2005 and under the leadership of President George W. Bush, the total union membership declined by over 5%.

Working in teams cause enhanced productivity in all these areas except _____.

The Teamwork for Employee and Managers TEAM Act, passed by Congress in 1996, will ensure that workplaces are allowed to use teamwork principles.

The American Labor Movement

Establishing a Bargaining Process

Organizational Campaigns

The Negotiation Process

Collective Bargaining: Strategies and Tactics

Compensation Issues

Employee Benefits

Seniority Rights

Contract Implementation

Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures

The Arbitration Process

Comparative Global Industrial Relations

Filters