Question 1

Union density refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the proportion of unionized organizations to nonunionized organizations in a state 
B)  the proportion of employers in a particular industry who have unionized organizations 
C)  the number of unions for employees in a particular industry in proportion to the total number of organizations in that industry 
D)  the number of union employees in proportion to the total number of employees in a state 
A)  the proportion of unionized organizations to nonunionized organizations in a state 
B)  the proportion of employers in a particular industry who have unionized organizations 
C)  the number of unions for employees in a particular industry in proportion to the total number of organizations in that industry 
D)  the number of union employees in proportion to the total number of employees in a state D

Question 2

In the sports industry, the "salary arbitration" process specified in a sport's CBA provides that if a player and team cannot agree on a new salary for a future, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the issue is submitted to a mediator who can suggest a decision 
B)  the salary of the player will be increased as per the average industry standard 
C)  the salary of the player will be determined by a committee consisting of NLRB members and members of the sport's union that represents the player 
D)  the issue is submitted to an arbitrator who will make a final and binding decision 
A)  the issue is submitted to a mediator who can suggest a decision 
B)  the salary of the player will be increased as per the average industry standard 
C)  the salary of the player will be determined by a committee consisting of NLRB members and members of the sport's union that represents the player 
D)  the issue is submitted to an arbitrator who will make a final and binding decision D

Question 3

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is a ten-member body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The NLRB oversees most labor relations activities in the private sector and was created by the ________ Act.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fair Labor Standards 
B)  National Labor Relations 
C)  Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification 
D)  Job Creation and Worker Assistance 
A)  Fair Labor Standards 
B)  National Labor Relations 
C)  Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification 
D)  Job Creation and Worker Assistance

Question 5

Employees of U.S. employers who are permanently stationed in another country do not have rights under the National Labor Relations Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the rights of employees under the NLRA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees of the U.S. government and the states are considered to be employees under the definition of the NLRA. 
B)  Persons employed by a spouse or parent are considered to be employees under the terms of the NLRA. 
C)  Employees of U.S. employers who are permanently stationed in another country do not have rights under the NLRA. 
D)  Illegal aliens and undocumented workers are not covered by the NLRB. 
A)  Employees of the U.S. government and the states are considered to be employees under the definition of the NLRA. 
B)  Persons employed by a spouse or parent are considered to be employees under the terms of the NLRA. 
C)  Employees of U.S. employers who are permanently stationed in another country do not have rights under the NLRA. 
D)  Illegal aliens and undocumented workers are not covered by the NLRB.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding a collective bargaining agreement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is negotiated between an employee and a union. 
B)  It is negotiated under the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. 
C)  It is ratified by the union. 
D)  It can be changed only when a new union is elected. 
A)  It is negotiated between an employee and a union. 
B)  It is negotiated under the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. 
C)  It is ratified by the union. 
D)  It can be changed only when a new union is elected.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the NLRB?

Accepted Answer

A)  The NLRB is appointed for a ten-year term. 
B)  The NLRB has jurisdiction over the employees of the Federal Reserve Bank. 
C)  The NLRB is a five-member body. 
D)  The NLRB is appointed by the Secretary of Labor. 
A)  The NLRB is appointed for a ten-year term. 
B)  The NLRB has jurisdiction over the employees of the Federal Reserve Bank. 
C)  The NLRB is a five-member body. 
D)  The NLRB is appointed by the Secretary of Labor.

Question 9

The term "labor relations" refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the process of recruiting and hiring employees 
B)  any activity between management and a representative of employees concerning a negotiation 
C)  the process of training the newly hired employees 
D)  any activity between a manager and an employee concerning the appraisal of the employee 
A)  the process of recruiting and hiring employees 
B)  any activity between management and a representative of employees concerning a negotiation 
C)  the process of training the newly hired employees 
D)  any activity between a manager and an employee concerning the appraisal of the employee

Question 10

________ programs involve union and management representatives that meet to improve communications and their general quality of life in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  Affirmative action 
B)  AFL-CIO 
C)  Preemption 
D)  QWL 
A)  Affirmative action 
B)  AFL-CIO 
C)  Preemption 
D)  QWL

Question 11

The presence of a union tends to increase work rule flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following terms best represents the process by which union leaders representing groups of employees negotiate specific terms of employment with designated representatives of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  integrative bargaining 
B)  surface bargaining 
C)  distributive bargaining 
D)  collective bargaining 
A)  integrative bargaining 
B)  surface bargaining 
C)  distributive bargaining 
D)  collective bargaining

Question 13

In a unionized organization, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the employees have Weingarten rights 
B)  promotions and transfers are determined unilaterally and subjectively by the employer 
C)  employees have no rights of access to information 
D)  changes in working conditions can be made at any time, without warning, by the employer alone 
A)  the employees have Weingarten rights 
B)  promotions and transfers are determined unilaterally and subjectively by the employer 
C)  employees have no rights of access to information 
D)  changes in working conditions can be made at any time, without warning, by the employer alone

Question 14

In the National Labor Relations Act, labor organizations are referred to as "unions."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  makes it illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of genetic information 
B)  makes it illegal to discriminate against a qualified person with a disability in the private sector and in state and local governments 
C)  protects people aged 40 and older from discrimination because of age, and makes it unlawful to retaliate against a person who complained about pay discrimination, or participated in a lawsuit 
D)  prevents employers from using lie detector tests, either for preemployment screening or during the course of employment, with certain exemptions 
A)  makes it illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of genetic information 
B)  makes it illegal to discriminate against a qualified person with a disability in the private sector and in state and local governments 
C)  protects people aged 40 and older from discrimination because of age, and makes it unlawful to retaliate against a person who complained about pay discrimination, or participated in a lawsuit 
D)  prevents employers from using lie detector tests, either for preemployment screening or during the course of employment, with certain exemptions

Question 16

According to ________, covered employers are required to recruit and advance qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Equal Pay Act 
B)  the Fair Labor Standards Act 
C)  the Family and Medical Leave Act 
D)  E.O. 11246 (Affirmative Action) 
A)  the Equal Pay Act 
B)  the Fair Labor Standards Act 
C)  the Family and Medical Leave Act 
D)  E.O. 11246 (Affirmative Action)

Question 17

According to the concept of preemption, state law takes precedent over federal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________ is a "hard" union-management issue.

Accepted Answer

A)  Employee recognition 
B)  Employee empowerment 
C)  Wage increase 
D)  Working conditions 
A)  Employee recognition 
B)  Employee empowerment 
C)  Wage increase 
D)  Working conditions

Question 19

Agricultural workers and domestic servants do not come under the jurisdiction of the NLRB.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If an activity is clearly protected under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, then federal law gets priority over state law on any issue regarding the activity. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ratification 
B)  preemption 
C)  featherbedding 
D)  pink sheeting 
A)  ratification 
B)  preemption 
C)  featherbedding 
D)  pink sheeting

Union density refers to ________.

In the sports industry, the "salary arbitration" process specified in a sport's CBA provides that if a player and team cannot agree on a new salary for a future, ________.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is a ten-member body.

The NLRB oversees most labor relations activities in the private sector and was created by the ________ Act.

Employees of U.S. employers who are permanently stationed in another country do not have rights under the National Labor Relations Act.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the rights of employees under the NLRA?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a collective bargaining agreement?

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the NLRB?

The term "labor relations" refers to ________.

________ programs involve union and management representatives that meet to improve communications and their general quality of life in the workplace.

The presence of a union tends to increase work rule flexibility.

Which of the following terms best represents the process by which union leaders representing groups of employees negotiate specific terms of employment with designated representatives of management?

In a unionized organization, ________.

In the National Labor Relations Act, labor organizations are referred to as "unions."

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act ________.

According to ________, covered employers are required to recruit and advance qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.

According to the concept of preemption, state law takes precedent over federal law.

________ is a "hard" union-management issue.

Agricultural workers and domestic servants do not come under the jurisdiction of the NLRB.

If an activity is clearly protected under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, then federal law gets priority over state law on any issue regarding the activity. This is an example of ________.

Private Sector Labor Relations: History and Law

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Establishing a Bargaining Unit and the

Negotiation Models, Strategies, and Tactics

Negotiating a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Wage and Salary Issues

Employee Benefits

Job Security and Seniority

Unfair Labor Practices and Contract Enforcement

Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures

The Arbitration Process

Comparative Global Industrial Relations

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Exam 1: Introduction to Labor Relations

Union density refers to ________.

In the sports industry, the "salary arbitration" process specified in a sport's CBA provides that if a player and team cannot agree on a new salary for a future, ________.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is a ten-member body.

The NLRB oversees most labor relations activities in the private sector and was created by the ________ Act.

Employees of U.S. employers who are permanently stationed in another country do not have rights under the National Labor Relations Act.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the rights of employees under the NLRA?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a collective bargaining agreement?

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the NLRB?

The term "labor relations" refers to ________.

________ programs involve union and management representatives that meet to improve communications and their general quality of life in the workplace.

The presence of a union tends to increase work rule flexibility.

Which of the following terms best represents the process by which union leaders representing groups of employees negotiate specific terms of employment with designated representatives of management?

In a unionized organization, ________.

In the National Labor Relations Act, labor organizations are referred to as "unions."

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act ________.

According to ________, covered employers are required to recruit and advance qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.

According to the concept of preemption, state law takes precedent over federal law.

________ is a "hard" union-management issue.

Agricultural workers and domestic servants do not come under the jurisdiction of the NLRB.

If an activity is clearly protected under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, then federal law gets priority over state law on any issue regarding the activity. This is an example of ________.

Private Sector Labor Relations: History and Law

Public Sector Labor Relations: History and Laws

Establishing a Bargaining Unit and the

Negotiation Models, Strategies, and Tactics

Negotiating a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Wage and Salary Issues

Employee Benefits

Job Security and Seniority

Unfair Labor Practices and Contract Enforcement

Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures

The Arbitration Process

Comparative Global Industrial Relations

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