Question 1

Research has confirmed that all employee involvement programs lead to increases in productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely regarding the future prospects for unions:

Accepted Answer

A) The worst environmental challenges have been encountered; the future looks bright. 
B) The future for public sector unions appears to be more positive than for private sector unions. 
C) Recent legislative changes have improved the future prospects for unions. 
D) The extensive links established with unions in other countries ensures union viability. 
E) There may be a conflict between the traditional role of the union and additional co- operation with employers in the future. 
A) The worst environmental challenges have been encountered; the future looks bright. 
B) The future for public sector unions appears to be more positive than for private sector unions. 
C) Recent legislative changes have improved the future prospects for unions. 
D) The extensive links established with unions in other countries ensures union viability. 
E) There may be a conflict between the traditional role of the union and additional co- operation with employers in the future.

Question 3

An employer plans on introducing an employee involvement program outside of the collective agreement.Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) The employer must obtain the union's consent to any employee involvement program. 
B) Research has confirmed that all employee involvement programs increase productivity. 
C) Unions universally welcome employee involvement programs. 
D) Union participation may not be required; however, it is recommended by many observers. 
E) The knowledge gap means that an employee involvement program cannot be successful. 
A) The employer must obtain the union's consent to any employee involvement program. 
B) Research has confirmed that all employee involvement programs increase productivity. 
C) Unions universally welcome employee involvement programs. 
D) Union participation may not be required; however, it is recommended by many observers. 
E) The knowledge gap means that an employee involvement program cannot be successful.

Question 4

The union wage premium had declined in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Tayloristic work principles include increasing productivity by obtaining suggestions from operating employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Unions increase the likelihood of variable pay plans, such as profit sharing, and merit pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Union leaders sometimes oppose employee involvement programs because they fear that employees will be required to work harder for the same compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The effects of unions have been categorized as a monopoly face and a voice face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The effects of unions are restricted to compensation, productivity, profitability, and recruiting and selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The union wage effect:

Accepted Answer

A) is 10 percent for all employees 
B) has declined 
C) is greater in larger firms than smaller firms 
D) is greater for white-collar employees than blue-collar employees 
E) is greater for male employees than female employees 
A) is 10 percent for all employees 
B) has declined 
C) is greater in larger firms than smaller firms 
D) is greater for white-collar employees than blue-collar employees 
E) is greater for male employees than female employees

Question 11

Outline the challenges that unions will face in the future and explain two ways that unions could ensure their viability.

Accepted Answer

The challenges that unions will face in

Question 12

All jurisdictions provide that a union may be certified without a vote as a remedy for employer unfair labour practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

At the beginning of the course you may have held an opinion of unions and collective bargaining.During the course you may have learned information or concepts that either confirmed or changed your opinion.
a.Explain whether your opinion has been confirmed or changed by referring to two of the following items: union dues, seniority, or strikes.
b.Explain whether your opinion has been confirmed or changed by referring to an additional topic covered in the course.

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of the course, I held t

Question 14

Unions raise both wages and benefits; however, there is a greater impact on wages than benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Unions cannot encourage employees to boycott an employee involvement program if the result is a reduction in output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Outline the features of job control unionism.

Accepted Answer

Job control unionism is a form of labor

Question 17

Unions increase:

Accepted Answer

A) only wages 
B) only benefits 
C) both wages and benefits; however, wages more than benefits 
D) both wages and benefits; however, benefits more than wages 
E) morale 
A) only wages 
B) only benefits 
C) both wages and benefits; however, wages more than benefits 
D) both wages and benefits; however, benefits more than wages 
E) morale

Question 18

Which of the following policy options will foster union growth:

Accepted Answer

A) certification based on a representation vote 
B) certification based on membership cards 
C) voluntary union membership 
D) permitting the use of replacement workers during a strike 
E) employee consent for the deduction of union dues from employees' pay 
A) certification based on a representation vote 
B) certification based on membership cards 
C) voluntary union membership 
D) permitting the use of replacement workers during a strike 
E) employee consent for the deduction of union dues from employees' pay

Question 19

An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union.The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective.Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) The program is permissible. 
B) The program is permissible provided that a majority of the employees approve. 
C) The program is permissible provided that it complies with the management rights article in the collective agreement. 
D) The program violates the bargaining rights of the union. 
E) The program is permissible; however, the union could lawfully encourage employees to boycott the effort. 
A) The program is permissible. 
B) The program is permissible provided that a majority of the employees approve. 
C) The program is permissible provided that it complies with the management rights article in the collective agreement. 
D) The program violates the bargaining rights of the union. 
E) The program is permissible; however, the union could lawfully encourage employees to boycott the effort.

Question 20

Union growth would be stimulated by adopting a policy providing for the certification of unions based upon membership cards instead of requiring a representation vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Research has confirmed that all employee involvement programs lead to increases in productivity.

Which of the following is most likely regarding the future prospects for unions:

An employer plans on introducing an employee involvement program outside of the collective agreement.Which of the following is correct:

The union wage premium had declined in recent years.

Tayloristic work principles include increasing productivity by obtaining suggestions from operating employees.

Unions increase the likelihood of variable pay plans, such as profit sharing, and merit pay.

Union leaders sometimes oppose employee involvement programs because they fear that employees will be required to work harder for the same compensation.

The effects of unions have been categorized as a monopoly face and a voice face.

The effects of unions are restricted to compensation, productivity, profitability, and recruiting and selection.

The union wage effect:

Outline the challenges that unions will face in the future and explain two ways that unions could ensure their viability.

All jurisdictions provide that a union may be certified without a vote as a remedy for employer unfair labour practices.

Unions raise both wages and benefits; however, there is a greater impact on wages than benefits.

Unions cannot encourage employees to boycott an employee involvement program if the result is a reduction in output.

Outline the features of job control unionism.

Unions increase:

Which of the following policy options will foster union growth:

An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union.The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective.Which of the following is correct:

Union growth would be stimulated by adopting a policy providing for the certification of unions based upon membership cards instead of requiring a representation vote.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Filters

Exam 12: Summary and Future of Labour

Research has confirmed that all employee involvement programs lead to increases in productivity.

Which of the following is most likely regarding the future prospects for unions:

An employer plans on introducing an employee involvement program outside of the collective agreement.Which of the following is correct:

The union wage premium had declined in recent years.

Tayloristic work principles include increasing productivity by obtaining suggestions from operating employees.

Unions increase the likelihood of variable pay plans, such as profit sharing, and merit pay.

Union leaders sometimes oppose employee involvement programs because they fear that employees will be required to work harder for the same compensation.

The effects of unions have been categorized as a monopoly face and a voice face.

The effects of unions are restricted to compensation, productivity, profitability, and recruiting and selection.

The union wage effect:

Outline the challenges that unions will face in the future and explain two ways that unions could ensure their viability.

All jurisdictions provide that a union may be certified without a vote as a remedy for employer unfair labour practices.

Unions raise both wages and benefits; however, there is a greater impact on wages than benefits.

Unions cannot encourage employees to boycott an employee involvement program if the result is a reduction in output.

Outline the features of job control unionism.

Unions increase:

Which of the following policy options will foster union growth:

An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union.The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective.Which of the following is correct:

Union growth would be stimulated by adopting a policy providing for the certification of unions based upon membership cards instead of requiring a representation vote.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Filters