Question 1

In the private sector 80 percent of collective agreements are negotiated without a strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Legally a picket line can only be established to inform or persuade the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Back-to-work legislation always establishes the terms for a collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Back-to-work legislation has been used to end contract disputes in both the public and private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) Strikes serve no useful purpose. 
B) Strikes are not allowed in the public sector. 
C) A strike could be necessary to reach a contract settlement. 
D) Strike pay eliminates the adverse economic consequences of strikes. 
E) A strike means that the employer and the union have not been able to agree on compensation. 
A) Strikes serve no useful purpose. 
B) Strikes are not allowed in the public sector. 
C) A strike could be necessary to reach a contract settlement. 
D) Strike pay eliminates the adverse economic consequences of strikes. 
E) A strike means that the employer and the union have not been able to agree on compensation.

Question 6

If two employees remain on the job; however, they deliberately reduce output, they are engaging in a strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Strike pay is equivalent to an employee's regular earnings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In jurisdictions that provide for a conciliation board, which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) The Board determines the terms of the collective agreement. 
B) The Board reports to the minister responsible for labour relations. 
C) The Board members are chosen by the union. 
D) The Board uses final offer selection. 
E) The Board members are approved by the employer. 
A) The Board determines the terms of the collective agreement. 
B) The Board reports to the minister responsible for labour relations. 
C) The Board members are chosen by the union. 
D) The Board uses final offer selection. 
E) The Board members are approved by the employer.

Question 9

An employer has terminated an employee for alleged misconduct and the union has filed a grievance.If the grievance is not settled it will be resolved using:

Accepted Answer

A) interest arbitration 
B) rights arbitration 
C) mediation 
D) conciliation 
E) final offer selection 
A) interest arbitration 
B) rights arbitration 
C) mediation 
D) conciliation 
E) final offer selection

Question 10

Strikes are caused only by economic factors including the union's wage demands and the employer's ability to pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In all situations where there is an illegal strike the union will be liable for any damages incurred by the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A work to rule campaign occurs when employees:

Accepted Answer

A) stop working at different locations at different times 
B) restrict output by strictly following work procedures 
C) encourage customers of the employer to do business elsewhere 
D) establish rules which increase production 
E) refuse overtime 
A) stop working at different locations at different times 
B) restrict output by strictly following work procedures 
C) encourage customers of the employer to do business elsewhere 
D) establish rules which increase production 
E) refuse overtime

Question 13

What percentage of contract negotiations in the private the sector involve a strike:

Accepted Answer

A) 30 percent 
B) 25 percent 
C) 20 percent 
D) 15 percent 
E) 10 percent 
A) 30 percent 
B) 25 percent 
C) 20 percent 
D) 15 percent 
E) 10 percent

Question 14

A potential problem with a final offer selection is that:

Accepted Answer

A) It creates winners and losers, which may cause hostility. 
B) It does not encourage the parties to negotiate their own agreement. 
C) It is only available in a "winner take all" form. 
D) It causes a narcotic affect. 
E) It causes a chilling effect. 
A) It creates winners and losers, which may cause hostility. 
B) It does not encourage the parties to negotiate their own agreement. 
C) It is only available in a "winner take all" form. 
D) It causes a narcotic affect. 
E) It causes a chilling effect.

Question 15

Strikes serve a useful function because they may force negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is correct regarding first contract arbitration:

Accepted Answer

A) It is favourable to unions. 
B) It is required in all jurisdictions. 
C) It is favourable to employers. 
D) It is neutral. 
E) It is granted upon request in most jurisdictions. 
A) It is favourable to unions. 
B) It is required in all jurisdictions. 
C) It is favourable to employers. 
D) It is neutral. 
E) It is granted upon request in most jurisdictions.

Question 17

Which of the following is correct regarding arbitration, conciliation, and mediation:

Accepted Answer

A) All three produce a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
B) Only conciliation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
C) Only mediation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
D) Only arbitration produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
E) None of the three produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
A) All three produce a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
B) Only conciliation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
C) Only mediation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
D) Only arbitration produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
E) None of the three produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute.

Question 18

A mediator is a third party who hears evidence from the union and the employer and then decides the terms of a collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain two potential advantages two potential disadvantages of conciliation.

Accepted Answer

Conciliation, also known as mediation, c

Question 20

Interest arbitration has been criticized because:

Accepted Answer

A) there is a chilling effect 
B) there is a narcotic effect 
C) it increases hostility between the parties 
D) a, b, and c 
E) a and b 
A) there is a chilling effect 
B) there is a narcotic effect 
C) it increases hostility between the parties 
D) a, b, and c 
E) a and b

In the private sector 80 percent of collective agreements are negotiated without a strike.

Legally a picket line can only be established to inform or persuade the public.

Back-to-work legislation always establishes the terms for a collective agreement.

Back-to-work legislation has been used to end contract disputes in both the public and private sector.

Which of the following is correct:

If two employees remain on the job; however, they deliberately reduce output, they are engaging in a strike.

Strike pay is equivalent to an employee's regular earnings.

In jurisdictions that provide for a conciliation board, which of the following is correct:

An employer has terminated an employee for alleged misconduct and the union has filed a grievance.If the grievance is not settled it will be resolved using:

Strikes are caused only by economic factors including the union's wage demands and the employer's ability to pay.

In all situations where there is an illegal strike the union will be liable for any damages incurred by the employer.

A work to rule campaign occurs when employees:

What percentage of contract negotiations in the private the sector involve a strike:

A potential problem with a final offer selection is that:

Strikes serve a useful function because they may force negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement.

Which of the following is correct regarding first contract arbitration:

Which of the following is correct regarding arbitration, conciliation, and mediation:

A mediator is a third party who hears evidence from the union and the employer and then decides the terms of a collective agreement.

Explain two potential advantages two potential disadvantages of conciliation.

Interest arbitration has been criticized because:

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

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

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Exam 10: Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

In the private sector 80 percent of collective agreements are negotiated without a strike.

Legally a picket line can only be established to inform or persuade the public.

Back-to-work legislation always establishes the terms for a collective agreement.

Back-to-work legislation has been used to end contract disputes in both the public and private sector.

Which of the following is correct:

If two employees remain on the job; however, they deliberately reduce output, they are engaging in a strike.

Strike pay is equivalent to an employee's regular earnings.

In jurisdictions that provide for a conciliation board, which of the following is correct:

An employer has terminated an employee for alleged misconduct and the union has filed a grievance.If the grievance is not settled it will be resolved using:

Strikes are caused only by economic factors including the union's wage demands and the employer's ability to pay.

In all situations where there is an illegal strike the union will be liable for any damages incurred by the employer.

A work to rule campaign occurs when employees:

What percentage of contract negotiations in the private the sector involve a strike:

A potential problem with a final offer selection is that:

Strikes serve a useful function because they may force negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement.

Which of the following is correct regarding first contract arbitration:

Which of the following is correct regarding arbitration, conciliation, and mediation:

A mediator is a third party who hears evidence from the union and the employer and then decides the terms of a collective agreement.

Explain two potential advantages two potential disadvantages of conciliation.

Interest arbitration has been criticized because:

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

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

Filters