Question 1

Which of the following are possible measures for an employer in the course of accommodating an employee?

Accepted Answer

A) changes in hours 
B) allowing a period of absence 
C) terminating another employee to open a position for the employee needing accommodation 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c 
A) changes in hours 
B) allowing a period of absence 
C) terminating another employee to open a position for the employee needing accommodation 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c

Question 2

From 2004 to 2008 employment in manufacturing in Canada:

Accepted Answer

A) remained the same 
B) was reduced by 14% 
C) increased by 14% 
D) was reduced by 24% 
E) increased by 24% 
A) remained the same 
B) was reduced by 14% 
C) increased by 14% 
D) was reduced by 24% 
E) increased by 24%

Question 3

Price elasticity of demand refers to how much a change in price affects the quantity demanded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Eliminating jobs for the purpose of improving efficiency and economic returns is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) deindustrialization 
B) downsizing 
C) deregulation 
D) globalization 
E) trade liberalization 
A) deindustrialization 
B) downsizing 
C) deregulation 
D) globalization 
E) trade liberalization

Question 5

The Charter has been relied upon in some cases to defend employees' freedom of expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is correct regarding technological change?

Accepted Answer

A) it always poses a threat to unions 
B) it always leads to improvements in health and safety 
C) it does not affect the location of work 
D) it does not affect compensation 
E) it affects the ways that unions deal with employees 
A) it always poses a threat to unions 
B) it always leads to improvements in health and safety 
C) it does not affect the location of work 
D) it does not affect compensation 
E) it affects the ways that unions deal with employees

Question 7

When the value of the Canadian dollar increases, which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) employment in all sectors of the economy will be reduced 
B) real wages will be decreased 
C) the price elasticity of demand for all goods and services will be reduced 
D) union concerns about job security will be reduced 
E) real value will increase 
A) employment in all sectors of the economy will be reduced 
B) real wages will be decreased 
C) the price elasticity of demand for all goods and services will be reduced 
D) union concerns about job security will be reduced 
E) real value will increase

Question 8

Monetary policy refers to changes in government spending and taxation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"The divided jurisdiction for Canadian labour relations provides potential advantages and disadvantages." Discuss.

Accepted Answer

The divided jurisdiction for Canadian la

Question 10

The fact that the jurisdiction to enact employment and labour relations legislation is divided between the federal government and the provinces leads to certain consequences.Which of the following is correc regarding the division of authority:

Accepted Answer

A) It increases the costs of employers that carry on business in more than one province. 
B) It could cause confusion regarding the relevant rules of employment. 
C) It does not allow the federal government to deal with issues that are unique to federally regulated employers. 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c 
A) It increases the costs of employers that carry on business in more than one province. 
B) It could cause confusion regarding the relevant rules of employment. 
C) It does not allow the federal government to deal with issues that are unique to federally regulated employers. 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c

Question 11

The economic environment affecting labour relations does not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) demand for a firm's product or service 
B) fiscal policy 
C) globalization 
D) values and beliefs of the Canadian public 
E) deindustrialization 
A) demand for a firm's product or service 
B) fiscal policy 
C) globalization 
D) values and beliefs of the Canadian public 
E) deindustrialization

Question 12

Technological advances could be both a threat and an opportunity for unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following are possible measures for an employer in the course of accommodating an employee?

From 2004 to 2008 employment in manufacturing in Canada:

Price elasticity of demand refers to how much a change in price affects the quantity demanded.

Eliminating jobs for the purpose of improving efficiency and economic returns is referred to as:

The Charter has been relied upon in some cases to defend employees' freedom of expression.

Which of the following is correct regarding technological change?

When the value of the Canadian dollar increases, which of the following is correct?

Monetary policy refers to changes in government spending and taxation.

"The divided jurisdiction for Canadian labour relations provides potential advantages and disadvantages." Discuss.

The fact that the jurisdiction to enact employment and labour relations legislation is divided between the federal government and the provinces leads to certain consequences.Which of the following is correc regarding the division of authority:

The economic environment affecting labour relations does not include which of the following?

Technological advances could be both a threat and an opportunity for unions.

Introduction to Labour Relations

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

Summary and Future of Labour

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Exam 2: The Environment

Which of the following are possible measures for an employer in the course of accommodating an employee?

From 2004 to 2008 employment in manufacturing in Canada:

Price elasticity of demand refers to how much a change in price affects the quantity demanded.

Eliminating jobs for the purpose of improving efficiency and economic returns is referred to as:

The Charter has been relied upon in some cases to defend employees' freedom of expression.

Which of the following is correct regarding technological change?

When the value of the Canadian dollar increases, which of the following is correct?

Monetary policy refers to changes in government spending and taxation.

"The divided jurisdiction for Canadian labour relations provides potential advantages and disadvantages." Discuss.

The fact that the jurisdiction to enact employment and labour relations legislation is divided between the federal government and the provinces leads to certain consequences.Which of the following is correc regarding the division of authority:

The economic environment affecting labour relations does not include which of the following?

Technological advances could be both a threat and an opportunity for unions.

Introduction to Labour Relations

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

Summary and Future of Labour

Filters