Question 1

Describe the differences in the relationship between employers and employees in non- union and unionized environments.

Accepted Answer

In non-union environments, the relationship between employers and employees is typically more hierarchical, with the employer having more power and control over the terms and conditions of employment. Employees in non-union environments may have less bargaining power and may be more vulnerable to changes in their working conditions, such as pay, benefits, and working hours.

In unionized environments, the relationship between employers and employees is more balanced, as employees are represented by a union that negotiates on their behalf. This means that employees have more power to collectively bargain for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The presence of a union also provides employees with more job security and protection from unfair treatment by their employers.

Overall, the relationship between employers and employees in non-union environments tends to be more unequal, with employers holding more power, while in unionized environments, the relationship is more balanced and employees have more leverage to negotiate for better working conditions.

Question 2

Which of the following are two dominant perspectives in the framework for labour relations:

Accepted Answer

A) actors & the environment 
B) processes engaged in by the actors & outputs 
C) cost & productivity 
D) Terms & conditions of work 
E) Systems approach & the political economy approach 
A) actors & the environment 
B) processes engaged in by the actors & outputs 
C) cost & productivity 
D) Terms & conditions of work 
E) Systems approach & the political economy approach E

Question 3

Unions have equal strength and importance in all provinces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Describe the environmental factors that could affect labour relations.

Accepted Answer

Environmental factors that could affect

Question 5

Which of the following is correct regarding the environment component in a systems approach to labour relations:

Accepted Answer

A) environmental factors do not effect each other 
B) outputs are an element of the system 
C) an ideology that binds the system together is an element of the system 
D) the distribution of power in society is an element of the system 
E) unions and employers may attempt to influence or change their environment 
A) environmental factors do not effect each other 
B) outputs are an element of the system 
C) an ideology that binds the system together is an element of the system 
D) the distribution of power in society is an element of the system 
E) unions and employers may attempt to influence or change their environment

Question 6

The legal environment hinders collaboration between employers and unions because it provides that unions cannot agree to give up the right to strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some employers and unions have attempted to move to a more collaborative relationship by agreeing that contract disputes will not be resolved through strikes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Some of the employees of an organization have been unionized.Explain three ways that the employer could be affected.

Accepted Answer

1. Negotiating power: When employees are

Question 9

Describe the elements of a systems framework for labour relations.

Accepted Answer

A systems framework for labour relations

Question 10

The process component in a systems approach to labour relations includes which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) unilateral action by management 
B) unilateral action by unions 
C) the environment 
D) a and b 
E) a and c 
A) unilateral action by management 
B) unilateral action by unions 
C) the environment 
D) a and b 
E) a and c

Question 11

Labour relations is defined as the study of all aspects of the union-management relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The courts have the authority to order employers to reinstate non-union employees who have been wrongfully dismissed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Some human resource managers use the terms industrial relations and labour relations interchangeably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A systems framework for labour relations has the following elements:

Accepted Answer

A) parties, contract negotiation, the environment, outcomes, and feedback 
B) the environment, parties, processes, outcomes, and feedback 
C) parties, processes, the environment, outcomes, and legislation 
D) parties, processes, feedback, and outcomes 
E) the environment, parties, processes, outcomes, and collective agreements 
A) parties, contract negotiation, the environment, outcomes, and feedback 
B) the environment, parties, processes, outcomes, and feedback 
C) parties, processes, the environment, outcomes, and legislation 
D) parties, processes, feedback, and outcomes 
E) the environment, parties, processes, outcomes, and collective agreements

Question 15

Dunlop's model of industrial relations systems contains which of the following as elements:

Accepted Answer

A) the distribution of power in society 
B) the context for the system 
C) conflict between employers and employees 
D) workplace democracy 
E) political economy 
A) the distribution of power in society 
B) the context for the system 
C) conflict between employers and employees 
D) workplace democracy 
E) political economy

Question 16

The environmental factors affecting labour relations refer exclusively to the economy, technology, and legal issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Without a union, the employment relationship would be governed exclusively by agreements between employers and individual employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the outputs of a systems approach to labour relations.

Accepted Answer

A systems approach to labour relations f

Question 19

Labour relations is defined as the study of:

Accepted Answer

A) employment in union and non-union organizations 
B) all aspects of the union-management relationship 
C) the negotiation and administration of collective agreements 
D) methods to improve union-management relations 
E) compensation in unionized workplaces 
A) employment in union and non-union organizations 
B) all aspects of the union-management relationship 
C) the negotiation and administration of collective agreements 
D) methods to improve union-management relations 
E) compensation in unionized workplaces

Question 20

Countries with higher rates of unionization tend to have lower economic inequality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the differences in the relationship between employers and employees in non- union and unionized environments.

Which of the following are two dominant perspectives in the framework for labour relations:

Unions have equal strength and importance in all provinces.

Describe the environmental factors that could affect labour relations.

Which of the following is correct regarding the environment component in a systems approach to labour relations:

The legal environment hinders collaboration between employers and unions because it provides that unions cannot agree to give up the right to strike.

Some employers and unions have attempted to move to a more collaborative relationship by agreeing that contract disputes will not be resolved through strikes.

Some of the employees of an organization have been unionized.Explain three ways that the employer could be affected.

Describe the elements of a systems framework for labour relations.

The process component in a systems approach to labour relations includes which of the following:

Labour relations is defined as the study of all aspects of the union-management relationship.

The courts have the authority to order employers to reinstate non-union employees who have been wrongfully dismissed.

Some human resource managers use the terms industrial relations and labour relations interchangeably.

A systems framework for labour relations has the following elements:

Dunlop's model of industrial relations systems contains which of the following as elements:

The environmental factors affecting labour relations refer exclusively to the economy, technology, and legal issues.

Without a union, the employment relationship would be governed exclusively by agreements between employers and individual employees.

Describe the outputs of a systems approach to labour relations.

Labour relations is defined as the study of:

Countries with higher rates of unionization tend to have lower economic inequality.

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

Summary and Future of Labour

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Exam 1: Introduction to Labour Relations

Describe the differences in the relationship between employers and employees in non- union and unionized environments.

Which of the following are two dominant perspectives in the framework for labour relations:

Unions have equal strength and importance in all provinces.

Describe the environmental factors that could affect labour relations.

Which of the following is correct regarding the environment component in a systems approach to labour relations:

The legal environment hinders collaboration between employers and unions because it provides that unions cannot agree to give up the right to strike.

Some employers and unions have attempted to move to a more collaborative relationship by agreeing that contract disputes will not be resolved through strikes.

Some of the employees of an organization have been unionized.Explain three ways that the employer could be affected.

Describe the elements of a systems framework for labour relations.

The process component in a systems approach to labour relations includes which of the following:

Labour relations is defined as the study of all aspects of the union-management relationship.

The courts have the authority to order employers to reinstate non-union employees who have been wrongfully dismissed.

Some human resource managers use the terms industrial relations and labour relations interchangeably.

A systems framework for labour relations has the following elements:

Dunlop's model of industrial relations systems contains which of the following as elements:

The environmental factors affecting labour relations refer exclusively to the economy, technology, and legal issues.

Without a union, the employment relationship would be governed exclusively by agreements between employers and individual employees.

Describe the outputs of a systems approach to labour relations.

Labour relations is defined as the study of:

Countries with higher rates of unionization tend to have lower economic inequality.

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

Summary and Future of Labour

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