Question 1

The goal of the _____ is to ensure that there is no disruption of interstate commerce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The goal of the _____ is to...

Question 2

Which of the following is an agreement where the worker agrees not to join a union before accepting a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employment agreement 
B)  A quasi contract 
C)  An integration clause 
D)  A yellow-dog contract 
E)  A social clause 
A)  An employment agreement 
B)  A quasi contract 
C)  An integration clause 
D)  A yellow-dog contract 
E)  A social clause

Question 3

A union steward is one who represents the interests of union members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following oversees the Wagner Act, handling any complaints which may arise from it?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American Federation of Labor 
B)  The National Labor Union 
C)  The National Mediation Board 
D)  Congress of Industrial Organizations 
E)  The National Labor Relations Board 
A)  The American Federation of Labor 
B)  The National Labor Union 
C)  The National Mediation Board 
D)  Congress of Industrial Organizations 
E)  The National Labor Relations Board

Question 5

Wages, health and safety, management rights, work conditions, and benefits fall under the permissive category of bargaining topics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Some unions engage in a _____ or an intentional reduction in productivity instead of a strike to pressurize an organization into accepting the proposed contract.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some unions engage in a _____ or...

Question 7

When the two parties are unable to reach a consensus on the collective bargaining agreement, this is called a bargaining impasse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A principle grievance deals with basic contract issues surrounding seniority or pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ occurs when the employer, on behalf of the union, automatically deducts dues from union member's paychecks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Augmentation 
B)  Agency fee provision 
C)  Capitation 
D)  Fair share provision 
E)  Checkoff provision 
A)  Augmentation 
B)  Agency fee provision 
C)  Capitation 
D)  Fair share provision 
E)  Checkoff provision

Question 10

A(n) _____ grievance deals with basic contract issues surrounding seniority or pay.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ grievance deals with basic contract...

Question 11

Wildcat strikes are illegal under the _____, as they are not authorized by the union and usually violate a collective bargaining agreement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Wildcat strikes are illegal under the _____,...

Question 12

Limiting the collective bargaining rights of state workers in order to avert a budget crisis is called union salting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Trade unions were developed in Europe during the Industrial Revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following organizations was formed as a result of political differences within the American Federation of Labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress of Industrial Organizations 
B)  Knights of Labor 
C)  National Labor Union 
D)  Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 
E)  Industrial Workers of the World 
A)  Congress of Industrial Organizations 
B)  Knights of Labor 
C)  National Labor Union 
D)  Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 
E)  Industrial Workers of the World

Question 15

Which of the following steps in the grievance process should be taken if informal conversations with the manager, employee, and a union representative fail?

Accepted Answer

A)  Escalation to a national union officer 
B)  Mediation or arbitration to discuss the grievance 
C)  Submission of a formalized response to the grievance by the management 
D)  Initiation of the grievance process through formal and written means 
E)  Escalation to top senior executives to resolve the grievance 
A)  Escalation to a national union officer 
B)  Mediation or arbitration to discuss the grievance 
C)  Submission of a formalized response to the grievance by the management 
D)  Initiation of the grievance process through formal and written means 
E)  Escalation to top senior executives to resolve the grievance

Question 16

The Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 is also known as the anti-injunction bill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A labor union is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the totality of many voluntary social relationships, civic and social organizations, and institutions that form the basis of a functioning society. 
B)  a distinct territorial subdivision for holding a separate election for one or more seats in a legislative body. 
C)  a congregation of legislators, administrators, and arbitrators in the administrative bureaucracy who control a state at a given time. 
D)  a collection of workers banding together to meet common goals, such as better pay, benefits, or promotion rules. 
E)  a formal meeting of the representatives of different nations, constituent states, independent organizations, or groups. 
A)  the totality of many voluntary social relationships, civic and social organizations, and institutions that form the basis of a functioning society. 
B)  a distinct territorial subdivision for holding a separate election for one or more seats in a legislative body. 
C)  a congregation of legislators, administrators, and arbitrators in the administrative bureaucracy who control a state at a given time. 
D)  a collection of workers banding together to meet common goals, such as better pay, benefits, or promotion rules. 
E)  a formal meeting of the representatives of different nations, constituent states, independent organizations, or groups.

Question 18

Arbitration is the final aspect of a grievance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe how the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers came into existence.

Accepted Answer

Trade unions were developed in Europe du

Question 20

In which of the following arrangements must a person be a union member in order to be hired?

Accepted Answer

A)  A post-entry closed shop 
B)  An open shop 
C)  A closed shop 
D)  A union shop 
E)  An agency shop 
A)  A post-entry closed shop 
B)  An open shop 
C)  A closed shop 
D)  A union shop 
E)  An agency shop

The goal of the _____ is to ensure that there is no disruption of interstate commerce.

Which of the following is an agreement where the worker agrees not to join a union before accepting a job?

A union steward is one who represents the interests of union members.

Which of the following oversees the Wagner Act, handling any complaints which may arise from it?

Wages, health and safety, management rights, work conditions, and benefits fall under the permissive category of bargaining topics.

Some unions engage in a _____ or an intentional reduction in productivity instead of a strike to pressurize an organization into accepting the proposed contract.

When the two parties are unable to reach a consensus on the collective bargaining agreement, this is called a bargaining impasse.

A principle grievance deals with basic contract issues surrounding seniority or pay.

_____ occurs when the employer, on behalf of the union, automatically deducts dues from union member's paychecks.

A(n) _____ grievance deals with basic contract issues surrounding seniority or pay.

Wildcat strikes are illegal under the _____, as they are not authorized by the union and usually violate a collective bargaining agreement.

Limiting the collective bargaining rights of state workers in order to avert a budget crisis is called union salting.

Trade unions were developed in Europe during the Industrial Revolution.

Which of the following organizations was formed as a result of political differences within the American Federation of Labor?

Which of the following steps in the grievance process should be taken if informal conversations with the manager, employee, and a union representative fail?

The Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 is also known as the anti-injunction bill.

A labor union is defined as:

Arbitration is the final aspect of a grievance.

Describe how the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers came into existence.

In which of the following arrangements must a person be a union member in order to be hired?

The Role of Human Resources

Developing and Implementing Strategic Hrm Plans

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Recruitment

Selection

Compensation and Benefits

Retention and Motivation

Training and Development

Successful Employee Communication

Managing Employee Performance

Employee Assessment

Safety and Health at Work

International Hrm

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Exam 12: Working With Labor Unions

The goal of the _____ is to ensure that there is no disruption of interstate commerce.

Which of the following is an agreement where the worker agrees not to join a union before accepting a job?

A union steward is one who represents the interests of union members.

Which of the following oversees the Wagner Act, handling any complaints which may arise from it?

Wages, health and safety, management rights, work conditions, and benefits fall under the permissive category of bargaining topics.

Some unions engage in a _____ or an intentional reduction in productivity instead of a strike to pressurize an organization into accepting the proposed contract.

When the two parties are unable to reach a consensus on the collective bargaining agreement, this is called a bargaining impasse.

A principle grievance deals with basic contract issues surrounding seniority or pay.

_____ occurs when the employer, on behalf of the union, automatically deducts dues from union member's paychecks.

A(n) _____ grievance deals with basic contract issues surrounding seniority or pay.

Wildcat strikes are illegal under the _____, as they are not authorized by the union and usually violate a collective bargaining agreement.

Limiting the collective bargaining rights of state workers in order to avert a budget crisis is called union salting.

Trade unions were developed in Europe during the Industrial Revolution.

Which of the following organizations was formed as a result of political differences within the American Federation of Labor?

Which of the following steps in the grievance process should be taken if informal conversations with the manager, employee, and a union representative fail?

The Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 is also known as the anti-injunction bill.

A labor union is defined as:

Arbitration is the final aspect of a grievance.

Describe how the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers came into existence.

In which of the following arrangements must a person be a union member in order to be hired?

The Role of Human Resources

Developing and Implementing Strategic Hrm Plans

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Recruitment

Selection

Compensation and Benefits

Retention and Motivation

Training and Development

Successful Employee Communication

Managing Employee Performance

Employee Assessment

Safety and Health at Work

International Hrm

Filters