Exam 12: Dealing With Employee-Management Issues and Relationships

Anna believes that her manager violated the terms of the negotiated labor-management agreement when he required her to report to work on a holiday.She has discussed her concerns with her shop steward and he agrees with her.It is likely the steward will encourage Anna to:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

One in six violent crimes that are committed in the U.S.occur in the workplace.

(True/False)

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Question 22

The Taft-Hartley Act authorizes the U.S.president to ask for a cooling-off period to temporarily prevent a strike in a critical industry.

(True/False)

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Question 23

The high cost of illegal drug use in the workplace has resulted in a rise in the number of firms that test employees and job applicants for drugs.

(True/False)

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Question 24

The _____________ outlawed the use of yellow-dog contracts and prohibited courts from issuing injunctions against nonviolent union activities.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 25

Historically,managers were less concerned about productivity and more concerned with friendly relations with coworkers.

(True/False)

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Question 26

A bargaining zone is the time period during which a third party is used to reach agreement on union disputes.

(True/False)

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Question 27

Arbitration is an agreement to bring in an impartial third party to render a binding decision in a labor dispute.

(True/False)

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Question 28

When union members who have a dispute with a company walk around outside the firm's place of business carrying signs and talking to the media and public about their concerns,they are using a tactic known as:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 29

The most potent weapon currently available to management when collective bargaining breaks down is the use of yellow-dog contracts.

(True/False)

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Question 30

Exceptional Enterprises launched a program to evaluate the relative levels of skills,education,and training needed to perform various jobs.Based on the results of this evaluation,the firm intends to adjust pay scales so that jobs requiring similar levels of skills,abilities,and education will receive similar pay.Exceptional Enterprises' program is an attempt to deal with the issue of:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

According to Sandra Timmermann,Director of Met Life's Mature Market Institute,the key job-related issue of the next decade will be:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 32

The fact that workers sometimes serve on the board of directors of European companies helps explain why:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 33

During an interview with Zytex company representative,Hillary was told that Zytex faces intense competition and management believes that the only way the company can survive is to have a nonunion workforce.Therefore,all workers Zytex hires must sign an employment contract stating that they agree not to join a union while they work for Zytex.This requirement by Zytex is illegal in the United States.

(True/False)

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Question 34

Regina teaches at a local college.As a full time employee,she belongs to an organized union that represents teachers.She recently filed a grievance against her Dean claiming that the Dean prevented her promotion due to the fact that Regina's academic credentials are from a university that the Dean does not personally feel is properly accredited.As a first step to resolving the conflict between the Dean (considered a management level position)and the instructor,the union will support Regina by bringing in the national union officer to negotiate with the University's Chancellor (similar to the CEO for a company).

(True/False)

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Question 35

Labor and management at the Brookwood Company have reached an impasse in their efforts to negotiate an acceptable labor-management agreement.The two sides have agreed to bring in an arbitrator.If the arbitrator issues a ruling that the union does not like,it can veto the decision.

(True/False)

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Question 36

Strikes have been an effective way of settling labor disputes without violence and bitterness.

(True/False)

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Question 37

Yogi believes that an agency shop is the most desirable union security arrangement.Which of the following statements would be most likely to represent Yogi's views?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 38

The late Peter Drucker,one of 20^th century's leading management consultants was very critical of the exorbitant compensations that some CEOs were getting.

(True/False)

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Question 39

Under a union shop agreement,workers must belong to a union before they can be hired.

(True/False)

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Anna believes that her manager violated the terms of the negotiated labor-management agreement when he required her to report to work on a holiday.She has discussed her concerns with her shop steward and he agrees with her.It is likely the steward will encourage Anna to:

One in six violent crimes that are committed in the U.S.occur in the workplace.

The Taft-Hartley Act authorizes the U.S.president to ask for a cooling-off period to temporarily prevent a strike in a critical industry.

The high cost of illegal drug use in the workplace has resulted in a rise in the number of firms that test employees and job applicants for drugs.

The _____________ outlawed the use of yellow-dog contracts and prohibited courts from issuing injunctions against nonviolent union activities.

Historically,managers were less concerned about productivity and more concerned with friendly relations with coworkers.

A bargaining zone is the time period during which a third party is used to reach agreement on union disputes.

Arbitration is an agreement to bring in an impartial third party to render a binding decision in a labor dispute.

When union members who have a dispute with a company walk around outside the firm's place of business carrying signs and talking to the media and public about their concerns,they are using a tactic known as:

The most potent weapon currently available to management when collective bargaining breaks down is the use of yellow-dog contracts.

According to Sandra Timmermann,Director of Met Life's Mature Market Institute,the key job-related issue of the next decade will be:

The fact that workers sometimes serve on the board of directors of European companies helps explain why:

Labor and management at the Brookwood Company have reached an impasse in their efforts to negotiate an acceptable labor-management agreement.The two sides have agreed to bring in an arbitrator.If the arbitrator issues a ruling that the union does not like,it can veto the decision.

Strikes have been an effective way of settling labor disputes without violence and bitterness.

Yogi believes that an agency shop is the most desirable union security arrangement.Which of the following statements would be most likely to represent Yogi's views?

The late Peter Drucker,one of 20^th century's leading management consultants was very critical of the exorbitant compensations that some CEOs were getting.

Under a union shop agreement,workers must belong to a union before they can be hired.

Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the Dynamic Business Environment

Understanding How Economics Affects Business

Doing Business in Global Markets

Demanding Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior

How to Form a Business

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Adapting Organizations to Todays Markets

Production and Operations Management

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy

Developing and Pricing Goods and Services

Distributing Products

Using Effective Promotions

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management

Using Securities Markets for Financing and Investing Opportunities

Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve

Appendix A: Using Technology to Manage Information

Appendix B: Managing Risk

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Exam 12: Dealing With Employee-Management Issues and Relationships

Anna believes that her manager violated the terms of the negotiated labor-management agreement when he required her to report to work on a holiday.She has discussed her concerns with her shop steward and he agrees with her.It is likely the steward will encourage Anna to:

One in six violent crimes that are committed in the U.S.occur in the workplace.

The Taft-Hartley Act authorizes the U.S.president to ask for a cooling-off period to temporarily prevent a strike in a critical industry.

The high cost of illegal drug use in the workplace has resulted in a rise in the number of firms that test employees and job applicants for drugs.

The _____________ outlawed the use of yellow-dog contracts and prohibited courts from issuing injunctions against nonviolent union activities.

Historically,managers were less concerned about productivity and more concerned with friendly relations with coworkers.

A bargaining zone is the time period during which a third party is used to reach agreement on union disputes.

Arbitration is an agreement to bring in an impartial third party to render a binding decision in a labor dispute.

When union members who have a dispute with a company walk around outside the firm's place of business carrying signs and talking to the media and public about their concerns,they are using a tactic known as:

The most potent weapon currently available to management when collective bargaining breaks down is the use of yellow-dog contracts.

According to Sandra Timmermann,Director of Met Life's Mature Market Institute,the key job-related issue of the next decade will be:

The fact that workers sometimes serve on the board of directors of European companies helps explain why:

Labor and management at the Brookwood Company have reached an impasse in their efforts to negotiate an acceptable labor-management agreement.The two sides have agreed to bring in an arbitrator.If the arbitrator issues a ruling that the union does not like,it can veto the decision.

Strikes have been an effective way of settling labor disputes without violence and bitterness.

Yogi believes that an agency shop is the most desirable union security arrangement.Which of the following statements would be most likely to represent Yogi's views?

The late Peter Drucker,one of 20th century's leading management consultants was very critical of the exorbitant compensations that some CEOs were getting.

Under a union shop agreement,workers must belong to a union before they can be hired.

Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the Dynamic Business Environment

Understanding How Economics Affects Business

Doing Business in Global Markets

Demanding Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior

How to Form a Business

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Adapting Organizations to Todays Markets

Production and Operations Management

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy

Developing and Pricing Goods and Services

Distributing Products

Using Effective Promotions

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management

Using Securities Markets for Financing and Investing Opportunities

Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve

Appendix A: Using Technology to Manage Information

Appendix B: Managing Risk

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The late Peter Drucker,one of 20^th century's leading management consultants was very critical of the exorbitant compensations that some CEOs were getting.