Question 1

Which of the following best describes the AFL-CIO?

Accepted Answer

A)  voluntary federation of national and international labor unions 
B)  local union for automobile workers in Detroit, Michigan 
C)  federation of firms that fight unionization in their plants 
D)  regional branch of the National Labor Relations Board 
A)  voluntary federation of national and international labor unions 
B)  local union for automobile workers in Detroit, Michigan 
C)  federation of firms that fight unionization in their plants 
D)  regional branch of the National Labor Relations Board A

Question 2

Which of the following best explains why union membership has fallen since the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legislation provides workers with protections that were once exclusive to unions. 
B)  Union members earn less on average compared to non-union members. 
C)  Union membership is too expensive for most blue-collar workers. 
D)  Foreign-owned manufacturers will not hire union members. 
E)  Unions are considered largely ineffectual. 
A)  Legislation provides workers with protections that were once exclusive to unions. 
B)  Union members earn less on average compared to non-union members. 
C)  Union membership is too expensive for most blue-collar workers. 
D)  Foreign-owned manufacturers will not hire union members. 
E)  Unions are considered largely ineffectual. A

Question 3

Hyper-Tech Enterprises manufactures mechanical parts used in air conditioning and heating units.The company employs over 300 workers at its Alabama facility.None of the Hyper-Tech employees belong to a union; however,management believes that unionization is in the near future.A representative of a local union has recently visited Hyper-Tech in an attempt to solicit members and have them sign authorization cards.Enough eligible employees have signed authorization cards to petition the NLRB for an election.Hyper-Tech's top executives are considering fighting the unionization efforts. Which of the following,if true,supports the argument by the NLRB that Hyper-Tech has conducted unfair labor practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyper-Tech managers prohibited union representatives from soliciting employees who were on duty. 
B)  Hyper-Tech managers intervened when pro-union employees solicited other employees while both were on duty. 
C)  Hyper-Tech managers barred nonemployee union representatives from entering the firm's building. 
D)  Hyper-Tech managers prohibited distribution of union literature in the company cafeteria. 
A)  Hyper-Tech managers prohibited union representatives from soliciting employees who were on duty. 
B)  Hyper-Tech managers intervened when pro-union employees solicited other employees while both were on duty. 
C)  Hyper-Tech managers barred nonemployee union representatives from entering the firm's building. 
D)  Hyper-Tech managers prohibited distribution of union literature in the company cafeteria. D

Question 4

Hyper-Tech Enterprises manufactures mechanical parts used in air conditioning and heating units.The company employs over 300 workers at its Alabama facility.None of the Hyper-Tech employees belong to a union; however,management believes that unionization is in the near future.A representative of a local union has recently visited Hyper-Tech in an attempt to solicit members and have them sign authorization cards.Enough eligible employees have signed authorization cards to petition the NLRB for an election.Hyper-Tech's top executives are considering fighting the unionization efforts. Which of the following,if true,best supports the suggestion that Hyper-Tech will lose an NLRB election?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyper-Tech recently distributed employee surveys that indicated overall job satisfaction. 
B)  Hyper-Tech executives have decided that a committee should manage the campaign. 
C)  Hyper-Tech managers have been told to share their opinions about unions with subordinates. 
D)  Hyper-Tech managers have been told to avoid making promises to their subordinates. 
A)  Hyper-Tech recently distributed employee surveys that indicated overall job satisfaction. 
B)  Hyper-Tech executives have decided that a committee should manage the campaign. 
C)  Hyper-Tech managers have been told to share their opinions about unions with subordinates. 
D)  Hyper-Tech managers have been told to avoid making promises to their subordinates.

Question 5

A union campaign during an NLRB election will usually focus on issues such as respect,dignity,and fairness,in addition to job security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During an NLRB election,HR managers should help their firm by becoming closely involved in the details of the election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is acceptable for an employer to refuse to hire union members even if they are qualified for the position because they might be union salts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

About ________% of people working in the United States belong to unions.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  12 
C)  20 
D)  34 
A)  5 
B)  12 
C)  20 
D)  34

Question 9

Which of the following situations would most likely improve a union's chances of winning a certification election at Apex Enterprises?

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic area with low percentage of union workers 
B)  high unemployment in the geographic area 
C)  a large portion of workers voting 
D)  small bargaining units 
A)  geographic area with low percentage of union workers 
B)  high unemployment in the geographic area 
C)  a large portion of workers voting 
D)  small bargaining units

Question 10

All states give unions the right to require union membership as a condition of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Smithson management has refused to provide union workers with work shifts as a result in reaching an impasse during collective bargaining.Which of the following best describes Smithson's actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  lockout 
B)  inside games 
C)  illegal negotiation 
D)  corporate campaign 
A)  lockout 
B)  inside games 
C)  illegal negotiation 
D)  corporate campaign

Question 12

As a manager,you are legally prohibited from discussing union membership with employees and from distributing information regarding how employees can revoke their cards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following terms refers to a strike that takes place when one union strikes in support of another union?

Accepted Answer

A)  wildcat strike 
B)  economic strike 
C)  bargaining strike 
D)  sympathy strike 
A)  wildcat strike 
B)  economic strike 
C)  bargaining strike 
D)  sympathy strike

Question 14

Which of the following is an illegal bargaining item?

Accepted Answer

A)  membership of bargaining team 
B)  discriminatory treatment 
C)  continuance of past contract 
D)  employment of strikebreaker 
A)  membership of bargaining team 
B)  discriminatory treatment 
C)  continuance of past contract 
D)  employment of strikebreaker

Question 15

Which of the following bans five unfair labor practices and provides for majority rule and secret ballot elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Landrum-Griffin Act 
B)  Norris-LaGuardia Act 
C)  Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  Wagner Act 
A)  Landrum-Griffin Act 
B)  Norris-LaGuardia Act 
C)  Taft-Hartley Act 
D)  Wagner Act

Question 16

Prior to 1930,employers attempted to limit the influence of unions using all of the following methods EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spying on workers 
B)  firing union agitators 
C)  requiring yellow dog contracts 
D)  engaging in collective bargaining 
A)  spying on workers 
B)  firing union agitators 
C)  requiring yellow dog contracts 
D)  engaging in collective bargaining

Question 17

Decertification campaigns to end union representation are in principle very similar to the initial certification campaign that brought the union into power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Labor-management commitment to guarantee employment security is one of the themes that parties agree upon in cooperative agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ________ form of union security means that the company can hire nonunion people,but those people must join the union within a prescribed period of time and pay dues.

Accepted Answer

A)  closed shop 
B)  union shop 
C)  agency shop 
D)  open shop 
A)  closed shop 
B)  union shop 
C)  agency shop 
D)  open shop

Question 20

In a brief essay,discuss some of the reasons for declining union membership.Do you think this is good or bad for the U.S.economy and U.S.businesses? Why?

Accepted Answer

Several things contributed to union memb

Which of the following best describes the AFL-CIO?

Which of the following best explains why union membership has fallen since the 1970s?

A union campaign during an NLRB election will usually focus on issues such as respect,dignity,and fairness,in addition to job security.

During an NLRB election,HR managers should help their firm by becoming closely involved in the details of the election.

It is acceptable for an employer to refuse to hire union members even if they are qualified for the position because they might be union salts.

About ________% of people working in the United States belong to unions.

Which of the following situations would most likely improve a union's chances of winning a certification election at Apex Enterprises?

All states give unions the right to require union membership as a condition of employment.

Smithson management has refused to provide union workers with work shifts as a result in reaching an impasse during collective bargaining.Which of the following best describes Smithson's actions?

As a manager,you are legally prohibited from discussing union membership with employees and from distributing information regarding how employees can revoke their cards.

Which of the following terms refers to a strike that takes place when one union strikes in support of another union?

Which of the following is an illegal bargaining item?

Which of the following bans five unfair labor practices and provides for majority rule and secret ballot elections?

Prior to 1930,employers attempted to limit the influence of unions using all of the following methods EXCEPT ________.

Decertification campaigns to end union representation are in principle very similar to the initial certification campaign that brought the union into power.

Labor-management commitment to guarantee employment security is one of the themes that parties agree upon in cooperative agreements.

The ________ form of union security means that the company can hire nonunion people,but those people must join the union within a prescribed period of time and pay dues.

In a brief essay,discuss some of the reasons for declining union membership.Do you think this is good or bad for the U.S.economy and U.S.businesses? Why?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

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Exam 15: Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Which of the following best describes the AFL-CIO?

Which of the following best explains why union membership has fallen since the 1970s?

A union campaign during an NLRB election will usually focus on issues such as respect,dignity,and fairness,in addition to job security.

During an NLRB election,HR managers should help their firm by becoming closely involved in the details of the election.

It is acceptable for an employer to refuse to hire union members even if they are qualified for the position because they might be union salts.

About ________% of people working in the United States belong to unions.

Which of the following situations would most likely improve a union's chances of winning a certification election at Apex Enterprises?

All states give unions the right to require union membership as a condition of employment.

Smithson management has refused to provide union workers with work shifts as a result in reaching an impasse during collective bargaining.Which of the following best describes Smithson's actions?

As a manager,you are legally prohibited from discussing union membership with employees and from distributing information regarding how employees can revoke their cards.

Which of the following terms refers to a strike that takes place when one union strikes in support of another union?

Which of the following is an illegal bargaining item?

Which of the following bans five unfair labor practices and provides for majority rule and secret ballot elections?

Prior to 1930,employers attempted to limit the influence of unions using all of the following methods EXCEPT ________.

Decertification campaigns to end union representation are in principle very similar to the initial certification campaign that brought the union into power.

Labor-management commitment to guarantee employment security is one of the themes that parties agree upon in cooperative agreements.

The ________ form of union security means that the company can hire nonunion people,but those people must join the union within a prescribed period of time and pay dues.

In a brief essay,discuss some of the reasons for declining union membership.Do you think this is good or bad for the U.S.economy and U.S.businesses? Why?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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