Question 1

The price elasticity of demand refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   a measure of the demand for the industry in which a firm competes
B)   how much the demand for a good or service changes when there is an increase in incomes
C)   the economic principle that as price increases the quantity demanded decreases
D)   the fact that the demand for some goods and services may be countercyclical
E)   how much quantity demanded changes when there is a change in the price of a good or service E

Question 2

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 D

Question 3

All employees and unions in a particular province are regulated by the labour relations legislation of the province.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Deregulation has decreased competition in some key industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Question 6

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 correct 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

Question 7

The duty to accommodate:

Accepted Answer

A)   requires employers to do whatever is required to avoid the adverse effects of discrimination
B)   arises only in cases of indirect discrimination
C)   requires employers to take measures, which do not impose an undue hardship
D)   does not require a variation from the terms of a collective agreement
E)   arises only in cases of direct discrimination

Question 8

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%

Question 9

A duty of accommodation arises only when there is:

Accepted Answer

A)   consideration
B)   accommodation
C)   job modification
D)   discrimination
E)   obligation

Question 10

Unions attempt to avoid the effects of the labour market that would otherwise dictate the wages of individual employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If the good or service produced by a company has an inelastic demand then during bargaining

Accepted Answer

A)   the union may demand higher wages as the additional cost may not negatively impact the company.
B)   the union will not likely be able to demand higher wages as the costs cannot be transferred to the customer.
C)   it will not impact the unions ability to obtain higher wages in bargaining.
D)   the union will demand greater job security for its employees as demand for the good or service will fall.
E)   the company will resist any demands for wage increases, as any increase in the sale price will reduce demand .

Question 12

A retail store with locations in more than one province is regulated by the Canada Labour Code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Nominal wages are wages that have been adjusted for inflation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

a. Explain the nature and importance of the concept undue hardship.
b. Outline the factors that would be referred to when determining if an undue hardship exists.

Accepted Answer

The answer of a. Explain the nature and importance of...

Question 15

The Highlands Store sells hiking and canoeing equipment. The company has at least one store in ever Canadian province. The company's head office is located in Nova Scotia. If a union attempts to organize the employees of one of the company's stores located in Manitoba, which of the following applies:

Accepted Answer

A)   Nova Scotia labour relations legislation
B)   federal labour relations legislation
C)   Manitoba labour relations legislation
D)   British Columbia labour relations legislation
E)   Ontario labour relations legislation

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of "The divided jurisdiction for Canadian labour relations...

Question 17

An elastic demand for a product means that the sales of a product are more responsive to a change in price.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Human rights legislation provides for minimum terms of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is important to labour relations because it:

Accepted Answer

A)   protects collective bargaining from substantial interference by government
B)   prohibits secondary picketing
C)   protects the right to strike
D)   guarantees the right to form a union
E)   requires mandatory union membership

Question 20

The process that must be followed for a union to obtain the right to represent employees is set out in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   labour relations legislation
B)   human rights legislation
C)   health and safety legislation
D)   employment standards legislation
E)   Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Exam 2: The Environment

The price elasticity of demand refers to:

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

All employees and unions in a particular province are regulated by the labour relations legislation of the province.

Deregulation has decreased competition in some key industries.

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

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 correct regarding the division of authority:

The duty to accommodate:

From 2004 to 2008 employment in manufacturing in Canada:

A duty of accommodation arises only when there is:

Unions attempt to avoid the effects of the labour market that would otherwise dictate the wages of individual employees.

If the good or service produced by a company has an inelastic demand then during bargaining

A retail store with locations in more than one province is regulated by the Canada Labour Code.

Nominal wages are wages that have been adjusted for inflation.

a. Explain the nature and importance of the concept undue hardship. b. Outline the factors that would be referred to when determining if an undue hardship exists.

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

An elastic demand for a product means that the sales of a product are more responsive to a change in price.

Human rights legislation provides for minimum terms of employment.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is important to labour relations because it:

The process that must be followed for a union to obtain the right to represent employees is set out in which of the following?