Question 1

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

Question 2

There is a consensus on the meaning of the terms industrial relations and labour relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Labour Relations in Canada are viewed as being co-operative in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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Question 5

The Conciliation Act of 1907 required employers to recognize unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is correct regarding feedback in a systems framework for labour relations:

Accepted Answer

A)  Experience with a process can not result in a party seeking to change the process. 
B)  The feedback affects only the actors and processes in the system. 
C)  Outputs of the labour relations system affect the cultural system used by the parties. 
D)  Outputs of the labour relations system affect the legal system of the parties. 
E)  Outputs of the labour relations system affect the individual contract of employment.

Question 7

The processes in labour relations refer only to joint union-management activities such as contract negotiations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Question 9

When employees are not represented by a union the employment relationship is governed by the contract between the parties, common law, and employment legislation

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What was the impact of the enactment of PC1003?

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Question 11

The issue of improving health and safety in the workplace is within the domain of industrial relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the elements of a systems framework for labour relations.

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Question 13

A political economy approach to labour relations emphasizes which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict between employer and employee interests 
B)  a web of rules 
C)  an ideology shared by employers and unions 
D)  government intervention 
E)  the values of employers and unions

Question 14

When a union represents employees:

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual employees can negotiate terms of employment provided that the terms are better than the terms of the collective agreement. 
B)  Employers are obligated to give reasonable notice when terminating employees. 
C)  Disputes between the union and the employer are resolved in the courts. 
D)  Employee job security is reduced. 
E)  A termination of an employee could be overturned by an arbitrator.

Question 15

The Industrial Disputes Act required employers to recognize unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

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Question 17

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms had what significance to unions in Canada

Accepted Answer

A)  It established provincial and federal jurisdictions with respect to employment laws. 
B)  It provided the right of public service employees to unionize 
C)  It prohibited the right of a government to legislated employees back to work 
D)  It prohibited the right of essential service employees the right to strike. 
E)  It had no impact on provincial employees.

Question 18

Two of the elements of a systems approach to labour relations are the actors and the processes or activities the actors engage in. Identify the actors in the system and describe the processes that each one could be engaged in.

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Question 19

Social unionism refers to a union philosophy that is concerned with improving pay and working conditions as well as broader economic change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Exam 1: Introduction to Labour Relations

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

There is a consensus on the meaning of the terms industrial relations and labour relations.

Labour Relations in Canada are viewed as being co-operative in nature.

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

The Conciliation Act of 1907 required employers to recognize unions.

Which of the following is correct regarding feedback in a systems framework for labour relations:

The processes in labour relations refer only to joint union-management activities such as contract negotiations.

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

When employees are not represented by a union the employment relationship is governed by the contract between the parties, common law, and employment legislation

What was the impact of the enactment of PC1003?

The issue of improving health and safety in the workplace is within the domain of industrial relations.

Describe the elements of a systems framework for labour relations.

A political economy approach to labour relations emphasizes which of the following:

When a union represents employees:

The Industrial Disputes Act required employers to recognize unions.

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

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms had what significance to unions in Canada

Two of the elements of a systems approach to labour relations are the actors and the processes or activities the actors engage in. Identify the actors in the system and describe the processes that each one could be engaged in.

Social unionism refers to a union philosophy that is concerned with improving pay and working conditions as well as broader economic change.

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