Question 1

In Canada,labor laws are generally determined at the :

Accepted Answer

A) Federal Level 
B) Provincial Level 
C) Local Level 
D) Municipal level

Question 2

Centralized collective bargaining in Germany is combined with an institutionalized system of employee voice in the workplace known as _______________________________ that entitles employees to participate in decision making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Centralized collective bargaining in Germany is combined...

Question 3

In France,bargaining takes place on all of the following levels except:

Accepted Answer

A) Multi-industry 
B) Industry 
C) Company 
D) Government

Question 4

In most industrialized countries,there is little support for unionization,significant employer resistance to unions,and weak support for a socialist movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Enforcement of China's collective bargaining and dispute resolution laws has been weak and inconsistent across locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How does France's labor movement differ from that of the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does France's labor movement differ from...

Question 7

Mexican workers are well protected by strong enforcement of Mexican labor laws as outlined in the Mexican Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to German labor law,works councils must meet with employers on a regular monthly basis,at a minimum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In France,collective bargaining takes place on 3 levels:
_______________________________,industry,and company.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In France,collective bargaining takes place on 3...

Question 10

Under German law,workers in companies with at least _________employees are allowed to form a works council.

Accepted Answer

A) Five 
B) Fifteen 
C) Two 
D) Fifty

Question 11

Based on the Swedish experience,it can be hypothesized that U.S.unions might be less resistant to workplace change if U.S.unions were more protected both culturally and as a matter of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most influential union federation in Mexico is called the Confederacion de Trabajadores Mexico or the Confederation of Mexican Workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Stalinist unionism refers to a labor relations system in which unions are controlled by the government and play a dual role to protect state and labor's interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The fundamental purpose of German co-determination is to provide national stability and consistency in labor contracts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Under Great Britain's Labor relations laws,the action of unions and employers are largely:

Accepted Answer

A) Unregulated 
B) Controlled by the government 
C) Self regulated by union and employer associations 
D) Unaffected by relative bargaining strength

Question 16

Britain's system of labor relations is particularly susceptible to swings in economic conditions that favor either the employer or employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Irish social partnership "experiment" over the past 30 years has resulted in:

Accepted Answer

A) An unstable national labor relations environment 
B) Stability of the aggregate economy 
C) Unstable workplace labor relations characterized by a high level of strike activity 
D) Government control over labor issues

Question 18

Canadian union representation elections are conducted in the same manner as those in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In Great Britain,collective bargaining agreements are not legally binding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In Mexico,a union does not need to represent a majority of employees before it can engage in collective bargaining but it does need majority representation if it wishes to use the strike weapon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Comparative Labor Relations

In Canada,labor laws are generally determined at the :

Centralized collective bargaining in Germany is combined with an institutionalized system of employee voice in the workplace known as _______________________________ that entitles employees to participate in decision making.

In France,bargaining takes place on all of the following levels except:

In most industrialized countries,there is little support for unionization,significant employer resistance to unions,and weak support for a socialist movement.

Enforcement of China's collective bargaining and dispute resolution laws has been weak and inconsistent across locations.

How does France's labor movement differ from that of the U.S.?

Mexican workers are well protected by strong enforcement of Mexican labor laws as outlined in the Mexican Constitution.

According to German labor law,works councils must meet with employers on a regular monthly basis,at a minimum.

In France,collective bargaining takes place on 3 levels: _______________________________,industry,and company.

Under German law,workers in companies with at least _________employees are allowed to form a works council.

Based on the Swedish experience,it can be hypothesized that U.S.unions might be less resistant to workplace change if U.S.unions were more protected both culturally and as a matter of law.

The most influential union federation in Mexico is called the Confederacion de Trabajadores Mexico or the Confederation of Mexican Workers.

Stalinist unionism refers to a labor relations system in which unions are controlled by the government and play a dual role to protect state and labor's interests.

The fundamental purpose of German co-determination is to provide national stability and consistency in labor contracts.

Under Great Britain's Labor relations laws,the action of unions and employers are largely:

Britain's system of labor relations is particularly susceptible to swings in economic conditions that favor either the employer or employees.

The Irish social partnership "experiment" over the past 30 years has resulted in:

Canadian union representation elections are conducted in the same manner as those in the U.S.

In Great Britain,collective bargaining agreements are not legally binding.

In Mexico,a union does not need to represent a majority of employees before it can engage in collective bargaining but it does need majority representation if it wishes to use the strike weapon.