Question 1

The predominant model of unionism in the U.S.is business unionism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Each national union has a collective bargaining agreement that spells out the union's bylaws and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A large national trucking company takes great care to remain nonunion by carefully selecting managers who display a participative leadership style,putting in place a nonunion grievance procedure,and paying wages and benefits at the top of the market range.This company is practicing:

Accepted Answer

A) Union suppression. 
B) Authoritarian management. 
C) Paternalistic management. 
D) Union substitution.

Question 4

A form of unionism that replaces arbitrary management control with union-negotiated seniority systems and other procedures for allocating hours,work,layoffs,etc.is known as _____________ unionism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A form of unionism that replaces arbitrary...

Question 5

The ethical perspective that emphasizes individual duty or responsibility to respect human dignity over other goals (such as profit maximization)is known as Rawlsian justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

European social partnership arrangements are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) Local union member activism over broad social and economic goals. 
B) National union leadership to achieve broad social and economic goals. 
C) Local union activism over workplace goals. 
D) National union leadership to achieve workplace goals.

Question 7

In the 1920's,some companies like Ford and Rockefeller Steel used welfare capitalism as a way to keep unions from forming in their plants and mines.Welfare capitalism is a best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) A union suppression tactic. 
B) A union acceptance tactic. 
C) A union-management cooperation initiative. 
D) A union substitution tactic.

Question 8

A key difference between the European and U.S.models of unionism is that the European model sees the scope of unionization as limited to the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why is democracy important to union administration and can unions justifiably be called "democratic" institutions? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is democracy important to union administration...

Question 10

In the 1930s and 1940s,the Teamsters Union used strikes and boycotts along with physical intimidation and obstruction to win changes in wages,hours,and working conditions.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Business unionism. 
B) Uplift unionism. 
C) Jungle unionism. 
D) Social unionism.

Question 11

Union density is significantly higher for men than it is for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_______________________ unionism is a strategy where unions take whatever they can get or need,by whatever means are necessary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________________ unionism is a strategy where unions...

Question 13

A union acceptance attitude in a paternalistic/strategic organization is likely to result in:

Accepted Answer

A) Participatory management. 
B) Adversarial HR management. 
C) Union suppression. 
D) Union substitution.

Question 14

The notion that failing to develop special relationships in favor of developing relationships based on exploitation or self-interest is unethical stems from the ethical framework of:

Accepted Answer

A) Duty. 
B) Fairness. 
C) Care. 
D) Virtue.

Question 15

Describe the effects of technology on the labor relations environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the effects of technology on the...

Question 16

Explain the role of a national union.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the role of a national union....

Question 17

Arguments that labor unions create market conflict that result in less-than-optimal results reflect:

Accepted Answer

A) Duty ethical beliefs. 
B) Fairness ethical beliefs. 
C) Libertarian ethical beliefs. 
D) Utilitarian ethical beliefs.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about union members' participation in the governance of their unions:

Accepted Answer

A) Union members are more active at the national level than at the local level. 
B) Union members are more active at the local level than at the national level. 
C) Union members are highly active at both the national and local levels. 
D) Union members participation rates are low at both the national and the local levels.

Question 19

Deskilling refers to a union strategy in which workers' jobs are made less challenging so as to reduce the amount of stress that workers experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the concept of employee empowerment unionism and describe how it might be more desirable in certain professions such as university professors or sports than in other jobs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the concept of employee empowerment unionism...

Exam 5: Labor and Management: Strategies, Structures, and Constraints

The predominant model of unionism in the U.S.is business unionism.

Each national union has a collective bargaining agreement that spells out the union's bylaws and procedures.

A large national trucking company takes great care to remain nonunion by carefully selecting managers who display a participative leadership style,putting in place a nonunion grievance procedure,and paying wages and benefits at the top of the market range.This company is practicing:

A form of unionism that replaces arbitrary management control with union-negotiated seniority systems and other procedures for allocating hours,work,layoffs,etc.is known as _____________ unionism.

The ethical perspective that emphasizes individual duty or responsibility to respect human dignity over other goals (such as profit maximization)is known as Rawlsian justice.

European social partnership arrangements are characterized by:

In the 1920's,some companies like Ford and Rockefeller Steel used welfare capitalism as a way to keep unions from forming in their plants and mines.Welfare capitalism is a best described as:

A key difference between the European and U.S.models of unionism is that the European model sees the scope of unionization as limited to the workplace.

Why is democracy important to union administration and can unions justifiably be called "democratic" institutions? Why or why not?

In the 1930s and 1940s,the Teamsters Union used strikes and boycotts along with physical intimidation and obstruction to win changes in wages,hours,and working conditions.This is an example of:

Union density is significantly higher for men than it is for women.

_______________________ unionism is a strategy where unions take whatever they can get or need,by whatever means are necessary.

A union acceptance attitude in a paternalistic/strategic organization is likely to result in:

The notion that failing to develop special relationships in favor of developing relationships based on exploitation or self-interest is unethical stems from the ethical framework of:

Describe the effects of technology on the labor relations environment.

Explain the role of a national union.

Arguments that labor unions create market conflict that result in less-than-optimal results reflect:

Which of the following is true about union members' participation in the governance of their unions:

Deskilling refers to a union strategy in which workers' jobs are made less challenging so as to reduce the amount of stress that workers experience.

Explain the concept of employee empowerment unionism and describe how it might be more desirable in certain professions such as university professors or sports than in other jobs.