Question 1

French union federations are often focused on a(n) _________________________ agenda.

Accepted Answer

A)  Business unionism 
B)  Political or ideological 
C)  International 
D)  Voluntaristic

Question 2

Which of the following countries has the lowest union density rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  United Kingdom 
B)  United States 
C)  Canada 
D)  Sweden

Question 3

In contrast to the U.S. and business unionism philosophy, Canadian unions are moving toward a(n) ____________________ unionism philosophy.

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial 
B)  critical industrial 
C)  social 
D)  business

Question 4

The key difference between the Japanese labor relations system and that of the U.S. is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan makes limited use of exclusive representation and majority rule. 
B)  Japan's system is more adversarial than the U.S. system. 
C)  Unions in the U.S. are more likely to fall victim to company-domination. 
D)  U.S. unions allow for higher levels of employee participation.

Question 5

Strikes during the life of a contract are illegal in Germany.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The main feature of labor relations in Australia has been a centralized system of arbitration awards that specify minimum standards for pay and working conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In Canada, each province has its own labor laws that governs their labor relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

German works councils have generally been unsuccessful at:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assisting employers with the implementation of workplace change. 
B)  Representing the interests of employees. 
C)  Improving workplace efficiency. 
D)  Improving workplace equity.

Question 9

French union federations have a business unionism philosophy that is much like that of the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The German system of codetermination includes two major features, works council and:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sector bargaining. 
B)  Enterprise unions. 
C)  Solidaristic work policies. 
D)  Employee representation on supervisory boards.

Question 11

Canadian labor law is patterned after the _______________________ labor relations system.

Accepted Answer

A)  United States 
B)  Japanese 
C)  German 
D)  Australian

Question 12

The study of labor relations in different countries is known as comparative labor relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In many industrialized countries, most employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement even though they are not members of a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Although the social partnership and peak-level negotiations in Ireland address a variety of issues, the result is greater instability and unpredictability for the economy as a whole, as well as the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The German labor relations system includes industry-wide bargaining between employer federations and employer associations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The major dimensions of labor relations in Sweden and other Nordic countries are similar to those found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Great Britain 
B)  Germany 
C)  The United States 
D)  Japan

Question 17

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 18

Labor protections for Mexican workers are spelled out in the _______________________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

New Zealand's labor movement can best be compared to that of Great Britain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Exam 12: Comparative Labor Relations

French union federations are often focused on a(n) _________________________ agenda.

Which of the following countries has the lowest union density rate?

In contrast to the U.S. and business unionism philosophy, Canadian unions are moving toward a(n) ____________________ unionism philosophy.

The key difference between the Japanese labor relations system and that of the U.S. is:

Strikes during the life of a contract are illegal in Germany.

The main feature of labor relations in Australia has been a centralized system of arbitration awards that specify minimum standards for pay and working conditions.

In Canada, each province has its own labor laws that governs their labor relations.

German works councils have generally been unsuccessful at:

French union federations have a business unionism philosophy that is much like that of the U.S.

The German system of codetermination includes two major features, works council and:

Canadian labor law is patterned after the _______________________ labor relations system.

The study of labor relations in different countries is known as comparative labor relations.

In many industrialized countries, most employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement even though they are not members of a union.

Although the social partnership and peak-level negotiations in Ireland address a variety of issues, the result is greater instability and unpredictability for the economy as a whole, as well as the workplace.

The German labor relations system includes industry-wide bargaining between employer federations and employer associations.

The major dimensions of labor relations in Sweden and other Nordic countries are similar to those found in:

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.

Labor protections for Mexican workers are spelled out in the _______________________________.

New Zealand's labor movement can best be compared to that of Great Britain.

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