Question 1

Business unionism works within the capitalist system by focusing on securing labor's "fair share" of profits, rather than seeking broad scale social change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The servicing model of representation sees the relationship between workers and their union as:

Accepted Answer

A)  A narrow economic exchange that develops only weak ties between leaders and union members 
B)  A narrow economic exchange that rests upon strong ties between leaders and union members 
C)  A social exchange that develops only weak ties between leaders and union members 
D)  A social exchange that develops strong ties between leaders and union members

Question 3

Southern and southwestern states generally have the lowest union densities in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

Change to Win was a federation of seven of the U.S.'s largest unions which left the AFL-CIO in 2005. It now consists of just three unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most of the union organizing, negotiating, and grievance handling is done by ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the AFL-CIO 
B)  local and national unions 
C)  company associations 
D)  the ICFTU

Question 7

Describe the relationship between management's general approach to labor and its labor relations strategy in determining management's attitude toward unions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Within a set legal framework, the economic environment is of critical importance to labor relations because it determines:

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers' employment options. 
B)  Whether employers have the right to fire employees "at will". 
C)  How effective political lobbying will be. 
D)  Workers' rights in the labor market.

Question 9

Paying above-market wages, providing job security, and providing opportunities for training and development are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Unions that use the ____________________ model view unions as institutions of active worker participation, empowerment, and mobilization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

What is the difference between the "scope of representation" and the "soul of representation" and how do they determine the type of unionism one might find in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The key problem with financialization, from a labor relations perspective, is that it places too much emphasis on investing in new technology and equipment, rather than on investing in employee training and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Social movement unionism is one that encourages and embraces union member activism in working toward broader social goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Procedural, behavioral, and substantive considerations are all important to determining union _____________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

A business unionism approach to collective bargaining typically has a scope of representation focused on:

Accepted Answer

A)  The workplace. 
B)  Society. 
C)  The government. 
D)  Management authority.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

A union that pursues the social unionism model, will try to achieve equity and voice:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the workplace . 
B)  in society. 
C)  in workplace but also in society as a whole. 
D)  only if it benefits the union leadership.

Question 18

When management works toward remaining nonunion or becoming nonunion, it is known as union ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The substantive dimension of union democracy refers to the responsiveness of a union's leadership to its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The organizing model of unionization sees unions as a collection of empowered workers who are involved in decision making and union activism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Business unionism works within the capitalist system by focusing on securing labor's "fair share" of profits, rather than seeking broad scale social change.

The servicing model of representation sees the relationship between workers and their union as:

Southern and southwestern states generally have the lowest union densities in the U.S.

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:

Change to Win was a federation of seven of the U.S.'s largest unions which left the AFL-CIO in 2005. It now consists of just three unions.

Most of the union organizing, negotiating, and grievance handling is done by ____________________.

Describe the relationship between management's general approach to labor and its labor relations strategy in determining management's attitude toward unions.

Within a set legal framework, the economic environment is of critical importance to labor relations because it determines:

Paying above-market wages, providing job security, and providing opportunities for training and development are all examples of:

Unions that use the ____________________ model view unions as institutions of active worker participation, empowerment, and mobilization.

What is the difference between the "scope of representation" and the "soul of representation" and how do they determine the type of unionism one might find in the workplace?

The key problem with financialization, from a labor relations perspective, is that it places too much emphasis on investing in new technology and equipment, rather than on investing in employee training and development.

Social movement unionism is one that encourages and embraces union member activism in working toward broader social goals.

Procedural, behavioral, and substantive considerations are all important to determining union _____________________.

A business unionism approach to collective bargaining typically has a scope of representation focused on:

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

A union that pursues the social unionism model, will try to achieve equity and voice:

When management works toward remaining nonunion or becoming nonunion, it is known as union ___________________________.

The substantive dimension of union democracy refers to the responsiveness of a union's leadership to its members.

The organizing model of unionization sees unions as a collection of empowered workers who are involved in decision making and union activism.