Question 1

The most common grievance filed is the individual grievance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The three key parties in the grievance process are the union stewart, union, and management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An industrial dispute is, in its simplest form, a disagreement between employers and employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

On a global scale, according to the textbook, Canada has one of the highest levels of strikes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Oil rig workers stage a wildcat strike because they are dissatisfied with the timing and frequency of trips out of camp to visit their homes and loved ones. What strike cause is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  catalyst 
B)  management indifference 
C)  isolated groups 
D)  economic factors

Question 6

"Work to rule" can be used by the union as a way to strengthen their bargaining position and, technically, not be on strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain three strike theories.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain three strike theories....

Question 8

List three types of grievances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List three types of grievances....

Question 9

A lockout represents a work stoppage initiated by the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Name five common causes of strikes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name five common causes of strikes....

Question 11

Name and briefly describe the three common theories of strikes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

According to a recent OECD report, which country has the highest average number of working days lost due to strikes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iceland 
B)  Italy 
C)  France 
D)  Canada

Question 13

Which statement best illustrates an assumption of the accident theory of strikes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strikes result in errors. 
B)  Parties try to penalize each other. 
C)  Negotiators are rational and would seek to avoid strikes in order to avoid high costs. 
D)  Bargaining teams hide information to avoid high costs.

Question 14

According to research, which of the following characteristics do grievors, relative to non-grievors, possess?

Accepted Answer

A)  female and well-educated 
B)  younger males and well-educated 
C)  hold positive views of management 
D)  older males and unskilled

Question 15

What has been the general trend in Canadian strike statistics since 1980?

Accepted Answer

A)  a reduction in lost time 
B)  steep increase in person-days not worked 
C)  rising strike frequency 
D)  stable statistics across Canada

Question 16

What is a typical management response to a wildcat strike?

Accepted Answer

A)  fire striking workers 
B)  ask for a court order to send workers back to their jobs 
C)  deduct wages for each lost day of work 
D)  ask for a work order to obtain replacement workers

Question 17

What must a union have in order to strike?

Accepted Answer

A)  strike mandate with a positive strike vote 
B)  strike mandate with at least 10% voting 
C)  strike mandate with at least 25% voting 
D)  strike mandate will 100% in favour of a strike

Question 18

Which statement best illustrates total joint cost theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strikes are more likely when the cost of the strike is relatively high. 
B)  Strikes are less likely when the cost of the strike is relatively high. 
C)  Strikes are more likely when the cost of the strike is relatively low. 
D)  Strikes are less likely when the cost of the strike is relatively low.

Question 19

List four ways that HRSDC provides in measuring strikes.

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Question 20

Grievance procedures are one of the employment practices that formally differentiate employment under common law versus employment under collective bargaining law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Conflict Resolution: Grievances and Strikes

The most common grievance filed is the individual grievance.

The three key parties in the grievance process are the union stewart, union, and management.

An industrial dispute is, in its simplest form, a disagreement between employers and employees.

On a global scale, according to the textbook, Canada has one of the highest levels of strikes.

Oil rig workers stage a wildcat strike because they are dissatisfied with the timing and frequency of trips out of camp to visit their homes and loved ones. What strike cause is this an example of?

"Work to rule" can be used by the union as a way to strengthen their bargaining position and, technically, not be on strike.

Explain three strike theories.

List three types of grievances.

A lockout represents a work stoppage initiated by the employees.

Name five common causes of strikes.

Name and briefly describe the three common theories of strikes.

According to a recent OECD report, which country has the highest average number of working days lost due to strikes?

Which statement best illustrates an assumption of the accident theory of strikes?

According to research, which of the following characteristics do grievors, relative to non-grievors, possess?

What has been the general trend in Canadian strike statistics since 1980?

What is a typical management response to a wildcat strike?

What must a union have in order to strike?

Which statement best illustrates total joint cost theory?

List four ways that HRSDC provides in measuring strikes.

Grievance procedures are one of the employment practices that formally differentiate employment under common law versus employment under collective bargaining law.