Question 1

The employees' union and the management at Rexen Inc.enter into a contract,which requires Rexen to improve its facilities and to ensure the safety of its employees.However,a few months later,the employees observe that the conditions have remained the same and that management has not taken any steps to revamp its systems.The union files a case against Rexen for violating the terms of their contract.The union's lawyer asks them to follow the established process for resolving this conflict.In the context of contract administration,the lawyer is referring to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   lockout protocols
B)   right-to-work laws
C)   the union ship arrangement
D)   the grievance procedure
E)   the chain of commandF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Right-to-work laws grant both the employee and employer the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Identify the statement that characterizes an industrial union.

Accepted Answer

A)   All the members are in the same occupation.
B)   Union leaders try to limit the number of members in order to maintain high wages.
C)   Members are linked by their work in a particular industry.
D)   Members change employers more frequently than in other types of unions.
E)   It is often responsible for training its members through apprenticeships.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The _____ has the authority for certifying or decertifying a union through an election.

Accepted Answer

A)   American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) 
B)   Small Business Association (SB
A)  
C)   National Labor Relations Board (NLR
B)  
D)   Federal Trade Commission (FT
C)  
E)   Selective Service System (SSS) F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Identify the correct statement about the trends in union membership in the U.S.in relation to trends in other countries.

Accepted Answer

A)   In Western Europe, it is common to have union coverage rates of 80 to 90 percent.
B)   Coverage rates within the United States are much higher than in most other countries.
C)   U.S. employees tend to have a larger, more formal role in organizational decision making than in Western European countries.
D)   Worker representatives on boards of directors are much more common in the United States than in Western European countries.
E)   The union membership rate in the U.S. is second only to that of Denmark.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following union security provisions is unlawful under right-to-work laws?

Accepted Answer

A)   Checkoff provision
B)   Closed shop
C)   Maintenance of membership
D)   Secret-ballot elections
E)   Participation in union meetingsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Alonso,the union steward at Selzar Inc.,is attempting to persuade members of management to make certain revisions to the company's policies on job security and work rules on behalf of the union.The union believes that company management has neglected these aspects of the company's administration system for too long.Which of the following levels of decisions is Alonso most likely concerned with in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)   Forming labor relations strategies
B)   Administering agreements
C)   Negotiating contracts
D)   Terminating contracts
E)   Forming dissociation strategiesF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Identify the category of employees excluded by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from participating in organizing activities.

Accepted Answer

A)   Employees in multiple facilities within a single employer
B)   Employees covered by multiple employers
C)   Employees with managerial duties
D)   Employees who have been on strike for economic reasons for less than one year and who have been replaced by other employees
E)   Employees who have a community of interest in their wages, hours, and working conditionsF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

According to the provisions outlined in the contract between Kranfer Inc.and its labor union,Kranfer must pay its employees double for working overtime.However,due to financial constraints,the company is unable to meet these demands.The company and the union decide to negotiate the terms of the contract in a relatively informal manner.A non-authoritative third-party is invited to listen to the views of both sides and to help resolve the conflict.In the context of the alternatives to work stoppages,the third-party in this scenario is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   arbitrator
B)   fact finder
C)   mediator
D)   rights enforcer
E)   stakeholderF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Identify the law that regulates unions' actions with reference to their members,including financial disclosure and the conduct of elections.

Accepted Answer

A)   The Hatch Act
B)   The Taft-Hartley Act
C)   The Landrum-Griffin Act
D)   The Civil Service Reform Act
E)   The Maguire ActF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is a union security arrangement that requires a person to pay his or her union dues but is not required to pay for union membership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Agency shop
B)   Union shop
C)   Closed shop
D)   Maintenance of membership
E)   Checkoff provisionF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 12

What are right-to-work laws? Explain.

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Question 13

Jane and Martha work at Anden Inc.Jane claims that forming a union can help enhance workers' bargaining power with management.Martha,however,argues that it is quite challenging to form a union.Which of the following statements strengthens Martha's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unionized employees have low negotiating power with the management.
B)   A union needs to convince a majority of workers to have a common goal.
C)   Union workers generally have lower productivity than nonunion workers.
D)   A union's goals must always contradict the employer's goals.
E)   A union must only include members with highly conceptual skills who can easily deal with conflict resolution.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Identify the guideline that should be followed by a supervisor to discourage unions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Promise employees that they will receive favorable terms or conditions of employment if they forgo union activity
B)   Threaten employees with harsher terms and conditions of employment or employment loss if they engage in union activity
C)   Limit direct contact with employees
D)   Interrogate employees about pro-union or anti-union sentiments that they or others may have
E)   Report any direct or indirect signs of union activity to a core management groupF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Under a checkoff provision,a person must be a union member before being hired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Broxton,a production manager at Silkenz Inc.,is against the idea of forming a union.He believes that unionization may negatively affect the company's profit margins.On the other hand,Eliza,the CEO of the company,believes that unionization may have a positive impact on the company's performance in the market.Which of them is right?

Accepted Answer

A)   Broxton is right because union workers tend to exhibit lower levels of productivity than nonunion workers.
B)   Eliza is right because unions are designed to cater to the interests of management rather than to those of employees.
C)   Eliza is right because unionization tends to reduce the overall costs of labor and operations.
D)   Broxton is right because forming an employee union will reduce the risk of work stoppages.
E)   Broxton is right because unionization will create higher costs in wages and benefits.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Neal joins Filestene Inc.as an executive designer.The HR manager informs him that he will have to join the labor union within a period of 30 days from his start date.In the context of the security provisions related to union membership,Neal's HR manager is referring to a(n) _____ arrangement.

Accepted Answer

A)   closed shop
B)   maintenance of membership provision
C)   agency shop
D)   checkoff provision
E)   union shopF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Enforcement of the National Labor Relations Act rests with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Contract administration includes carrying out the terms of the agreement and resolving conflicts over interpretation or violation of the agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In their labor relations,managers prefer to increase wages and benefits and to give maximum control to workers over work rules and schedules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Contract administration includes carrying out the terms of the agreement and resolving conflicts over interpretation or violation of the agreement.

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Which of the following union security provisions is unlawful under right-to-work laws?

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In their labor relations,managers prefer to increase wages and benefits and to give maximum control to workers over work rules and schedules.

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Right-to-work laws grant both the employee and employer the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

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Identify the law that regulates unions' actions with reference to their members,including financial disclosure and the conduct of elections.

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Identify the correct statement about the trends in union membership in the U.S.in relation to trends in other countries.

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Identify the statement that characterizes an industrial union.

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Enforcement of the National Labor Relations Act rests with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

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Under a checkoff provision,a person must be a union member before being hired.

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Identify the guideline that should be followed by a supervisor to discourage unions.

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Which of the following is a union security arrangement that requires a person to pay his or her union dues but is not required to pay for union membership?

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The _____ has the authority for certifying or decertifying a union through an election.

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