Question 1

The American Federation of Labor (AF of L) focused on _____.
A) legislative and political activities
B) better employment contracts
C) controlling the supply of skilled labor
D) organizing employees by industry

Accepted Answer

The American Federation of Labor (AF of L) primarily focused on securing better employment contracts for its members, emphasizing skilled labor and collective bargaining for improved wages, hours, and working conditions.

Question 2

Which of the following statements reflects a current trend in union-management relations in the United States?
A) Unions recognize that they do not have as much power as they once held.
B) Basic issues such as wages and benefits no longer figure in union-management negotiations.
C) Labor unions have negligible power over management in the steel industry.
D) The relation between labor unions and management has become adversarial.

Accepted Answer

Unions are increasingly aware of their diminished leverage in negotiations and broader labor relations, reflecting shifts in the economy, labor laws, and global competition. This has led to a more collaborative approach in some sectors to preserve jobs and adapt to changing market conditions.

Question 3

In the United States, which of the following consisted mostly of unskilled workers and advocated extreme violence as a means of settling labor disputes?
A) The Knights of Labor
B) The Congress of Industrial Organizations
C) The American Federation of Labor
D) The Industrial Workers of the World

Accepted Answer

The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), also known as the Wobblies, was known for its radical approach, including the advocacy of direct action and the use of strikes, which sometimes escalated into violence. It aimed to unite all workers in a single union, focusing significantly on unskilled workers.

Question 4

Which of the following is a factor that has led to a decline in union membership in recent times?
A) The changes in legislation that make unionization illegal in most sectors
B) The inclusion of more women and ethnic minorities in the workforce composition
C) The fraudulent activities carried out by most union presidents in organizations
D) The removal of grievance systems for workers by firms to prevent them from joining unions

Accepted Answer

The inclusion of more women and ethnic minorities in the workforce has led to a shift in the types of jobs available, many of which are in sectors that have traditionally been less unionized, contributing to a decline in union membership.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of the Taft-Hartley Act?
A) It prohibited employers from hiring nonunion members.
B) It repealed the right-to-work laws.
C) It established procedures and listed tactics that employees could use to conduct strikes.
D) It was established as a response to public outcries against the strikes following World War II.

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act was established in response to the widespread strikes and labor unrest that occurred after World War II, aiming to impose certain restrictions on labor unions and to address public concerns regarding the power and actions of unions during this period.

Question 6

Identify a true statement about the negotiation process.
A) A party makes a final offer exactly at the resistance point of the other party.
B) A party makes a final offer exactly at the break-even point of the other party.
C) A party makes a final offer exactly at the target point of the other party.
D) A party makes a final offer exactly at the arbitration point of the other party.

Accepted Answer

The resistance point is the point beyond which a party will not go; it is the least favorable point at which one will accept a deal. Making a final offer at the resistance point is a common negotiation strategy to ensure the deal is accepted.

Question 7

Juan, the president of the labor union of a company, speaks to the management of the company about a requirement for an extra worker to assist in the delivery process. He suggests hiring his cousin, who has prior experience in the field, for the job. The management, however, finds out that there is no requirement for another worker in the unit and that Juan made up the reason solely to get a job for his cousin. In the given scenario, Juan has most likely violated the _____.
A) Taft-Hartley Act
B) Sherman Antitrust Act
C) Landrum-Griffin Act
D) Wagner Act

Accepted Answer

Juan's actions likely violate the Taft-Hartley Act, which addresses unfair labor practices by unions, including conflicts of interest and union officials using their position for personal gain.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of U.S. labor unions in the 21^st century? A) Unions in the United States have become more involved in social issues such as the use of prison labor. B) New electronic technology has proved to be a catastrophe for the U.S. labor movement. C) Unions have become less concerned with major political developments in the United States. D) Union membership in the United States has steadily increased over the past decades, peaking in the 21^st century.

Accepted Answer

Unions in the United States have indeed become more involved in social issues, including the use of prison labor, reflecting a broader scope of concerns beyond traditional labor rights.

Question 9

The Landrum-Griffin Act requires:
A) employers to not reveal information about their finances to unions.
B) unions to file annual financial statements with the Department of Labor.
C) national labor unions to elect a new leader every year.
D) prison laborers to submit identification documents before starting work.

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act, also known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, requires unions to file annual financial statements with the Department of Labor to ensure transparency and protect union members' rights by providing them with information about their union's financial activities.

Question 10

The second step in the unionization process is:
A) getting 30 percent of the workers eligible to be represented by the union to sign authorization cards.
B) asking the National Labor Relations Board to conduct a secret ballot election.
C) asking the National Labor Relations Board to define the bargaining unit.
D) instituting grievance procedures for resolving disputes between management and the union.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

In the context of resolving impasses, which of the following statements is true of a lockout?
A) It occurs when employees call in sick in large numbers.
B) The practice is closely regulated by the government.
C) The practice is the foremost among illegal union actions.
D) It occurs when employees walk off their jobs and refuse to work.

Accepted Answer

Lockouts are a tactic used by employers during labor disputes, where they prevent employees from working. This practice is regulated by government laws and regulations to ensure that it is used fairly and within legal boundaries. Unlike strikes (where employees refuse to work), lockouts are initiated by the employer.

Question 12

In the context of unionization, which of the following refers to a specifically defined group of employees who are eligible for representation by the union?
A) A worker thread
B) The bargaining unit
C) A contingent workforce
D) The labor council

Accepted Answer

The bargaining unit refers to a specifically defined group of employees who are eligible for representation by a union, encompassing those with common interests and job classifications.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of the Wagner Act?
A) It requires unions to file annual financial statements with the Department of Labor.
B) It prohibits employers from engaging in certain unfair labor practices.
C) It requires that national labor unions elect new leaders at least once every 5 years.
D) It prohibits convicted felons from holding national union office.

Accepted Answer

The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, primarily aimed to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to curtail certain private sector labor and management practices, which can harm the general welfare of workers, businesses, and the U.S. economy. One of its key provisions is to prohibit employers from engaging in unfair labor practices such as interfering with the formation or administration of any labor organization or discriminating in hiring based on union membership.

Question 14

The union president of Grenthall is asked to step down from his position as the management discovered that he was a convicted felon. In the given scenario, which of the following acts is the management implementing?
A) The Taft-Hartley Act
B) The Sherman Antitrust Act
C) The Landrum-Griffin Act
D) The Wagner Act

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act, also known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, includes provisions that regulate the internal affairs of labor unions, including the removal of union officials who have been convicted of certain crimes. This act aims to protect union members and ensure the integrity of union leadership.

Question 15

In the context of negotiations, which of the following statements describes mediation?
A) The party that does not bargain in good faith may get everything it wants in an arbitrator's decision but may just as easily lose everything.
B) A neutral third party listens to and reviews the information presented by both parties and makes an informed recommendation to both parties.
C) Negotiating parties agree in advance that they will accept the recommendations made by an independent third-party arbitrator.
D) It is uncommon for labor contracts in organizations to require mandatory mediation when there is an impasse.

Accepted Answer

Mediation involves a neutral third party who listens to both sides of a dispute and makes recommendations, but does not have the authority to impose a decision. This process is aimed at helping the parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Question 16

In the process of unionization, after union organizers get 30 percent of the eligible workers within the bargaining unit to sign authorization cards, they must:
A) generate interest in unionization among employees.
B) formulate a closed-shop agreement between management and the union.
C) elect the president and the shop steward of the proposed union.
D) petition the National Labor Relations Board to conduct an election.

Accepted Answer

After union organizers get 30 percent of the eligible workers within the bargaining unit to sign authorization cards, the next step is to petition the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to conduct an election. This is a formal process to determine if the workers want to be represented by the union.

Question 17

Which of the following is a difference between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?
A) Unlike the American Federation of Labor, the Knights of Labor organized employees by industry.
B) Unlike the American Federation of Labor, the Knights of Labor was composed of various craft unions.
C) Unlike the Knights of Labor, the American Federation of Labor focused on legislative and political activities.
D) Unlike the Knights of Labor, the American Federation of Labor served as an umbrella organization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of union decertification?
A) A union can be decertified only if it is being pressured by the government to do so.
B) A decertification election is conducted when 30 percent of the eligible employees in the bargaining unit sign the decertification cards.
C) For decertification to occur, a closed-shop agreement must have existed between the union and the employer.
D) Once a union has been decertified, a new election cannot be requested for certification for at least 2 years.

Accepted Answer

A decertification election is conducted when 30 percent of the eligible employees in the bargaining unit sign the decertification cards, indicating they no longer wish for the union to represent them.

Question 19

Which of the following acts outlawed closed-shop agreements?
A) The Taft-Hartley Act
B) The Wagner Act
C) The Landrum-Griffin Act
D) The Sherman Antitrust Act

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 outlawed closed-shop agreements, which required a worker to be a union member before being hired.

Question 20

Prior to collective bargaining for a new labor contract, both the management and the union members of a shoe factory decide that it is important that they discuss the issue of the employment of contingent workers in the organization. Both parties thereby include it as a negotiable point for the bargaining session that, if agreed upon, will be entered into the new contract. This point of negotiation falls under the category of _____.
A) permissive items
B) mandatory items
C) prohibited items
D) intellectual items

Accepted Answer

Permissive items are those that are not required to be bargained over but may be included in the contract if both parties agree.

Quiz 11: Managing Labor Relations

The American Federation of Labor (AF of L) focused on _____.

Which of the following statements reflects a current trend in union-management relations in the United States?

In the United States, which of the following consisted mostly of unskilled workers and advocated extreme violence as a means of settling labor disputes?

Which of the following is a factor that has led to a decline in union membership in recent times?

Which of the following statements is true of the Taft-Hartley Act?

Identify a true statement about the negotiation process.

Which of the following statements is true of U.S. labor unions in the 21st century?

The Landrum-Griffin Act requires:

The second step in the unionization process is:

In the context of resolving impasses, which of the following statements is true of a lockout?

In the context of unionization, which of the following refers to a specifically defined group of employees who are eligible for representation by the union?

Which of the following statements is true of the Wagner Act?

The union president of Grenthall is asked to step down from his position as the management discovered that he was a convicted felon. In the given scenario, which of the following acts is the management implementing?

In the context of negotiations, which of the following statements describes mediation?

In the process of unionization, after union organizers get 30 percent of the eligible workers within the bargaining unit to sign authorization cards, they must:

Which of the following is a difference between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?

Which of the following statements is true of union decertification?

Which of the following acts outlawed closed-shop agreements?

Which of the following statements is true of U.S. labor unions in the 21^st century?