Question 1

Why has Dunlop's systems approach been criticized over the past 30 years?
A) It is out of date.
B) It is too simplistic.
C) It lacks explanatory power.
D) It applies to non-union workplaces

Accepted Answer

Dunlop's systems approach has been criticized for lacking explanatory power and not truly capturing the complexity of labor relations in modern workplaces. It has also been criticized for being too focused on unionized workplaces and not as applicable to non-union settings. While it may be considered somewhat out of date, the main criticisms have been related to its limitations in adequately explaining the dynamics of labor relations.

Question 2

Which subsystem of the industrial relations model includes technology?
A) political
B) social/cultural
C) legal
D) economic

Accepted Answer

The economic subsystem includes technology as it plays a crucial role in productivity and competitiveness. New technological advancements can lead to changes in job duties and work processes, which can affect the employment relationship and ultimately impact the economic outcomes of both employers and employees.

Question 3

Which of the following are outputs of the industrial relations system model?
A) conciliator's reports
B) collective agreements
C) political economics
D) conversion mechanisms

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Question 4

Which process is used to assess proposals from employer and labour prior to a strike/lockout?
A) interest arbitration
B) mediation
C) conciliation
D) grievance arbitration

Accepted Answer

Conciliation is the process where a neutral third-party assists in resolving a dispute by facilitating communication and negotiation between the two parties. It is commonly used to assess proposals from both the employer and the labour union in order to avoid a strike or lockout. Interest arbitration is a process where a neutral third-party arbitrator makes a final and binding decision on the terms of a collective agreement. Mediation is also a process where a neutral third-party assists in resolving a dispute, but the mediator does not have the power to make a final decision. Grievance arbitration is used to resolve disputes over the interpretation or application of an existing collective agreement.

Question 5

A collective agreement is an example of which type of Dunlop's rules?
A) substantive
B) procedural
C) contractual
D) legal

Accepted Answer

A collective agreement is an example of substantive rules as it outlines the terms and conditions of employment, such as wages, hours, and working conditions, which are the substantive aspects of the employment relationship.

Question 6

The text's adaptation of Dunlop's IR systems model adds which of the following groups as actors in the IR system?
A) labour (employees and their associations)
B) employers and their associations
C) government and associated agencies
D) end users

Accepted Answer

The adaptation of Dunlop's IR systems model includes end users as an additional group of actors in the industrial relations system, beyond the traditional groups of labor, employers, and government.

Question 7

Which term refers to the amount of time a person has belonged to a union?
A) employment record
B) longevity
C) employment history
D) seniority

Accepted Answer

Seniority refers to the amount of time a person has belonged to a union. A person's seniority can often determine their level of job security, pay rate, and overall benefits within the unionized workplace.

Question 8

In the IR system, outputs of the system flow back to the external environment. What is this process called?
A) external inputs
B) internal inputs
C) feedback loop
D) conversion mechanisms

Accepted Answer

The process of outputs flowing back to the external environment is called feedback loop, which is an essential part of the IR system. It allows the system to adjust its operations based on the external inputs and optimize its performance over time. A and B are incorrect choices as they do not specifically refer to this process, and D refers to a different aspect of the IR system.

Question 9

Health and safety concerns are often addressed by which conversion mechanism in the IR systems model?
A) third-party dispute resolution
B) joint committees
C) day-to-day relations
D) government agencies

Accepted Answer

Joint committees are often used in the IR systems model to address health and safety concerns by facilitating collaboration between management and employees.

Question 10

Which statement describes the neoclassical economics view of industrial relations?
A) It focuses on factors related to the satisfaction of labour demands.
B) It often examines the impact of class struggle and conflict.
C) It sees unions as integral to the labour market.
D) It examines issues related to the effects of unions on poverty.

Accepted Answer

Neoclassical economics views industrial relations as primarily concerned with the satisfaction of labour demands, meaning that it focuses on the efficient allocation of resources, maximizing productivity, and minimizing costs. Class struggle and conflict are often seen as irrelevant or secondary considerations. Unions are viewed as a potential obstacle to efficient labour markets, and their impact on poverty is not a central concern.

Question 11

Which of the following can be both a conversion mechanism and an outcome in the IR systems model?
A) strike or lockout
B) grievance arbitration
C) day-to-day employment relations
D) work climate

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Question 12

Which of the following conversion mechanisms of the IR system is an example of a third-party intervention?
A) arbitration
B) collective bargaining
C) grievances
D) goal setting

Accepted Answer

Arbitration involves a neutral third-party making a decision on a dispute between the employer and employees. Therefore, it is an example of a third-party intervention. Collective bargaining, grievances, and goal setting do not necessarily involve a neutral third-party.

Question 13

The legal subsystem of the IR system includes how many areas of law?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

Accepted Answer

The legal subsystem of the IR system includes three areas of law: international law, domestic law, and transnational law.

Question 14

The outputs of the IR systems model in the text are most similar to which of Dunlop's concepts?
A) substantive rules
B) procedural rules
C) contexts
D) shared ideology

Accepted Answer

Substantive rules refer to the actual content and outcomes of the industrial relations system, which aligns with the outputs of the IR systems model.

Question 15

Which subsystem of the IR systems model varies the most in its impact on actors?
A) economic
B) ecological
C) sociological
D) political

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Question 16

Which statement describes the pluralist/institutional view of industrial relations?
A) It sees unions as failing to balance the interests of employer and employees.
B) It is the foundation of criticism of Dunlop's model.
C) It is the predominant view of IR in Canada.
D) It downplays the inherent conflict between workers and management.

Accepted Answer

The pluralist/institutional view of industrial relations is the predominant view of IR in Canada, as it emphasizes the importance of multiple stakeholder interests and the need for union and management cooperation. It does not necessarily see unions as failing to balance interests or downplay conflict, and it is not the foundation of criticism of Dunlop's model.

Question 17

The pluralist/institutional view of industrial relations is closely linked to which of the following?
A) human resources management
B) political science
C) employment relations
D) industrial relations systems approach

Accepted Answer

The pluralist/institutional view of industrial relations is closely linked to the industrial relations systems approach, which considers the interactions between various stakeholders like employers, employees, and the government within an institutional framework.

Question 18

What do we call a group of workers who are legally permitted to negotiate working conditions with their employer?
A) collective bargaining association
B) union
C) industrial relations association
D) syndicate

Accepted Answer

A union is a group of workers who are legally permitted to negotiate working conditions with their employer through collective bargaining. A collective bargaining association and industrial relations association are not commonly used terms for this concept, although they could refer to similar organizations. A syndicate typically refers to a group of individuals or organizations who come together for a specific purpose, such as financing a venture, and is not necessarily associated with collective bargaining in the workplace.

Question 19

According to the text, the decrease in unionization in the United States calls into question one of Dunlop's concepts. Which concept is it?
A) actors
B) contexts
C) shared ideology
D) web of rules

Accepted Answer

The concept of shared ideology, which refers to a common set of beliefs and values among workers and unions, becomes difficult to maintain as union membership decreases.

Question 20

Which of the following are internal inputs of Craig's IR system?
A) contracts
B) actors
C) ideologies
D) strategies

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Quiz 1: Introduction

Why has Dunlop's systems approach been criticized over the past 30 years?

Which subsystem of the industrial relations model includes technology?

Which of the following are outputs of the industrial relations system model?

Which process is used to assess proposals from employer and labour prior to a strike/lockout?

A collective agreement is an example of which type of Dunlop's rules?

The text's adaptation of Dunlop's IR systems model adds which of the following groups as actors in the IR system?

Which term refers to the amount of time a person has belonged to a union?

In the IR system, outputs of the system flow back to the external environment. What is this process called?

Health and safety concerns are often addressed by which conversion mechanism in the IR systems model?

Which statement describes the neoclassical economics view of industrial relations?

Which of the following can be both a conversion mechanism and an outcome in the IR systems model?

Which of the following conversion mechanisms of the IR system is an example of a third-party intervention?

The legal subsystem of the IR system includes how many areas of law?

The outputs of the IR systems model in the text are most similar to which of Dunlop's concepts?

Which subsystem of the IR systems model varies the most in its impact on actors?

Which statement describes the pluralist/institutional view of industrial relations?

The pluralist/institutional view of industrial relations is closely linked to which of the following?

What do we call a group of workers who are legally permitted to negotiate working conditions with their employer?

According to the text, the decrease in unionization in the United States calls into question one of Dunlop's concepts. Which concept is it?

Which of the following are internal inputs of Craig's IR system?