Question 1

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)certifies a union if ________.

Accepted Answer

A)If a majority of the affected employees vote to make the union their bargaining agent, the NLRB certifies the results and grants the union the authority to begin negotiating with the employer on the employees' behalf.
B)If a majority of the affected employees vote to make the union their bargaining agent, the NLRB certifies the results and grants the union the authority to begin negotiating with the employer on the employees' behalf.
C)If a majority of the affected employees vote to make the union their bargaining agent, the NLRB certifies the results and grants the union the authority to begin negotiating with the employer on the employees' behalf.
D)If a majority of the affected employees vote to make the union their bargaining agent, the NLRB certifies the results and grants the union the authority to begin negotiating with the employer on the employees' behalf.
E)If a majority of the affected employees vote to make the union their bargaining agent, the NLRB certifies the results and grants the union the authority to begin negotiating with the employer on the employees' behalf.

Question 2

Which of the following refers to a negotiation between union and management negotiators to forge the human resources policies that will apply to all employees covered by a contract?

Accepted Answer

A)Collective bargaining refers to a negotiation between union and management negotiators to forge the human resources policies that will apply to all employees covered by a contract.
B)Collective bargaining refers to a negotiation between union and management negotiators to forge the human resources policies that will apply to all employees covered by a contract.
C)Collective bargaining refers to a negotiation between union and management negotiators to forge the human resources policies that will apply to all employees covered by a contract.
D)Collective bargaining refers to a negotiation between union and management negotiators to forge the human resources policies that will apply to all employees covered by a contract.
E)Collective bargaining refers to a negotiation between union and management negotiators to forge the human resources policies that will apply to all employees covered by a contract.

Question 3

A labor contract is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)Labor contract is often used as a synonym for a collective bargaining agreement. Individual employees, particularly in upper management positions, can also have employment contracts that aren't associated with union membership.
B)Labor contract is often used as a synonym for a collective bargaining agreement. Individual employees, particularly in upper management positions, can also have employment contracts that aren't associated with union membership.
C)Labor contract is often used as a synonym for a collective bargaining agreement. Individual employees, particularly in upper management positions, can also have employment contracts that aren't associated with union membership.
D)Labor contract is often used as a synonym for a collective bargaining agreement. Individual employees, particularly in upper management positions, can also have employment contracts that aren't associated with union membership.
E)Labor contract is often used as a synonym for a collective bargaining agreement. Individual employees, particularly in upper management positions, can also have employment contracts that aren't associated with union membership.

Question 4

Andrew joins a company as a production worker.The Human Resource department informs him that he has to be a part of the company's labor union within six months in order to continue working in the company.Identify the union security measure that the company is following.

Accepted Answer

A)In a union shop, employees don't have to be members when they are hired, but they must join the union within a specified period of time. Andrew's organization is following a union shop.
B)In a union shop, employees don't have to be members when they are hired, but they must join the union within a specified period of time. Andrew's organization is following a union shop.
C)In a union shop, employees don't have to be members when they are hired, but they must join the union within a specified period of time. Andrew's organization is following a union shop.
D)In a union shop, employees don't have to be members when they are hired, but they must join the union within a specified period of time. Andrew's organization is following a union shop.
E)In a union shop, employees don't have to be members when they are hired, but they must join the union within a specified period of time. Andrew's organization is following a union shop.

Question 5

Union members take a decertification vote to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)Decertification is an employee vote to take away a union's right to represent them. If the majority votes for decertification, the union is removed as the bargaining agent.
B)Decertification is an employee vote to take away a union's right to represent them. If the majority votes for decertification, the union is removed as the bargaining agent.
C)Decertification is an employee vote to take away a union's right to represent them. If the majority votes for decertification, the union is removed as the bargaining agent.
D)Decertification is an employee vote to take away a union's right to represent them. If the majority votes for decertification, the union is removed as the bargaining agent.
E)Decertification is an employee vote to take away a union's right to represent them. If the majority votes for decertification, the union is removed as the bargaining agent.

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an industrial union?

Accepted Answer

A)Industrial unions seek to represent all workers at a given employer or location, regardless of profession or skill level.
B)Industrial unions seek to represent all workers at a given employer or location, regardless of profession or skill level.
C)Industrial unions seek to represent all workers at a given employer or location, regardless of profession or skill level.
D)Industrial unions seek to represent all workers at a given employer or location, regardless of profession or skill level.
E)Industrial unions seek to represent all workers at a given employer or location, regardless of profession or skill level.

Question 7

Employees in one of the plants of a leather manufacturing company form a labor union to represent all employees of the plant.The union does not give membership to employees of other plants and is not associated with any political party or other union.This union is an example of a ________ union.

Accepted Answer

A)Local unions represent employees in a specific geographic area or facility. The given union represents employees of a facility.
B)Local unions represent employees in a specific geographic area or facility. The given union represents employees of a facility.
C)Local unions represent employees in a specific geographic area or facility. The given union represents employees of a facility.
D)Local unions represent employees in a specific geographic area or facility. The given union represents employees of a facility.
E)Local unions represent employees in a specific geographic area or facility. The given union represents employees of a facility.

Question 8

Identify the action that is typically taken after a company has recognized a union.

Accepted Answer

A)After a company has recognized a union, the union and management begin collective bargaining.
B)After a company has recognized a union, the union and management begin collective bargaining.
C)After a company has recognized a union, the union and management begin collective bargaining.
D)After a company has recognized a union, the union and management begin collective bargaining.
E)After a company has recognized a union, the union and management begin collective bargaining.

Question 9

Craft unions offer membership to workers ________.

Accepted Answer

A)Craft unions offer membership to workers with a specific craft or skill, such as carpentry, masonry, or electrical work.
B)Craft unions offer membership to workers with a specific craft or skill, such as carpentry, masonry, or electrical work.
C)Craft unions offer membership to workers with a specific craft or skill, such as carpentry, masonry, or electrical work.
D)Craft unions offer membership to workers with a specific craft or skill, such as carpentry, masonry, or electrical work.
E)Craft unions offer membership to workers with a specific craft or skill, such as carpentry, masonry, or electrical work.

Question 10

Local unions represent employees ________.

Accepted Answer

A)Local unions represent employees in a specific geographic area or facility. Members of local unions are informally known as the rank-and-file.
B)Local unions represent employees in a specific geographic area or facility. Members of local unions are informally known as the rank-and-file.
C)Local unions represent employees in a specific geographic area or facility. Members of local unions are informally known as the rank-and-file.
D)Local unions represent employees in a specific geographic area or facility. Members of local unions are informally known as the rank-and-file.
E)Local unions represent employees in a specific geographic area or facility. Members of local unions are informally known as the rank-and-file.

Question 11

In a(n)________,employees don't have to be members when they are hired,but they must join the union within a specified period of time.

Accepted Answer

A)In a union shop, employees don't have to be members when they are hired, but they must join the union within a specified period of time. It is a type of union security.
B)In a union shop, employees don't have to be members when they are hired, but they must join the union within a specified period of time. It is a type of union security.
C)In a union shop, employees don't have to be members when they are hired, but they must join the union within a specified period of time. It is a type of union security.
D)In a union shop, employees don't have to be members when they are hired, but they must join the union within a specified period of time. It is a type of union security.
E)In a union shop, employees don't have to be members when they are hired, but they must join the union within a specified period of time. It is a type of union security.

Question 12

If a union is certified,the employer is then required to negotiate with the union for at least a period of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)If a union is certified, the employer is then required to negotiate with the union for at least one year on the terms of the contract with employees.
B)If a union is certified, the employer is then required to negotiate with the union for at least one year on the terms of the contract with employees.
C)If a union is certified, the employer is then required to negotiate with the union for at least one year on the terms of the contract with employees.
D)If a union is certified, the employer is then required to negotiate with the union for at least one year on the terms of the contract with employees.
E)If a union is certified, the employer is then required to negotiate with the union for at least one year on the terms of the contract with employees.

Question 13

National unions ________.

Accepted Answer

A)A national union is a nationwide organization composed of many local unions that represent employees in specific locations.
B)A national union is a nationwide organization composed of many local unions that represent employees in specific locations.
C)A national union is a nationwide organization composed of many local unions that represent employees in specific locations.
D)A national union is a nationwide organization composed of many local unions that represent employees in specific locations.
E)A national union is a nationwide organization composed of many local unions that represent employees in specific locations.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE of a certification election?

Accepted Answer

A)If the employer doesn't voluntarily accept the union, employees or the union can petition the NLRB to conduct a secret-ballot certification election. The NLRB usually requires verification that at least 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit are interested in union membership before it will proceed with an election.
B)If the employer doesn't voluntarily accept the union, employees or the union can petition the NLRB to conduct a secret-ballot certification election. The NLRB usually requires verification that at least 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit are interested in union membership before it will proceed with an election.
C)If the employer doesn't voluntarily accept the union, employees or the union can petition the NLRB to conduct a secret-ballot certification election. The NLRB usually requires verification that at least 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit are interested in union membership before it will proceed with an election.
D)If the employer doesn't voluntarily accept the union, employees or the union can petition the NLRB to conduct a secret-ballot certification election. The NLRB usually requires verification that at least 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit are interested in union membership before it will proceed with an election.
E)If the employer doesn't voluntarily accept the union, employees or the union can petition the NLRB to conduct a secret-ballot certification election. The NLRB usually requires verification that at least 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit are interested in union membership before it will proceed with an election.

Question 15

Alfa Electrical is a firm that manufactures electrical products.The employees believe that they are not being paid adequately and decide to form a union.More than seventy percent of the employees issue authorization cards for forming a union,but the management refuses to accept the union.In order to form a union in this company,the employees ________.

Accepted Answer

A)If the employer doesn't voluntarily accept a union, employees or the union can petition the NLRB to conduct a secret-ballot certification election. The NLRB usually requires verification that at least 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit are interested in union membership before it will proceed with an election.
B)If the employer doesn't voluntarily accept a union, employees or the union can petition the NLRB to conduct a secret-ballot certification election. The NLRB usually requires verification that at least 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit are interested in union membership before it will proceed with an election.
C)If the employer doesn't voluntarily accept a union, employees or the union can petition the NLRB to conduct a secret-ballot certification election. The NLRB usually requires verification that at least 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit are interested in union membership before it will proceed with an election.
D)If the employer doesn't voluntarily accept a union, employees or the union can petition the NLRB to conduct a secret-ballot certification election. The NLRB usually requires verification that at least 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit are interested in union membership before it will proceed with an election.
E)If the employer doesn't voluntarily accept a union, employees or the union can petition the NLRB to conduct a secret-ballot certification election. The NLRB usually requires verification that at least 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit are interested in union membership before it will proceed with an election.

Question 16

In a(n)________,employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.

Accepted Answer

A)In an agency shop, employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.
B)In an agency shop, employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.
C)In an agency shop, employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.
D)In an agency shop, employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.
E)In an agency shop, employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.

Question 17

Norman is working in a bottled water production unit.Norman's company is unionized,but he has not joined the union.However,every year he pays an amount equivalent to the union's annual fee.Norman's company is using a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)In an agency shop, employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.
B)In an agency shop, employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.
C)In an agency shop, employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.
D)In an agency shop, employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.
E)In an agency shop, employees aren't required to join the union but must pay the equivalent of union dues.

Question 18

The members of local unions are informally known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)Members of local unions are informally known as the rank-and-file. Each department or facility also elects a shop steward, who works in the facility as a regular employee and serves as a liaison with supervisors whenever problems arise.
B)Members of local unions are informally known as the rank-and-file. Each department or facility also elects a shop steward, who works in the facility as a regular employee and serves as a liaison with supervisors whenever problems arise.
C)Members of local unions are informally known as the rank-and-file. Each department or facility also elects a shop steward, who works in the facility as a regular employee and serves as a liaison with supervisors whenever problems arise.
D)Members of local unions are informally known as the rank-and-file. Each department or facility also elects a shop steward, who works in the facility as a regular employee and serves as a liaison with supervisors whenever problems arise.
E)Members of local unions are informally known as the rank-and-file. Each department or facility also elects a shop steward, who works in the facility as a regular employee and serves as a liaison with supervisors whenever problems arise.

Question 19

Authorization cards are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)Authorization cards are cards signed by employees to indicate interest in having a union represent them. Company management usually tries to persuade employees that unionization would not be in their best interest.
B)Authorization cards are cards signed by employees to indicate interest in having a union represent them. Company management usually tries to persuade employees that unionization would not be in their best interest.
C)Authorization cards are cards signed by employees to indicate interest in having a union represent them. Company management usually tries to persuade employees that unionization would not be in their best interest.
D)Authorization cards are cards signed by employees to indicate interest in having a union represent them. Company management usually tries to persuade employees that unionization would not be in their best interest.
E)Authorization cards are cards signed by employees to indicate interest in having a union represent them. Company management usually tries to persuade employees that unionization would not be in their best interest.

Question 20

Caltrex Manufacturing is a firm that manufactures surgical equipment.The company is unionized and has only one union.The union insists that all the individuals should become a member of the union before being hired by the company.This is an example of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)Union security refers to the measures that protect a union's right to represent workers. The most extreme form is a closed shop, in which an employer is allowed to hire only union members. The given situation is an example of a closed shop.
B)Union security refers to the measures that protect a union's right to represent workers. The most extreme form is a closed shop, in which an employer is allowed to hire only union members. The given situation is an example of a closed shop.
C)Union security refers to the measures that protect a union's right to represent workers. The most extreme form is a closed shop, in which an employer is allowed to hire only union members. The given situation is an example of a closed shop.
D)Union security refers to the measures that protect a union's right to represent workers. The most extreme form is a closed shop, in which an employer is allowed to hire only union members. The given situation is an example of a closed shop.
E)Union security refers to the measures that protect a union's right to represent workers. The most extreme form is a closed shop, in which an employer is allowed to hire only union members. The given situation is an example of a closed shop.

Quiz 12: Labor Relations

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) certifies a union if ________.