Question 1

According to the Reaching Beyond Our Borders box in Chapter 12,
A)going global may be the strategy that rekindles the labor unions.
B)there is not a strong enough base of unskilled laborers internationally to make it worthwhile to form a global union at this time.
C)most domestic unions are watching the auto workers unions.If the auto workers can certify auto plants in Mexico,Turkey,and Japan,there is a chance that other unions will follow a global path.
D)the increase in unions globally has far surpassed the union growth rate in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Reaching Beyond Our Borders...

Question 2

Which of the following statements about collective bargaining is most consistent with the views of Samuel Gompers?
A)Collective bargaining is the best way for workers to attain a fairer share of the economic pie.
B)Collective bargaining is a nice idea in theory,but in the real world unions must rely on weapons such as strikes and boycotts to get what they want.
C)Unions should view collective bargaining as a useful,but limited,means for achieving some of their goals.In most cases the best way for unions to achieve their goals is to use their political clout to help pass favorable legislation.
D)Unions should not count on collective bargaining to achieve their goals,because management can't be trusted to bargain in good faith.

Accepted Answer

Samuel Gompers was a strong advocate for collective bargaining as a means for workers to negotiate with management for better wages, hours, and working conditions. He believed that through collective bargaining, workers could attain a fairer share of the economic pie. This view is reflected in option A.

Question 3

Under a(n)___________ shop agreement,workers must belong to the union before they are hired.
A)open
B)union
C)agency
D)closed

Accepted Answer

A closed shop agreement mandates that employees must be members of the union before they can be hired. This is different from an open shop, which does not require membership, and a union shop, which allows for membership to be gained after employment but requires employees to become members within a certain timeframe. An agency shop also does not require membership, but employees may have to pay fees equivalent to membership dues to cover the costs of union representation.

Question 4

Steven is part of a team of union members that is meeting with representatives of his company's management in an effort to negotiate a labor contract for the workers his union represents.Steven is participating in a process known as:
A)collective bargaining.
B)management by objectives.
C)arbitration.
D)certification discussions.

Accepted Answer

Steven is participating in collective bargaining, which is the process of negotiation between representatives of workers (usually labor union officials) and representatives of management (usually employers) to determine the conditions of employment.

Question 5

The justification for dues or fees paid by nonunion members to the union in a(n)_________ shop is that the union represents all workers in collective bargaining,not just those who belong to the union.
A)closed
B)agency
C)fee simple
D)union

Accepted Answer

In an agency shop, nonunion members are required to pay fees to the union for representation in collective bargaining. This is because the union negotiates on behalf of all workers in the workplace, not just those who are union members. Closed shops are illegal, and fee simple is a term used in property law. The term "union shop" is not relevant to the question.

Question 6

The AFL-CIO was __________ the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).
A)strongly in favor of
B)cautiously neutral in its views toward
C)opposed to
D)split in two camps,one in favor of and the other opposed to

Accepted Answer

The AFL-CIO was opposed to the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).

Question 7

The __________ sets the tone and clarifies the terms and conditions under which labor and management agree to function over a specific period of time.
A)negotiated labor-management agreement
B)right-to-work agreement
C)open shop agreement
D)bargaining zone

Accepted Answer

A negotiated labor-management agreement is a formal contract that outlines the terms and conditions under which labor and management agree to function over a specific period of time, including wages, benefits, hours of work, and job security. It sets the tone for the relationship between labor and management and provides a framework for resolving disputes and addressing issues that arise during the term of the agreement. A right-to-work agreement and open shop agreement are not the same as a negotiated labor-management agreement and do not involve the same level of collective bargaining between labor and management. The bargaining zone is a theoretical concept used in labor negotiations to refer to the range of possible outcomes that are acceptable to both parties.

Question 8

In a(n)__________ shop,workers do not have to belong to a union before they are hired,but they must join a union within a specified period (usually 30,60,or 90 days)in order to keep their job.
A)agency
B)closed
C)open
D)union

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n)__________ shop,workers do not have to...

Question 9

Under _______,workers are not required to join the union,but those who do not join are still required to pay a union fee or regular dues to the union.
A)right-to-work laws
B)all union security clauses
C)agency shop agreements
D)Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under _______,workers are not required to join...

Question 10

Bob believes that management is treating him unfairly because of his efforts to organize a vote for union representation.Which organization should Bob contact to report his concerns?
A)Federal Board of Labor Rights
B)National Labor Relations Board
C)Federal Trade Commission
D)Federal Commission on Unfair Labor Practices

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board is responsible for enforcing the National Labor Relations Act which protects workers' rights to form and join unions. Bob's concerns about unfair treatment due to his organizing efforts fall within the jurisdiction of the NLRB. The other options listed do not relate specifically to labor rights and protections.

Question 11

During the lunch break at Secure Seat Belt Corporation,Ben's friend Dan was enthusiastic about the Employee Free Choice Act.According to Dan,if congress passes this legislation,
A)employees will no longer be under any pressure to join the union.
B)employees will have a choice of higher pay or the assurance of good union representation with safety issues.
C)union representatives will have the right to choose which members of management will participate in collective bargaining for the company.
D)unions will win the right to replace secret ballot voting for union certification with a card check,an open authorization method of securing votes for union representation.

Accepted Answer

The Employee Free Choice Act would give unions the right to replace secret ballot voting for union certification with a card check, an open authorization method of securing votes for union representation. This means that employees would sign union cards to show support for union representation, rather than voting in a private ballot election. This would make it easier for unions to organize and represent workers, but it could also be seen as reducing the privacy and integrity of the voting process.

Question 12

During the 1980s,unions became increasingly concerned with the issues of:
A)pay and fringe benefits.
B)stock option plans and profit sharing.
C)job security and union recognition.
D)worker training and education.

Accepted Answer

During the 1980s, unions became increasingly concerned with job security and union recognition as a result of the significant decline in union membership and influence, as well as the expansion of globalization and deregulation policies that threatened the stability of unionized jobs. While pay and fringe benefits, worker training, and education were also important issues, they were not as pressing or central to the unions' concerns during this period. Stock option plans and profit-sharing were less relevant to most unionized workers, who were primarily employed in manufacturing and other sectors with less emphasis on financial incentives and ownership.

Question 13

The primary purpose of collective bargaining is to:
A)ensure worker participation in setting the goals and objectives of the company.
B)establish and communicate clear guidelines for performance appraisals.
C)limit the authority of management to set job categories and direct worker activities.
D)negotiate a labor-management agreement that both the union and management are willing to accept.

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of collective bargaining is to negotiate a labor-management agreement that both the union and management are willing to accept, typically in the form of a contract that outlines the terms and conditions of employment for union members. While collective bargaining may involve discussion of job categories and worker activities, its main focus is on wages, benefits, working conditions, and other issues related to the employment relationship. It does not typically involve worker participation in setting company goals or establishing guidelines for performance appraisals. Therefore, option A and B are not the best choices. Option C is partially correct, but not the primary purpose of collective bargaining.

Question 14

If a union is present in a firm that has a(n)_________ shop arrangement,workers may join the union if they wish,but they are not required to join or pay a union fee in order to keep their jobs.
A)open
B)unrestricted
C)freedom of choice
D)agency

Accepted Answer

An open shop arrangement allows workers to join a union voluntarily, but they are not required to join or pay union fees to keep their jobs. This type of arrangement is often referred to as a "right-to-work" policy.

Question 15

During the 1970s,the primary objective of most labor unions was to:
A)restore the closed shop arrangement.
B)improve pay and benefits for their members.
C)obtain more job security for their members.
D)establish employee stock ownership programs.

Accepted Answer

During the 1970s, labor unions focused on improving the pay and benefits for their members as wages had stagnated and the cost of living had increased. Unions negotiated contracts with employers to secure better wages, health care benefits, pensions, and other job-related benefits.

Question 16

Union leaders at the Baadfathe Corporation are furious.Although the union's certified by the NLRB,its negotiating team has had little success in getting management to meet with them to work on a new labor contract.In fact,during the last 3 months,the management team has agreed to meet only twice,once on a weekend,and the other time after 8:00 p.m.Even during those two meetings,the management team was unwilling to offer serious proposals.Baadfathe's management team should review the legal rights of union members to participate in collective bargaining,as provided under the:
A)Taft-Harley Act.
B)Norris LaGuardia Act.
C)Wagner Act.
D)Landrum-Griffin Act.

Accepted Answer

The Wagner Act (also known as the National Labor Relations Act) provides legal rights for union members to participate in collective bargaining. This includes the requirement for employers to bargain in good faith with their employees' union representatives. If the Baadfathe Corporation is not meeting with the union negotiating team and not offering serious proposals during negotiations, they may be violating the Wagner Act.

Question 17

During the 1920s and early 1930s the Dallas Sheet Metal Shop was able to prevent workers from forming a union by requiring them to sign an employment contract in which they agreed not to join a union as a condition of employment.Dallas was making use of:
A)yellow-dog contracts.
B)blacklisting agreements.
C)injunctions.
D)implied consent decrees.

Accepted Answer

The Dallas Sheet Metal Shop was using yellow-dog contracts, which were employment contracts that required employees to agree not to join a union as a condition of employment, in order to prevent the formation of a union.

Question 18

The AFL-CIO was a major __________ of the NAFTA agreement passed by Congress in 1994.
A)contributor to the design
B)financial backer
C)advocate
D)opponent

Accepted Answer

The word "opponent" means someone who is against or disagrees with something. Therefore, the best choice for the statement is D - opponent. The AFL-CIO was actually against the NAFTA agreement passed by Congress in 1994.

Question 19

Two important provisions concerning the certification or decertification process administered by the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board)are:
A)certification or decertification requires that the workers cast over 50 percent of the required vote to certify or decertify,and that voting be done by secret ballot.
B)certification is a four-step process,and decertification is a two-step process.
C)the union must win 30% of the vote for certification,and 70% of the vote for decertification.
D)voting to bring in a union must be done by card check,and voting to dismiss a union must be done by secret ballot.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Labor Relations Act, certification or decertification requires that the workers cast over 50 percent of the required vote to certify or decertify, and that voting be done by secret ballot. This ensures that the process is fair and democratic. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choice B is incorrect because certification is actually a two-step process and decertification is a one-step process. Choice C is also incorrect because the union must win a majority of the vote for certification and decertification. Choice D is incorrect because voting for both certification and decertification must be done by secret ballot.

Question 20

Over the past several decades unions have:
A)always placed the greatest emphasis on increasing wages and benefits.
B)frequently changed objectives as the result of shifts in social and economic conditions.
C)frequently taken global competition into account.
D)consistently favored policies that would move the U.S.economy toward a command system.

Accepted Answer

Unions have frequently changed objectives as the result of shifts in social and economic conditions. While wages and benefits have always been important, unions have also pursued objectives such as better working conditions, job security, and protections against discrimination. Additionally, as globalization has affected the labor market, unions have had to adapt and consider global competition when setting their priorities. However, there is no evidence to suggest that unions consistently favor policies that would move the U.S. economy toward a command system.

Quiz 12: Dealing With Employee-Management Issues and Relationships

According to the Reaching Beyond Our Borders box in Chapter 12,

Which of the following statements about collective bargaining is most consistent with the views of Samuel Gompers?

Under a(n) ___________ shop agreement,workers must belong to the union before they are hired.

Steven is part of a team of union members that is meeting with representatives of his company's management in an effort to negotiate a labor contract for the workers his union represents.Steven is participating in a process known as:

The justification for dues or fees paid by nonunion members to the union in a(n) _________ shop is that the union represents all workers in collective bargaining,not just those who belong to the union.

The AFL-CIO was __________ the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) .

The __________ sets the tone and clarifies the terms and conditions under which labor and management agree to function over a specific period of time.

In a(n) __________ shop,workers do not have to belong to a union before they are hired,but they must join a union within a specified period (usually 30,60,or 90 days) in order to keep their job.

Under _______,workers are not required to join the union,but those who do not join are still required to pay a union fee or regular dues to the union.

Bob believes that management is treating him unfairly because of his efforts to organize a vote for union representation.Which organization should Bob contact to report his concerns?

During the lunch break at Secure Seat Belt Corporation,Ben's friend Dan was enthusiastic about the Employee Free Choice Act.According to Dan,if congress passes this legislation,

During the 1980s,unions became increasingly concerned with the issues of:

The primary purpose of collective bargaining is to:

If a union is present in a firm that has a(n) _________ shop arrangement,workers may join the union if they wish,but they are not required to join or pay a union fee in order to keep their jobs.

During the 1970s,the primary objective of most labor unions was to:

During the 1920s and early 1930s the Dallas Sheet Metal Shop was able to prevent workers from forming a union by requiring them to sign an employment contract in which they agreed not to join a union as a condition of employment.Dallas was making use of:

The AFL-CIO was a major __________ of the NAFTA agreement passed by Congress in 1994.

Two important provisions concerning the certification or decertification process administered by the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) are:

Over the past several decades unions have: