Question 1

A government agency that assists labor and management in settling bargaining disputes is ________.
A)Occupation and Safety Board
B)National Labor Relations Board
C)Impasse Resolution Service
D)Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
E)American Arbitration Association

Accepted Answer

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) assists labor and management in settling bargaining disputes.

Question 2

The ________ shop agreement stipulates that employers,although free to hire whomever they choose,may retain only union members.
A)union
B)dues checkoff
C)closed
D)agency
E)open

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

A common provision in union security arrangements is a process called the ________ when an employer withholds union dues from members' paychecks.
A)payroll deduction
B)union dues
C)dues checkoff
D)dues remittance
E)employee remittance

Accepted Answer

The process described in the question is known as "dues checkoff," which refers to the practice of employers deducting union dues from their employees' paychecks and submitting them directly to the union. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

Question 4

The Wagner Act guarantees workers the right to ________ and join unions,to bargain collectively,and to act in concert to pursue their objectives.
A)strike
B)organize
C)protest
D)work
E)labor

Accepted Answer

The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935, specifically guarantees workers the right to organize and join unions. This includes the right to form or join a labor organization, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid and protection. While strikes are one form of concerted activity that workers may engage in, this is not explicitly mentioned in the question as a right guaranteed by the Wagner Act. Thus, the best choice is B.

Question 5

The concept that parties in a negotiation must come to the bargaining table ready,willing,and able to meet and deal,open to proposals made by the other party,and with the intent to reach a mutually acceptable agreement is referred to as bargaining ________.
A)for solidarity
B)in good conscience
C)for power
D)for control
E)in good faith

Accepted Answer

Bargaining in good faith refers to the idea that both parties enter negotiations with an honest and sincere desire to reach a mutual agreement. This includes being open to proposals made by the other party and being willing to compromise in order to find a solution that works for both sides. This concept is important in building trust between parties and creating a productive negotiation environment.

Question 6

Until passage of the Taft-Hartley Act,the ________ was dominant in labor contracts.Under this arrangement,an individual would join the union,be trained by the union,and sent to work for an employer by the union.
A)controlled shop
B)closed shop
C)labor shop
D)union shop
E)restricted shop

Accepted Answer

The closed shop was the dominant form of labor contract prior to the Taft-Hartley Act. Under a closed shop agreement, an individual could only be hired by an employer if they were already a member of the union. The union would train and send workers to employers. The Taft-Hartley Act outlawed the closed shop and allowed states to pass laws banning any form of compulsory union membership as a condition of employment.

Question 7

An agreement that requires nonunion employees to pay the union a sum of money equal to union fees and dues as a condition of continuing employment is referred to as a(n)________ shop.
A)agency
B)union
C)dues checkoff
D)open
E)closed

Accepted Answer

An agency shop is where nonunion employees must pay a fee to the union equivalent to dues and fees, despite not being members, as a condition of their employment. This arrangement is designed to cover the costs of collective bargaining from which all employees benefit, regardless of their union membership status.

Question 8

In 2013 the union membership rate,the percent of wage and salary workers who were members of a union,reported by the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics,was 25 percent.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the union membership rate for 2013 was 11.3%, not 25%. This percentage has been steadily declining in recent years.

Question 9

By being unionized,employees are often able to obtain higher wages and benefit packages than they would be able to negotiate individually.

Accepted Answer

This is one of the main functions of a labor union, to negotiate better wages and benefits for their members.

Question 10

A(n)________ is an organization of workers,acting collectively,seeking to promote and protect its mutual interests through collective bargaining.
A)team
B)institute
C)labor unit
D)union
E)workforce

Accepted Answer

A union is a specific type of organization that represents workers, negotiating with employers on behalf of the members for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. It is different than a team or workforce, which may refer to any group of individuals working together, and an institute or labor unit, which are not typically associated with collective bargaining.

Question 11

A common provision in union security arrangements is a process called the dues checkoff.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. Dues checkoff is a process where an employer deducts union dues from an employee's paycheck and forwards them to the union. This ensures that union members are paying their dues and helps to support the union financially.

Question 12

For many supervisors,activities in a unionized organization consist chiefly of following procedures and policies laid out in the ________.
A)employee handbook
B)labor contract
C)policy manual
D)union bylaw document
E)supervisor handbook

Accepted Answer

A labor contract is a binding agreement between the union and the employer that outlines the terms and conditions of employment, including policies and procedures. Therefore, for supervisors in a unionized organization, their activities are primarily guided by the labor contract. The other options may also provide some guidance, but they are typically secondary to the labor contract.

Question 13

Unions have a major effect on some important sectors of the economy.Gains made by unions in one industry often ________ other nonunionized sectors of the economy.
A)alienate
B)conflict with
C)have no effect on
D)spill over into
E)neutralize gains in

Accepted Answer

When unions make gains in one industry, it often spills over into nonunionized sectors of the economy. This can happen as nonunionized workers see the gains made by unionized workers and become more likely to demand similar benefits or wages. As a result, the gains made by unions can have positive effects beyond the specific industry in which they operate.

Question 14

Specifying unfair labor union practices is the major purpose of the ________.
A)Taft-Hartley Act
B)National Labor Relations Board
C)Right-to-Work Laws
D)Wagner Act
E)Railway Labor Act

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act (also known as the Labor-Management Relations Act) was passed in 1947 to amend the Wagner Act and provide regulations on unfair labor union practices. It prohibits certain activities by unions, such as secondary boycotts and closed shop agreements, while also giving employers more rights in labor disputes.

Question 15

Employees join unions for the following reasons EXCEPT ________.
A)to influence work rules
B)compulsory membership
C)higher wages and benefits
D)greater job security
E)to avoid conflict

Accepted Answer

Employees typically join unions to gain benefits such as influencing work rules, securing higher wages and benefits, and ensuring greater job security. Avoiding conflict is not a primary reason for joining a union; in fact, union activities can sometimes lead to conflicts with management.

Question 16

The entity that was given responsibility for determining appropriate bargaining units,conducting elections to determine union representation,and preventing or correcting employer actions that can lead to unfair labor practice charges is the ________.
A)Department of Labor
B)National Management Labor Board
C)Human Relations Board
D)American Arbitration Association
E)National Labor Relations Board

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is the entity responsible for determining appropriate bargaining units, conducting elections to determine union representation, and preventing or correcting employer actions that can lead to unfair labor practice charges. It is a federal agency that oversees unionization and collective bargaining in the private sector. The Department of Labor deals with labor disputes in the public sector, while the Human Relations Board and American Arbitration Association are not involved in determining bargaining units or conducting elections. The National Management Labor Board does not exist as a separate entity.

Question 17

A situation in which employees are free to choose whether or not to join the union is a(n)________ shop security agreement.
A)closed
B)agency
C)dues checkoff
D)union
E)open

Accepted Answer

An open shop security agreement is a situation in which employees are free to choose whether or not to join the union. The other choices are:
A) Closed shop security agreement: A situation in which employees must belong to the union before they can be hired
B) Agency shop security agreement: A situation in which employees are not required to join the union, but they must pay union dues if they do not join
C) Dues checkoff: A provision in a union contract that requires an employer to deduct union dues from employees' wages and send them directly to the union
D) Union shop security agreement: A situation in which employees are required to join the union within a certain amount of time after being hired.

Question 18

The ________ Act specifically requires employers to bargain in good faith over mandatory bargaining issues.
A)Railway Labor
B)Norris-La Guardia
C)Wagner
D)Landrum-Griffin
E)Labor-Management Relations

Accepted Answer

The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), specifically requires employers to bargain in good faith over mandatory bargaining issues with the labor unions. The other acts listed also address labor relations, but do not have provisions for mandatory bargaining.

Question 19

Also known as the Labor and Management Reporting and Disclosure Act,the ________ Act protects union members from possible wrongdoing on the part of their unions.Its thrust is to require all unions to disclose their financial statements.
A)Railway Labor
B)Taft-Hartley
C)Norris-LaGuardia
D)Landrum-Griffin
E)Labor-Management Relations

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act is also known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) and it requires all labor organizations in the United States to file annual financial reports detailing their activities and expenditures to the Department of Labor. The act also seeks to ensure a degree of democracy and fairness within labor organizations by requiring them to follow certain rules and procedures, such as providing for secret ballot elections of union officers, prohibiting certain conflicts of interest, and ensuring members have access to certain information and safeguards regarding their rights within the organization.

Question 20

What do employees seek to gain when they join a union?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 16: Supervision and Labor

A government agency that assists labor and management in settling bargaining disputes is ________.

The ________ shop agreement stipulates that employers,although free to hire whomever they choose,may retain only union members.

A common provision in union security arrangements is a process called the ________ when an employer withholds union dues from members' paychecks.

The Wagner Act guarantees workers the right to ________ and join unions,to bargain collectively,and to act in concert to pursue their objectives.

The concept that parties in a negotiation must come to the bargaining table ready,willing,and able to meet and deal,open to proposals made by the other party,and with the intent to reach a mutually acceptable agreement is referred to as bargaining ________.

Until passage of the Taft-Hartley Act,the ________ was dominant in labor contracts.Under this arrangement,an individual would join the union,be trained by the union,and sent to work for an employer by the union.

An agreement that requires nonunion employees to pay the union a sum of money equal to union fees and dues as a condition of continuing employment is referred to as a(n) ________ shop.

In 2013 the union membership rate,the percent of wage and salary workers who were members of a union,reported by the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics,was 25 percent.

By being unionized,employees are often able to obtain higher wages and benefit packages than they would be able to negotiate individually.

A(n) ________ is an organization of workers,acting collectively,seeking to promote and protect its mutual interests through collective bargaining.

A common provision in union security arrangements is a process called the dues checkoff.

For many supervisors,activities in a unionized organization consist chiefly of following procedures and policies laid out in the ________.

Unions have a major effect on some important sectors of the economy.Gains made by unions in one industry often ________ other nonunionized sectors of the economy.

Specifying unfair labor union practices is the major purpose of the ________.

Employees join unions for the following reasons EXCEPT ________.

The entity that was given responsibility for determining appropriate bargaining units,conducting elections to determine union representation,and preventing or correcting employer actions that can lead to unfair labor practice charges is the ________.

A situation in which employees are free to choose whether or not to join the union is a(n) ________ shop security agreement.

The ________ Act specifically requires employers to bargain in good faith over mandatory bargaining issues.

Also known as the Labor and Management Reporting and Disclosure Act,the ________ Act protects union members from possible wrongdoing on the part of their unions.Its thrust is to require all unions to disclose their financial statements.

What do employees seek to gain when they join a union?