Question 1

A criticism of public-sector interest arbitration is that it:

Accepted Answer

Interest arbitration can create a dependency, or "narcotic effect," where parties rely on arbitration rather than negotiating settlements themselves.

Question 2

Which of the following has NOT contributed to the growth of public-sector unionization?

Accepted Answer

Privatization and downsizing of public-sector jobs typically reduce the number of public-sector positions available for unionization, thus not contributing to the growth of public-sector unionization.

Question 3

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)was established by:

Accepted Answer

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) was established by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, which restructured the federal personnel management system.

Question 4

Each of the following subjects is permissible in federal-sector negotiations except:

Accepted Answer

Management rights, including determining the mission, budget, and internal security practices, are typically reserved for management and are not subject to negotiation in federal-sector labor relations.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered an unfair labor practice under the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA)?

Accepted Answer

Under the CSRA, refusing to negotiate over a "permissible" bargaining subject is not considered an unfair labor practice, as it pertains to subjects that are not mandatory for negotiation.

Question 6

Which one of the following strategies is NOT a strategy that is commonly used to increase a public employer's cost of continuing to disagree with a union bargaining proposal?

Accepted Answer

A threat to conduct a recall election is not a common strategy used in union bargaining to increase costs for a public employer. It is more of a political maneuver rather than a direct bargaining tactic.

Question 7

The existence of monopolistic conditions in the public sector,and their control of the services rendered and products offered also exist in the private sector.

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Question 8

Which one of the following organizations consists of one chairperson and at least six members appointed by the President that investigate any negotiation impasse presented and is authorized to take any necessary action to settle the dispute?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP) consists of a chairperson and at least six other members appointed by the President. It investigates negotiation impasses and is authorized to take necessary actions to resolve disputes.

Question 9

Employee grievances over matters concerning adverse action,position classification,and equal employment opportunity are covered by the CSRA.

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Question 10

At what level of government are the highest percent of public-sector employees who are union members found?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The federal government agency that administers the federal relations program and investigates unfair labor practices is the:

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Nonpaying employees must be represented in collective bargaining,grievance administration,and arbitration by the unions are called:

Accepted Answer

Free riders are nonpaying employees who benefit from union representation without paying dues.

Question 13

The public-sector employee group most likely to participate in strikes is:

Accepted Answer

Educators are more likely to participate in strikes due to issues like pay, working conditions, and education funding, which often lead to collective bargaining actions.

Question 14

The designation granted to a labor union by the federal government that indicates that the union has been selected by secret ballot of employees to be the exclusive representative of a group of employees is called:

Accepted Answer

Exclusive recognition is the designation granted to a labor union by the federal government, indicating that the union has been selected by a secret ballot of employees to be the exclusive representative of a group of employees.

Question 15

The Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA)created the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB)which is an independent quasi-judicial agency to hear appeals from federal employees.

Accepted Answer

The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 established the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to protect federal employees' rights and ensure merit-based employment practices.

Question 16

The most used and least studied dispute resolution procedure used in the public sector is:

Accepted Answer

Mediation is the most used and least studied dispute resolution procedure used in the public sector.

Question 17

The patronage system,also called the "spoils system" was applauded for providing qualified individuals that could get things done.

Accepted Answer

The patronage or "spoils system" was criticized for appointing individuals based on political connections rather than qualifications, often leading to inefficiency and corruption.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)?

Accepted Answer

The FLRA does not hear appeals regarding arbitrator awards; this is typically handled by other entities or through different legal processes.

Question 19

Fact-finding and arbitration are successful in resolving impasses because these procedures provide deadlines for the parties to resolve their differences.

Accepted Answer

Fact-finding and arbitration often include deadlines or timelines that encourage parties to reach a resolution, thus helping to resolve impasses.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true about privatization?

Accepted Answer

The private sector can and often does enter into contracts with government agencies, making option E incorrect.

Quiz 13: Labor Relations in the Public Sector