Question 1

International labor relations is complicated due to differences in the role of governments,religions and political agendas from one county to another.

Accepted Answer

International labor relations involve negotiations and interactions between countries with differing cultural, political and economic systems. These differences can impact how labor laws and regulations are developed and enforced, making the process complicated and challenging for parties involved.

Question 2

"Right-to-work" laws declare that:
A)management cannot interfere with or restrain workers in their right to organize.
B)union security agreements which require membership as a condition of employment are illegal.
C)unions can not discriminate against workers who do not participate in strikes.
D)employers may not interfere with employee representation and collective bargaining rights.
E)employers can interfere with employee representation.

Accepted Answer

Right-to-work laws declare that union security agreements, which required membership as a condition of employment, are illegal. This means that employees cannot be compelled to join a union or have union dues deducted from their paychecks as a condition of employment. These laws are controversial and tend to be supported by employers who want to limit the power of unions in the workplace.

Question 3

The Coal Miners' National Union (CMNU)has decided to give up some of the advantages it has gained for the past five years in an attempt to avoid a lay off of several hundred coal miners at a local coal mine.This sort of tactic is called:
A)distributive bargaining.
B)impasse resolution.
C)concessionary bargaining.
D)unmediated arbitration.
E)binding arbitration.

Accepted Answer

Concessionary bargaining involves giving up some of the previously gained advantages in order to reach an agreement and avoid negative consequences such as layoffs. This tactic is commonly used in situations where one party has more bargaining power than the other or where an impasse has been reached in negotiations. In this case, the CMNU is giving up some of their advantages in order to prevent a layoff of coal miners, which is a clear example of concessionary bargaining.

Question 4

Each of the following is an institutional collective bargaining issue EXCEPT:
A)rights and duties of employers.
B)union security.
C)quality of work life programs.
D)check-off procedures.
E)two-tier wage systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each of the following is an institutional...

Question 5

Which of the following is illegal under the Taft-Harley act?
A)Strike
B)Picketing
C)Primary boycott
D)Secondary boycott
E)Lockout

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Harley Act prohibits secondary boycotts, which refer to a union encouraging others to stop doing business with a company that is not involved in the original dispute. Strikes, picketing, primary boycotts, and lockouts are not necessarily illegal under the Taft-Harley Act, but there are specific conditions and restrictions placed on each activity.

Question 6

In signing a binding arbitration policy,an employee:
A)can still file charges in federal courts.
B)can veto the decision of the arbitrator.
C)has to submit his/her complaint to the arbitration process.
D)can, with the help of the arbitrator, reach a consensus agreement with the company regarding the grievance.
E)can require the company to pay for the arbitration process.

Accepted Answer

By signing a binding arbitration policy, the employee agrees to submit any dispute or grievance to the arbitration process and cannot file charges in federal courts or veto the decision of the arbitrator. However, they can still reach a consensus agreement with the company regarding the grievance with the help of the arbitrator. Whether the company pays for the arbitration process or not depends on the terms of the policy.

Question 7

Unlike the U.S.,in Europe,more than one union,may represent the same workers.

Accepted Answer

In Europe, it is possible for multiple unions to represent the same workers, while in the U.S. it is generally only one union per workplace or industry.

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding unions is FALSE?
A)Unions tend to not get involved in productivity improvement programs.
B)Union membership has dropped substantially in the 1980s.
C)Union influence is much greater outside of the U.S., particularly in Europe.
D)Unions put constraints on many HR decisions such as compensation, promotion, demotion, and termination.
E)Employees believe that unions can actually improve conditions and, in particular, can have an impact at their own workplace.

Accepted Answer

Unions do get involved in productivity improvement programs as they aim to improve the conditions of their members, including increasing productivity and efficiency.

Question 9

An example of unions cooperating with management is the retraining of employees to diminish the need for layoffs and downsizing.

Accepted Answer

Unions can work with management to find alternatives to layoffs, such as offering retraining programs for employees to learn new skills that are in demand within the company. This type of cooperation benefits both parties, as it helps the company reduce costs and retain valuable employees, while also protecting the job security and livelihood of union members.

Question 10

A(n)__________ is a formal agreement between a union and management which specifies conditions of employment for a certain period of time.
A)labor contract
B)contract negotiation
C)master agreement
D)arbitration settlement
E)document

Accepted Answer

A labor contract is a formal agreement between a union and management that outlines the terms and conditions of employment for a specified period of time. This contract covers areas such as compensation, benefits, working hours, and job security.

Question 11

Pension plans,paid vacations and holidays,health insurance plans,dismissal pay,reporting pay,and supplementary unemployment benefits (SUBs)are examples of which of the following collective bargaining issues?
A)Wage-related collective bargaining issues
B)Supplementary economic benefits issues
C)Institutional issues
D)Administrative issues
E)Concessionary bargaining

Accepted Answer

Supplementary economic benefits refer to benefits beyond wages and salaries, such as pension plans, paid vacations and holidays, health insurance plans, dismissal pay, reporting pay, and supplementary unemployment benefits (SUBs). These benefits are negotiated as part of collective bargaining agreements and are meant to enhance the total compensation of employees.

Question 12

The __________ formally recognized workers' right to organize and bargain collectively with representatives of their own choosing.
A)Wagner Act
B)Taft-Hartley Act
C)Landrum-Griffin Act
D)Norris-LaGuardia Act
E)Americans with Disabilities Act

Accepted Answer

The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act, was passed in 1935 and established the legal framework for labor unions and collective bargaining in the United States. It granted workers the right to form and join unions, engage in collective bargaining, and strike, among other protections. The other options listed do not pertain specifically to workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively.

Question 13

According to NLRA:
A)management cannot interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of their rights to organize, bargain collectively.
B)management cannot dominate or interfere with the formation or administration of any labor organization.
C)management cannot encourage or discourage membership in any labor organization by discrimination with regard to hiring.
D)management cannot refuse to bargain collectively with representatives of the employees.
E)management can discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee because he or she has filed charges or given testimony.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to NLRA:
A)management cannot interfere with, restrain,...

Question 14

The Civil Service Reform Act:
A)mandates health coverage for all federal workers.
B)legislates the organizational structure of unions.
C)includes coverage of secondary boycotts.
D)replaces the earlier Taft-Hartley Act.
E)prohibits strikes by federal workers.

Accepted Answer

The Civil Service Reform Act prohibits strikes by federal workers, and imposes penalties for participation in a strike. The other choices are incorrect because the act does not address health coverage, union structure, or secondary boycotts, and it does not replace the Taft-Hartley Act.

Question 15

The future of unionization in the U.S.is positive,especially with legislative and political forces in favor of unions.

Accepted Answer

The future of unionization in the U.S. is uncertain and contentious, with various factors impacting the ability of workers to organize and bargain collectively. While some legislative and political forces may support unions, others are actively working against them. The overall trajectory of unionization in the U.S. remains unclear.

Question 16

Workers at the MJR Steel Mill have recently begun efforts to unionize.Who of the following is the MOST likely to welcome the unionization effort?
A)An economist who consults for the firm.
B)The vice-president in charge of production.
C)A corporate stockholder.
D)A factory line steelworker.
E)Engineers.

Accepted Answer

A factory line steelworker is likely to be the most vocal and enthusiastic supporter of the unionization effort as they stand to benefit the most from the collective bargaining power and better labor protections that a union can provide.

Question 17

The __________ view maintains that unionization reduces worker quit rates,thereby leading to retention of experienced workers,lowering a firm's training costs,and raising its productivity.
A)collective voice
B)ecological
C)human resource
D)monopoly
E)enlightened

Accepted Answer

The collective voice view posits that unionization gives workers a means to express their concerns and negotiate better working conditions, which in turn reduces turnover by making employees more satisfied with their jobs. This retention of experienced workers can lower training costs and increase productivity for the firm.

Question 18

In general public sector employees have more bargaining power than private sector employees.

Accepted Answer

Public sector employees often have less bargaining power due to government regulations and budget constraints, whereas private sector employees may have more flexibility to negotiate based on market conditions.

Question 19

Each of the following is an administrative collective bargaining issue EXCEPT:
A)seniority.
B)employee discipline and discharge procedures.
C)work rules.
D)union security.
E)job security.

Accepted Answer

Union security is not an administrative issue; it pertains to the relationship between the union and its members, including dues collection and membership requirements, rather than the day-to-day administration of the workforce.

Question 20

The __________ was designed to protect workers from union corruption.
A)Civil Rights Act of 1964
B)Wagner Act
C)Landrum-Griffin Act
D)The Fair Labor Reform Bill of 1978
E)The Fair Labor Standards Act

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act, also known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, was passed in 1959 to prevent union corruption and protect the rights of union members. It requires unions to disclose financial information, hold democratic elections, and provide members with equal rights and protections.

Quiz 13: Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

International labor relations is complicated due to differences in the role of governments,religions and political agendas from one county to another.

"Right-to-work" laws declare that:

The Coal Miners' National Union (CMNU) has decided to give up some of the advantages it has gained for the past five years in an attempt to avoid a lay off of several hundred coal miners at a local coal mine.This sort of tactic is called:

Each of the following is an institutional collective bargaining issue EXCEPT:

Which of the following is illegal under the Taft-Harley act?

In signing a binding arbitration policy,an employee:

Unlike the U.S.,in Europe,more than one union,may represent the same workers.

Which of the following statements regarding unions is FALSE?

An example of unions cooperating with management is the retraining of employees to diminish the need for layoffs and downsizing.

A(n) __________ is a formal agreement between a union and management which specifies conditions of employment for a certain period of time.

Pension plans,paid vacations and holidays,health insurance plans,dismissal pay,reporting pay,and supplementary unemployment benefits (SUBs) are examples of which of the following collective bargaining issues?

The __________ formally recognized workers' right to organize and bargain collectively with representatives of their own choosing.

According to NLRA:

The Civil Service Reform Act:

The future of unionization in the U.S.is positive,especially with legislative and political forces in favor of unions.

Workers at the MJR Steel Mill have recently begun efforts to unionize.Who of the following is the MOST likely to welcome the unionization effort?

The __________ view maintains that unionization reduces worker quit rates,thereby leading to retention of experienced workers,lowering a firm's training costs,and raising its productivity.

In general public sector employees have more bargaining power than private sector employees.

Each of the following is an administrative collective bargaining issue EXCEPT:

The __________ was designed to protect workers from union corruption.