Question 1

Write a short note on Taylorism.

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Question 2

Some contracts permit _____,whereby a senior employee is entitled to displace a junior employee in another department or job as long as the senior employee is qualified for it.
A) free riding
B) bumping
C) benefit-status seniority
D) competitive-status seniority

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The term "bumping" refers to the practice where a senior employee has the ability to "bump" or displace a junior employee in another department or job as long as the senior employee is qualified for it. This is typically based on seniority, with the more senior employee having the right to take the job of a less senior employee if they so choose. This practice is often used in union environments where seniority is highly valued and protected. The other options, free riding, benefit-status seniority, and competitive-status seniority, do not accurately describe this practice.

Question 3

State _____ enable a preliminary test of whether union membership is influenced by the efficiency of the local union,because individuals can choose whether to join.
A) hiring laws
B) work-to-rule laws
C) corporate laws
D) right-to-work laws

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Right-to-work laws are state laws that prevent employers from requiring employees to join or pay dues to a union as a condition of employment. Therefore, in states with right-to-work laws, individuals have the option to join or not join a union. This enable a preliminary test of whether union membership is influenced by the efficiency of the local union, as individuals have the ability to choose whether they want to be part of the union or not.

Question 4

Explain bumping.

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Question 5

Why was the Fair Labor Standards Act enacted?

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Question 6

Why are grievance procedures a high-priority bargaining issue for unions? Explain with an example.

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Question 7

Which of the following is true about dues checkoff?
A) It permits workplace disruptions involved in collection.
B) It restricts any form of protection to employees from union disciplinary action for nonpayment of dues.
C) It ensures a smooth cash flow for the local union's financial operations.
D) It allows the union to demand extra dues over the usual dues collected by the employers.

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Dues checkoff is an arrangement between the employer and the union, where the employer deducts union dues from the employee's paycheck and sends it directly to the union. This ensures a smooth cash flow for the local union's financial operations, as they can reliably predict their revenue. Option A is incorrect because dues checkoff does not involve workplace disruptions. Option B is incorrect because the union cannot take disciplinary action against employees for nonpayment of dues, as it is illegal under the National Labor Relations Act. Option D is incorrect because the union cannot demand extra dues over and above the usual dues agreed upon with the employer.

Question 8

Which of the following acts prohibits negotiating a mandatory retirement age?
A) Employee Free Choice Act
B) Age Discrimination in Employment Act
C) Old Age Security Act
D) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants who are 40 years of age or older. This includes prohibiting mandatory retirement based solely on age. The Employee Free Choice Act, Old Age Security Act, and Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act do not specifically address mandatory retirement age.

Question 9

Which of the following refers to union representation without paying dues?
A) Free riding
B) Bumping
C) Dues checkoff
D) Accretion

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Free riding refers to the situation where an employee benefits from union representation but does not pay union dues.

Question 10

Explain the drive system.

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Question 11

What does a modified union shop require?

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Question 12

Competitive status seniority is more likely to be _____ when the employer is small and capital intensive,in a single-employer bargaining unit,and when the production technology requires substantial training by the employer.
A) departmentwide
B) regionwide
C) industrywide
D) companywide

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Competitive status seniority is based on an employee's performance and can be measured through a variety of factors such as quality of work, productivity, attendance, and seniority. It is more likely to be companywide when the employer is small and capital intensive because there are fewer job opportunities available and the company may rely heavily on skilled employees to perform various tasks. In a single-employer bargaining unit, the company has more control over the terms and conditions of employment, including the implementation of competitive status seniority. Additionally, when the production technology requires substantial training by the employer, the company is more likely to invest in employee training and development programs, making competitive status seniority a valuable tool for retaining skilled employees.

Question 13

What is a dues checkoff? How does it benefit all parties?

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Question 14

_____ relates to entitlement to bid on promotions and transfers and to avoid layoffs.
A) Bumping
B) Competitive-status seniority
C) Benefit-status seniority
D) Mediation

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Competitive-status seniority relates to an employee's entitlement to bid on promotions and transfers as well as their ability to avoid layoffs based on their length of service and job performance. It applies in situations where multiple employees are vying for the same job or promotion, and the employer is required to make a selection based on a specific set of criteria. The seniority of each employee is calculated based on their length of service with the company, and the employee with the most seniority is usually given preference. Benefit-status seniority, on the other hand, relates to an employee's entitlement to certain benefits based on their length of service, and bumping refers to the process of an employee displacing a more junior employee from their position due to layoffs or other reasons. Mediation is a form of dispute resolution that involves the use of a neutral third party to facilitate negotiations between parties who are in conflict.

Question 15

What are benefit-status seniority and competitive-status seniority related to?

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Question 16

Explain high-performance work organizations (HPWO).

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Question 17

Which of the following is true about union influences on hiring?
A) Unionized employers use the most number of recruiting sources and methods,even with the availability of more applicants from chosen sources.
B) Minorities are a lower proportion of new hires in unionized organizations as compared to nonunion organizations.
C) Employers that actively promote unionization will screen out prounion applicants.
D) For lower-skilled jobs,a unionized employer will have a larger pool from which to select.

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Unionized employers typically have larger pools of applicants for lower-skilled jobs, as they often have more restrictive hiring requirements and a larger applicant pool. Other choices are either incorrect or not supported by the information given.

Question 18

Which of the following is the requirement of an agency shop?
A) It requires that any bargaining-unit employee who becomes a union member must remain one as a condition of continued employment as long as the contract remains in effect.
B) It requires that any bargaining-unit employee employed with the firm for a specific time must become a union member as a condition of continued employment.
C) It requires that any bargaining-unit employee who was hired after a date specified in the agreement must become a union member within a specific time as a condition of continued employment.
D) It requires that any bargaining-unit employee who is not a union member must pay a service fee to the union for its representation activities.

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An agency shop requires that any bargaining-unit employee who is not a union member must pay a service fee to the union for its representation activities. This means that even though the employee is not a member of the union, they are still required to pay a fee for the union's representation services. Unlike a union shop, an agency shop does not require that employees become union members as a condition of continued employment. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect.

Question 19

What is a closed shop? Explain.

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Question 20

_____ requires that any bargaining-unit employee who becomes a union member must remain one as a condition of continued employment as long as the contract remains in effect.
A) Maintenance of membership
B) Modified union shop
C) Open shop
D) Agency shop

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Maintenance of membership requires that union membership is a condition of continued employment, as long as the contract remains in effect. This means that once an employee joins the union, they must maintain their membership for the duration of their employment while the contract is in place. It is a less common option compared to agency shops or union shops.

Quiz 10: Nonwage Issues in Bargaining

Write a short note on Taylorism.

Some contracts permit _____,whereby a senior employee is entitled to displace a junior employee in another department or job as long as the senior employee is qualified for it.

State _____ enable a preliminary test of whether union membership is influenced by the efficiency of the local union,because individuals can choose whether to join.

Explain bumping.

Why was the Fair Labor Standards Act enacted?

Why are grievance procedures a high-priority bargaining issue for unions? Explain with an example.

Which of the following is true about dues checkoff?

Which of the following acts prohibits negotiating a mandatory retirement age?

Which of the following refers to union representation without paying dues?

Explain the drive system.

What does a modified union shop require?

Competitive status seniority is more likely to be _____ when the employer is small and capital intensive,in a single-employer bargaining unit,and when the production technology requires substantial training by the employer.

What is a dues checkoff? How does it benefit all parties?

_____ relates to entitlement to bid on promotions and transfers and to avoid layoffs.

What are benefit-status seniority and competitive-status seniority related to?

Explain high-performance work organizations (HPWO).

Which of the following is true about union influences on hiring?

Which of the following is the requirement of an agency shop?

What is a closed shop? Explain.

_____ requires that any bargaining-unit employee who becomes a union member must remain one as a condition of continued employment as long as the contract remains in effect.