Question 1

Management's desire to drug screen all job candidates may increase because of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that management's desire to drug screen all job candidates may increase for various reasons, including increased drug use, reluctance of previous employers to report drug usage, and employer liability. However, the statement also suggests that employees may not prefer the invasive testing, which indicates a potential challenge for management in implementing widespread drug screenings. Therefore, option D is the exception as it does not support an increase in drug testing but rather highlights a potential obstacle to implementing it.

Question 2

A ____ is a set of rules governing the allocation of economic benefits and opportunities on the basis of service with one employer.

Accepted Answer

A seniority system is a set of rules that determines the allocation of economic benefits and opportunities based on the length of service with one employer. This system often affects promotions, layoffs, and other job-related benefits, prioritizing employees who have been with the company longer.

Question 3

Union leaders and arbitrators often argue that an employer has an implied agreement to not subcontract out work to employees of other companies through the __________ clause in an agreement.

Accepted Answer

The scope clause in an agreement typically outlines the work that is covered by the collective bargaining agreement and may include language prohibiting the subcontracting of work to employees of other companies. This is often cited by union leaders and arbitrators as evidence of an implied agreement between the employer and the union to not subcontract work. The checkoff clause pertains to the collection of union dues, the union security clause establishes the requirement for union membership or payment of union fees as a condition of employment, and the seniority clause governs issues related to employee length of service.

Question 4

_______ may be defined as arranging to make goods and perform services with another firm that could be accomplished by the bargaining unit employees within the company's current facilities.

Accepted Answer

Subcontracting involves contracting with another firm to make goods and perform services that could be accomplished by bargaining unit employees within the company's current facilities. Outsourcing involves contracting with an external firm to perform a business process or function that was previously done in-house. Job-bidding is a process in which employees bid on open positions within the company. Rating is a performance evaluation process.

Question 5

Management will generally drug test current employees under one of ________ policies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Management will generally drug test current employees...

Question 6

In ________, the Court ruled that subcontracting is a mandatory subject for collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

In Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. v. NLRB, the Supreme Court ruled that subcontracting is a mandatory subject for collective bargaining, emphasizing the importance of discussing the decision to subcontract as part of the collective bargaining process.

Question 7

The Length-of-Service Principle and Surviving Group Principle may both be used in combining the ______ lists of two merged companies.

Accepted Answer

The Length-of-Service Principle is concerned with the seniority of employees, which makes it relevant for combining seniority lists of two merged companies. The Surviving Group Principle is about prioritizing employees of the surviving company in a merger, which could also involve seniority considerations. Therefore, both principles are applicable in combining seniority lists of two merged companies. Outsourcing, bidding, and benefits are not directly related to the combining of seniority lists.

Question 8

_______ was a campaign that started the testing of job applicants and employees in the 1980's.

Accepted Answer

The Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 started the testing of job applicants and employees for drug use in the United States.

Question 9

In ________, the Court ruled that if an employer fails to give sufficient notice of a plant closing, the union may sue on behalf of the affected workers.

Accepted Answer

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 751 v. Brown Group, Inc. established the "WARN Act" (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act), which requires employers to give at least 60 days' notice before a plant closing or mass layoff. If an employer fails to give sufficient notice, the union may sue on behalf of the affected workers. None of the other cases listed relate to the WARN Act or plant closings.

Question 10

Seniority is the most commonly negotiated means of measuring employee service.

Accepted Answer

Seniority, or length of service, is a common factor negotiated in employee contracts and is often used to determine benefits, promotions, and pay raises.

Question 11

Typically, the only exceptions to the use of seniority as the total or partial determinant in ____________ decisions occur when probationary employees are laid off to perform, or in superseniority cases when union officials are laid off last.

Accepted Answer

The statement refers to seniority being used as a determinant in layoffs and recalls, so option B, which includes those terms, is the best choice. Options A, C, and D are not directly relevant to the scenario described.

Question 12

When a business is purchased during the term of a labor agreement the new owner is not required to recognize the existing union as the representative for the bargaining unit.

Accepted Answer

When a business is purchased during the term of a labor agreement, the new owner is typically required to recognize the existing union as the representative for the bargaining unit. This is often established through a successorship clause in the labor agreement or through the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) recognition of the union as the exclusive bargaining representative for the employees. However, there may be circumstances where the new owner can challenge the union's representation, particularly if there are significant changes in the business operations or the workforce.

Question 13

Contract layoff procedures may fall into __________ general categories.

Accepted Answer

Contract layoff procedures may fall into 3 general categories: seniority, inverse seniority, and rotating layoffs.

Question 14

Which does not occur when an employee wants to move into a management position?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which does not occur when an employee...

Question 15

______ is used when an employee's length of service is considered, regardless of which company he or she worked for prior to the merger; therefore the two seniority lists are combined with no employee losing any previously earned seniority.

Accepted Answer

The Length-of-Service Principle is used to combine seniority lists when an employee's length of service is considered, regardless of which company he or she worked for prior to the merger. This ensures that no employee loses any previously earned seniority.

Question 16

Generally union members already covered by a drug-testing program are more comfortable with such a program than union members not covered.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generally union members already covered by a...

Question 17

________ is when seniority lists are merged by adding the names of the employees of the acquired company to the bottom of the acquiring company.

Accepted Answer

The Surviving Group Principle involves merging seniority lists by placing the employees of the acquired company at the bottom of the acquiring company's list.

Question 18

Industrial jurisprudence includes the use of seniority in determining job assignments.

Accepted Answer

Yes, industrial jurisprudence recognized seniority in determining job assignments. This means that employees who have been with the company for a longer period of time may have priority in job assignments or promotions over newer employees. Seniority is often used as a factor in collective bargaining agreements and can be important in determining employee rights and responsibilities.

Question 19

An ____________ is a bid from one classification to another in the same pay grade, or from one pool position to another regardless of pay grade.

Accepted Answer

A lateral bid refers to a move from one position to another within the same pay grade or level, or to a different position that may have a different pay grade but is considered equivalent in terms of level or responsibilities.

Question 20

The Human Capital Theory says that employees slow down with age and thus employers want to lay off older workers first.

Accepted Answer

The Human Capital Theory actually states that older workers have accumulated more knowledge, skills, and experience over time, making them more valuable than younger workers. Additionally, older workers tend to be more loyal to their employers and have lower turnover rates. Therefore, it is not necessarily true that employers want to lay off older workers first due to the assumption that they will slow down with age.

Quiz 9: Seniority Rights