Question 1

In the context of union-management cooperation, successful organizational restructurings occur when:

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A)   unions obtain and share information with their members and work constructively with the company management.
B)   organizations form a sham company union and coerce workers into joining the union to keep legitimate unions from organizing the employees.
C)   teams of employees, referred to as labor organizations, collude with the management of an organization to carry out management goals without interference from labor unions.
D)   members of affinity groups based on race, gender, or religion within an organization represent the interests of and speak on behalf of other employees.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

In the context of a bargaining impasse, differentiate between mediation and arbitration.

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Regardless of the structure of the barga...

Question 3

What was the significance of the Railway Labor Act of 1926?

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The Railway Labor Act (RLA) of 1926 repr...

Question 4

Gloria, an employee of Bargello Inc. and an active member of the company's union, is elected as the representative of Bargello's unionized workers. She represents employees at the workplace and discusses their grievances with HR managers. In this scenario, Gloria is most likely _____.

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A)   a line manager in the company
B)   the union arbitrator of the company's union
C)   the union steward of the company's union
D)   an operating manager in the companyE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Describe why employees want to unionize.

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Over the years, employees have joined unions for two general reasons: (1) they are dissatisfied with how they are treated by their employers and (2) they believe that unions can improve their work situations. If employees believe they are being treated unfairly by their companies, they may turn to unions to get assistance with their concerns. Some of the major factors that can trigger unionization are issues of compensation, working conditions, management style, and employee treatment.
One of the primary determinants of whether employees want to unionize is how well their companies are managed. Unions function as a watchdog for workplace equity and make sure that employees are treated fairly. Without union representation, employees may be paid unfairly and treated poorly. Employees expect to receive reasonably competitive compensation, a good working environment, effective management and supervision, and fair and responsive treatment. When these basic expectations are not met, employees may seek out a labor union. Unionization often occurs when employees feel disrespected, unsafe, underpaid, and unappreciated; they see a union as a viable option for change.

Question 6

The Taft-Hartley Act requires that the _____ be notified of disputes over contract renewals or modifications if they were not settled within 30 days after the designated date.

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A)   National Labor Relations Board
B)   Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
C)   American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
D)   U.S. secretary of laborE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

George, a unionized employee, is suspended from work after a conflict with his supervisor. George decides to file a grievance complaint. Whom should George approach with his problem? What are the different steps that George is likely to undergo in the grievance management procedure?

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George should first approach his union s...

Question 8

The Landrum-Griffin Act appointed the U.S. secretary of labor to act as a watchdog of union conduct.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After a series of failed negotiations with its union, Sinclair Processing Inc. shuts down its manufacturing unit to prevent union members from working. Sinclair Processing is most likely using _____ to put pressure on the union.

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A)   a sympathy strike
B)   a slowdown
C)   a wildcat strike
D)   a lockoutE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) D

Question 10

In the context of the continuum of collective bargaining relations, which of the following bargaining patterns is relatively rare in U.S. labor history and is illegal?

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A)   A conflict
B)   Collusion
C)   An armed truce
D)   Power bargainingE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The most highly unionized part of the workforce in the United States is the _____.

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A)   agricultural sector
B)   manufacturing sector
C)   government sector
D)   mining sectorE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has defined collective bargaining issues by dividing them into three categories. Explain these three categories.

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The NLRB has classified collective barga...

Question 13

The union contract between the union and the management of Gable Electronics Inc. includes a no-strike clause that is valid till the date of the contract's expiration. When a supervisor threatens a salary cut for those unionized employees who refuse to work on the weekend, the employees directly conduct a strike without approval of the union leadership. In this scenario, the employees are conducting a(n)  _____.

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A)   jurisdictional strike
B)   sympathy strike
C)   wildcat strike
D)   economic strikeE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

In the United States, which of the following is most likely a reason why laws prohibit police officers and firefighters from conducting strikes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Police officers on strike tend to adopt xenocentric practices.
B)   Strikes by police officers and firefighters may endanger public health and safety.
C)   Firefighters on strike tend to have unrealistic demands regarding the union authorization process.
D)   Strikes are contradictory to the governing philosophies of public-sector employment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 15

_____ is a process whereby a union is removed as the representative of a group of employees.

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A)   Union busting
B)   Delisting
C)   Cancellation
D)   DecertificationE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?

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A)   They promote closed shops in organizations.
B)   They restrict compulsory union membership.
C)   They require that all union members have legal work permits.
D)   They prohibit union meetings during work hours.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

In the context of a union representation election, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Railway Labor Act places certain restrictions on the activities of the unions and management before an election.
B)   Supervisors cannot be included in bargaining units for unionization purposes, except in industries covered by the Railway Labor Act.
C)   A union should gain at least 70 percent of the votes to be named as the representative of all the employees in an organization.
D)   The larger the number of employees in a bargaining unit, the higher the likelihood that the union will win.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

The Railway Labor Act of 1926 was the result of a joint effort between railroad management and unions to:

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A)   prohibit employees from signing yellow dog contracts.
B)   reduce the number of transportation strikes.
C)   ensure financial transparency within unions in the railway industry.
D)   allow the president of the United States to declare that a strike constitutes a national emergency.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

It is legal for employers to monitor union meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of union representation in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)   The unchallenged decision-making power of the management of organizations
B)   The consistent increase in the profitability of organizations
C)   The efficient allocation of organizational resources
D)   The opportunity for employees to provide feedback to employersE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 15: Union-Management Relations

In the context of union-management cooperation, successful organizational restructurings occur when:

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In the context of a bargaining impasse, differentiate between mediation and arbitration.

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Regardless of the structure of the barga...
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What was the significance of the Railway Labor Act of 1926?

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Gloria, an employee of Bargello Inc. and an active member of the company's union, is elected as the representative of Bargello's unionized workers. She represents employees at the workplace and discusses their grievances with HR managers. In this scenario, Gloria is most likely _____.

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Describe why employees want to unionize.

The Taft-Hartley Act requires that the _____ be notified of disputes over contract renewals or modifications if they were not settled within 30 days after the designated date.

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George, a unionized employee, is suspended from work after a conflict with his supervisor. George decides to file a grievance complaint. Whom should George approach with his problem? What are the different steps that George is likely to undergo in the grievance management procedure?

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George should first approach his union s...
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The Landrum-Griffin Act appointed the U.S. secretary of labor to act as a watchdog of union conduct.

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After a series of failed negotiations with its union, Sinclair Processing Inc. shuts down its manufacturing unit to prevent union members from working. Sinclair Processing is most likely using _____ to put pressure on the union.

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In the context of the continuum of collective bargaining relations, which of the following bargaining patterns is relatively rare in U.S. labor history and is illegal?

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The most highly unionized part of the workforce in the United States is the _____.

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has defined collective bargaining issues by dividing them into three categories. Explain these three categories.

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_____ is a process whereby a union is removed as the representative of a group of employees.

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In the context of a bargaining impasse, differentiate between mediation and arbitration.

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What was the significance of the Railway Labor Act of 1926?

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Describe why employees want to unionize.

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George, a unionized employee, is suspended from work after a conflict with his supervisor. George decides to file a grievance complaint. Whom should George approach with his problem? What are the different steps that George is likely to undergo in the grievance management procedure?

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The Landrum-Griffin Act appointed the U.S. secretary of labor to act as a watchdog of union conduct.

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After a series of failed negotiations with its union, Sinclair Processing Inc. shuts down its manufacturing unit to prevent union members from working. Sinclair Processing is most likely using _____ to put pressure on the union.

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