Question 1

The position in a craft union in which the holder is the chief administrator of the union hiring hall is the:

Accepted Answer

The business agent is typically responsible for the administration of the union hiring hall, managing job placements and ensuring that union members are dispatched to work sites.

Question 2

With Republicans having the largest number of state lawmakers since 1920,emphasis will be places on__________"right-to-work laws.

Accepted Answer

Republicans typically support "right-to-work" laws, so with their increased numbers, they are more likely to focus on passing such legislation.

Question 3

Representatives (number of delegates)for the AFL-CIO convention are chosen in the following manner:

Accepted Answer

The AFL-CIO convention chooses representatives in relation to the size of the union local, but not in direct proportion, to ensure fair representation while considering the varying sizes of union locals.

Question 4

Although unions claim to operate under a democratic ideal,in reality,the typical union member has less say in the way the union operates than most citizens have in their governments or most stockholders have in their corporations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The supreme governing body of an international union is the:

Accepted Answer

The convention is typically the supreme governing body of an international union, where delegates meet to make major decisions and set policies.

Question 6

Participation in a typical local union meeting usually varies between:

Accepted Answer

Participation in a typical local union meeting usually varies between 5 and 10 percent, as union meetings often see low attendance rates due to various factors such as time constraints and lack of interest.

Question 7

Certain union security provisions cannot be negotiated in states with right-to-work laws.

Accepted Answer

Right-to-work laws prohibit union security agreements, which means certain union security provisions, like requiring union membership as a condition of employment, cannot be negotiated in these states.

Question 8

The shop steward:

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The answer of The shop steward:
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Question 9

Free riders are employees who don't receive benefits from the union,but still have to pay union dues.

Accepted Answer

Free riders are employees who benefit from union negotiations without paying union dues, not the other way around.

Question 10

Between conventions,the national union is led by the:

Accepted Answer

The Executive Council typically leads a national union between conventions, handling the union's affairs and making decisions in the interim.

Question 11

Which of the following did not encourage union mergers?

Accepted Answer

Executive preference did not encourage union mergers; rather, it was often the economic and strategic factors like industry decline, avoiding external controls, resolving jurisdictional disputes, and achieving economies of scale that drove unions to merge.

Question 12

Motivated by a need for stronger bargaining positions,a desire to avoid jurisdictional disputes,the decline for some U.S.industries,and the need for self-preservation,unions choose to:

Accepted Answer

Unions may choose amalgamation, affiliation, and absorption to strengthen their bargaining positions, avoid disputes, and ensure self-preservation. These strategies help consolidate resources and unify efforts.

Question 13

A feature that distinguishes the business agent of a craft union from the president of an industrial union is that he/she:

Accepted Answer

The business agent of a craft union typically administers the union hiring hall, which is a key function that distinguishes them from the president of an industrial union.

Question 14

Union participation in local union activities is lower:

Accepted Answer

Union participation tends to be lower when the meeting location is inconvenient, as it can deter members from attending due to accessibility issues.

Question 15

The Act passed by Congress which reflected its concern with union abuse and the potential misuse of union power was the Landrum-Griffin Act.

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act, also known as the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, was enacted to address issues of union corruption and to protect union members from potential abuses by union leadership.

Question 16

A company's labor relations strategy is NOT determined by:

Accepted Answer

Administration supervisors do not determine a company's labor relations strategy; it is typically influenced by broader factors such as managerial philosophy, economic conditions, management ethics, and industry competition.

Question 17

If a company desires to develop a program of positive human resources management,which of the following practices would the company utilize?

Accepted Answer

Having the human resources manager report directly to top management ensures that HR policies and practices are aligned with the company's strategic goals and that employee concerns and needs are effectively communicated and addressed at the highest level.

Question 18

The largest percentage of money paid to the national union goes to:

Accepted Answer

The largest percentage of money paid to the national union typically goes to administration, operational, and salary expenses, as these are necessary for the day-to-day functioning and management of the union.

Question 19

The craft unions and the industrial unions differ in a number of areas.Which of the following is not one of those areas?

Accepted Answer

Attendance at and participation in meetings is not a difference between craft unions and industrial unions.

Question 20

The reason(s)local meetings is/are poorly attended include:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The reason(s)local meetings is/are poorly attended include:
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Quiz 4: Unions and Management: Key Participants in the Labor Relations Process