Question 1

Historically,managers were less concerned about productivity and more concerned with friendly relations with coworkers.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. While it may have been true in some cases, overall productivity has always been a key concern for managers. The focus on friendly relations with coworkers may have been emphasized more in some eras or cultures, but ultimately productivity has always been a crucial factor in business success.

Question 2

A union that consists of members who are all skilled specialists in a particular trade is called an industrial guild.

Accepted Answer

A union that consists of members who are all skilled specialists in a particular trade is called a craft union, not an industrial guild. Industrial guilds were prevalent in the Middle Ages and consisted of merchants and craftsmen who controlled the production and sale of goods within their respective industries.

Question 3

A union is an employee organization that has the main goal of representing its members in employee-management negotiation concerning job-related issues.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Unions exist to protect the interests and rights of their members, particularly in negotiations with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Question 4

A craft union is an organization of skilled specialists in a particular craft or trade.

Accepted Answer

A craft union is indeed an organization of skilled specialists in a particular craft or trade. They typically aim to protect and improve the working conditions, wages, and benefits of their members within their specific trade.

Question 5

Some business observers contend that the previous success of labor unions is a reason for the decline of labor unions.

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This is because in the past, labor unions were able to secure rights and benefits for workers, such as minimum wage laws, workplace safety regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. As a result, many workers may no longer see the need for unions to protect their interests, leading to a decline in union membership and power.

Question 6

Some contend that the main reason membership in labor unions has declined in recent years has been the passage of anti-labor legislation in the late 1980s that guaranteed all employees of a firm the same wages and benefits whether they joined a union or not.

Accepted Answer

While anti-labor legislation may have played a role in the decline of labor union membership, it is not the main reason. Other factors include globalization, automation, and a shift towards service-based industries. The legislation referred to in this statement is likely the right-to-work law, which allows employees to choose whether or not to join a union and pay union dues. This law has been passed in several states since the 1940s, not just in the late 1980s.

Question 7

One of the things that labor is interested in is fair and competent management.

Accepted Answer

Labor generally seeks management that is fair and competent to ensure better working conditions and treatment of workers.

Question 8

Even in their infancy,the main goal of most labor unions was to provide members with increased management power.

Accepted Answer

The main goal of most labor unions in their infancy was to improve working conditions, wages, and benefits for their members. Increased management power was not a primary goal until later in the history of labor unions.

Question 9

During its early years,the AFL tried to expand as rapidly as possible by recruiting both skilled and unskilled workers.

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Question 10

Most historians view the increase in union membership in the United States as an outgrowth of the transition from an industrial economy to a service economy during the middle part of the 20^th century.

Accepted Answer

Most historians view the increase in union membership in the United States as a result of industrialization and the rise of manufacturing industries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, not as a result of the transition to a service economy.

Question 11

The first national labor organization,the Knights of Labor sought to gain enough political power to restructure the entire U.S.economy.

Accepted Answer

The Knights of Labor did seek political power, but their goal was not to restructure the entire U.S. economy. Instead, they focused on specific issues such as ending child labor, improving working conditions, and achieving an eight-hour workday.

Question 12

The presence of formal labor organizations in the United States dates back to the late 1700s.

Accepted Answer

The first labor organization in the United States, the Federal Society of Journeymen Cordwainers, was formed in 1794.

Question 13

Today labor unions have seen a revitalization of support and union membership has increased significantly.

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Question 14

Samuel Gompers was the most important leader of the American Federation of Labor during its early years.

Accepted Answer

Samuel Gompers served as the president of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) for 37 years and is credited with helping the organization become one of the most influential labor unions in American history.

Question 15

Throughout most of American history,the relationship between managers and employees has been fairly smooth.

Accepted Answer

Throughout American history, there have been numerous instances of labor-management conflicts, strikes, and disputes over wages, working conditions, and employee rights. While there have also been times of cooperation and collaboration between managers and employees, the relationship has not always been smooth.

Question 16

The Knights of Labor was the first truly national labor organization in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The Knights of Labor was founded in 1869 and became the first labor organization to have a nationwide presence in the United States. It was active in advocating for workers' rights and social justice, becoming a significant force in American labor history.

Question 17

Labor unions played a major role in establishing minimum wage laws,child-labor laws,and improvements in job safety.

Accepted Answer

Labor unions have advocated for and lobbied for the passage of laws aimed at improving the lives and working conditions of workers, including minimum wage laws, child labor laws, and safety regulations.

Question 18

The Knights of Labor,the first national labor organization,offered membership to all working people,including employers.

Accepted Answer

The Knights of Labor did offer membership to all working people, regardless of race, gender, or skill level. However, they did not allow employers to become members.

Question 19

In its early years,the AFL (American Federation of Labor)limited its membership to skilled workers.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The AFL only welcomed skilled workers into its membership during its early years, and did not admit unskilled or industrial workers until much later.

Question 20

The AFL (American Federation of Labor)was initially intended to be a single craft union.

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Quiz 12: Dealing With Employee-Management Issues and Relationships