Question 1

How did the National Labor Relations Act impact labor relations?

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Question 2

Sybil is a union arbitrator.She has been assigned to a case where a teacher was terminated based on her behavior at a bar over the weekend.What questions will Sybil consider as she reviews the case?

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Question 3

How do unions affect wages?

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Question 4

Which of the following is a trend seen in union membership and coverage?
A)Union wage premium in the United States is substantially lower than in other advanced industrialized countries.
B)Codetermination is mandated by law in the United States.
C)The weak history of deep,class-based divisions in the United States has contributed to its low unionization rate.
D)The labor movement in the United States is broader than that in Western Europe.
E)In the United States,union membership and coverage are increasing in the private sector.

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The weak history of deep, class-based divisions in the United States has contributed to its low unionization rate. Unlike in countries such as Germany and France, where there is a long history of class struggle between the bourgeoisie and the working class, the United States has a more complicated history of class relations, making it more difficult to mobilize workers into unions.

Question 5

When an employee chooses to communicate a concern to management without necessarily leaving the company,he or she is following the ________ mechanism.
A)checkoff
B)closed shop
C)withdrawal
D)exit
E)voice

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The term "voice" refers to an employee's decision to communicate their concerns to management without leaving the company. This can include suggestions for improvement or feedback on workplace issues. This mechanism allows the employee to be heard and potentially make positive changes within the organization. The other choices (A, B, C, D) do not accurately describe this type of communication mechanism.

Question 6

Which of the following is a trend seen in union membership and coverage?
A)In the United States,union membership and coverage are declining in the private sector.
B)Codetermination is mandated by law in the United States.
C)Union wage premium in the United States is substantially lower than in other advanced industrialized countries.
D)The labor movement in the United States is broader than that in Western Europe.
E)The weak history of deep,class-based divisions in the United States has contributed to its high unionization rate.

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Union membership and coverage have been declining in the private sector of the United States for several decades. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the union membership rate in the private sector was only 6.2% in 2019, compared to 33.6% in the public sector. This trend is attributed to factors such as globalization, deindustrialization, and changes in labor laws.

Question 7

List the four elements of industrial systems described by John Dunlop.

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Question 8

Which of the following is true of transformational labor relations?
A)It results in lower productivity than does the traditional approach.
B)Workers have greater autonomy than in the traditional approach.
C)There is less feedback than in the traditional approach.
D)The product quality is lower than the quality observed in the traditional approach.
E)The costs are greater than those involved in the traditional approach.

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Transformational labor relations focus on empowering workers and giving them greater autonomy and involvement in decision-making processes. This can lead to higher job satisfaction and motivation, and ultimately, higher productivity. The other options are incorrect; transformational labor relations do not necessarily result in lower productivity, less feedback, lower product quality, or higher costs compared to the traditional approach.

Question 9

When deciding on differences in pay,which employee is most likely to receive more pay for doing the same job?
A)Joe has increased skills.
B)Kai has had great performance reviews.
C)Scott has strong moral character.
D)Sue-Ann has been with the company for 25 years.
E)Dominic has mastered all the machinery.

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Question 10

Compared to traditional labor relations,transformational labor relations are associated with
A)lower productivity.
B)greater control over workers.
C)more shop-floor cooperation.
D)higher costs.
E)lower product quality.

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Transformational labor relations emphasize mutual trust, cooperation, and collaboration between management and workers. This can lead to more effective communication, greater job satisfaction, and increased productivity. Therefore, C) more shop-floor cooperation is the best choice.

Question 11

Compared to transformational labor relations,the traditional approach is likely to be associated with
A)higher productivity.
B)greater worker autonomy.
C)more shop-floor cooperation.
D)higher costs.
E)better product quality.

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The traditional approach typically involves more rigid and hierarchical structure, which can result in higher costs due to less worker input and innovation, less efficient processes, and a lack of flexibility. On the other hand, transformational labor relations aim to create a more collaborative and cooperative environment, which can lead to higher productivity, better product quality, and more worker autonomy.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of labor relations in the public sector?
A)Union growth has been the lowest among white-collar employees.
B)Union membership declined drastically since the 1960s.
C)Executive Order 10988 prohibits collective bargaining by federal employees.
D)The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978,Title VII,established the Federal Mediation Board.
E)Strikes are illegal at the federal level and in most states.

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Strikes are illegal at the federal level and in most states in the public sector, as public employees are considered to have a responsibility to the public and strikes could disrupt essential services. The other options are not entirely accurate. Union growth has been the strongest among white-collar employees, and union membership in the public sector has declined since the 1980s but remained relatively stable in recent years. Executive Order 10988 established collective bargaining by federal employees, not prohibited it. The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, Title VII, established the Federal Labor Relations Authority, not the Federal Mediation Board.

Question 13

Allen works as an autoworker in a production unit and is a member of an industrial union.When the workload increases and he loses his work-life balance,he simply leaves the organization to work in another that has fewer demands.As a member of a union,Allen follows the ________ mechanism.
A)checkoff
B)closed shop
C)negotiation
D)exit
E)voice

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The mechanism being followed by Allen is exit, which means leaving the organization to work elsewhere when there is a lack of work-life balance. This is not related to the checkoff mechanism (where union dues are automatically deducted from the member's paycheck), closed shop (where only union members can be hired), negotiation (which refers to discussing and reaching an agreement on terms with the employer), or voice (which refers to expressing grievances and concerns to management through collective representation).

Question 14

Under what conditions is the management of a company most able to take a strike?

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Question 15

What are the seven areas in which the management of a company has to prepare itself before entering contract negotiations with a union?

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Question 16

A group of welders is trying to decide if they should join the union or not.They have heard pros and cons about unions.As the manager of this group,you are in support of them joining the union because of its effect on productivity.What do you think the manager knows about unions that the welders may not?

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Question 17

What is the difference between a craft union and an industrial union?

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Question 18

Compare and contrast the role of a works council in European countries with worker representation in the United States.

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Question 19

Describe the industrial relations model developed by Harry Katz and Thomas Kochan.

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Question 20

Which of the following is true of labor relations in the public sector?
A)Much of the union growth in the public sector has been in the service industry.
B)Union membership in the public sector has constantly declined since the 1960s.
C)Executive Order 10988 prohibits collective bargaining by federal employees.
D)The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978,Title VII,established the Federal Mediation Board.
E)Strikes are legal at the federal level of the public sector in most states.

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Much of the union growth in the public sector has been in the service industry. The service industry includes education, healthcare, and public safety workers.

Quiz 14: Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

How did the National Labor Relations Act impact labor relations?

Sybil is a union arbitrator.She has been assigned to a case where a teacher was terminated based on her behavior at a bar over the weekend.What questions will Sybil consider as she reviews the case?

How do unions affect wages?

Which of the following is a trend seen in union membership and coverage?

When an employee chooses to communicate a concern to management without necessarily leaving the company,he or she is following the ________ mechanism.

Which of the following is a trend seen in union membership and coverage?

List the four elements of industrial systems described by John Dunlop.

Which of the following is true of transformational labor relations?

When deciding on differences in pay,which employee is most likely to receive more pay for doing the same job?

Compared to traditional labor relations,transformational labor relations are associated with

Compared to transformational labor relations,the traditional approach is likely to be associated with

Which of the following is true of labor relations in the public sector?

Allen works as an autoworker in a production unit and is a member of an industrial union.When the workload increases and he loses his work-life balance,he simply leaves the organization to work in another that has fewer demands.As a member of a union,Allen follows the ________ mechanism.