Question 1

What are the major union principles and objectives, and how do unions achieve these?

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Unionism is based on three principles: (...

Question 2

Management does not have the right to voluntarily recognize the union.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The union member who is elected by members to represent their interests with management is the union:

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A)   Negotiator.
B)   Mediator.
C)   Steward.
D)   Organizer.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The Wagner Act specified unfair practices that unions might commit against workers and management.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If no agreement is reached in collective bargaining, an impasse develops.At this point, what are the options for union leaders and company officers?

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The first is to call in an outside media...

Question 6

Workers' compensation and unemployment insurance are funded by employee taxes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The first nationwide union was the:

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A)   AFL.
B)   CIO.
C)   Knights of Labor.
D)   Federal Labor.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

The clause in a union contract that defines the areas in which supervisors have the right to act is the ____ clause.

Accepted Answer

A)   Collective bargaining.
B)   Management prerogatives.
C)   Working conditions.
D)   Arbitration.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Industrial unions differ from craft unions in that all workers in a given industry, such as craftsmen, unskilled workers, and clerical employees, belong to the same union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As of the year 2003, 55 percent of nonagricultural workers are members of unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Equal employment opportunity laws prohibit discrimination against all of the following groups EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Persons with disabilities.
B)   Older workers.
C)   Vietnam-era veterans.
D)   Married workers.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

An exclusive bargaining agent:

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A)   Is not recognized by employees.
B)   Has the exclusive rights to deal with management about wages, etc.
C)   Is top management's ally.
D)   None of the above.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

What did the Equal Pay Act attempt to achieve, and what has happened since the Act was passed?

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The Equal Pay Act prohibits unequal pay ...

Question 14

What is the difference between craft unions and industrial unions?

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A craft union is a union of workers in a...

Question 15

If a supervisor tells workers what he or she thinks about a union, it is considered an unfair labor practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Supervisors can prevent union representatives from soliciting membership during nonworking time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following laws prohibits different rates of pay for men and women doing the same type of work?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fair Labor Standards Act.
B)   Walsh-Healey Act.
C)   Equal Pay Act.
D)   Age Discrimination in Employment Act.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Define a labor union and describe what it entails.

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A labor union is an organization of work...

Question 19

Most union leaders like to strike.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Social Security benefits are financed by a payroll tax paid by both employer and employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

Management does not have the right to voluntarily recognize the union.

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Industrial unions differ from craft unions in that all workers in a given industry, such as craftsmen, unskilled workers, and clerical employees, belong to the same union.

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What are the major union principles and objectives, and how do unions achieve these?

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As of the year 2003, 55 percent of nonagricultural workers are members of unions.

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Equal employment opportunity laws prohibit discrimination against all of the following groups EXCEPT:

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An exclusive bargaining agent:

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Most union leaders like to strike.

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If no agreement is reached in collective bargaining, an impasse develops.At this point, what are the options for union leaders and company officers?

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Supervisors can prevent union representatives from soliciting membership during nonworking time.

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The union member who is elected by members to represent their interests with management is the union:

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What did the Equal Pay Act attempt to achieve, and what has happened since the Act was passed?

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Workers' compensation and unemployment insurance are funded by employee taxes.

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What is the difference between craft unions and industrial unions?

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If a supervisor tells workers what he or she thinks about a union, it is considered an unfair labor practice.

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The Wagner Act specified unfair practices that unions might commit against workers and management.

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Define a labor union and describe what it entails.

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Social Security benefits are financed by a payroll tax paid by both employer and employee.

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Which of the following laws prohibits different rates of pay for men and women doing the same type of work?

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The clause in a union contract that defines the areas in which supervisors have the right to act is the ____ clause.

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The first nationwide union was the:

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