Question 1

In the context of negotiations, which of the following statements describes mediation?

Accepted Answer

A)   The party that does not bargain in good faith may get everything it wants in an arbitrator's decision but may just as easily lose everything.
B)   A neutral third party listens to and reviews the information presented by both parties and makes an informed recommendation to both parties.
C)   Negotiating parties agree in advance that they will accept the recommendations made by an independent third-party arbitrator.
D)   It is uncommon for labor contracts in organizations to require mandatory mediation when there is an impasse.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is a similarity between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both organized employees by industry, regardless of their skills or occupation.
B)   Both were composed of various craft unions.
C)   Both focused on the legislative and political activities that affected workers.
D)   Both served as umbrella organizations, with members joining individual unions affiliated with them.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following can be included in collective bargaining only if both parties agree?

Accepted Answer

A)   Permissive items
B)   Mandatory items
C)   Obligatory items
D)   Intellectual itemsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Organized labor in the 21st century supports the employment of contingent workers by organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify a true statement about decertification of unions.

Accepted Answer

A)   A union can become decertified while an existing labor contract is in force.
B)   The National Labor Relations Board conducts a decertification election if 20 percent of the eligible employees in an organization's bargaining unit sign the decertification cards.
C)   The union being decertified must have served as the official bargaining agent for the employees for at least 1 year.
D)   After a union has been decertified, a new election can be requested within 1 year.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 11: Managing Labor Relations

Which of the following is a similarity between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?

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Organized labor in the 21st century supports the employment of contingent workers by organizations.

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Which of the following can be included in collective bargaining only if both parties agree?

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Identify a true statement about decertification of unions.

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In the context of negotiations, which of the following statements describes mediation?

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Exam 11: Managing Labor Relations

Which of the following is a similarity between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?

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Organized labor in the 21st century supports the employment of contingent workers by organizations.

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Which of the following can be included in collective bargaining only if both parties agree?

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Identify a true statement about decertification of unions.

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In the context of negotiations, which of the following statements describes mediation?

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