Strikes were less common in organizations with which of the following features?

progressive human resource management practices

When a dispute remains unresolved, the final step in most grievance procedures is which of the following?

make arrangements for an arbitrator to settle the matter

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HR - Union management framework- Schwind book Chapter 13

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1
Which is set up in federal and provincial jurisdictions to administer labor relations legislation in the private sector?
public service staff relations board
conciliators
arbitrators
mediators
labour relations boards
2
Which of the following reasons for joining a union is an example of the union push explanation?
more grievance representation
peer pressure by co-workers
greater benefits
increased job security
higher compensation packages
3
Which of the following does the industrial relations perspective state about workplace conflict?
mutual gains-oriented problem-solving techniques can decrease conflict
it fades from the employment relationship when management improves
it can be reduced by workplace innovations
it stems from poor management
it can be constructive
4
Which of the following sectors is the most highly unionized?
utilities
public administration
technical services
education
health care
5
When a union leader speaks out against a government program, they are engaging in which of the following?
collective bargaining
grievance procedures
social unionism
unfair labour practices
union organizing
6
All jurisdictions require a collective agreement to include a provision for final settlement by which of the following?
arbitration
conciliation
business unionism
secession
mediation
7
Studies have shown that unions can lead to which of the following outcomes?
decrease employee turnover
reduce the output per worker
decreased ability to recognize the importance of increasing productivity
decrease employee tenure with the firm
lower productivity
8
From the human resources perspective, workplace conflict stems from:
poor management
overly demanding employees
an employer-employee power imbalance
continuing pressures from unions
overly demanding unions
9
Strikes were less common in organizations with which of the following features?
unions that are in a strategically strong position
a larger organizational size
workers with less autonomy
a smaller share of the market
progressive human resource management practices
10
When a dispute remains unresolved, the final step in most grievance procedures is which of the following?
have the chief steward take the complaint to the superintendent
the union submits the complaint to senior management
have management and the union discuss the complaint
make arrangements for an arbitrator to settle the matter
put the complaint in writing and submit it to the supervisor

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