In the context of unions, which of the following statements is true of white-collar workers?

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• Q3:

  A(n) _____ is defined as a formal association of workers that promotes the interests of its members through collective action. A) closed shop B) union C) open shop D) cartel

• Q4:

  To some extent, unions may be considered victims of their own success because: A) managers in many companies have become more proactive and successfully respond to union arguments through improved workplace practices. B) workers are strongly intimidated by union activities despite the efforts unions have put in for the benefit of workers. C) unions spend money to facilitate certain political activities and positions, which is a concern for individuals who have opposing viewpoints. D) they have successfully passed most of the important issues that affect workers into law and may no longer be considered necessary.

• Q5:

  The Railway Labor Act of 1926 was the result of a joint effort between railroad management and unions to: A) prohibit employees from signing yellow dog contracts. B) reduce the number of transportation strikes. C) ensure financial transparency within unions in the railway industry. D) allow the president of the United States to declare that a strike constitutes a national emergency.

• Q6:

  Which of the following statements is true of collective bargaining issues? A) Virtually all labor contracts include management rights that give the management of an organization the unilateral right to make changes in areas not identified in a labor contract. B) The agency shop organizational arrangement is illegal except in limited situations within the construction industry. C) The management of an organization is often open to labor-friendly union security clauses such as the no-layoff policy or job security guarantee. D) Labor unions usually avoid the union security provision of the dues checkoff authorization or dues checkoff clause.

• Q7:

  Gloria, an employee of Bargello Inc. and an active member of the company's union, is elected as the representative of Bargello's unionized workers. She represents employees at the workplace and discusses their grievances with HR managers. In this scenario, Gloria is most likely _____. A) a line manager in the company B) the union arbitrator of the company's union C) the union steward of the company's union D) an operating manager in the company

• Q9:

  One of the primary reasons for the unionization of employees in the United States is _____. A) that employees are dissatisfied with how they are treated by their employers B) that employees are concerned about the increased reshoring of manufacturing jobs C) the democratic leadership style used by the management of most companies D) the absence of ethnocentric work practices

• Q10:

  Which of the following statements is true of the unions and managements of today? A) Some union leaders and employer representatives recognize that cooperation between management and labor unions is a useful route if organizations are to compete effectively in the global economy. B) The most significant aspect of collective bargaining between a union and management is that it is a continuing relationship that ends immediately after an agreement is reached. C) Most unions and managements of today adopt an adversarial approach with each other and try to resolve standoffs through strikes and lockouts. D) Collusion between unions and managements seems to be one of the most sought-after legal approaches to dispute resolution today.

• Q11:

  Which of the following is a reason for the decline in U.S. union membership? A) The decline in many white-collar jobs in heavy industry B) The decreased use of temporary or contingent workers C) The movement of low-skill jobs in U.S. manufacturing companies with unionized workforces to Mexico D) The shift in U.S. jobs from service industries to industries such as manufacturing, construction, and mining

• Q12:

  Which of the following is an advantage of union representation in organizations? A) The unchallenged decision-making power of the management of organizations B) The consistent increase in the profitability of organizations C) The efficient allocation of organizational resources D) The opportunity for employees to provide feedback to employers

• Q13:

  The long-term decline in union membership in the United States has been attributed to the _____. A) shift in U.S. jobs from service industries to manufacturing industries B) passage of laws that protect workers C) increase in the number of blue-collar jobs in heavy industry D) reshoring of many low-skill jobs from developing countries to the United States