HRM 4

87. From a pluralist industrial relations perspective, laws are needed to balance efficiency, equity, and voice because... (you must check all that apply).

• A. ...conflicts of interests in the employment relationship mean that managers cannot be relied on to look out for the welfare of employees.

• B. ....the interests of employees are more important than the interests of employers

• C. ...employers typically have greater bargaining power than individual employees.

88. Which one(s) of these are associated with the free market perspective on workplace law and regulation? (you must check all that apply)

• A. The role of the law should be limited to the smooth functioning of the employment relationship by providing orderly rules that facilitate economic transactions such as enforceable contracts and protections for property rights.

• B. Employment and labor laws are largely unnecessary because labor markets fairly reward employees.

• C. Some employment laws are useful to push companies toward win-win, high-road HR practices, and prevent the worst abuses that undermine good employers.

89. True or false: In the United States, there are no federal requirements for sick leave, paid holidays or vacations, or breaks, but some states require breaks based on time at work.

• A. True

• B. False

90. U.S. labor law... (you must check all that apply)

• A. ...requires organizations to bargain in good faith with labor unions that represent a majority of workers.

• B. ...protects workers joining together to increase their bargaining power and exercise voice, even without the presence of an actual labor union.

• C. ...provides for orderly procedures for determining when workers want to be represented by a union.

• D. ...protects the right of employees to strike in all occupations, including in the entire public sector.

91. True or false: Many countries outside of the United States have greater protections against unjust dismissal, require employment contracts, and mandate a variety of leave benefits.

• A. True

• B. False

1. True or False: All systems are open.

• A. True

• B. False

2. Systems have.. (check all that apply)

• A. Inputs

• B. Outputs

• C. Throughputs

• D. None of the above

3. Which of the following is not a tip for hiring?

• A. Avoiding conflicts to spare feelings

• B. Hiring carefully

• C. Learning from others

• D. Using data

4. True or False: Embracing technology is crucial to the hiring process

• A. True

• B. False

5. True or False: By using systems theory we can see the inter-relatedness of the organization and complexity of the many facets of recruitment

• A. True

• B. False