W3,5,7,8

1)    Which frame of reference views the natural state of organisations as one of harmony and co-operation?

• A.    Pluralism.

• B.    Unitarism.

• C.    Radical.

1)    The analogy of a 'football team' refers to which frame of reference?

• A.    Unitarism.

• B.    Radical.

• C.    Pluralism.

 

1)    In explaining why employees join unions, what term is used to describe employee dissatisfaction with their work situation?

• A.    The frustration-aggression thesis.

• B.    Interactionist explanation.

• C.    The rational choice explanation.

1)    What percentage of UK workplaces are effectively union free?

• A.    Around one half.

• B.    Around two thirds.

• C.    Around one third.

• D.    Around three quarters.

1)    Which parties are generally considered to be the main actors in the employment relationship? Select all that apply.

• A.    Managers.

• B.    The state.

• C.    Unions.

• D.    Employees.

• E.    Academics.

1)    Unionised workers have traditionally received higher wages than their non-unionised counterparts. What phrase is normally used to describe this phenomenon?

• A.    The shock effect.

• B.    Union wage premium.

• C.    The representation gap.

• D.    Sword of justice effect.

1)    In 2005, how high was the union wage effect in UK workplaces?

• A.    15% of gross hourly earnings.

• B.    2% of gross hourly earnings.

• C.    10% of gross hourly earnings.

• D.    5% of gross hourly earnings.

 

1)    Employees in the workplace often talk of 'us' and 'them'. Which frame of reference does this reflect?

• A.    Unitarism.

• B.    Radical.

• C.    Pluralism.

1)    In terms of collective bargaining, which of the following would be considered to be 'substantive' issues? Select all that apply.

• A.    Pay.

• B.    Discipline and grievance.

• C.    Holidays.

• D.    Working hours.

• E.    Hours.

1)    What is meant by the term 'union density'?

• A.    The proportion of workers who are union members.

• B.    The total number of workers who are union members.

• C.    The number of workers whose pay is set by collective bargaining.

• D.    The proportion of workers who are not members of a trade union.