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1. A union and management have not been able to agree on the terms of a new labor contract, and arbitration has been called for. What are the implications?

• 1. The final decision cannot be rejected.

• 1. Management can reject the final decision.

• 1. The union can reject the final decision.

• 1. Either side can reject the final decision.

1. Louann is a union member who has taken courses in her occupational area, has passed a state licensing exam, and has been working in her field. What will be her next category of union membership?

• 1. Journeyman

• 1. Master

• 1. Apprentice

• 1. Trainee

1. Which of the following is one of a union’s most effective strategies to pressure management to agree to the union’s demands:

• 1. Injunctions

• 1. Boycotts

• 1. Strikes

• 1. Lockouts

1. Which of the following workers is most likely to be a member of a craft/trade union:

• 1. A machinist who works for a large manufacturer that produces parts for farm equipment

• 1. A housekeeping manager who works for a luxury hotel chain

• 1. A science teacher who works at a midsize high school in a rural area of the Midwest

• 1. A licensed stockbroker who works for a small financial firm

1. How do unions benefit businesses?

• 1. Unions can help businesses save time by recruiting employees.

• 1. Unionized companies pay higher wages.

• 1. Unions sometimes take control of personnel matters such as promotions.

• 1. Unions give employees more bargaining power.

1. You have been hired as a bricklayer for the new mall that is being built in your town. Which of the following types of unions would you be most likely to join:

• 1. Industrial

• 1. Independent

• 1. Craft

• 1. Federation

1. Jamie is a new employee who does not want to join a union. However, he was told he will have to join after his probationary period because his company is a(n) __________ shop.

   x

• 1. agency

• 1. open

• 1. closed

• 1. union

1. One of the most important issues that create conflict in union-management negotiations is

• 1. dress code.

• 1. wages.

• 1. dues.

• 1. education.

1. The highest level of labor union organization is the

• 1. national union.

• 1. state level.

• 1. federation.

• 1. local union.

1. Which of the following is a court order that management might obtain to keep employees from carrying out certain acts:

• 1. Injunction

• 1. Lockout

• 1. Strike

• 1. Boycott