Management rights within a labor agreement include:
a. the legal injunction.
b. the authority to set pay rates and hours of work.
c. the authority to discharge union employees under “employment-at-will.”
d. the conditions of employment over which management is able to exercise exclusive
control.
From the employer’s perspective, telecommuting is advantageous for all of the
following reasons EXCEPT:
a. increased worker productivity.
b. reduced carbon footprints.
c. replacement of nontelecommuting employees.
d. retention of valued employees.
Workers’ compensation insurance may be provided through private or _____ insurance.
a. state-funded
b. employee-prepaid
c. federally-funded
d. SNL-funded
_____ are groups of highly trained individuals performing a set of interdependent job
tasks within a natural work unit. The team members rely on consensus-type
decision-making to perform their work duties, solve problems, or deal with internal or
external customers.
a. Cross-functional teams
b. Self-directed teams
c. Project teams
d. Task-force teams
The interpretation of due process would include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. the right to fair discipline based on facts.
b. the right to appeal.
c. the right to legal representation.
d. the right to consistent and predictable management actions.
Which of the following actions does NOT reduce retaliation discharges?
a. Taking no adverse action against employees when they file complaints.
b. Publicizing employee complaints to place other employees on notice.
c. Being consistent and objective in the treatment of employees.
d. Harboring no animosity toward employees if they file discrimination lawsuits.
It is the responsibility of employees to identify their knowledge, skills, abilities,
interests, and values and to seek out information about career options in order to set
goals and develop career plans.
a. True
b. False
Illegal substances remain in urine for various periods of time: cocaine for
approximately____, marijuana for ____ or longer.
a. 24 hours; one week
b. 48 hours; two weeks
c. 72 hours; three weeks
d. 96 hours; four weeks
A work environment in which collaboration and teamwork are encouraged and status
and power differences are diminished is known as:
a. an egalitarian environment.
b. an autocratic environment.
c. a democratic environment.
d. a self-actualization environment.
In 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) held 1,468 conclusive
representation elections, of which _____ resulted in union wins.
a. 63.8%
b. 59%
c. 74.2%
d. 85%