Question 1

Which of the following is an accurate statement about modifications to common law from the Wagner Act of 1935?

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A)   It's illegal to fire workers because of union membership.
B)   Courts at all levels and in all states now agree that employees cannot be dismissed without just cause.
C)   The civil liberties of employees have to be restricted for corporations to run efficiently.
D)   More and more companies are moving toward "employment at will".

Question 2

If employees who don't join the union get the same benefits as union members, this raises a question of fairness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the interview process, the interview should avoid rudeness, coarseness, condescension, and

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A)   giddiness.
B)   hostility.
C)   sternness.
D)   questions.

Question 4

A corporate boycott occurs when an organized body of workers withholds its labor to force an employer to comply with its demands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Summarize in your own words the seven factors given to set the wages.

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The seven factors given to set wages inc...

Question 6

The reliability of a test refers to the quality of exhibiting a reasonable consistency in results obtained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To be successful any test used by a corporation must be:

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A)   sound
B)   valid
C)   created outside the corporation using the test
D)   one that can be used by any organization for any position

Question 8

A workplace environment in which employees are treated fairly and their inherent dignity respected is compatible with a firm's business goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Groups of skilled artisans in the eighteenth century formed secret societies for two basic reasons. What are these two reasons?

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The two basic reasons skilled artisans i...

Question 10

Groups of 18th century skilled artisans formed secret societies for two basic reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)   to equalize their relationship with their employers
B)   to distinguish themselves from carpenters and shoemakers
C)   to gain control of the German government
D)   to avoid having to set minimal standards for their crafts

Question 11

What's the difference between a direct strike and a sympathetic strike?

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A direct strike and a sympathetic strike...

Question 12

According to David Ewing,

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A)   the corporate invasion of employees' civil rights is rampant.
B)   sympathetic strikes ought to be made illegal.
C)   employers have the right to fill the positions of striking workers with other workers.
D)   seniority ought not be a factor in making transfers or promotions.

Question 13

Explain in your own words the plight and condition that unions find themselves in today.

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Unions today are facing a number of chal...

Question 14

Nepotism is the practice of promoting exclusively from within the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The express purpose of a boycott is the same as a strike - to hurt the employer and strengthen the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct statement about union activities?

Accepted Answer

A)   A sympathetic strike occurs when workers who have no particular grievance of their own and who may or may not have the same employer decide to strike in support of others.
B)   A corporate campaign occurs when people refuse to patronize companies that handle products of struck companies.
C)   The 1947 Taft-Hartley Act forbids individual states from outlawing union shops.
D)   Labor historians generally consider the American Federation of Labor (AFL)  the first truly national trade union.

Question 17

In a handful of American cities local ordinances prohibit discrimination against those who are short or overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When most people fire another employee, they do it with great joy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the importance of the Wagner Act of 1935?

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The Wagner Act of 1935, also known as th...

Question 20

Just cause requires that reasons for discipline or discharge related directly to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: The Workplace Basic Issues

Which of the following is a correct statement about union activities?

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What's the difference between a direct strike and a sympathetic strike?

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Explain in your own words the plight and condition that unions find themselves in today.

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In the interview process, the interview should avoid rudeness, coarseness, condescension, and

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A workplace environment in which employees are treated fairly and their inherent dignity respected is compatible with a firm's business goals.

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When most people fire another employee, they do it with great joy.

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Nepotism is the practice of promoting exclusively from within the firm.

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What is the importance of the Wagner Act of 1935?

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A corporate boycott occurs when an organized body of workers withholds its labor to force an employer to comply with its demands.

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According to David Ewing,

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Summarize in your own words the seven factors given to set the wages.

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Groups of 18th century skilled artisans formed secret societies for two basic reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

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To be successful any test used by a corporation must be:

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In a handful of American cities local ordinances prohibit discrimination against those who are short or overweight.

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Just cause requires that reasons for discipline or discharge related directly to job performance.

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Groups of skilled artisans in the eighteenth century formed secret societies for two basic reasons. What are these two reasons?

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If employees who don't join the union get the same benefits as union members, this raises a question of fairness.

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about modifications to common law from the Wagner Act of 1935?

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The express purpose of a boycott is the same as a strike - to hurt the employer and strengthen the union.

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The reliability of a test refers to the quality of exhibiting a reasonable consistency in results obtained.

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