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71) Which type of compensation would most likely be given in a unionized firm?
A) merit pay
B) performance-based pay
C) profit sharing
D) lump-sum bonuses
72) In nonunionized firms:
A) employees are required to open health savings accounts.
B) employees pay for their benefits strictly out-of-pocket.
C) employers and employees share most benefits costs.
D) employers pay for all health benefits.
Case 15.1
Billiards, Inc. makes collapsible pool cues and other billiard products. Tegau, the general manager, has called a management team meeting with Tammy, the director of HR; Gary, the VP of operations; Ramonia, the employee relations specialist; and Ryan, a labor relations consultant.
Tegau wants ideas from her management team about what to do concerning the possible unionization of their workers. Tammy suggests that they do nothing, let the union conduct its vote, and if certified, treat it as a legitimate worker representative of the workers. Gary says the firm should begin aggressively opposing union organization. He thinks first-line supervisors should be brought in and told that if workers in their areas vote for the union, the supervisors will lose their jobs and the company might sell off the unionized part of the business. Ramonia suggests that Billiards, Inc. tell the employees about their current plans to upgrade employee benefits and working conditions–a project she’s worked on for the last six months.
Management decides to mildly oppose the union but the union is certified anyway. Tegau is now in her first contract negotiation. Ryan explains to the union that if they will accept flexible work rules, the employees can have more fulfilling jobs, the company will save money which it can spend on benefits, and the union will start with a positive relationship with the company. The union representative says “No way. We go on strike in ten days.”
73) Refer to Case 15.1. Which manager has general responsibility for day-to-day management-labor relations at Billiards, Inc?
A) Tammy
B) Ramonia
C) Ryan
D) Tegau
74) Refer to Case 15.1. Gary’s suggestion:
A) violates the Wagner Act.
B) is permissible under the Taft-Hartley Act.
C) violates the Landrum-Griffin Act.
D) is a standard management practice in these situations and is legal.
75) Refer to Case 15.1. Ramonia’s idea is most likely a(n) ________ strategy.
A) union avoidance
B) union suppression
C) union substitution
D) union acceptance
76) Refer to Case 15.1. Tammy’s suggestion is most likely a(n) ________ strategy.
A) union avoidance
B) union suppression
C) union substitution
D) union acceptance
77) Refer to Case 15.1. Ryan’s negotiating strategy is called:
A) an unfair labor practice.
B) distributive bargaining.
C) integrative bargaining.
D) arbitration.
Case 15.2
TimeTable, Inc. plans to expand its manufacturing facilities. It is considering expansion either here in the United States or in Europe–Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, or France. It may also look at Japan or China, but those are currently second tier choices.
In selecting a country, the CEO wants to avoid political involvement. While friendly toward unions, he doesn’t want a union that is politically oriented. In fact, the CEO of TimeTable was once a union official. He went through a career change, earned an MBA, and moved into the executive management ranks about ten years ago.
TimeTable has a strong positive working relationship with its union. Management feels the NLRB is wrong in its ruling about the Wagner Act and is aggressively building labor-management teams. The CEO of TimeTable is even considering giving the union a seat on the board of directors.
78) Refer to Case 15.2. Based on TimeTable’s opinion of the Wagner Act, which country would be most appropriate?
A) Sweden
B) Germany
C) France
D) Great Britain
79) Refer to Case 15.2. Based on TimeTable’s CEO’s attitudes about politically active unions, which country would be LEAST appropriate?
A) China
B) Japan
C) Germany
D) France
80) Refer to Case 15.2. TimeTable’s CEO’s career experiences are similar to the CEOs of major corporations in which country?
A) China
B) Japan
C) Sweden
D) Great Britain
