MGMT 2125 - CH 16 Quiz

This law prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with a disability and requires reasonable accommodation. It also prohibits discrimination against those who have a "history of" disability, are "perceived as" disabled, or who are "associated with a person with a disability."

Americans with Disabilities Act

Matt designs and creates custom stained glass for clients. Historically, what kind of union might Matt have joined?

. A craft union

Which of the following is not an example of a legally required benefit?

Bereavement days

This is the process by which representatives of the employer and the employees meet at reasonable times and places to confer in good faith over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Collective bargaining

In 1959, Congress passed this law in an effort to prevent corruption and abuse of employees by union leaders and managers. It provided an employee's bill of rights.

Landrum-Griffin Act

What are the three alternatives when an impasse develops between a union and a company?

Mediation, arbitration, or strike

Ted is a member of the labor union at his company. Is Ted's manager free to discipline him according to the standard disciplinary policies and procedures at the company?

No, because Ted is a member of the union.

Bob's company erected a sign that read, "No solicitation at this company." Is this sign appropriate?

No, this might be construed as an unfair labor practice.

Which governmental agency has taken significant steps in its efforts to combat workplace violence?

OSHA

This is one of the most basic union principles.

Seniority

This law prohibited the closed-shop agreement and gave states the right to pass laws prohibiting the union shop.

Taft-Hartley

This law was passed to protect employees and unions by limiting management's rights.

The National Labor Relations Act

What five-person entity has the ability to enforce basic labor laws?

The National Labor Relations Board

An employee signs this document when they want a specified union to be his or her bargaining representative.

Union bargaining card

Which of the following is not one of the reasons why a union might appeal to an employee?

Union newsletter