HRM Exam #4

What are Weingarten Rights?

A union member's right to have union representation in a disciplinary action grievance.

Which of the following statements are true regarding en employee's personal behavior and employment?

An employer can discipline an employee if the employee's off-the-job behavior puts the company in legal or financial jeopardy.

The No TIPS rules are a handy way to remember the actions that management cannot do during a unionization campaign. The "I" in the acronym stands for

No Interrogations of bargaining unit members

The No TIPS rules are a handy way to remember the actions that management cannot do during a unionization campaign. The "P" in the acronym stands for

No Promises to increase pay or benefits if the union is voted against

Which Act (passed in 1932) is referred to as the Anti-Injunction Act?

Norris

Which of the agencies created by OSHA sets standards, conducts inspections and issues fines/citations for violations of safety and health regulations?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Which of the following describes a lockout?

Shutdown of company operations undertaken by management to prevent union members from working.

Why do employers resist union presence in their workplaces?

Unions constrain what managers can and cannot do.

A physical condition existing in the workplace environment immediately prior to an accident event which is significant in initiating or causing the event is called

Unsafe Conditions

Which of the following would be expected from an arbitrator in solving a workplace dispute?

WRONG Helping parties find common ground.

Which of the following statements regarding the Just Cause Standard of Discipline is FALSE?

WRONG It is the assumption that employees are entitled to their jobs unless they commit a specific "wrong."

In which of the following scenarios is it ILLEGAL to replace striking or locked-out workers?

WRONG wildcat strikes

Which of the following does NOT fit within any of the discipline guidelines given in the slides or the text?

WRONG Do not rob the employee of his/her dignity

The text provided a list of "Do's" and "Don'ts" in regards to administering a union contract and grievances. Prof P summed up this list as

WRONG all of the above

Which of the following statements is true regarding substance abuse in the workplace?

WRONG all of the above

There are a variety of possible agreements negotiated in a contract in regards to what is termed "union security." Which form of union security requires all members of the bargaining unit to pay union dues even if they choose not to join the union?

agency shop

Smoking cessation programs, health club memberships, immunizations, nutrition education... _____________

all of the above

The single most important action to remember when administering formal discipline to an employee is

all of the above - documtation

Which of the following would be considered Unfair Labor Practices on the part of management?

all of the above are Unfair Labor Practices

Management does have the right to call mandatory employee meetings during a union election campaign. This is referred to as

captive audience

Fair and consistent treatment of employees requires interactive communication. Interactive communication involves all of the following EXCEPT

conformity, everyone must be treated exactly alike.

Union membership as a percentage of the workforce has been

falling steadily for decades

Which of the following is NOT an exception to the Employment at Will doctrine?

fiduciary leniency

Where are an organization's rules and regulations usually stated?

handbook

Which of the following inspection priorities is the highest? (Which would OSHA go to FIRST?)

imminent danger

Which of these laws has been referred to as the "Bill of Rights for Union Members?"

landrum griffin

Bargaining items when negotiating a union contract are commonly classified as Mandatory, Permissible or Illegal. How would prices charged for food in the company cafeteria be classisfied?

permissible

Which term refers to fair processes?

procedural justice

Current legal advice regarding a company's social media policies tells us

unfortunately, all of the above statements are true

Employees who report unethical corporate behavior are primarily known as ________.

whistleblowers