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All but which one of the following employment patterns has increased significantly over the past 20 years?
All but which one of the following employment patterns has increased significantly over the past 20 years?
- Regular part-time work
- Work done on a short-term contractual basis
- Self-employment
- Work performed at home
- Regular full-time work (correct)
All but which one of the following are challenges posed to employers by today's changing workforce and economy?
All but which one of the following are challenges posed to employers by today's changing workforce and economy?
- Modifying work schedules to meet the needs of people of different religious persuasions
- Maintaining loyalty and commitment
- Providing physically accessible premises to meet the needs of disabled workers
- Finding good IR people to negotiate with their unions (correct)
- Providing same-sex medical benefits to meet the needs of gay and lesbian couples
As an interdisciplinary subject, Industrial Relations draws on all of the following fields, except
As an interdisciplinary subject, Industrial Relations draws on all of the following fields, except
- Anthropology (correct)
- Business Management
- Political Science
- Law
- History
Which of the following does not help explain why union-management relations is an inadequate definition of industrial relations?
Which of the following does not help explain why union-management relations is an inadequate definition of industrial relations?
According to Dunlop, an IR system includes all but the following
According to Dunlop, an IR system includes all but the following
Dunlop's “Common Ideology” is best defined as
Dunlop's “Common Ideology” is best defined as
Which of the following statements concerning Managerialists is closest to being true?
Which of the following statements concerning Managerialists is closest to being true?
Political economists believe change in the IR system should come through
Political economists believe change in the IR system should come through
Traditional Marxists believe change in the IR system should come through
Traditional Marxists believe change in the IR system should come through
What was the most significant and enduring feature of the Industrial Disputes Investigation (IDI) Act?
What was the most significant and enduring feature of the Industrial Disputes Investigation (IDI) Act?
The rise of One Big Union was primarily the result of
The rise of One Big Union was primarily the result of
Which of the following statements about the Winnipeg General Strike and its aftermath is false?
Which of the following statements about the Winnipeg General Strike and its aftermath is false?
Most people say that the Canadian industrial union movement was launched as the result of a strike in
Most people say that the Canadian industrial union movement was launched as the result of a strike in
What was the most important reason why Prime Minister Mackenzie King adopted PC 1003 in 1944?
What was the most important reason why Prime Minister Mackenzie King adopted PC 1003 in 1944?
Which of the following statements about the “Rand Formula” is false?
Which of the following statements about the “Rand Formula” is false?
Flashcards
Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations
A system of rules and practices governing relationships between employees, employers, and governments in the workplace. It encompasses the interactions of unions, management, and government in shaping work conditions and resolving conflicts.
Non-standard employment
Non-standard employment
Employment that is not regular or permanent, including short-term contracts, freelance work, and temporary assignments.
Industrial Relations as an interdisciplinary field
Industrial Relations as an interdisciplinary field
A multi-disciplinary field that draws on law, economics, sociology, psychology, and political science to understand workplace relationships and conflicts.
Industrial Relations beyond unions and management
Industrial Relations beyond unions and management
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Managerialism
Managerialism
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Pluralist Perspective
Pluralist Perspective
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Political Economy Perspective
Political Economy Perspective
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Traditional Marxist Perspective
Traditional Marxist Perspective
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Industrial Disputes Investigation (IDI) Act
Industrial Disputes Investigation (IDI) Act
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One Big Union Movement
One Big Union Movement
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Winnipeg General Strike
Winnipeg General Strike
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Canadian Industrial Union Movement
Canadian Industrial Union Movement
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PC 1003
PC 1003
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Rand Formula
Rand Formula
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Study Notes
Industrial Relations Practice Test - Chapters 1 & 2
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Employment Patterns: Short-term contracts, regular full-time, regular part-time, self-employment, and work at home have all seen significant increases in the past 20 years.
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Employer Challenges: Today's changing workforce and economy pose challenges, including finding suitable negotiators, providing medical benefits for various couples (including same-sex couples), accommodating disabled workers, maintaining loyalty, and adapting to different religious persuasions.
Interdisciplinary Nature of Industrial Relations
- Fields of Study: Industrial Relations draws on several fields, including law, political science, business management, and history, but excludes anthropology.
Inadequate Definition of Industrial Relations
- Key Factors: Government's role, entire community involvement, increased management importance, non-unionized workforce, and customer/supplier stakeholder roles are factors that show a broader definition of industrial relations, beyond just union-management relations.
Dunlop's IR System
- Components: Dunlop's IR system encompasses various contexts, three major actors, a shared ideology, a network of workplace rules, and a clear system explanation.
- Common Ideology: This is defined as rules for behavior by all actors in the system, shared political affiliations, shared economic ideas, and substantive rules on outcomes (like pay).
Managerialist Perspective
- Pro-Union Stance: Managerialists are typically seen as not strongly pro-union, maintaining that progressive HR policies help avoid conflict.
- Conflict Avoidance: They believe effective conflict resolution and positive worker motivation (avoiding fear) improve workplace conditions with good compensation.
Political Economist Perspective
- Change Mechanisms: Political economists believe change in the IR system happens through direct actions (e.g., strikes), employee ownership, lobbying/indirect political activity, and not through violent overthrow of societal structures.
Traditional Marxist Perspective
- Change Through Social Upheaval: Traditional Marxists believe that change in the IR system comes through violent societal overthrow or direct political affiliation (not through indirect actions).
Industrial Disputes Investigation Act (IDI)
- Key Feature: The IDI Act's significant feature is its compulsory conciliation board process (establishing a conciliation board), cooling-off period before strikes/lockouts, and addressing unfair labor practice complaints.
Rise of One Big Union
- Causes: The rise of the One Big Union is attributed to a split in the labour movement between Western-based radicals and conservative workers rather than increases in unskilled workers or rapid union membership growth following World War I,
- Key Event: The rise of the One Big Union is not associated with a Montreal or Kitchener strike, but rather, a split between radicals/conservatives.
Winnipeg General Strike
- Outcome: The Winnipeg General Strike was violently suppressed, marking the end of radical labor movements in Canada, which had a ripple effect throughout the country.
Canadian Industrial Union Movement
- Launch: The Canadian industrial union movement was launched in response to a strike in Oshawa (not Montreal, Kitchener, or Sault Ste. Marie).
Prime Minister Mackenzie King's PC 1003
- Motivations: MacKenzie King introduced PC 1003 in 1944 primarily due to ongoing, and often violent, wartime strikes, not because he had changed opinions of workers or unions in general.
Rand Formula
- False Statement: The false statement about the Rand Formula is that it's not true that all bargaining unit members, whether they are union members or not, benefit from the union's efforts. The formula does support worker rights in this aspect, not denying the value of labor union efforts.
Test Answers (Chapters 1 & 2)
- A list of the answers to the practice test questions for chapters 1 and 2. (Please note: these answers are provided as extracted from the document, and are not verified for accuracy.)
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Test your understanding of key concepts from Chapters 1 and 2 of Industrial Relations. This quiz covers employment patterns, employer challenges, and the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Dive into topics that shape today’s workforce and its dynamics.
