Assignment:
Question 1 The term pattern bargaining is used to describe an effort to apply similar provisions to a variety of unions operating within the same company or firm.
True False
Question 2 Centralized bargaining, also called industry-wide bargaining, exists where all of the major employers in a given industry negotiate one contract with one union.
True False.
Question 3 Mutual gain bargaining strategies include setting realistic bargaining objective, and successfully resolving problems to benefit the interests of both parties.
True False.
Question 4 Mandatory retirement at age 60 is an example of an illegal bargaining subject or issue.
True False .
Question 5 An example of a per se violation is the refusal by an employer to furnish requested information to the union that is relevant and necessary for the union to perform its legal bargaining duty.
True False .
Question 6 Collective bargaining is an activity whereby union and management officials attempt to resolve conflicts of interest by exchanging commitments in a manner intended to sustain and possibly enrich their continuing relationship.
True False .
Question 7 The bargaining unit is the team formed by management to solve labor issues within the company.
True False .
Question 8 The selection of the number and type of individuals who will make up the bargaining team for each party is not an important decision that can affect the outcome of negotiations.
True False .
Question 9 The target point is the union leaders' realistic goal to work toward during negotiations.
True False .
Question 10 Good faith bargaining essentially means each party must demonstrate a sincere and honest intent to reach a labor agreement and be reasonable in their bargaining positions, tactics and activities.
True False