outputs are an element of the system

an ideology that binds the system together is an element of the system

the distribution of power in society is an element of the system

unions and employers may attempt to influence or change their environment

 
Answer: e
 

15. The values and beliefs of the Canadian public are part of:
    1. the legal environment
    2. social environment
    3. political environment
    4. technological environment
    5. economic environment

 
Answer: b
 

16. Which of the following is correct regarding the issue of employer and union collaboration:
    1. the legal environment may impact collaboration
    2. the labour relations system is viewed as being collaborative
    3. collaboration is universally accepted as being good for both parties
    4. collaboration is part of the political economy approach to labour relations
    5. collaboration is an essential component in a systems approach to labour relations

 
Answer: a
 

17. Which of the following is correct regarding a systems framework for labour relations:
    1. It establishes that employers are the key actor in labour relations.
    2. It minimizes the importance of environmental factors.
    3. It establishes that contract negotiation is the only process involved in labour relations.
    4. It illustrates that the components of the system are self-contained.
    5. It illustrates that there are numerous results or outputs.

 
Answer: e
 

18. PC 1003 had what impact on employers and unions?
    1. It prohibited many activities that companies used to resist a union.
    2. It prohibited many activities by unions in the certification process
    3. It separated employers into federal and provincial jurisdictions
    4. It provided a framework for employers and unions for certification of a union
    5. It gave additional rights to employers only

 
Answer: d
 

19. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms had what significance to unions in Canada
    1. It established provincial and federal jurisdictions with respect to employment laws.
    2. It provided the right of public service employees to unionize
    3. It prohibited the right of a government to legislated employees back to work
    4. It prohibited the right of essential service employees the right to strike.
    5. It had no impact on provincial employees.

 
Answer: b

 

 

Essay Questions

 

1. Describe the differences in the relationship between employers and employees in non- union and unionized environments.

 

2. Discuss the following statement: Labour relations are important for employers, employees, and society.

 

3. Two of the elements of a systems approach to labour relations are the actors and the processes or activities the actors engage in. Identify the actors in the system and describe the processes that each one could be engaged in.

 

4. Describe the environmental factors that could affect labour relations.

 

5. Describe the outputs of a systems approach to labour relations.

 

6. Describe the elements of a systems framework for labour relations.

 

7. Some of the employees of an organization have been unionized. Explain three ways that the employer could be affected.