Employers seek to avoid unionization by offering workers the wages, benefits, and working conditions won in rival unionized firms in what is termed as the:Question 10Answera.spillover effectb.differential wagesc.tertiary effectd.primary effecte.pay equity legislation

A labor union introduced in a perfectly competitive labor market causes:A.no change in earnings.B.lower earnings.C.no change in the number of workers hired.D.more workers being hired.E.higher earnings.

Which of the following statements best describes the role of unions in wage determination?Question 4Answera.The role of unions in administering compensation is outlined primarily in the contract.b.When labour is scarce, the balance of power tilts toward the employers.C. It is the supply and demand for labour that determines wages and not the union.c.During periods of higher unemployment, the impact of unions is lesser.d.The union insists on individual merit-based performance measures when the organization faces external competition pressure.

If employees wish to join a union in order to receive higher wages and benefits, is this allowed? Also, what would be the outcome of this move?Multiple ChoiceYes, joining a union is allowed, but there is no guarantee employees will receive higher wages and/or benefits.No, joining a union is not allowed, but there is a guarantee employees will receive higher wages and/or benefits because they spoke out.None of these answers are correct.No, joining a union is not allowed, and there is no guarantee employees will receive higher wages and/or benefits.Yes, joining a union is allowed, and it is a guarantee employees will receive higher wages and/or benefits.

Employees join unions to fulfil their needsa.economicb.esteemc.All of thesed.social

11  A trade union is negotiating a wage rise for its members.What will increase the chance of the wage rise being granted?1 pointA The company’s product has many substitutes.B The economy is entering a period of recession.C The government has made strike action illegal.D Wages are a small part of the company’s costs.Clear selection