Test Bank for Industrial Relations in
Canada, 5th Edition by Robert Hebdon &
Travor Brown | Complete Questions With
Verified Answers (2025/2026 Exam
Guide)
Which of the following is a reason for someone who is opposed to unions to acquire
some knowledge of unions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-They will know what an employer
can and cannot legally do to counteract unionization.
Approximately what percentage of the Canadian workforce is unionized? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-30 percent
Which of the following must form part of a collective agreement? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Grievance resolution procedures
What do we call the sector including employees who work for organizations that are
funded by the government but who are not directly employed by the government? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The para-public sector
The SCC said that Wal-Mart in Jonquierre, Quebec - CORRECT ANSWERS-Was
permitted to close its store
Unionization had a ripple effect for every Canadian except in the following area: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Guaranteed Defined Pension Plans
Employees who believe that their union has treated them unfairly may - CORRECT
ANSWERS-file a complaint with the labour board alleging a breach of the duty of fair
representation
Who is covered by employment standards legislation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-All
Workplaces
What is meant by the term "jurisdiction"? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal responsibility
for an issue
Under what circumstance is the union-employer relationship federally regulated? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-When the business has an interprovincial component
,What is the type of legislation that forbids discrimination against individuals on the basis
of personal attributes such as gender, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Human rights legislation
Up until the mid-1920s, which level of government in Canada had responsibility for
industrial relations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Federal
When did the Charter of Rights and Freedoms become law? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
1982
In what percentage of Canadian jurisdictions is unionization an option for workers who
are dissatisfied with their treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No answers are correct
The Dolphin Delivery case dealt with - CORRECT ANSWERS-an employer injunction to
prevent picketing
When did the Royal Commission to Enquire into Industrial Relations in Canada issue its
report? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1919
What is the minimum term of a collective agreement in most Canadian jurisdictions? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1 year
Collective Bargaining introduces elements of ________ into the workplace? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Democracy
What other workplace management term is often incorrectly used interchangeably with
industrial relations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Human Resource Management
In 2007, BC Healthcare unions won what victory at the Supreme Court of Canada? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Charter guarantee to collectively bargain
The Webbs were of what ideological persuasion? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Socialists
Which of the following is not a functional type of unionism identified by Robert Hoxie? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Wartime unionism
A law was passed in Britain in 1819 that placed limits on child labour. These limits
included which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A prohibition against the
hiring of children younger than nine
The Wool Guild inspired which of the changes to the functioning of the 14th century
guilds? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The way craftspeople were paid
,When examining the system put forward by John Dunlop, we see that there are four
contexts in which processes take place. Which of the following is not one of these
contexts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legislative
The 14th century craft guilds were like unions in what regard? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Provided employment protection to guild members
According to Richard Chaykowski and Anil Verma, why will Canadian unions resist
cooperative relationships with management? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Because it could
weaken their ability to oppose unwanted change in the future
Which of the following is an example of a craft guild in 17th-century North America? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Weaving
Success within the guild required all but the following attributes - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Good support system
Which of the following is one of Bakke's five factors of the standards of successful
living?
Social status
b.
Integrity
c.
Control - CORRECT ANSWERS-All answers are correct
According to E. Wight Bakke, what is the worker's main reason for joining a union? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-To achieve a specific standard of living
John Dunlop espoused which of the following theory of industrial relations? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Systems theory
According to Harry Braverman, what is the term used to describe a situation where work
is subdivided to such a degree that dependence on highly skilled labour is reduced or
eliminated? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Deskilling
The 18th century new economy focus on production resulted in all but the following
a.
Increased production
b.
Goods produced at lower cost
c.
Wage reduction by 50
d.
Families being a part of the work life - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wage reduction by 50
, Which of the following best describes the Fabian Society founded by Sidney and
Beatrice Webb?
Select one:
a.
A lobby group dedicated to long-term social reform
b.
A democratic group dedicated to the growth of the labour movement
c.
A socialist group dedicated to large-scale social reform
d.
All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS-A socialist group dedicated to large-
scale social reform
What is the percentage of the unionized workforce in Canada?
Select one:
a.40
b.33
c.12
d.30 - CORRECT ANSWERS-30
Call centre jobs are not characterized by the following
Select one:
a.Low paying
b.Unrewarding
c.Good pension plans
d.Little job security - CORRECT ANSWERS-Good pension plans
Which of the following was not a function served by craft guilds in North America?
Select one:
a.
Supplying insurance
b.
Providing a replacement during the owner's absence
c.
Education
d.
Financial planning - CORRECT ANSWERS-The correct answer is: Financial planning
According to John Dunlop, the 'web of rules' does what within an organization?
Select one:
a.Avoids conflict
b.Ensures order
c.Governs the interactions between the parties
d.Ensures compliance with labour legislation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Governs the
interactions between the parties
Canada, 5th Edition by Robert Hebdon &
Travor Brown | Complete Questions With
Verified Answers (2025/2026 Exam
Guide)
Which of the following is a reason for someone who is opposed to unions to acquire
some knowledge of unions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-They will know what an employer
can and cannot legally do to counteract unionization.
Approximately what percentage of the Canadian workforce is unionized? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-30 percent
Which of the following must form part of a collective agreement? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Grievance resolution procedures
What do we call the sector including employees who work for organizations that are
funded by the government but who are not directly employed by the government? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The para-public sector
The SCC said that Wal-Mart in Jonquierre, Quebec - CORRECT ANSWERS-Was
permitted to close its store
Unionization had a ripple effect for every Canadian except in the following area: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Guaranteed Defined Pension Plans
Employees who believe that their union has treated them unfairly may - CORRECT
ANSWERS-file a complaint with the labour board alleging a breach of the duty of fair
representation
Who is covered by employment standards legislation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-All
Workplaces
What is meant by the term "jurisdiction"? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal responsibility
for an issue
Under what circumstance is the union-employer relationship federally regulated? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-When the business has an interprovincial component
,What is the type of legislation that forbids discrimination against individuals on the basis
of personal attributes such as gender, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Human rights legislation
Up until the mid-1920s, which level of government in Canada had responsibility for
industrial relations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Federal
When did the Charter of Rights and Freedoms become law? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
1982
In what percentage of Canadian jurisdictions is unionization an option for workers who
are dissatisfied with their treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No answers are correct
The Dolphin Delivery case dealt with - CORRECT ANSWERS-an employer injunction to
prevent picketing
When did the Royal Commission to Enquire into Industrial Relations in Canada issue its
report? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1919
What is the minimum term of a collective agreement in most Canadian jurisdictions? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1 year
Collective Bargaining introduces elements of ________ into the workplace? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Democracy
What other workplace management term is often incorrectly used interchangeably with
industrial relations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Human Resource Management
In 2007, BC Healthcare unions won what victory at the Supreme Court of Canada? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Charter guarantee to collectively bargain
The Webbs were of what ideological persuasion? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Socialists
Which of the following is not a functional type of unionism identified by Robert Hoxie? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Wartime unionism
A law was passed in Britain in 1819 that placed limits on child labour. These limits
included which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A prohibition against the
hiring of children younger than nine
The Wool Guild inspired which of the changes to the functioning of the 14th century
guilds? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The way craftspeople were paid
,When examining the system put forward by John Dunlop, we see that there are four
contexts in which processes take place. Which of the following is not one of these
contexts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legislative
The 14th century craft guilds were like unions in what regard? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Provided employment protection to guild members
According to Richard Chaykowski and Anil Verma, why will Canadian unions resist
cooperative relationships with management? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Because it could
weaken their ability to oppose unwanted change in the future
Which of the following is an example of a craft guild in 17th-century North America? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Weaving
Success within the guild required all but the following attributes - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Good support system
Which of the following is one of Bakke's five factors of the standards of successful
living?
Social status
b.
Integrity
c.
Control - CORRECT ANSWERS-All answers are correct
According to E. Wight Bakke, what is the worker's main reason for joining a union? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-To achieve a specific standard of living
John Dunlop espoused which of the following theory of industrial relations? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Systems theory
According to Harry Braverman, what is the term used to describe a situation where work
is subdivided to such a degree that dependence on highly skilled labour is reduced or
eliminated? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Deskilling
The 18th century new economy focus on production resulted in all but the following
a.
Increased production
b.
Goods produced at lower cost
c.
Wage reduction by 50
d.
Families being a part of the work life - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wage reduction by 50
, Which of the following best describes the Fabian Society founded by Sidney and
Beatrice Webb?
Select one:
a.
A lobby group dedicated to long-term social reform
b.
A democratic group dedicated to the growth of the labour movement
c.
A socialist group dedicated to large-scale social reform
d.
All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS-A socialist group dedicated to large-
scale social reform
What is the percentage of the unionized workforce in Canada?
Select one:
a.40
b.33
c.12
d.30 - CORRECT ANSWERS-30
Call centre jobs are not characterized by the following
Select one:
a.Low paying
b.Unrewarding
c.Good pension plans
d.Little job security - CORRECT ANSWERS-Good pension plans
Which of the following was not a function served by craft guilds in North America?
Select one:
a.
Supplying insurance
b.
Providing a replacement during the owner's absence
c.
Education
d.
Financial planning - CORRECT ANSWERS-The correct answer is: Financial planning
According to John Dunlop, the 'web of rules' does what within an organization?
Select one:
a.Avoids conflict
b.Ensures order
c.Governs the interactions between the parties
d.Ensures compliance with labour legislation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Governs the
interactions between the parties
