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What is the primary objective of a trade union?

• • To promote the business of the employer

• • To safeguard the interests of the employees

• • To ensure high productivity

• • To assist in managerial decisions

Which of the following is a key function of a trade union?

• Increasing company profits

• Setting company policies

• Negotiating wages and working conditions

• Hiring and firing employees

Trade unions aim to improve the economic status of workers through:

• Financial investments

• Social events

• Collective bargaining

• Industrial espionage

Inside leadership in a trade union refers to leaders who are:

• External consultants

• Elected officials

• Members of the workforce

• Government representatives

Which act governs trade unions in India?

• Industrial Disputes Act

• Trade Unions Act

• Factories Act

• Companies Act

What is collective bargaining?

• Joint negotiation between employees and employers

• Arbitration by a third party

• Legal action against employers

• Individual negotiation for wages

A multiplicity of trade unions in an industry can lead to:

• Increased worker unity

• Higher productivity

• Simplified negotiations

• Fragmentation and conflict

The term "closed shop" in the context of trade unions means:

• Only union members are employed

• Non-union members can be employed

• Union members are not allowed

• The union has ceased operations

Which is a common tactic used by trade unions during disputes?

• Investment in stocks

• Strikes

• Employee layoffs

• Company mergers

A "recognition agreement" between a trade union and an employer typically means:

• The union is officially recognized for negotiation

• The union has authority over company decisions

• The union members must follow company rules

• The union must disband