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Industrial relations

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Industrial relations is

a)

relations between the employer and the union

b)

relations between the employer and the employer

c)

relations between the employer and the employees

d)

relations between the employees and the employees

2.

Industrial relations emphasis on the

a)

employees

b)

employer

c)

trade unions

d)

unionised employees

3.

Roles of Government in Industrial Relations (more than 1 answer)

a)

Industrialist

b)

Employer

c)

Trade Unionist

d)

Participant

4.

Principle of Dispute Resolution means

a)

to settle dispute by industrial actions

b)

to settle dispute by picket

c)

to settle dispute by arbitration

d)

to settle dispute by strike

5.

Harmonious industrial relations means (more than one answer)

a)

no industrial dispute and industrial action

b)

settlement of dispute at an early stage

c)

minimal industrial dispute and industrial action

d)

settlement of dispute by picket and strike

6.

The strongest reason for employees to join a union is because they want to socialize with other workers in the organization.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Members of the police force, armed forces and the prison service are restricted from joining trade unions.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

For a collective agreement to be a valid and binding contract, it must be in writing, signed by both parties and must specify their duration which shall not be less than three years.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

Below are the responsibilities of Ministry of Human Resource in industrial relations EXCEPT:

a)

actively involved in settling trade disputes

b)

preparing the legislation which establishes the rights of employers and employees

c)

ensuring harmonious relationship between employer and employee

d)

avoiding illegal trades like bribes in the industry

10.

Workers in different companies in the same industry, trade or occupation who combined together and establishing a union is called as __________.

a)

national unions of employees

b)

in-house unions of employee

c)

employers associations

d)

industry relation association

11.

Picket is a stoppage of work done by employee to show their protest and dissatisfaction towards worker.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

Below are some reasons worker involved in trade unions EXCEPT:

a)

to have a voice

b)

to gain bargaining power

c)

to show their solidarity with other workers

d)

to improve individual skills and knowledge

13.

Why do some workers join a Trade Union?

a)

They believe that a Union can help them find a job.

b)

To help them live a better life.

c)

They just feel better when they're in a Trade Union.

d)

To get better payments and better working conditions.

14.

What type of industrial action is taking place here?

a)

Lockout

b)

Use of temporary or scab workers

c)

SCare tactics

d)

Firing

15.

Where both sides agree to a trusted third party ruling and agreeing in advance to a binding settlement

a)

Mediation

b)

Arbitration

c)

Legal Action

d)

Collective Bargaining

16.

The process of negotiating work-related issues with the anticipation of coming to an agreement

a)

Grievance procedure

b)

Striking

c)

Legal Action

d)

Collective Bargaining

17.
Bad industrial reations can be caused by...
a)
Rise in inflation
b)
Discrimination
c)
Rise in taxes
d)
Business going liquidation
18.
A trade union is an organisation that represents...
a)
The views and interest of workers
b)
a group of people working towards a common aim
c)
the aims of managers
d)
the goals of a business
19.

It is illegal to go on strike when...

a)

you give seven days notice

b)

you work in the army

c)

carry out a secret ballot

d)

you have union consent

20.

Anything done for the comfort and (intellectual or social) improvement of the employees, over and above the wages paid is called

a)

Human resource

b)

Employee welfare activities

c)

Leadership

d)

None of the above

21.

A situation involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made is called __________

a)

Procrastination

b)

Philatilism

c)

Industrial Democracy

d)

Conflict Resolution

e)

Deadlock

22.

A form of industrial action in which work or progress is deliberately delayed or slowed down is called ________

a)

No-strike Agreement

b)

Go-Slow

c)

Industrial Democracy

d)

Work-to-rule

e)

Deadlock

23.

Action taken by employees of a company as a protest, especially striking or working to rule.

a)

Go-Slow

b)

Industrial Action

c)

Industrial Democracy

d)

Deadlock

e)

Work-to-Rule

24.

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement is called ______

a)

Cheese

b)

Strikes

c)

Negotiation

d)

Work-to-rule

e)

Deadlock

25.

To leave an event such as a meeting or performance because you are angry or disapprove of something is called __________

a)

Work-out

b)

Strikes

c)

No Strike Agreement

d)

Walk-out

26.

Which of the following roles in the ministry of Human Resources is FALSE?

a)

Responsible for preparing the legislation which establishes the rights of employers and employees.

b)

Responsible to enforce labor standards, encourage of safe practices at work and provision of training of the workforce.

c)

Actively involved in creating trade disputes

d)

Ensuring the maintenance of a harmonious relationship between workers and employers.

27.

Any group of seven or more workers can form a trade union providing they work in different trade, occupation or industry.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The following are types of trade unions in Malaysia (hint: more than 1 correct answer)

a)

National Union of Employees

b)

In-house Unions of Employees

c)

Employers' Associations

d)

International Union of employees

29.

A trade union can invite an employer to commence collective bargaining even before it has been recognized by the employer as the legitimate representative of the employer’s workers.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

What is the outcome of collective bargaining?

a)

Collective dispute

b)

Collective action

c)

Collective arbitration

d)

Collective agreement

31.

It is illegal for employers to lockout workers when a trade dispute occurs.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

A strike is considered legal when the following conditions are met:

a)

The strikers are members of a trade union.

b)

A secret ballot is held prior to starting the strike.

c)

Two-thirds of the workers agree to strike.

d)

The workers must wait for at least 14 days before commencing the strike.

33.

This is the ideal method of settling dispute where both parties come to the negotiation table to solve the dispute amicably: ____________________ _________________.

a)

Indirect negotiation

b)

Direct arbitration

c)

Indirect arbitration

d)

Direct negotiation

34.

Process of arriving at a settlement of a trade dispute with help of a third, neutral party is called (a)   .

35.

Compulsory conciliation is common in public utilities & other important industries where _______________

a)

public might be inconvenienced if a settlement is found quickly.

b)

public might be inconvenienced if a dispute is not found quickly.

c)

public might benefit if a settlement is not found quickly.

d)

public might be inconvenienced if a settlement is not found quickly.

36.

Who has the power to arbitrate in Malaysia for industrial disputes?

a)

High court

b)

Magistrate court

c)

Supreme court

d)

Industrial court

37.

The following are definition of strike EXCEPT:

a)

the cessation of work by a body of workmen acting in combination or concerted refusal to continue work or to accept employment

b)

stoppages of work, restriction and reduction

c)

work to rule

d)

limitation in the performance or execution of the whole or any part of the duties connected with their employment

38.

What is the purpose of a lockout?

a)

force employee to accept the terms and conditions

b)

tool to support the industrial action taken by the trade union of the employees.

c)

force employee to reject the terms and conditions

d)

force the employee to collectively resign.

39.

Once a dispute has been referred to the Industrial Court, it is illegal for the workers to strike on the issues under dispute.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Which method is highly encouraged in the Industrial Relation Act?

a)

Direct dispute

b)

Direct arbitration

c)

Strike

d)

Direct negotiation