Industrial/Employee Relations Quiz by Shubhrata Shrestha | Aug 26, 2025 | 0 comments Industrial/Employee Relations Quiz 1. Which of the following is a common source of conflict in the workplace? a) Differing needs and wants b) Similar goals and values c) High morale and productivity d) Effective communication None 2. What is the main aim of work-to-rule action? a) To increase productivity b) To apply goodwill efforts c) To slow down output without breaking rules d) To force a complete business closure None 3. Which of the following is the most disruptive employee approach? a) Work-to-rule b) Strike action c) Collective bargaining d) No-strike agreement None 4. Employers use lockouts to: a) Prevent employees from entering the workplace b) Offer better working hours c) Increase employee morale d) Resolve conflicts through mediation None 5. Conciliation differs from arbitration because: a) It always leads to a legally binding outcome b) It requires employees to strike c) It relies on a mediator encouraging compromise d) It prevents unions from forming None 6. Which agreement involves a firm negotiating with only one trade union? a) No-strike agreement b) Collective bargaining c) Single-union agreement d) Arbitration None 7. An employer threatening redundancies during conflict is an example of: a) Conciliation b) Employer’s coercive strategy c) Employee participation d) Strike action None 8. What outcome occurs when both sides prioritize cooperation for mutual benefit? a) Competition b) Compromise c) Collaboration d) Avoidance None 9. Which of the following is NOT a possible employee objective? a) Better pay and benefits b) More paid holidays c) Improved staff facilities d) Lower production costs None 10. Arbitration is best described as: a) A union-led negotiation process b) A process where disputes are ignored c) A legally binding decision made by an independent arbitrator d) A situation where employees refuse to follow company rules None Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
