Preview Questions Labor Relations Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How does principled negotiation differ from positional bargaining in labor negotiations?

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Principled negotiation focuses on interests and mutual benefits, while positional bargaining involves fixed demands

Principled negotiation is less formal than positional bargaining

Principled negotiation uses a fixed approach, while positional bargaining uses flexible offers

Principled negotiation focuses on compromises, while positional bargaining aims for drastic changes

Question 2: How do "pre-negotiation agreements" affect labor dispute resolution?

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Pre-negotiation agreements establish the ground rules and framework for negotiations, setting expectations and helping avoid conflicts later

Pre-negotiation agreements are not legally binding and have no effect on the final outcome of negotiations

Pre-negotiation agreements are unnecessary, as labor disputes should be resolved through judicial intervention

Pre-negotiation agreements limit the flexibility of negotiators by setting rigid terms that must be adhered to

Question 3: What is the main purpose of "interest-based bargaining" (IBB) in collective bargaining?

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IBB is a competitive approach where both parties fight for the best possible deal for themselves

IBB focuses solely on wage negotiation, ignoring other issues

IBB prioritizes the employer's financial goals over the employee's interests

IBB focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying interests of both parties to achieve mutually beneficial agreements

Question 4: How do power dynamics affect labor dispute resolutions, and what role does negotiation play in leveling the playing field?

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Power dynamics influence how much influence each party has in negotiations, but effective negotiation skills can help level the field

Power dynamics are only relevant in legal disputes, not labor disputes

Power dynamics restrict the ability of one party to negotiate

Power dynamics do not affect negotiations in labor disputes, as both sides have equal stakes

Question 5: Under FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), how many weeks of leave are employees entitled to for their own serious health condition?

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Up to 3 months of paid leave per year

Up to 6 weeks of paid leave per year

Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period

No leave is provided under FMLA for personal health conditions

Question 6: What is the significance of "BATNA" (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) in labor negotiations?

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BATNA represents the best alternative a party has if negotiations fail, and helps establish the minimum acceptable terms for an agreement

BATNA refers to the union's final offer during contract discussions

BATNA is a strategy used by the employer to offer the lowest possible salary during negotiations

BATNA is the formal document that records all proposals during negotiations