Cambridge IGCSE · Economics (0455)

Trade unions: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Trade unions.

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Question 1

1 mark

In which sector is trade union membership and influence generally higher in many economies?

Question 2

1 mark

What is a potential disadvantage of trade union activity for the economy as a whole?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following describes a situation where trade union activity could lead to an increase in the productivity of a firm?

Question 4

1 mark

What is most likely to increase the bargaining power of a trade union during negotiations with an employer?

Question 5

1 mark

How might a trade union influence government policy according to the syllabus?

Question 6

2 marks

Define the term collective bargaining in the context of trade unions.

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain two factors that are likely to increase the bargaining strength of a trade union during wage negotiations with a firm.

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Question 8

2 marks

Identify two roles of a trade union in an economy, other than negotiating for higher wages.

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Question 9

3 marks

Trade unions are organizations that represent the interests of workers in many different industries.

(a) Identify two reasons why a worker might choose to join a trade union.
(b) Explain how a trade union might influence government policy on the national minimum wage.

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Question 10

6 marks

Trade unions play a significant role in many economies by representing the interests of workers. Consider a scenario where a large trade union in the manufacturing sector is negotiating a new contract with several major firms.

(a) Define a trade union.
(b) Identify two non-wage factors that a trade union might negotiate for during collective bargaining.
(c) Explain how a trade union might be able to increase the wages of its members without causing a decrease in employment levels.

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