MGT-501 No 2
HUMAIN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- 1.
Organizational Behavior is a study of investigating the impact of:
- A.
Employees' behavior in an organization
- B.
Societal behavior on an organization
- C.
Country's culture on an organization
- D.
Country's economy on an organization
Correct Answer
A. Employees' behavior in an organization -
- 2.
Which of the following term is used to identify, "what the job holder does"? "how it is done"? & "why it is done"?
- A.
Job specification
- B.
Job evaluation
- C.
Job description
- D.
Job title
Correct Answer
C. Job description -
- 3.
Which of the following term is used to identify the physical & mental skills, required to perform by an individual within a particular position in an organization?
- A.
Job title
- B.
Job specification
- C.
Job description
- D.
Job evaluation
Correct Answer
C. Job description -
- 4.
Jobs are compensated on the basis of:
- A.
Job analysis
- B.
Job specification
- C.
Job worth
- D.
Job description
Correct Answer
A. Job analysis -
- 5.
_______________ is the main source of innovations.
- A.
Upgraded technology
- B.
Human mind
- C.
Competitors' pressure
- D.
Research & Development
Correct Answer
C. Competitors' pressure -
- 6.
Which of the following HR function is the basic element of recruitment?
- A.
Attract the job applicants for the particular post
- B.
Select the best one among all applicants
- C.
Train the people as per organizational requirements
- D.
Fire the non-performing employees
Correct Answer
A. Attract the job applicants for the particular post -
- 7.
“A person is known by the company he/she keeps”; is well described by which of the term?
- A.
Prejudice
- B.
Stereotype
- C.
Introversion
- D.
Extroversion
Correct Answer
B. Stereotype -
- 8.
Terms "Interpersonal skills" and "Human skills" are used for:
- A.
Two different skills
- B.
Different managerial skills
- C.
Operational skills
- D.
Same managerial skills
Correct Answer
D. Same managerial skills -
- 9.
Which of the following abilities are categorized as the Technical skill of an individual?
- A.
Judgment & creativity
- B.
Analysis & communication
- C.
Knowledge & proficiency
- D.
Innovation & advancement
Correct Answer
C. Knowledge & proficiency -
- 10.
The intellectual & mechanical process used by an organization to transform inputs into outputs is termed as:
- A.
Task
- B.
People
- C.
Structure
- D.
Technology
Correct Answer
D. Technology -
- 11.
Under which of the following authority, an HR manager took the decision to provide training to its employees regarding the operations of newly installed machine?
- A.
Staff
- B.
Functional
- C.
Line
- D.
Implied
Correct Answer
C. Line -
- 12.
Which one of the following is NOT the benefit of making teams?
- A.
Every member is mutually accountable within a team
- B.
Teams enable organizations to better utilize employees' talents
- C.
Teams create trust and a collaborative culture
- D.
Teams always perform better than individuals in all situations
Correct Answer
A. Every member is mutually accountable within a team -
- 13.
Which one of the following is NOT the characteristic of a Virtual Team?
- A.
Lack of nonverbal signals
- B.
Limited social contact
- C.
Increased social relationship
- D.
Ability to overcome time and space constraints
Correct Answer
C. Increased social relationship -
- 14.
Which of the following functions of HRM deals with 'Collective Bargaining'?
- A.
Staffing
- B.
Forcasting
- C.
Employee-assistance management
- D.
Employee-relations management
Correct Answer
D. Employee-relations management -
- 15.
'There is no need to make any new appointment'; therefore, the organization has transfered Mr. Azam to another branch. This step of the organization is taken to:
- A.
Increase the labor supply than demand
- B.
Maintain the balance of labor supply and demand
- C.
Decrease the labor supply than demand
- D.
Devastate the balance of labor supply and demand
Correct Answer
C. Decrease the labor supply than demand -
- 16.
A test conducted to ensure the biological fitness of an individual by identifying the presence of any inherited diseases like diabetese, heart diseases, neurological disorders etc, is termed as:
- A.
Hereditary testing
- B.
Gene testing
- C.
Instinct testing
- D.
Genetic testing
Correct Answer
B. Gene testing -
- 17.
Which of the given employment testing approach requires individuals to perform activities similar to those they might encounter in an actual job?
- A.
In-basket technique
- B.
Role playing
- C.
Interview simulations
- D.
Case study
Correct Answer
B. Role playing -
- 18.
Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one According to which of the following interview type, several applicants are being interviewed by one or more company representatives?
- A.
One-to-one interview
- B.
Panel interview
- C.
Group interview
- D.
Stress interview
Correct Answer
C. Group interview -
- 19.
'Material wastage has increased to greater extent due to using outdated machinery'. This issue can be resolved by:
- A.
Train machine operators regarding its operations
- B.
Replacing the existing machinery with the new one
- C.
Using new raw material in production
- D.
No action is required as it is not a noticeable issue
Correct Answer
B. Replacing the existing machinery with the new one -
- 20.
Previous company records & customer satisfaction surveys may serve as a source for:
- A.
Cultivating learning culture within the organization
- B.
Determining deficiencies that require training
- C.
Developing career development plans for employees
- D.
Identifying training outcomes through evaluation
Correct Answer
B. Determining deficiencies that require training -
- 21.
Evaluation of training program is conducted:
- A.
At the initial stage while design a training
- B.
Prior to need assessment phase
- C.
Parallel to design a training content
- D.
At the last stage of training
Correct Answer
D. At the last stage of training -
- 22.
HR managers play vital role in:
- A.
Setting production targets
- B.
Formulating strategies
- C.
Publishing financial statements
- D.
Preparing reports for shareholders
Correct Answer
A. Setting production targets -
- 23.
Which of the following are the groups of social nature that are formed around friendship and common interests?
- A.
Formal
- B.
Structured
- C.
Informal
- D.
Unstructured
Correct Answer
C. Informal -
- 24.
Initially the personnel department was only involved in:
- A.
Recruitment & selection
- B.
Compensation & benefits
- C.
Training & development
- D.
Scheduling vacations
Correct Answer
D. Scheduling vacations -
- 25.
'Career counseling' is part of which of the following functions of HRM?
- A.
Compensation & benefits
- B.
Planning & selection
- C.
Training & development
- D.
Maintainence of HRIS
Correct Answer
C. Training & development -
- 26.
'Fair employment legislation' is applicable to which of the following?
- A.
Collective bargaining
- B.
Planning & selection
- C.
Training & development
- D.
Grapevine network
Correct Answer
B. Planning & selection -
- 27.
Which one of the following is NOT included in 'Training and Development'?
- A.
Orientation
- B.
Career development
- C.
Employee education
- D.
Recruitment
Correct Answer
D. Recruitment -
- 28.
Jamal Enterprises' top management refused to consider its female marketing manager for the post of Vice President. This action of the company is representing which of the following?
- A.
Gender discrimination
- B.
Legal consideration
- C.
Reverse discrimination
- D.
Glass ceiling effect
Correct Answer
A. Gender discrimination -
- 29.
The process of discovering potential candidates for actual or anticipated organizational vacancies is known as:
- A.
HR planning
- B.
Job analysis
- C.
Recruitment
- D.
Selection
Correct Answer
D. Selection -
- 30.
The hiring process comprises which of the following steps?
- A.
Selection, Recruitment & performance appraisals
- B.
Recruitment, Selection & Socialization
- C.
Selection, Orientation & Development
- D.
Job analysis, Selection & Training
Correct Answer
B. Recruitment, Selection & Socialization -
- 31.
Which of the following defines the process of 'Recruitment'?
- A.
Forecasting the demand of human resources
- B.
Forecasting the supply of human resources
- C.
Discovering potential job candidates for a particular position
- D.
Making a “hire” or “no hire” decisions
Correct Answer
C. Discovering potential job candidates for a particular position -
- 32.
The number of people hired for a particular job compared to the number of individuals in the applicant pool is often expressed as:
- A.
Application ratio
- B.
Recruitment ratio
- C.
Selection ratio
- D.
Employment ratio
Correct Answer
C. Selection ratio -
- 33.
The extent to which an employment selection test provides consistent results is known as:
- A.
Reliability
- B.
Dependability
- C.
Consistency
- D.
Trustworthiness
Correct Answer
A. Reliability -
- 34.
Which of the following test indicates the person’s inclination towards a particular occupation that provides satisfaction to that individual?
- A.
Vocational interest test
- B.
Cognitive aptitude test
- C.
Personality test
- D.
Psychomotor abilities test
Correct Answer
A. Vocational interest test -
- 35.
All of the following areas are covered in an employee orientation program, EXCEPT:
- A.
Organizational history
- B.
Employee benefits
- C.
Organizational issues
- D.
Organizational politics
Correct Answer
D. Organizational politics -
- 36.
Which of the following term reflects the process of preparing organizational people according to the future needs?
- A.
Learning
- B.
Training
- C.
Development
- D.
Need analysis
Correct Answer
B. Training -
- 37.
Which of the following term best represents the individuals who have interests in an organization and are influenced by it?
- A.
Workforce
- B.
Stakeholders
- C.
Customers
- D.
Stockholders
Correct Answer
B. Stakeholders -
- 38.
Mr. Ahmed was working as a computer operator, but he was unable to work in Ms Excel with the required speed. Due to this reason management has forcefully retired him & appointed a new person to replace him, the company is said to be indulged in:
- A.
Rightsizing
- B.
Affirmative action
- C.
Downsizing
- D.
Discrimination
Correct Answer
A. Rightsizing -
- 39.
“Self-motivated & result oriented individuals with sound knowledge of combined cycle gas turbine power plant operations and practical experience of mechanical, electrical and I&C maintenance of plant.” This section of job advertisement represents which of the given term?
- A.
Job analysis
- B.
Job description
- C.
Job specification
- D.
Job evaluation
Correct Answer
C. Job specification -
- 40.
Which of the following statement represents "effectiveness"?
- A.
Achieve most output in less time
- B.
Achieve mass production
- C.
Achieve most output with least input
- D.
Achieve organizational goals
Correct Answer
D. Achieve organizational goals -
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