MGT 501 HRM - 6
Quiz is mainly based on handouts of MGT501-HRM from Virtual University. (VU)
- 1.
- A.
Salary
- B.
Fringe benefits
- C.
Wage
- D.
Commission
Correct Answer
C. WageExplanation
A wage is a compensation, usually financial, received by a worker in exchange for their labor.
A salary is a form of periodic payment from an employer to an employee, which may be specified in an employment contract. It is contrasted with piece wages, where each job, hour or other unit is paid separately, rather than on a periodic basis.Rate this question:
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- 2.
- A.
Improve job satisfaction
- B.
Increase employee commitment
- C.
Minimize medical claims from retirees
- D.
. Ease the transition from working life to retirement
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D. . Ease the transition from working life to retirement -
- 3.
- A.
Performance outcomes
- B.
Determinants of performance
- C.
Performance appraisals
- D.
Types of performance standards
Correct Answer
B. Determinants of performanceExplanation
Willingness to perform: If employee is performing tasks and responsibilities in the organization
with willingness level of the performance will be high and
will be up to the standards.
2) Capacity to Perform: If the basic qualifications abilities
and skills required performing specific tasks are
possessed by the employees the level of performance will
be in accordance with the set standards and vice versa.
3) Opportunity to Perform: Favorable circumstances and
opportunities to perform the challenging tasks which are
more contributory towards achievement of the
organization’s mission and objective can be reasons to
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- 4.
- A.
. Difficulty in balancing work and family life
- B.
Top management is usually male oriented
- C.
Lack of educational opportunities
- D.
Common perception that woman can not be better boss
Correct Answer
A. . Difficulty in balancing work and family life -
- 5.
- A.
Part-time work
- B.
Flexible hours
- C.
On-site child care
- D.
Job sharing
Correct Answer
C. On-site child care -
- 6.
- A.
His job may not be structured to suit his preferences
- B.
It involves physical toughness
- C.
It requires mental toughness
- D.
It involves too much customer interaction
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A. His job may not be structured to suit his preferences -
- 7.
- A.
Central tendency
- B.
Leniency
- C.
. Strictness
- D.
Halo effect
Correct Answer
B. LeniencyExplanation
Leniency/Strictness—The giving of undeserved high or low ratings.Rate this question:
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- 8.
- A.
No relationship exists
- B.
. Different methods to evaluate performance
- C.
Both are similar PA methods
- D.
Comparison method is used for PA, while BARS is related to training evaluation
Correct Answer
C. Both are similar PA methodsExplanation
Critical Incidents—Requires written records be kept of highly favorable and highly
unfavorable work actions.
Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales—A performance appraisal method that combines elements of the traditional rating scales and critical incidents methods.Rate this question:
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- 9.
- A.
Feedback loop
- B.
Multi-source assessment
- C.
Upward feedback
- D.
Circle feedback
Correct Answer
B. Multi-source assessmentExplanation
360-Degree Feedback—Involves input from multiple levels within the firm and external
sources as well.Rate this question:
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- 10.
- A.
Achieve desired outcomes
- B.
Meet legal compliance
- C.
Achieve competitive advantage
- D.
Promote goodwill in market
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A. Achieve desired outcomes -
- 11.
- A.
Ranking method
- B.
Factor comparison method
- C.
Classification method
- D.
Point factor method
Correct Answer
B. Factor comparison method -
- 12.
- A.
Physical skills required by the job
- B.
Relative job worth for an organization
- C.
Complexity of the job to perform
- D.
Conceptual skill required by the job
Correct Answer
B. Relative job worth for an organization -
- 13.
- A.
Peers
- B.
Customers
- C.
Top management
- D.
Immediate supervisor
Correct Answer
D. Immediate supervisor -
- 14.
- A.
Classes
- B.
Grades
- C.
Scales
- D.
Roles
Correct Answer
A. Classes -
- 15.
- A.
Top management
- B.
HR department
- C.
Line managers
- D.
Production department
Correct Answer
B. HR departmentExplanation
Role of HRM Department in Performance Appraisa
Provide rater training: Evidence indicates that the training of appraisers can make them more
accurate raters. The raters are bothered to be trained because, a poor appraisal is worse than no
appraisal at all. Training can help raters to avoid and eliminate the basic appraisal errors. Raters
are provided with the training opportunity through HRM department.Rate this question:
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- 16.
- A.
To attract new blood in the organization
- B.
To create stronger customer relationship
- C.
To enhance the market share
- D.
All of the above
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A. To attract new blood in the organization -
- 17.
- A.
Pension
- B.
Salary
- C.
Bonus
- D.
Incom
Correct Answer
A. Pension -
- 18.
- A.
. It is an expensive method
- B.
Only beneficial for small organizations
- C.
Maximum probability of biasness
- D.
Not useful when jobs are different
Correct Answer
D. Not useful when jobs are different -
- 19.
- A.
Graphic rating scale
- B.
Comparative method
- C.
Essay method
- D.
Critical incident method
Correct Answer
B. Comparative method -
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