MGT-501 No 4
HUMAIN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- 1.
Which of the following structure is formed to facilitate the work flow for goals achievement? ► ► ► ►
- A.
Society
- B.
Organization
- C.
Union
- D.
Government
Correct Answer
B. Organization -
- 2.
Impact of individuals' behavior within an organization is studied under:
- A.
Organizational culture
- B.
Organizational norms
- C.
Organizational behavior
- D.
Organizational rules
Correct Answer
C. Organizational behavior -
- 3.
The three most important job-related attitudes are:
- A.
Job involvement, organizational commitment and job enrichment
- B.
Job satisfaction, job orientation and organizational commitment
- C.
Job satisfaction, job involvement and organizational commitment
- D.
Job satisfaction, job enlargement and organizational behavior
Correct Answer
C. Job satisfaction, job involvement and organizational commitment -
- 4.
What could be the reason behind linking HRM with the strategic goals & objectives of an organization?
- A.
Promote centralization
- B.
Foster innovation & flexibility
- C.
Support bureaucratic culture
- D.
Develop rigid policies
Correct Answer
B. Foster innovation & flexibility -
- 5.
While developing laws, management should be able to:
- A.
Implement laws by force
- B.
Modify as per requirement
- C.
Defend their decisions
- D.
Easily convey among employees
Correct Answer
D. Easily convey among employees -
- 6.
Which of the following Management functions are applicable w.r.t HRM?
- A.
Planning, organizing, leading & controlling
- B.
Planning & organizing only
- C.
Leading & controlling only
- D.
None of the management functions applied
Correct Answer
A. Planning, organizing, leading & controlling -
- 7.
Reactive approach to overcome the influence of discriminatory practices occurred in the past is referred as:
- A.
Equal employment opportunity
- B.
Affirmative action
- C.
HR planning
- D.
Litigation process
Correct Answer
B. Affirmative action -
- 8.
Which of the following recruitment method provides a platform to multiple employers to attract large number of applicants?
- A.
Job offer
- B.
Job fair
- C.
Job festival
- D.
Job listing
Correct Answer
B. Job fair -
- 9.
In order to promote unbiased management, organizations should develop:
- A.
Powerful union
- B.
Legal compliance
- C.
Strategic alliances
- D.
Stakeholder influence
Correct Answer
B. Legal compliance -
- 10.
How many levels of management are in a traditional organization?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
3
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
- 11.
Who is responsible to take corrective actions in response to unforeseen problems?
- A.
Liaison
- B.
Disturbance-handler
- C.
Figurehead
- D.
Spokesperson
Correct Answer
B. Disturbance-handler -
- 12.
Which of the following managers assist the line managers by providing them advices while taking major decisions?
- A.
Staff
- B.
Functional
- C.
First-line
- D.
Operational
Correct Answer
A. Staff -
- 13.
A __________ is defined as two or more interacting and interdependent individuals who come together to achieve particular objectives.
- A.
Department
- B.
Group
- C.
Organization
- D.
All of the given options
Correct Answer
B. Group -
- 14.
"People working in your organization are more than the actual requirements". Which one of the following strategy you prefer to solve this problem?
- A.
Recruitment
- B.
Training
- C.
Layoff
- D.
Merger
Correct Answer
C. Layoff -
- 15.
"People working in your organization are less than the actual requirements". Which of the following strategy you prefer to solve this problem?
- A.
Downsizing
- B.
Transfers
- C.
Demotions
- D.
Recruiting
Correct Answer
D. Recruiting -
- 16.
'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
B. Maintain the balance of labor supply and demand -
- 17.
Which of the following represents the basic goal of the recruitment?
- A.
Communicate job opening positions clearly
- B.
Attract maximum number of applicants
- C.
Self select out the candidates to save time and money
- D.
Attract the qualified candidates & not the unqualified ones
Correct Answer
D. Attract the qualified candidates & not the unqualified ones -
- 18.
The best hiring occurs when the goals of which of the following should consistent to each other?
- A.
HR managers, Finance managers
- B.
Head office, Branch
- C.
Organization, Individual
- D.
Lower managers, Top managers
Correct Answer
C. Organization, Individual -
- 19.
While recruiting globally, organizations have to:
- A.
View applicants as “commodities”
- B.
First define the relevant labor market
- C.
View applicants as “customers”
- D.
Ensure EEO & QWL as per local labor laws
Correct Answer
B. First define the relevant labor market -
- 20.
To encourage and authorize workers to take initiatives to reduce costs, improve operations, product quality and customer service is known as:
- A.
Authority
- B.
Decentralization
- C.
Empowerment
- D.
Centralization
Correct Answer
B. Decentralization -
- 21.
Cost of human resource increases considerably due to which of the following?
- A.
Cost of production
- B.
Rate of absenteeism
- C.
Complicated technology
- D.
Outdated equipment
Correct Answer
C. Complicated technology -
- 22.
To increase the group cohesiveness managers have to:
- A.
Forcefully apply rules & policies
- B.
Increase competition with other groups
- C.
Encourage mutual participation
- D.
Nurture politics within the groups
Correct Answer
C. Encourage mutual participation -
- 23.
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 -
- 24.
Which of the following managers are refered as service providers?
- A.
Line
- B.
Staff
- C.
Functional
- D.
Operational
Correct Answer
B. Staff -
- 25.
While conducting job analysis the 'Observation Method' is useful when:
- A.
Job requires more intellectual skills to complete
- B.
Job is repetitive in nature
- C.
Job is market oriented and requires more data
- D.
Job consists of observable physical activity
Correct Answer
D. Job consists of observable physical activity -
- 26.
Which of the following term is used for choosing the individual that is best suited to a particular position and to the organization from a group of potential applicants?
- A.
Recruitment
- B.
Selection
- C.
Staffing
- D.
Enrollment
Correct Answer
B. Selection -
- 27.
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 -
- 28.
Which selection tool is considered least by HR managers while hiring an individual?
- A.
Candidate interviews
- B.
Reference letters
- C.
Application blanks
- D.
Academic records
Correct Answer
B. Reference letters -
- 29.
Which of the following department is responsible for the socialization of new employees?
- A.
Human Resource Department
- B.
Accounts Department
- C.
Marketing Department
- D.
Administration Department
Correct Answer
A. Human Resource Department -
- 30.
Paperless organizations are the organizations which are:
- A.
Using computer terminal only
- B.
Maintaining manual filling systems only
- C.
Shifting from manual to computerized databases
- D.
None of the given options
Correct Answer
C. Shifting from manual to computerized databases -
- 31.
The analysis conducted by an organization to investigate the composition of a community from where organization recruits its workforce, facilitates:
- A.
Legal compliance
- B.
Equal employment opportunity
- C.
Civil rights
- D.
Affirmative action
Correct Answer
A. Legal compliance -
- 32.
'Cognitive component' of an attitude represents which of the following individual's activity?
- A.
Thinking
- B.
Feeling
- C.
Doing
- D.
Performing
Correct Answer
A. Thinking -
- 33.
Which of the following defines the levels of authority to perform the assigned tasks?
- A.
Labor union
- B.
Competitor's threat
- C.
Organizational structure
- D.
Pressure group
Correct Answer
C. Organizational structure -
- 34.
The actions of people at work place are studied under which of the following discipline?
- A.
Psychology
- B.
Organizational behavior
- C.
Sociology
- D.
Anthropology
Correct Answer
B. Organizational behavior -
- 35.
Job specification is a statement that represents:
- A.
Required skills
- B.
Specific qualification
- C.
Personality traits
- D.
All of the given options
Correct Answer
D. All of the given options -
- 36.
'Job specification' is said to be an outcome of which of the given term?
- A.
Job analysis
- B.
Job title
- C.
Job evaluation
- D.
Job worth
Correct Answer
A. Job analysis -
- 37.
Which of the following is served as criteria for declaring a particular job as worth-full?
- A.
Physical motion
- B.
Significance of task
- C.
Mental stress
- D.
Long working hours
Correct Answer
B. Significance of task -
- 38.
The thorough & detailed study regarding jobs within an organization is termed as:
- A.
Job analysis
- B.
Job description
- C.
Job specification
- D.
Job evaluation
Correct Answer
B. Job description -
- 39.
The three most important job-related attitudes are:
- A.
Job involvement, organizational commitment and job enrichment
- B.
Job satisfaction, job orientation and organizational commitment
- C.
Job satisfaction, job involvement and organizational commitment
- D.
Job satisfaction, job enlargement and organizational behavior
Correct Answer
B. Job satisfaction, job orientation and organizational commitment -
- 40.
Which of the following term describes the unique combination of psychological traits that describes a person’s behaviors?
- A.
Perception
- B.
Personality
- C.
Attitude
- D.
Ability
Correct Answer
B. Personality -
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