MGT-501 No 6
HUMAIN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- 1.
With the emergence of Information Technology (IT), organizations are needed to perform which of the following activity in response to this new technological trend?
- A.
Job evaluation
- B.
Job specification
- C.
Job description
- D.
Job analysis
Correct Answer
D. Job analysis -
- 2.
Which of the following is said to be the main focus of Organization Behavior?
- A.
How to become more effective in society
- B.
How to best utilize human resource
- C.
How to become environmental friendly
- D.
How to become a market leader
Correct Answer
B. How to best utilize human resource -
- 3.
'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 -
- 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.
Technically HRIS is a/an:
- A.
System software
- B.
System hardware
- C.
Database system
- D.
Operating system
Correct Answer
A. System software -
- 6.
HRIS is used to facilitate the decisions related to:
- A.
Overall organization
- B.
Employment planning
- C.
Sales forecasting
- D.
Resource allocation
Correct Answer
B. Employment planning -
- 7.
HR department maintains _______________ records.
- A.
Employee
- B.
Sales
- C.
Production
- D.
Inventory
Correct Answer
A. Employee -
- 8.
Why organizational goals should be measurable?
- A.
Ensure goal ambiguity
- B.
Ensure goal attainment
- C.
Put high effort
- D.
Encourage employee participation
Correct Answer
B. Ensure goal attainment -
- 9.
_______________ is the main source of innovations.
- A.
Upgraded technology
- B.
Human mind
- C.
Competitors' pressure
- D.
Research & Development
Correct Answer
B. Human mind -
- 10.
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 -
- 11.
Which of the following role a manager performs as a Resource allocator?
- A.
Interpersonal role
- B.
Decisional role
- C.
Informational role
- D.
Supportive role
Correct Answer
B. Decisional role -
- 12.
Under which of the following role, manager discusses issues and bargains with other units to gain advantages for their own unit?
- A.
Negotiator
- B.
Spokesperson
- C.
Disseminator
- D.
Entrepreneur
Correct Answer
A. Negotiator -
- 13.
Organization is said to be an open system, because:
- A.
It operates within an environment
- B.
It operates in isolation
- C.
Its activities are random
- D.
Its activities are independent
Correct Answer
A. It operates within an environment -
- 14.
_______________ is the main source of innovations.
- A.
Upgraded technology
- B.
Human mind
- C.
Competitors' pressure
- D.
Research & Development
Correct Answer
B. Human mind -
- 15.
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 -
- 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(s)
B. Maintain the balance of labor supply and demand
C. Decrease the labor supply than demand -
- 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(s)
B. Role playing
C. Interview simulations -
- 18.
HR managers play vital role in:
- A.
Setting production targets
- B.
Formulating strategies
- C.
Publishing financial statements
- D.
Preparing reports for shareholders
Correct Answer(s)
A. Setting production targets
B. Formulating strategies -
- 19.
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(s)
C. Informal
D. Unstructured -
- 20.
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 -
- 21.
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 -
- 22.
How often HR planning process is implemented within an organization?
- A.
Continuously
- B.
Annually
- C.
Bi-annually
- D.
Quarterly
Correct Answer
A. Continuously -
- 23.
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 -
- 24.
Why organizations provide attractive salaries, fringe benefits, career development opportunities and respect to their employees?
- A.
To retain valuable human resource
- B.
To be the market leader in the future
- C.
To attract more and more people
- D.
To enforce government regulations
Correct Answer
A. To retain valuable human resource -
- 25.
An organization posts advertisement in the news paper as: “Approximate Gross salary is Rs. 24,000/ per month. In addition to above salary the candidate on appointment will also be entitled for other attractive benefits/facilities like pick and drop, indoor medical facility, housing subsidy etc”. This represents:
- A.
The organization’s policy for attracting more potential candidates
- B.
The organization is creating its positive image in the market
- C.
The organization is clearly defining the job position
- D.
The organization’s policy to retain valuable employees
Correct Answer
A. The organization’s policy for attracting more potential candidates -
- 26.
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 -
- 27.
Organizations started emphasizing on making rules and regulations during:
- A.
Mechanistic period
- B.
Legalistic period
- C.
Catalytic period
- D.
Strategic period
Correct Answer
B. Legalistic period -
- 28.
Which of the following force makes an individual eligible to make decisions, give orders & directing work activities of others?
- A.
Power
- B.
Influence
- C.
Authority
- D.
Command
Correct Answer
C. Authority -
- 29.
What comes prior to environmental scanning of an organization?
- A.
Determining organizational mission
- B.
Monitoring the action plans
- C.
Developing budgets for plans
- D.
None of the given options
Correct Answer
A. Determining organizational mission -
- 30.
Which of the following is a process of attracting individuals on timely basis, in sufficient numbers and with appropriate qualifications, to apply for jobs with an organization?
- A.
Selection
- B.
Recruitment
- C.
Staffing
- D.
Enrollment
Correct Answer
B. Recruitment -
- 31.
The extent to which an employment selection test provides consistent results is known as:
- A.
Reliability
- B.
Dependability
- C.
Consistency
- D.
Trustworthiness
Correct Answer
C. Consistency -
- 32.
Which of the following test can best evaluate the routine production activities of job that require coordination & physical strength?
- A.
Cognitive aptitude test
- B.
Job knowledge test
- C.
Vocational interest test
- D.
Psychomotor abilities test
Correct Answer
D. Psychomotor abilities test -
- 33.
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 -
- 34.
Which of the following source can be used to ensure the authentication of the information provided by the job applicant?
- A.
Reference check
- B.
Criminal record
- C.
Application form
- D.
Credit history
Correct Answer
A. Reference check -
- 35.
Background investigations and reference checks are considered to verify candidate’s _____________ .
- A.
Age
- B.
Marital status
- C.
Credentials
- D.
Gender
Correct Answer
C. Credentials -
- 36.
Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the territory of Mekkah & Madina, due to this restriction, McDonalds made local hiring for its subsidiaries in these regions. Which hiring approach they have adopted in response to this limitation?
- A.
Parent-country national
- B.
Host-country national
- C.
Third-country national
- D.
Headquarter national
Correct Answer
B. Host-country national -
- 37.
"Effectiveness" is represented by:
- A.
Doing things before time
- B.
Doing right things right
- C.
Doing things in minimum time
- D.
Doing things with minimum resources
Correct Answer
B. Doing right things right -
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