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1.

Organizational Behaviour is a study of investigating the impact of:

A. Employees' behaviour in an organization
B. Societal behaviour on an organization
C. Country's culture on an organization
D. Country's economy on an organization
Answer» A. Employees' behaviour 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
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
Answer» C. Job description
4.

Jobs are compensated on the basis of:

A. Job analysis
B. Job specification
C. Job worth
D. Job description
Answer» A. Job analysis
5.

____________ is the main source of innovations.

A. Upgraded technology
B. Human mind
C. Competitors' pressure
D. Research & Development
Answer» B. Human mind
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Answer» C. Increased social relationship
14.

Which of the following functions of HRM deals with 'Collective Bargaining'?

A. Staffing
B. Forecasting
C. Employee-assistance management
D. Employee-relations management
Answer» D. Employee-relations management
15.

'There is no need to make any new appointment'; therefore, the organization has transferred Mr. Jaison to another branch. This step of the organization is taken to:

A. Increase the labour supply than demand
B. Maintain the balance of labour supply and demand
C. Decrease the labour supply than demand
D. Devastate the balance of labour supply and demand
Answer» C. Decrease the labour 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
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
Answer» B. Role playing
18.

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
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
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
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
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
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
Answer» D. Unstructured
24.

Initially the personnel department was only involved in:

A. Recruitment & selection
B. Compensation & benefits
C. Training & development
D. Scheduling vacations
Answer» D. Scheduling vacations
25.

'Career counselling' is part of which of the following functions of HRM?

A. Compensation & benefits
B. Planning & selection
C. Training & development
D. Maintenance of HRIS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Answer» C. Selection ratio
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
Answer» A. Vocational interest test
34.

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
Answer» D. Organizational politics
35.

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
Answer» B. Training
36.

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
Answer» B. Stakeholders
37.

Mr. Sharma was working as a computer operator, but he was unable to work in Ms. Rajaram Ltd. 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
Answer» A. Rightsizing
38.

“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
Answer» C. Job specification
39.

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
Answer» D. Achieve organizational goals
40.

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
Answer» D. Job analysis
41.

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
Answer» B. How to best utilize human resource
42.

'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
Answer» A. Job analysis
43.

Technically HRIS is a/an:

A. System software
B. System hardware
C. Database system
D. Operating system
Answer» A. System software
44.

HRIS is used to facilitate the decisions related to:

A. Overall organization
B. Employment planning
C. Sales forecasting
D. Resource allocation
Answer» B. Employment planning
45.

As a result of which of the following activity, HRIS is gaining popularity day by day?

A. Generating organizational reports
B. Managing resources effectively
C. Retrieving timely information
D. Handling bundles of data
Answer» A. Generating organizational reports
46.

HR department maintains _______________ records.

A. Employee
B. Sales
C. Production
D. Inventory
Answer» A. Employee
47.

Why organizational goals should be measurable?

A. Ensure goal ambiguity
B. Ensure goal attainment
C. Put high effort
D. Encourage employee participation
Answer» B. Ensure goal attainment
48.

_______ is the main source of innovations.

A. Upgraded technology
B. Human mind
C. Competitors' pressure
D. Research & Development
Answer» B. Human mind
49.

Which of the following emerged when individuals realized the strength they could gain by joining together to negotiate with employers?

A. Trade unions
B. Human relation movement
C. Employment legislations
D. None of the given options
Answer» A. Trade unions
50.

Who is responsible to take corrective actions in response to unforeseen problems?

A. Liaison
B. Disturbance-handler
C. Figurehead
D. Spokesperson
Answer» B. Disturbance-handler
51.

Which of the following role a manager performs as a Resource allocator?

A. Interpersonal role
B. Decisional role
C. Informational role
D. Supportive role
Answer» B. Decisional role
52.

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
Answer» A. Negotiator
53.

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
Answer» A. It operates within an environment
54.

Which of the following approach emphasizes the effect of psychological & social factors on employees’ performance?

A. Scientific approach
B. Rational approach
C. Human relations approach
D. Systematic approach
Answer» C. Human relations approach
55.

How often HR planning process is implemented within an organization?

A. Continuously
B. Annually
C. Bi-annually
D. Quarterly
Answer» A. Continuously
56.

Why organizations provide attractive salaries, fringe benefits, career development opportunities 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
Answer» A. To retain valuable human resource
57.

An organization posts advertisement in the news paper as: “Approximate Gross salary is Rs. 30,000/ 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
Answer» A. The organization’s policy for attracting more potential candidates
58.

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
Answer» B. Gene testing
59.

A practice used by different companies to reduce costs by transferring portions of work to outside provider rather than completing it internally is termed as:

A. Planning
B. Decentralization
C. Restructuring
D. Outsourcing
Answer» D. Outsourcing
60.

People within a group who initiate the work, give new ideas and also collect information about the task, are actually performing:

A. Information collector roles
B. Task oriented roles
C. Relationship oriented roles
D. Individual roles
Answer» B. Task oriented roles
61.

Organizations started emphasizing on making rules and regulations during:

A. Mechanistic period
B. Legalistic period
C. Catalytic period
D. Strategic period
Answer» B. Legalistic period
62.

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
Answer» C. Authority
63.

SWOT Analysis is a tool for:

A. Determining the mission
B. Dividing missons into goals
C. Scanning the environment
D. Monitoring frequent performances
Answer» C. Scanning the environment
64.

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
Answer» A. Determining organizational mission
65.

What measure should be needed to ensure effective recruitment?

A. Keep pool of large size to get best out of it
B. Address personnel needs of applicants
C. Meet economies of scale for an organization
D. Clearly understand organizational goals
Answer» A. Keep pool of large size to get best out of it
66.

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
Answer» B. Recruitment
67.

The extent to which an employment selection test provides consistent results is known as:

A. Reliability
B. Dependability
C. Consistency
D. Trustworthiness
Answer» C. Consistency
68.

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
Answer» D. Psychomotor abilities test
69.

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
Answer» A. Reference check
70.

Background investigations and reference checks are considered to verify candidate’s _____________

A. Age
B. Marital status
C. Credentials
D. Gender
Answer» C. Credentials
71.

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
Answer» B. Host-country national
72.

HRM is said to be effective when ______________ is achieved.

A. Minimization of wastage
B. Cohesive work environment
C. Customer satisfaction
D. Large market share
Answer» C. Customer satisfaction
73.

"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
Answer» B. Doing right things right
74.

Which of the following defines the levels of authority to perform the assigned tasks?

A. Labour union
B. Competitor's threat
C. Organizational structure
D. Pressure group
Answer» C. Organizational structure
75.

The actions of people at work place are studied under which of the following discipline?

A. Psychology
B. Organizational behaviour
C. Sociology
D. Anthropology
Answer» B. Organizational behaviour
76.

Job specification is a statement that represents:

A. Required skills
B. Specific qualification
C. Personality traits
D. All of the given options
Answer» D. All of the given options
77.

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
Answer» B. Significance of task
78.

The thorough & detailed study regarding jobs within an organization is termed as:

A. Job analysis
B. Job description
C. Job specification
D. Job evaluation
Answer» A. Job analysis
79.

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 behaviour
Answer» C. Job satisfaction, job involvement and organizational commitment
80.

Which of the following term describes the unique combination of psychological traits that describes a person’s behaviours?

A. Perception
B. Personality
C. Attitude
D. Ability
Answer» B. Personality
81.

Successful managers are:

A. Efficient & effective
B. Goal achievers
C. Strict to employees
D. Policy makers
Answer» A. Efficient & effective
82.

Which of the following is an online recruitment method engaged in by a single employer or group of employers to attract a large number of applicants?

A. Job fairs
B. Recent grads
C. Internship programs
D. Recruiting sites
Answer» D. Recruiting sites
83.

Which of the given statement reflects the Relationship between HRM & Management?

A. Both are same
B. Management is one aspect of HRM
C. HRM is one aspect of Management
D. No relationship exists
Answer» C. HRM is one aspect of Management
84.

Entrepreneurs are said to perform the:

A. Interpersonal role
B. Informational role
C. Supportive role
D. Decisional role
Answer» D. Decisional role
85.

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
Answer» B. Functional
86.

Which one of the following is NOT the advantage of Workforce Diversity?

A. Increased creativity and flexibility
B. Decreased problem-solving skills
C. Multiple perspectives
D. Greater openness to new ideas
Answer» B. Decreased problem-solving skills
87.

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
Answer» C. Organization, Individual
88.

Which of the following method includes the exchange of information between organizational member & the applicant through a goal-oriented conversation?

A. Counselling simulations
B. Vocational interest test
C. Role playing
D. Employment interview
Answer» D. Employment interview
89.

The process by which people acquire skills & abilities required to perform jobs at hand, is known as:

A. Learning
B. Training
C. Development
D. Need analysis
Answer» B. Training
90.

Which of the following department is responsible for handling safety & health issues of employees?

A. HR department
B. Procurement department
C. Finance department
D. Marketing department
Answer» A. HR department
91.

Organizations started giving more focus on the quality of work life (QWL) during:

A. 1960-70
B. 1970-80
C. 1980-90
D. 1990-2000
Answer» D. 1990-2000
92.

Which of the following is a forecasting technique that involves experimenting a real-world situation through a mathematical model?

A. Simulation
B. Modelling
C. Mock-up
D. Replication
Answer» A. Simulation
93.

Which of the following information is NOT collected through observation method while conducting job analysis?

A. Who is monitoring the task?
B. What task has done?
C. How task has done?
D. How long a task has taken to complete?
Answer» A. Who is monitoring the task?
94.

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
Answer» B. Recruitment
95.

Which of the following method is used to inform employees about the company's job openings?

A. Job publishing
B. Job declaration
C. Job posting
D. Job listing
Answer» A. Job publishing
96.

Which of the following is a test validation method that determines whether a test measures certain traits that are important in performing a job or not?

A. Concept validity
B. Criterion validity
C. Construct validity
D. Content validity
Answer» C. Construct validity
97.

During which of the following interview, an interviewer asks probing and open-ended questions?

A. Structured interview
B. Unstructured interview
C. Formal interview
D. Planned interview
Answer» B. Unstructured interview
98.

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
Answer» A. Reference check
99.

Which of the following department of an organization performs the managerial function of matching organizational needs with the skills & abilities of the employees?

A. Finance department
B. Marketing department
C. Production department
D. Human Resource department
Answer» D. Human Resource department
100.

Which of the following component of attitude represents a person’s opinions, knowledge, and information?

A. Affective component
B. Cognitive component
C. Behavioural component
D. Objective component
Answer» B. Cognitive component
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