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| 701. |
Which of the following is/are part(s) of transformation process, is/are considered as a part of organizational development?
|
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I, II, III and IV |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» C. I, III and IV | |
| 702. |
HRM function does not involve |
| A. | Recruitment |
| B. | Cost control |
| C. | Selection |
| D. | Training |
| Answer» B. Cost control | |
| 703. |
Providing new employees with basic information regarding background is |
| A. | employee orientation |
| B. | employee training |
| C. | both A and B |
| D. | none of above |
| Answer» A. employee orientation | |
| 704. |
In career development focus, individual goal setting is part of |
| A. | training and development |
| B. | performance appraisal |
| C. | recruitment and placement |
| D. | human resource planning |
| Answer» B. performance appraisal | |
| 705. |
‘strategic change’ is an example of |
| A. | human process intervention |
| B. | techno structural interventions |
| C. | strategic intervention |
| D. | HRM interventions |
| Answer» C. strategic intervention | |
| 706. |
Treating employees as precious human resources is the basis of the approach |
| A. | Hard HRM |
| B. | Soft HRM |
| C. | Medium HRM |
| D. | Utiliarian approach |
| Answer» B. Soft HRM | |
| 707. |
Sales commission is an example of |
| A. | time based pay |
| B. | performance based pay |
| C. | bonuses |
| D. | salary incentives |
| Answer» B. performance based pay | |
| 708. |
A systematic method to teach skills for job while presenting facts and getting feedback is called |
| A. | job rotation |
| B. | off the job training |
| C. | job instruction training |
| D. | programmed learning |
| Answer» D. programmed learning | |
| 709. |
‘integrated strategic management’ is an example of |
| A. | action research |
| B. | survey research |
| C. | marketing research |
| D. | human research |
| Answer» A. action research | |
| 710. |
A brief write-up of what the job is all about is ? |
| A. | job finding |
| B. | job summary |
| C. | job analysis |
| D. | job specification |
| Answer» B. job summary | |
| 711. |
Effective human resource management could include all of the following responsibilities except |
| A. | placing the right person in the right job |
| B. | training employees |
| C. | controlling labor costs |
| D. | all are responsibilities necessary for effective human resource management |
| Answer» D. all are responsibilities necessary for effective human resource management | |
| 712. |
Human Resource Management includes
|
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 1 and 5 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. 1, 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 713. |
Human Resource Planning include |
| A. | Action planning |
| B. | Scenario planning |
| C. | Demand and Supply forecasts |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 714. |
The following is (are) the option(s) while planning for surplus |
| A. | Reassign the jobs |
| B. | Redesign the jobs |
| C. | Reduce work hours |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 715. |
The systematic process of making job valuation determinations about a job based upon its content and the way is which it actually functions within the organization is called: |
| A. | Job Determination |
| B. | Job Analysis |
| C. | Job Evaluation |
| D. | Job Grading |
| Answer» C. Job Evaluation | |
| 716. |
High performance work system leads to |
| A. | superior employee performance |
| B. | low labor costs |
| C. | safer workplaces |
| D. | less employee turnover rate |
| Answer» A. superior employee performance | |
| 717. |
‘unclear standards’ usually results in |
| A. | unfair appraisals |
| B. | fake appraisals |
| C. | true appraisals |
| D. | Both A and B |
| Answer» D. Both A and B | |
| 718. |
Which of the following is not a peculiarity of labour market? |
| A. | Worker can sell not only his own labour but also the labour of his fellow workers. |
| B. | The number of buyers is less than the number of sellers. |
| C. | Labour market is normally local in nature. |
| D. | Labour is less mobile. |
| Answer» A. Worker can sell not only his own labour but also the labour of his fellow workers. | |
| 719. |
‘Case of Schimdt’ is associated with which School of Management thought? |
| A. | Systems Approach |
| B. | Behavioural School |
| C. | Scientific Management |
| D. | Human Relations School |
| Answer» C. Scientific Management | |
| 720. |
Supplemental insurance plans are included in |
| A. | long-term incentives |
| B. | short-term benefits |
| C. | executive perks |
| D. | job ranking |
| Answer» C. executive perks | |
| 721. |
Low absenteeism and turnover is the outcome of which of the following core dimensions described by the Job Characteristics Model |
| A. | Autonomy |
| B. | Feedback |
| C. | Task Identity |
| D. | Task Significance |
| Answer» D. Task Significance | |
| 722. |
A system which measures ongoing performance and e-mails reports is called |
| A. | direction sharing |
| B. | goal alignment |
| C. | ongoing performance monitoring |
| D. | ongoing feedback |
| Answer» C. ongoing performance monitoring | |
| 723. |
According to Fredrick Herzberg, person’s low-level needs are classified as |
| A. | hygiene’s |
| B. | motivators |
| C. | unhygienic |
| D. | unmotivated |
| Answer» A. hygiene’s | |
| 724. |
Which type of promotion has been described by W. R. Spriegel?
|
| A. | I, II, III |
| B. | II, III, IV |
| C. | I, II, IV |
| D. | I, III, IV |
| Answer» A. I, II, III | |
| 725. |
In which incentive executives are given right to purchase stocks for specific period ? |
| A. | long-term incentives |
| B. | short-term incentives |
| C. | pay scale |
| D. | ranking jobs |
| Answer» A. long-term incentives | |
| 726. |
Human Resource Management is ? |
| A. | Employee oriented |
| B. | Employer oriented |
| C. | Legally oriented |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Employee oriented | |
| 727. |
‘reward systems’ is an example of |
| A. | human process intervention |
| B. | techno structural interventions |
| C. | strategic intervention |
| D. | HRM interventions |
| Answer» D. HRM interventions | |
| 728. |
Manpower inventory involves ? |
| A. | the classification of the inventory of workers in an organisation in addition to the qualities. |
| B. | the classification of characteristics of personnel in an organisation, in addition to counting their number. |
| C. | the classification of characteristics of managers’ qualities in addition to their number. |
| D. | the classification of characteristic features of functions for inventory in addition to the total number of functions. |
| Answer» B. the classification of characteristics of personnel in an organisation, in addition to counting their number. | |
| 729. |
The Integrated system model is also known as |
| A. | Harvard Model |
| B. | Michigan Model |
| C. | Integrated Model |
| D. | Warwick System Model |
| Answer» D. Warwick System Model | |
| 730. |
An aggregate of several related action plans that have been designed to accomplish a mission within a specified time period is known as |
| A. | Programme |
| B. | Process |
| C. | Project |
| D. | Policy |
| Answer» A. Programme | |
| 731. |
Focus on long-term issue, that are hardto-reverse are part of |
| A. | coaching |
| B. | mentoring |
| C. | informal training |
| D. | formal training |
| Answer» B. mentoring | |
| 732. |
Each band in ‘broad banding’ contains |
| A. | wide range of jobs |
| B. | lesser range of job |
| C. | only one type of job |
| D. | unspecified job description |
| Answer» A. wide range of jobs | |
| 733. |
The technique that have been used to evaluate an employee in comparison with other employees |
| A. | Ranking |
| B. | Forced choice |
| C. | Essay evaluation |
| D. | Critical incident technique |
| Answer» A. Ranking | |
| 734. |
Which of the following act represents a situation in which employment decisions are NOT affected by illegaldiscrimination? |
| A. | Fair employment |
| B. | Legal compliance |
| C. | Litigation Process |
| D. | Affirmative action |
| Answer» A. Fair employment | |
| 735. |
Span of control and management level of executive is included in |
| A. | job complexity |
| B. | complexity in hiring |
| C. | complexity in training |
| D. | complexity in recruitment |
| Answer» A. job complexity | |
| 736. |
Which of the following statements about downsizing is not correct? |
| A. | Downsizing helps in getting rid of deadwood. |
| B. | Cost-cutting measure is a reason for downsizing. |
| C. | Mergers and Acquisitions are responsible for downsizing. |
| D. | Technical up gradation cannot be attributed as a reason for downsizing. |
| Answer» D. Technical up gradation cannot be attributed as a reason for downsizing. | |
| 737. |
When employee’s high expectations confront reality of boring job, it is called |
| A. | promotions |
| B. | transfers |
| C. | reality shock |
| D. | formal training |
| Answer» C. reality shock | |
| 738. |
‘quality circles’ is an example of |
| A. | human process intervention |
| B. | techno structural interventions |
| C. | strategic intervention |
| D. | HRM interventions |
| Answer» B. techno structural interventions | |
| 739. |
Interviews can be |
| A. | structured only |
| B. | unstructured only |
| C. | both structured and unstructured |
| D. | none of above |
| Answer» C. both structured and unstructured | |
| 740. |
Which of the following is not a type of information that should be provided by application forms? |
| A. | Education |
| B. | Experience |
| C. | work stability |
| D. | Applicant’s age |
| Answer» D. Applicant’s age | |
| 741. |
All of the following are examples of human resource job duties except |
| A. | recruiter |
| B. | equal employment opportunity coordinator |
| C. | financial advisor |
| D. | compensation manager |
| Answer» C. financial advisor | |
| 742. |
Relationships section of job description defines whom would you |
| A. | supervise |
| B. | report to |
| C. | work with |
| D. | all of above |
| Answer» D. all of above | |
| 743. |
Kind of arbitration in which parties are not committed to accept award of arbitrator is classified as |
| A. | binding arbitration |
| B. | non-binding arbitration |
| C. | interest arbitration |
| D. | rights arbitration |
| Answer» B. non-binding arbitration | |
| 744. |
Compensation for top executive job is largely based on |
| A. | job complexity |
| B. | employer’s ability to pay |
| C. | executive’s human capital |
| D. | all of above |
| Answer» D. all of above | |
| 745. |
HR’s basic challenges in formulating strategies include(s): |
| A. | Need to support corporate productivity and performance improvement efforts. |
| B. | Employees not play any role in performance improvement efforts |
| C. | Not being involved in designing the company’s strategic plan |
| D. | Management agenda’s |
| Answer» A. Need to support corporate productivity and performance improvement efforts. | |
| 746. |
Downside of management by objectives is |
| A. | time consuming |
| B. | large capital is needed |
| C. | large pool of human capital is required |
| D. | both A and B |
| Answer» A. time consuming | |
| 747. |
A manager may delegate any of the following except |
| A. | Responsibility |
| B. | Authority |
| C. | Work load |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Responsibility | |
| 748. |
For forecasting the demand for manpower, the important techniques used are |
| A. | Delphi Techniques |
| B. | Statistical Techniques |
| C. | Work Study Techniques |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 749. |
In Lewin organizational change process, ‘creation of sense of urgency’ is called |
| A. | unfreezing stage |
| B. | moving stage |
| C. | refreezing stage |
| D. | all of above |
| Answer» A. unfreezing stage | |
| 750. |
During his days at Midvale Steel Company F.W. Taylor saw that employees soldiering - deliberately working at a pace slower than their capabilities. He identified that, worker indulge in soldiering primarily for the following reasons: |
| A. | Fear of losing jobs if they increase their output. |
| B. | Faulty wage systems. |
| C. | Out-dated methods of working |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 751. |
Motivation theory shows downside of ‘extrinsic rewards’ is explained in |
| A. | Victor Vroom expectancy theory |
| B. | Edward Deci motivation theory |
| C. | Maslow’s motivation theory |
| D. | Fredrick Herzberg motivation theory |
| Answer» B. Edward Deci motivation theory | |
| 752. |
In career development, discussing career development with subordinates is included in |
| A. | individual role |
| B. | manager role |
| C. | employer role |
| D. | line manager |
| Answer» B. manager role | |
| 753. |
Who is father of Administrative Management Theory? |
| A. | Max Weber |
| B. | Frank Gilbraith |
| C. | Henry Fayol |
| D. | Henry Gantt |
| Answer» C. Henry Fayol | |
| 754. |
Which of the following is not a part of the Scheme of Workers’ Participation in Management in India? |
| A. | Industrial Level Councils |
| B. | Shop Level Councils |
| C. | Joint Level Councils |
| D. | Unit Level Councils |
| Answer» A. Industrial Level Councils | |
| 755. |
of an employee is the process of evaluating the employee performance of the job in terms of the requirements of the job. |
| A. | Merit Rating |
| B. | Job evaluation |
| C. | Job analysis |
| D. | Performance appraisal |
| Answer» C. Job analysis | |
| 756. |
Which four are the factor influencing the Human Resource Management of an organisation.
|
| A. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| B. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) |
| C. | (i), (ii), (iv) and (v) |
| D. | (i), (ii), (iv) and (v) |
| Answer» C. (i), (ii), (iv) and (v) | |
| 757. |
Advising, counseling and guiding employees and subordinates is called |
| A. | coaching |
| B. | mentoring |
| C. | career management |
| D. | career development |
| Answer» B. mentoring | |
| 758. |
Pay for time not worked, sick leave, supplemental benefits and severance pay are types of benefits called |
| A. | supplemental pay benefits |
| B. | optional pay benefits |
| C. | compensation law benefits |
| D. | unemployment pay benefits |
| Answer» A. supplemental pay benefits | |
| 759. |
How often HR planning process is implemented within an Organisation? |
| A. | Continuously |
| B. | Annually |
| C. | Bi-annually |
| D. | Quarterly |
| Answer» A. Continuously | |
| 760. |
An example of ‘variable pay’ is |
| A. | profit sharing plan |
| B. | pay for performance |
| C. | pay for skills |
| D. | pay for tenure |
| Answer» A. profit sharing plan | |
| 761. |
Assertion (A): Structural inertia is an organizational resistance process to change because organizationshave built in mechanism toproduce stability. Reason (R): People with a high need for security are likely to resist change because it threatens their feeling of safety. Codes: |
| A. | (A) is right and (R) is a correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are right, but the (R) does not explain the (A). |
| C. | Both (A) and (R) are wrong. |
| D. | (A) is wrong and (R) is right. |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are right, but the (R) does not explain the (A). | |
| 762. |
In an organization, under line and staff the function of ‘staff’ is |
| A. | Superior |
| B. | Advisory |
| C. | Managerial |
| D. | Authoritative |
| Answer» B. Advisory | |
| 763. |
Which four of the Central Trade Union Organizations were signatories to the inter-union code of conduct? |
| A. | INTUC, AITUC, BMS and UTUC |
| B. | AITUC, BMS, CITU and HMS |
| C. | AITUC, HMS, INTUC and UTUC |
| D. | BMS, CITU, HMS and INTUC |
| Answer» C. AITUC, HMS, INTUC and UTUC | |
| 764. |
Human resource department plays/serves as |
| A. | advisory role |
| B. | line authority |
| C. | hiring department only |
| D. | training department only |
| Answer» A. advisory role | |
| 765. |
Understanding career skills and effectively use them for employees is process, known as |
| A. | career |
| B. | career management |
| C. | career planning |
| D. | career development |
| Answer» B. career management | |
| 766. |
Strike occurs when one union of workers strike in favor of another union of workers is classified as |
| A. | economic strike |
| B. | wildcat strike |
| C. | unfair labor practice strike |
| D. | sympathy strike |
| Answer» D. sympathy strike | |
| 767. |
First step in validating a test is to |
| A. | analyze the job |
| B. | choose the tests |
| C. | administer the tests |
| D. | Relate test scores |
| Answer» A. analyze the job | |
| 768. |
In career development, realistic career plans is included in |
| A. | individual role |
| B. | manager role |
| C. | employer role |
| D. | line manager |
| Answer» A. individual role | |
| 769. |
Types of ‘appraisal interviews’ are |
| A. | tell-and-listen |
| B. | tell- and-sell |
| C. | problem solving |
| D. | all of above |
| Answer» D. all of above | |
| 770. |
Step in which employer and employee discuss performance and plans for future is |
| A. | defining the job |
| B. | training session |
| C. | feedback session |
| D. | interview sessions |
| Answer» C. feedback session | |
| 771. |
Most of time manager of ‘Human Resource’ department is |
| A. | line manager |
| B. | staff manager |
| C. | active manager |
| D. | both A and B |
| Answer» B. staff manager | |
| 772. |
Once a firm has a pool of applicants, the first step in pre-screening is the |
| A. | in-person interview |
| B. | on-site visit |
| C. | application form |
| D. | telephone interview |
| Answer» C. application form | |
| 773. |
Main disadvantage of critical incident method is |
| A. | difficult to develop |
| B. | cause of disagreements |
| C. | time consuming |
| D. | difficult to rate |
| Answer» D. difficult to rate | |
| 774. |
Creating culture of honoring experience is a tool of |
| A. | keeping retirees |
| B. | keeping employees |
| C. | attracting retirees |
| D. | Both A and C |
| Answer» D. Both A and C | |
| 775. |
Which of the following component of attitude represents a person’s opinion’s knowledge, and information? |
| A. | Affective component |
| B. | Cognitive component |
| C. | Behavioral component |
| D. | Objective component |
| Answer» B. Cognitive component | |
| 776. |
An interview, interviewer does not ask question as a set format, called |
| A. | non directive interview |
| B. | directive interview |
| C. | both A and B |
| D. | none of above |
| Answer» A. non directive interview | |
| 777. |
is the main source of innovations? |
| A. | Upgraded technology |
| B. | Human mind |
| C. | Competitors’ pressure |
| D. | Research& Development |
| Answer» B. Human mind | |
| 778. |
HRP stands for |
| A. | Human resource project |
| B. | Human resource planning |
| C. | Human recruitment planning |
| D. | Human recruitment procedure |
| Answer» B. Human resource planning | |
| 779. |
A Competency consists of ? |
| A. | The specific tasks a person must do |
| B. | Skills and behaviours |
| C. | A list of tests that will measure cognitive ability |
| D. | Communications and behaviour |
| Answer» D. Communications and behaviour | |
| 780. |
Cash and stock bonuses for achieving short-term goals are included in |
| A. | long-term incentives |
| B. | short-term incentives |
| C. | pay scale |
| D. | ranking jobs |
| Answer» B. short-term incentives | |
| 781. |
Which of these is an alternate to job evaluation? |
| A. | Wage survey |
| B. | Decision Bank Method |
| C. | Employee classification |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Decision Bank Method | |
| 782. |
An advantage of ‘critical incident method’ is |
| A. | avoids central tendency and biases |
| B. | avoids central tendency and biases |
| C. | provides behavioral anchors |
| D. | ongoing basis evaluation |
| Answer» D. ongoing basis evaluation | |
| 783. |
External and internal audit of a company includes |
| A. | economic trends |
| B. | political trends |
| C. | competitive trends |
| D. | all of above |
| Answer» D. all of above | |
| 784. |
The following are the key factors of the new economic policy. |
| A. | Privatization |
| B. | Market friendly state |
| C. | Liberalisation |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 785. |
An advantage of Management by Objectives (MBO) is |
| A. | avoids central tendency and biases |
| B. | jointly agreed performance objectives |
| C. | provides behavioral anchors |
| D. | ongoing basis evaluation |
| Answer» B. jointly agreed performance objectives | |
| 786. |
Less career plans and benefits for people of color are concluded in |
| A. | bias |
| B. | reality shock |
| C. | promotion |
| D. | transfer |
| Answer» A. bias | |
| 787. |
Which of the following is not an advantage of using a private employment agency? |
| A. | it may be faster than in-house recruiting |
| B. | it does not require internal recruitment specialists |
| C. | screening may not be as thorough |
| D. | it may be better for attracting minority candidates |
| Answer» C. screening may not be as thorough | |
| 788. |
Availability of information systems for updating and integration of learning, recruitment and employee pay, is part of |
| A. | phased retirement |
| B. | preretirement counseling |
| C. | talent management |
| D. | modifying selection procedure |
| Answer» C. talent management | |
| 789. |
Asking manager ‘Does employee is informed about performance standards’ is part of |
| A. | antecedents |
| B. | behavior |
| C. | consequences |
| D. | counseling |
| Answer» A. antecedents | |
| 790. |
Bottom line of any business plan is |
| A. | marketing plan |
| B. | financial plan |
| C. | personnel plan |
| D. | production plan |
| Answer» B. financial plan | |
| 791. |
Offering flexible part-time work, to retirement age senior employees is a technique to |
| A. | keep retirees |
| B. | keep employees |
| C. | retirement benefits |
| D. | talent management |
| Answer» A. keep retirees | |
| 792. |
Identify the managerial function’ out of the following functions of HR managers? |
| A. | Procurement |
| B. | Development |
| C. | Organizing |
| D. | performance appraisal |
| Answer» C. Organizing | |
| 793. |
Which factor does not involve in communication to employees |
| A. | interviewing |
| B. | disciplining |
| C. | counseling |
| D. | compensating |
| Answer» D. compensating | |
| 794. |
Blue collar workers often get paid on |
| A. | time based pay |
| B. | performance based pay |
| C. | extra bonuses |
| D. | discount on fares |
| Answer» A. time based pay | |
| 795. |
The written statement of the findings of job analysis is called ? |
| A. | Job design |
| B. | Job classification |
| C. | Job description |
| D. | Job evaluation |
| Answer» C. Job description | |
| 796. |
Online and face to face feedback about goal’s progress is |
| A. | direction sharing |
| B. | goal alignment |
| C. | ongoing performance monitoring |
| D. | ongoing feedback |
| Answer» D. ongoing feedback | |
| 797. |
Competency based pay plan is more |
| A. | person oriented |
| B. | job oriented |
| C. | tenure oriented |
| D. | evaluation oriented |
| Answer» A. person oriented | |
| 798. |
Classification of executive and management positions into series of grades, called |
| A. | job specification |
| B. | job description |
| C. | job evaluation |
| D. | employee training |
| Answer» C. job evaluation | |
| 799. |
Why is ‘procedural justice’ important in the context of the management of misconduct? |
| A. | It protects the interest of daily wage earners. |
| B. | It reflects on the integrity of HR professionals. |
| C. | It reflects on the values and attitudes of top management. |
| D. | It ensures that individuals have a sense that they have been treated fairly. |
| Answer» D. It ensures that individuals have a sense that they have been treated fairly. | |
| 800. |
All incentive plans focused on |
| A. | performance |
| B. | skills |
| C. | tenure |
| D. | particular knowledge |
| Answer» A. performance | |
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