Human Resource Management (HRM) big collection | Set 15
1. Ensuring implementation of ‘HR’ policies by line managers is part of
Correct : B. Coordinative functions
2. Indicate the correct code for the following statements about Assertion (A) And Reason (R): Assertion (A): All ethical theories are not equally applicable every time in all types of ethical dilemma resolution. Reason (R): The ethical resolution should be based as far as possible on a cognitive ethical principle with justification. Codes:
Correct : C. Both the statements (A) and (R) are correct.
3. An enterprise gets more output and mutual cooperation from its subordinate staff by adopting
Correct : B. Motivation by participation
4. Too much of reliance on internal recruitment can result in
Correct : D. Reduced job performance
5. If a worker gets a premium for extra ‘output’ than a ‘set standard’ is called
Correct : A. standard hour plan
6. Which of the following is an example of operative function of HR managers?
Correct : C. Procurement
7. Employees beliefs that successful performance leads to rewards is best explanation of
Correct : B. instrumentality
8. Method according to which two or more people share a full time single job, classified as
Correct : D. job sharing
9. Human capital refers to
Correct : D. all of above
10. Hawthorne Experiment findings led to
Correct : C. Human Relations Approach
11. Analyzing and identifying specific skills, needed for specific job is called
Correct : C. task analysis
12. An entrepreneur who is neither willing to introduce new changes nor to adopt new methods is known as:
Correct : D. Drone Entrepreneur
13. Recruitment is concerned with the process of
Correct : B. Developing a pool of potential employees
14. What is the operative function of human resource management?
Correct : C. procurement
15. After translating company mission into
strategic goals, next step is to
Correct : A. formulate strategies
16. Fish bone analysis as a tool of quality circle was advanced by
Correct : D. Kouru Ishi Kawa
17. Motivating the employees is classified as
Correct : B. Interpersonal role
18. Company ‘Asian paints’ operates in 18 countries is an example of
Correct : C. Geographic expansion
19. Glass ceiling refers to
Correct : B. Artificial barriers based on attitudinal and organizational bias preventing career growth of women
20. An interview in which candidates are asked about relevant past experiences is a
Correct : D. job related questions
21. HRM is more whereas Personnel Management is slightly narrow
Correct : D. Growth-oriented
22. In career development, providing assistance programs for academic learning is an art of
Correct : C. employer role
23. Which of the following statement is true?
Correct : D. All of the above.
24. What is meant by the term “Management” by Objectives’?
Correct : C. The setting of objectives to bring about the achievement of the corporate goals
25. In ‘HRD’ scorecard scales; scale‘10’ represents
Correct : C. highest maturity level
26. Concession, employees gets in form of discounts in air ticket and bus fares is an example of
Correct : B. non direct payments
27. If company defines authority and communication channels for employees, it is performing
Correct : B. organizing function
28. People having enterprising personality oriented choose profession, are
Correct : A. military officers
29. An assistance needs to manage localized human resources which are provided by
Correct : B. Embedded HR group
30. Process of instituting policies to enable employees to get their accumulated pension plans with ease after leaving organization is classified as
Correct : C. portability
31. A company can translate mission into strategic objectives by
Correct : D. all of above
32. An appraisal interview which results in occasional ‘well-done’ technique is said to be
Correct : B. satisfactory-not promotable interview
33. Focusing on daily tasks that can be easily relearn is part of
Correct : A. coaching
34. ‘Volvo’ stresses more safe cars as compared to others in market, this can be an example of
Correct : D. competitive advantage
35. Differentiation between line and staff functions is necessary because it helps in
Correct : D. all the above
36. ‘Red hot stove’ rule of disciplinary action was suggested by
Correct : C. Douglas McGregor
37. The term means contributing in
a measurable way to achieving the company’s strategic goals.
Correct : C. value creation
38. Types of ‘test validity’ consist of
Correct : D. Both A and B
39. Which of the following is not true of the activity known as job analysis?
Correct : A. The rate of pay for the job is fixed.
40. Decision-making process is guided by
Correct : A. Policy
41. Human resource planning techniques include the use of some or all of the following
Correct : C. Control and evaluation
42. The and control systems should be altered to support the strategic human resource function.
Correct : B. Reward
43. Which among the following is odd one?
Correct : B. FICCI
44. Values of top executives include
Correct : D. all of above
45. of management is likely to be another key agenda item.
Correct : B. Quality
46. Items for bargaining, that are not allowed to deal by law are classified as
Correct : C. illegal bargaining items
47. Organizational development consists of
Correct : D. all of above
48. ‘Health counseling’ is an example of
Correct : B. preretirement counseling
49. Which one of the following is an example of Golden-Handshake Scheme?
Correct : B. Voluntary Retirement
50. In comparing internal selection with external selection, an advantage of internal selection is that
Correct : D. Information about internal candidates tends to be more verifiable than information about external candidates
51. Promotion decision addresses questions like
Correct : D. all of above
52. Managing workforce diversity is an example of
Correct : D. HRM interventions
53. tests have proven to be particularly good predictors for jobs that require
Correct : A. Intelligence
54. A job analysis consists of
Correct : C. Both A and B
55. The term procurement stands for ?
Correct : A. recruitment and selection
56. Which of the following statements about the recent trends in HRM is not correct?
Correct : A. Performance and Knowledge Management are not related to strategic HRM.
57. Which one of the following responsibilities is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations?
Correct : A. Conducting attitude surveys
58. PIP test seeks to measure
Correct : B. Personality, Interest and Preferences
59. 360-Degree Feedback enhances the quality of decisions.
Correct : D. All of the above
60. In career development, providing support for growth and self-direction is a futile part of
Correct : C. employer role
61. Recruitment policy usually highlights
need for establishing
Correct : A. Job specification
62. Manipulation of appraisal rating on basis of ‘age’ is an example of
Correct : B. bias
63. Which personality type involves in individualistic activities to make people attracted towards careers ?
Correct : A. enterprising orientation
64. Revenue growth is included in
Correct : A. short-term of shareholder value
65. Benefits given to victims who have workrelated accidents are called
Correct : C. workers compensation
66. What is the main objective of job evaluation?
Correct : B. To define satisfactory wage and salary differentials
67. Employees abroad supply services or having outside vendors that company’s own employees previously did in-house is known as
Correct : B. offshoring
68. What are the ideas underpinning ’soft, commitment’ or high - Road HRM practices?
Correct : B. Employees are a cost which should be minimized.
69. Which of the following is not an action
of classical change programme?
Correct : B. Removing
70. is the simple act of comparison&
learning for organisational improvement
Correct : A. Benchmarking
71. The extent to which an employment selection test provides consistent results is known as:
Correct : A. Reliability
72. Procedures of collection of data for Job
Analysis includes
Correct : D. All of the above
73. A company manage, reviews employees performance and matches with set standards are called
Correct : A. focal reviews
74. Method in which ‘problem to be solved’
is described for employees is called
Correct : D. case study method
75. Which of the following is/are determinant(s) of supply of labour?
I. other wage rate
II. non-wage income
III. preferences for work versus leisure
IV. number of qualified suppliers
Correct : C. I, II, III and IV
76. aims to put a financial measure on an organisation’s intellectual capital.
Correct : A. Knowledge exchange
77. Disadvantage of Management by Objectives (MBO) method is
Correct : C. time consuming
78. When the chain of command is longer
than the span of control, the resultant organization structure would be
Correct : A. Tall structure
79. ‘strategy’ that employees seek for interesting jobs and greater advancement opportunities, is known as
Correct : B. transfers
80. Achieving aims and monitoring results in HR management of financial and nonfinancial goals, regarded as
Correct : A. HR scorecard
81. The Scope of human resource management includes: ?
Correct : D. Training& Development
82. Standards that decided, what kind of conduct employees of organization should possess
Correct : D. ethics
83. Minimum wage means
Correct : C. A wage sufficient to satisfy the workman’s basic needs.
84. Which of the following is the outcome of job satisfaction?
Correct : B. High productivity
85. OCTAPACE culture means
Correct : B. Openness-Confrontation-TrustAuthenticity-Proaction- AutonomyCollaboration- Experimentation
86. Time period, in which many people have few responsibilities and authority is called
Correct : D. decline stage
87. Steps involves in employer’s movement for performance management is
Correct : D. all of above
88. HRM is considered as ?
Correct : B. a proactive function
89. A willful and deliberate violation of
code of ethic of any organization is classified as
Correct : A. misconduct
90. A key HR role in the firm will be multidisciplinary consulting around
Correct : D. All of the above
91. Performance appraisal includes
Correct : D. All of the above
92. Relationship between value of job and average salary paid for job is called
Correct : A. wage curve
93. Each unit made by worker is paid , considered as
Correct : B. performance based pay
94. Is the process of deciding what positions the firm will have to fill
Correct : C. Personnel planning
95. Which is the source of recruitment in India?
Correct : D. All of the above
96. If one were to think of HR as a business, which of the following “product lines” involves developing effective HR systems that help the Organisation meet its goals for attracting, keeping and developing people with the skills it needs?
Correct : B. Business partner services3
97. HRD process variable include
Correct : D. All of the above
98. Comparison of people’s interests with people in same occupation is
Correct : A. interest inventory
99. The scope of human resource management includes
Correct : D. Training& Development
100. Qualitative changes in the attitudes of employees involves