Which of the following is a key role of the HR manager as defined by Ulrich et al. (2009)?
A. Personnel administrator
B. Business ally
C. Payroll advisor
D. Organizational geographer
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Which of the following can be taken as the correct sequence of different steps in the human resource cycle?
A. Selection, Performance of employees, Performance appraisal, Training and Development
B. Selection, Performance appraisal, Performance of employees, Training and Development
C. Recruitment, Performance of employees, Performance appraisal, Selection, Training and Development
D. Selection, Recruitment, Performance of employees, Induction, Training and Development, Performance appraisal
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Match the items of
List-I with the items of
List-Il with regard to operative functions of HRM. Indicate the correct answer.
List-I
List-II
a. Procurement
1. Performance appraisal
b. Development
2. Discipline
c. Integration
3. Induction
d. Maintenance
4. Personnel research
A. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
B. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
C. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
D. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
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While recruiting, employer promotes brand image of organization, which is called . . . . . . . .
A. Employer branding
B. Employee branding
C. Organisation branding
D. Manpower planning
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The 'T group' training is also known as:
A. Role playing training
B. Sensitivity training
C. Position relation training
D. Committee assignment
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According to Donald Kirkpatrick, training programmes can be evaluated at four levels. Indicated the correct sequence from the following.
1. Result
2. Reaction
3. Learning
4. Behaviour
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 3, 4, 1, 2
C. 2, 3, 4, 1
D. 3, 1, 2, 4
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The purpose of a person specification is to provide details of
A. Organizational size diversity of activity
B. The types of responsibility and duties to be undertaken by the post holder
C. Personal characteristics, experience and qualification expected of a candidate
D. Individual terms of engagement and period of contract
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Performance evaluation can be defined as a process of evaluating
A. Past performance
B. Present performance
C. Past and present performance
D. Future performance
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Which of the following is not a basic objective of HRM?
A. To attract HR into the organisation
B. To develop and motivate HR for better performance
C. To have the reward and punishment system for HR
D. To integrate and maintain HR in the organisation
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Larry Greiner's staged organization growth model depicts
A. Strategic stages in supply chain partnerships
B. Market growth rate and product portfolio placement
C. Organizational age and size and stages of evolution and revolution
D. Growth in market share and profitability
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Match the
List I with
List II relating to human resource planning activities and indicate the correct matching.
List-I
List-II
a. Forecasting
1. Optimal employment
b. Inventorying
2. Development activities
c. Anticipation manpower problems
3. Mathematical projections of industrial trends
d. Planning programmes
4. Projecting present resources into future
A. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
B. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
C. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
D. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-3
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Match
List-I with
List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I
List-II
a. Productivity
1. Process of integrating the employee's needs and aspirations with organisational needs
b. Effective
2. Using the minimum amount of resources to produce goods and services
c. Efficient
3. Producing the right goods or services society which deem as appropriate
d. Career planning
4. The ratio of an organisations output to its inputs
A. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
B. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
C. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D. a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
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Match the following in the term of
Authors with
Definitions :
List-I (Authors)
List-II (Definitions)
a. Buchanan and Huczynski
1. Planning, organising, controlling of procurement, development compensation, integration of human resources to the end that objectives are achieved
b. Storey
2. HRM is the process by which management determines how the organisation should move from its current manpower position to its desired manpower position.
c. Flippo
3. HRM is a managerial perspective which argues the need to establish an integrated series of personnel policies to support organisational strategy.
d. Vetter
4. HRM is a distinctive approach to employment management, which seeks to achieve competitive advantage through the strategic development of a highly committed and capable workforce
A. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
B. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
C. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
D. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
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The advantages of the lecture method include
A. Economy
B. Feedback
C. Participation
D. All of these
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Which among the following are not part of the staffing process?
1. Human Resource Planning
2. Recruitment
3. Selection
4. Induction and Orientation
5. Training and Development
6. Performance Appraisal
7. Transfers
8. Separations
A. 5, 6, 7 and 8
B. 7 and 8
C. 6 and 8
D. None of the above
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Match
List-I with
List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I
List-II
a. Recruitment
1. It is a recommendation from a current employee regarding a job applicant.
b. Employee referrial
2. The process of picking individuals who have relevant qualifications to fill jobs in an organisation.
c. Selection
3. The process of finding and attracting capable applicants for employment.
d. Campus recruitment
4. It is a method of recruiting by visiting and participating in college campuses and placement centre.
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
C. a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
D. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
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The 360-degree feedback is normally associated with
A. Exit interviews
B. Quality circle activity
C. Appraisal processes
D. Reflection as part of a cycle of learning
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The external source of recuritment are
1. Lay-off
2. Casual callers
3. Recommendations
4. Campus recuritment
Select the correct answer:
A. Both 1 and 2
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. Both 1 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4
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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. Intelligence tests are used to evaluate occupational proficiency
B. Employment tests are meant to screen out unsuitable condidates
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
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Which of the following is the most essential requirement for an effectivepoints-based rating system?
A. Close coordination between the management and the HR department
B. Comprehensive, dependable and consistent information
C. Impartiality in evaluation
D. None of the above
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