Which of the following enumerates five major determinants of morale as per Alexander philosophy?
1. Confidence of the individual members in the purpose of the group.
2. Confidence of the different members of group in the leaders ability.
3. Confidence of individual members on their fallen worker.
4. Organisational efficiency
5. Conditions in the group and working conditions.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 3, 5
B. 1, 3, 4, 5
C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
D. Both 4 and 5
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Which of the following is closely associated with strategic human resource management?
A. Efficient utilisation of human resources
B. Attracting the best human resources
C. Providing the best possible training
D. All of the above
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Why is it important to ensure that HR plans are flexible?
A. To adapt the fast changing environments in which most organisations operate
B. To accomodate the changes arising because of high attrition rate
C. To ensure, the availability of labour force at all times
D. To adapt the changing skills and qualifications of all the professions
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Examine the following statements relating to induction and identify those which are either true or false.
1. Induction today is renamed as empolyee orientation programme.
2. It is also known by the term 'on boarding'.
3. It is for the purpose of socialising the new employees.
4. Informal induction is better than formal induction.
A. 1, 2 are true, 3, 4 are false
B. 2, 3 are true, 1, 4 are false
C. 1, 2 and 3 are true, 4 is false
D. 1, 2 and 4 are true, 3 is false
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What is the name of the approach that suggests that HR strategy should be matched to business strategy?
A. Best performance
B. Best fit
C. Best approach
D. Best value
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The Delphi technique uses
A. mathematical models as input to the decision-making process
B. a panel of experts making a series of independent decisions
C. a 'top-down' approach
D. none of the above
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. . . . . . . . is the relevant group involved in the change program of degree to which the client system is organised.
A. Indentification
B. Evaluation
C. Organisation
D. Covention
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Match the following tests
(List I) with the tools used
(List II) for carrying out these tests.
List-I
List-II
a. Thematic Apperception Test
1. Ten cards having prints of ink blots
b. Rosenzweig Test
2. 45 inkblot cards
c. Rorschach Test
3. 25 plates, each consisting 3 sketches
d. Holtzman Ink Blot Test
4. Pictures
e. Tomkins-Horn Picture Arrangement Test
5. Cartoons with balloons above
A. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3, e-5
B. a-5, b-3, c-2, d-1, e-4
C. a-4, b-5, c-1, d-2, e-3
D. a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2, e-5
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ESOP stands for . . . . . . . . and was developed by . . . . . . . .
A. Employee Stock Ownership Plans; Wallace Forbes
B. Employee Stock Ownership Programs; Louis Kelso
C. Employee Stock Ownership Plans; Louis Kelso
D. Employee Share Ownership Programs; Louis Kelso
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"Human resource can be thought of as the total knowledge, skill, creative abilities, talents and attitudes of an organisation's work force as well as the values, beliefs and altitudes of the individuals involved" This statement is made by
A. Merton
B. Phillip Kotler
C. Leon C Megginson
D. D Philopho
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Key to successful management of HR practices in IHRM is the ability of manager to
A. travel abroad
B. have good contacts
C. have appropriate training systems
D. have the ability to identify key potential of all the individuals and make maximum utilisation of that
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What technique(s) is/are used while analysing the internal supply?
A. Inflows and outflows
B. Turnover rate
C. Conditions of work and absenteeism
D. All of the above
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Match the following.
List-I
List-II
a. Human Capital Approach
1. Human Development Report
b. Socio/Psychological Approach
2. TU Schultz
c. Poverty Alleviation Approach
3. David MC Clelland
d. World Human Development Approach
4. Mahbub-UI-Haq
A. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
B. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
C. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
D. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
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Match the following.
List-I
List-II
a. Reference checking
1. To predict success and failure through one's handwriting
b. Graphology test
2. To determine how well an individual can perform tasks related to job
c. Aptitude test
3. To ensure accuracy of the Information given in the application
d. Ability test
4. To determine a person's potential to learn in a given area
A. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
B. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
C. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
D. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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Test reliability is
1. ability of the test to measure the variable under study.
2. consistency of scores obtained by the same person when retested with the same test.
3. ability of the test to measure large number of variables.
Select the correct answer:
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Both 1 and 2
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A . . . . . . . . is a broad statement of the purpose, scope, duties and responsibilities of a particular job.
A. Job group
B. Job description
C. Job control
D. Job analysis
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In this cut-throat competition, many organisations are undergoing the process of retrenchment in order to minimise the cost. Who of the following play an important role in preserving the reputation of the employer
A. Senior Management Personnel
B. Media Personnel
C. HR Specialists
D. Close relatives of the owners
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Which of these is the policy of HRM?
A. Compensation policy
B. Maintenance policy
C. Integration policy
D. All of these
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Extra-mural welfare activities include all those welfare activities or services or amenities which are undertaken.
A. To givr-extra benefits to employees
B. As surprise bonus announced to employees
C. Outside the factories
D. Inside the factories
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Which of the following is not an individual method of performance appraisal?
A. 360 degree appraisal
B. Management by Objective (MBO)
C. Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS)
D. Checklist method
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