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This set of Human Resource Management (HRM) Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Human Resource Management Set 8

Q1 | Which one of the following is NOT included in 'Training and Development'?
  • Orientation
  • Career development
  • Employee education
  • Recruitment
Q2 | Jamal Enterprises' top management refused to consider its female marketing manager for the post of Vice President. This action of the companyis representing which of the following?
  • Gender discrimination
  • Legal consideration
  • Reverse discrimination
  • Glass ceiling effect
Q3 | The process of discovering potential candidates for actual or anticipatedorganizational vacancies is known as:
  • HR planning
  • Job analysis
  • Recruitment
  • Selection
Q4 | The hiring process comprises which of the following steps?
  • Selection, Recruitment & performance appraisals
  • Recruitment, Selection & Socialization
  • Selection, Orientation & Development
  • Job analysis, Selection & Training
Q5 | Which of the following defines the process of 'Recruitment'?
  • Forecasting the demand of human resources
  • Forecasting the supply of human resources
  • Discovering potential job candidates for a particular position
  • Making a “hire” or “no hire” decisions
Q6 | The number of people hired for a particular job compared to the number ofindividuals in the applicant pool is often expressed as:
  • Application ratio
  • Recruitment ratio
  • Selection ratio
  • Employment ratio
Q7 | Which of the following test indicates the person’s inclination towards aparticular occupation that provides satisfaction to that individual?
  • Vocational interest test
  • Cognitive aptitude test
  • Personality test
  • Psychomotor abilities test
Q8 | All of the following areas are covered in an employee orientation program,EXCEPT:
  • Organizational history
  • Employee benefits
  • Organizational issues
  • Organizational politics
Q9 | Which of the following term reflects the process of preparing organizationalpeople according to the future needs?
  • Learning
  • Training
  • Development
  • Need analysis
Q10 | Which of the following term best represents the individuals who haveinterests in an organization and are influenced by it?
  • Workforce
  • Stakeholders
  • Customers
  • Stockholders
Q11 | Mr. Sharma was working as a computer operator, but he was unable towork 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:
  • Rightsizing
  • Affirmative action
  • Downsizing
  • Discrimination
Q12 | “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 jobadvertisement represents which of the given term?
  • Job analysis
  • Job description
  • Job specification
  • Job evaluation
Q13 | Which of the following statement represents "effectiveness"?
  • Achieve most output in less time
  • Achieve mass production
  • Achieve most output with least input
  • Achieve organizational goals
Q14 | With the emergence of Information Technology (IT), organizations are needed to perform which of the following activity in response to this newtechnological trend?
  • Job evaluation
  • Job specification
  • Job description
  • Job analysis
Q15 | Which of the following is said to be the main focus of OrganizationBehavior?
  • How to become more effective in society
  • How to best utilize human resource
  • How to become environmental friendly
  • How to become a market leader
Q16 | 'Job specification' is said to be an outcome of which of the given term?
  • Job analysis
  • Job title
  • Job evaluation
  • Job worth
Q17 | Technically HRIS is a/an:
  • System software
  • System hardware
  • Database system
  • Operating system
Q18 | HRIS is used to facilitate the decisions related to:
  • Overall organization
  • Employment planning
  • Sales forecasting
  • Resource allocation
Q19 | As a result of which of the following activity, HRIS is gaining popularity dayby day?
  • Generating organizational reports
  • Managing resources effectively
  • Retrieving timely information
  • Handling bundles of data
Q20 | HR department maintains _______________ records.
  • Employee
  • Sales
  • Production
  • Inventory
Q21 | Why organizational goals should be measurable?
  • Ensure goal ambiguity
  • Ensure goal attainment
  • Put high effort
  • Encourage employee participation
Q22 | _______ is the main source of innovations.
  • Upgraded technology
  • Human mind
  • Competitors' pressure
  • Research & Development
Q23 | Which of the following emerged when individuals realized the strength they could gain by joining together to negotiate with employers?
  • Trade unions
  • Human relation movement
  • Employment legislations
  • None of the given options
Q24 | Who is responsible to take corrective actions in response to unforeseenproblems?
  • Liaison
  • Disturbance-handler
  • Figurehead
  • Spokesperson
Q25 | Which of the following role a manager performs as a Resource allocator?
  • Interpersonal role
  • Decisional role
  • Informational role
  • Supportive role