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1. Beyond hiring, what is the broader scope of Human Resource Management (HRM)?
(a) Maximizing shareholder value at all costs
(b) Creating a fun and casual work environment
(c) Strategically aligning human capital with organizational goals
(d) Minimizing employee complaints and grievances
(c) Strategically aligning human capital with organizational goals
Which recruitment technique involves advertising job vacancies through print media?
a) Job postings
b) Social media recruitment
c) Campus recruitment
d) Employee referrals
a) Job postings
What is the purpose of an initial screening in HR recruitment?
a) To assess candidate qualifications
b) To negotiate job offers
c) To conduct background checks
d) To administer skills tests
a) To assess candidate qualifications
CROSS-TRAINING means
(a) Employees giving training to each other
(b) Training in Similar Industry for empl oyee
(c) Employee required to perform other job functions
(d) Training using cross reference Tech nique
(c) Employee required to perform other job functions
What is another term for HR recruitment?
a) Talent acquisition
b) Employee development
c) Performance management
d) Compensation and benefits
a) Talent acquisition
What is the first step in the recruitment process?
a) Conducting interviews
b) Sourcing candidates
c) Advertising job openings
d) Assessing resumes
c) Advertising job openings
Which of these is a selection tool after initial screening?
a) Job posting
b) Application form
c) Offer letter
d) Written test
d) Written test
What is the purpose of a probationary period for new hires?
a. To delay the start date of employment
b. To assess a candidate’s potential for a promotion
c. To provide an opportunity for the employee to learn and adapt to the role
d. To terminate the employee’s contract without notice
c. To provide an opportunity for the employee to learn and adapt to the role
What is the purpose of reference checks in HR recruitment?
a) To verify a candidate’s employment history
b) To assess a candidate’s skills and qualifications
c) To gather feedback about a candidate’s performance
d) To negotiate job offers
c) To gather feedback about a candidate’s performance
Which HR metric measures the percentage of employees who leave a company during a specified period?
A) Turnover Rate
B) Recruitment Cost Ratio
C) Absenteeism Rate
D) Employee Satisfaction Index
A) Turnover Rate
Which evaluation method involves multiple interviewers asking questions collaboratively?
a) Panel interview
b) Behavioral interview
c) Cognitive ability test
d) Personality questionnaire
a) Panel interview
What is the term for the process of bringing new hires into the organization and helping them adapt to their roles and the company culture?
a) Onboarding
b) Recruitment
c) Training and development
d) Performance management
a) Onboarding
What is the primary purpose of a succession planning program?
(a) To identify and develop high-potential employees for future leadership roles
(b) To create a competitive environment among employees
(c) To reduce employee turnover rates
(d) To ensure compliance with labor laws
(a) To identify and develop high-potential employees for future leadership roles
How can a candidate effectively prepare for a job interview?
a. By memorizing scripted answers to common questions
b. By researching the company and understanding the job requirements
c. By avoiding any form of preparation to appear spontaneous
d. By only focusing on personal achievements and ignoring past experiences
b. By researching the company and understanding the job requirements
Which is NOT a goal of HRD?
a) Improving employee skills
b) Motivating employees
c) Helping employees grow
d) Buying company shares
d) Buying company shares
hich training method is an example of off-the-job training?
a) Job rotation
b) Shadowing a senior
c) Classroom lecture
d) Doing regular work
c) Classroom lecture
Which factor is NOT typically considered during candidate sourcing in HR recruitment?
a) Job boards
b) Social media platforms
c) Referrals
d) Education institutions
d) Education institutions
Which of these is an example of on-the-job training?
a) Watching a movie at home
b) Working and learning at the workplace
c) Going on a holiday trip
d) Attending a birthday party
b) Working and learning at the workplace
What is the primary goal of HR recruitment?
a) Retaining employees
b) Enhancing employee skills
c) Developing company policies
d) Attracting qualified candidates
d) Attracting qualified candidates
Which recruitment method is commonly used for hiring top-level executives?
a) Walk-in interviews
b) Employment exchange
c) Campus placements
d) Headhunting
d) Headhunting
Scenario: An employee files a complaint alleging discrimination. What is the HR department's primary responsibility in this situation?
(a) Immediately terminate the accused employee
(b) Conduct a thorough and impartial investigation
(c) Dismiss the complaint as unfounded
(d) Transfer the complainant to a different department
(b) Conduct a thorough and impartial investigation
Which of the following is an example of an employee development initiative?
(a) Tuition reimbursement programs
(b) Leadership training workshops
(c) Mentorship programs
(d) All of the above
(d) All of the above
What is the term for the process of identifying and attracting potential candidates who may not be actively seeking employment?
a) Passive recruiting
b) Active recruiting
c) Internal recruiting
d) External recruiting
a) Passive recruiting
Which of Following is Not an assessment method for analysis of employee behaviour ?
(a) Role-play Exercises (b) Group Discussion
(c) Written Case Analysis (d) Medical Reports
(d) Medical Reports
Which HRD mechanism helps new employees adjust to the organization?
a) Downsizing
b) Socialization
c) Retrenchment
d) Outsourcing
b) Socialization