Question:

All of the following are usually measured by a graphic rating scale EXCEPT_,

A.

generic dimensions of performance

B.

performance of ‘actual duties

C.

performance of co-workers

D.

achievement of Objectives

Answer» c. performance of co-workers

Question:

The M in the acronym for SMART goals stands for _____.

A.

moderate

B.

measurable

C.

meaningful

D.

mid-range

Answer» b. measurable

Question:

Aligning and evaluating the employee’s performance with company’s set goals is called

A.

appraisal management

B.

performance management

C.

hierarchy of management

D.

off-the-job training

Answer» b. performance management

Question:

The system of ranking jobs in a firm on the basis of the relevant characteristics, duties, and responsibilities is known as

A.

Job evaluation

B.

Job design

C.

Job specification

D.

Job description

Answer» a. Job evaluation

Question:

A written statement of policies and principles that guides the behaviour of all employees is called

A.

code of ethics

B.

word of ethics

C.

ethical dilemma

D.

None of the above

Answer» a. code of ethics

Question:

Do HR activities have an effect on employee and managerial behavior?

A.

Yes, but these effects can be negative as well as positive

B.

HR has limited impact on either employee behaviour or managerial

C.

HR impacts on employee behaviour but not on managerial

D.

No, it is managerial behaviour which impacts on HR

Answer» a. Yes, but these effects can be negative as well as positive

Question:

A performance appraisalsassumes that an employee understood what his or her performance standards were prior to the appraisal.

A.

True

B.

False

C.

According to situation

D.

none

Answer» a. True

Question:

Learning principle includes all but

A.

Participation

B.

Repetition

C.

Feedback

D.

Repatriation

Answer» d. Repatriation

Question:

When the person’s performance is satisfactory but not promotable, such type of an interview is

A.

satisfactory-promotable interview

B.

satisfactory-not promotable interview

C.

unsatisfactory-correctable interview

D.

unsatisfactory-uncorrectable interview

Answer» b. satisfactory-not promotable interview

Question:

The ‘coaching of employees’ does not include

A.

planning

B.

preparation

C.

follow-up

D.

compensating employees

Answer» d. compensating employees