Question:

The meaning of ‘direction sharing’ is

A.

communicating line authority

B.

staff authority

C.

communicating company’s higher-level goals

D.

communicating future HR policies

Answer» c. communicating company’s higher-level goals

Question:

____ helps in identifying the knowledge skill and attitude set that enables an individual to deliver the best performance in his job

A.

Competency modeling

B.

Competency planning

C.

People competency

D.

Competency training

Answer» a. Competency modeling

Question:

What is another term for 360-degree feedback?

A.

feedback loop

B.

multi-source assessment

C.

upward feedback

D.

circle feedback

Answer» b. multi-source assessment

Question:

The broad objectives of HR associations across the country include:

A.

assisting in the provision of training in the field of HR

B.

providing opportunities for information exchange.

C.

serving as a voice for HR practitioners.

D.

all of the above.

Answer» d. all of the above.

Question:

The primary purpose of providing employees with feedback during a Performance eappraisal is to motivate employees to _

A.

apply for managerial positions

B.

remove any performance deficiencies

C.

revise their performance standards

D.

enroll in work-related training programs

Answer» b. remove any performance deficiencies

Question:

The process of grouping of similar types of works together is known as

A.

Job classification

B.

Job design

C.

Job evaluation

D.

Job description

Answer» a. Job classification

Question:

Match the following components of remuneration with their inclusions – I. Fringe Benefits ——- A. Stock option II. Job Context ———- B. Challenging job responsibilities III. Perquisites ——— C. Group Plans IV. Incentives ———– D. Medical Care

A.

I-D, II-B, III- , IV-C

B.

I-B, II-A , III-C, IV-D

C.

I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B

D.

I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-C

Answer» a. I-D, II-B, III- , IV-C

Question:

The quality and timeliness of work is classified as

A.

“what you are measuring”

B.

“how you are measuring

C.

“what are the set standards”

D.

“the rules of performance appraisals”

Answer» a. “what you are measuring”

Question:

In most organizations, which of the following is primarily responsible for appraising an employee’s performance?

A.

employee’s direct supervisor

B.

company appraiser

C.

human resources manager

D.

EEO representative

Answer» a. employee’s direct supervisor

Question:

One of the major barriers to career advancement experiencing by working ladies is;

A.

Difficulty in balancing work and family life

B.

Top management is usually male oriented

C.

Lack of educational opportunities

D.

Common perception that woman cannot be better boss

Answer» a. Difficulty in balancing work and family life