Saturday, February 26, 2011

Human Resource Management - 20

Human Resource Management - 20


True/False
Question The data obtained through job analysis are recorded on what is known as job analysis sheet.
Correct Answer True

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Question Which kind of literature identifies a number of systems & subsystems?
Correct Answer HRD



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Question A fee market economy demands a transparent set of laws and________somthething that the archaic Indian judical system is ill-equipped tocope with
Correct Answer quick disposal of litigation



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Essentials of effective QC's :-
Correct Answer Prompt approval , Regular communication , Unconditional support

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question It is said that versality will be the key factor in determining employee value with following factors :
Correct Answer Technology , Leadership , Motivation


True/False
Question The job falling under the same grade get different wage scale.
Correct Answer False

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Question Under Voluntary retirement scheme income tax benefits for employees who have accepted the scheme are however , valid only for payouts of upto ________
Correct Answer Rs. 5 lakh



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Some questions that every corporation needs to address are as follows:-
Correct Answer How well are HR practices linked to business goals , Are good HR practices & HRD systems & processed being designed , Are the systems internally sound consistent & relevant


True/False
Question If the assessee is transferred after Feb. the immediate superior will complete the appraisal as at 31st Aug.
Correct Answer False



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is the programme of allowing flexibility in handling the type of work in various departments of the organisation in a systematic way be the employee during his tenure of employment in an organisation?
Correct Answer Flexi work

True/False
Question Through consumers participation in management, consumer will lose their rights through served technique
Correct Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Performance counselling refers to the help provided by a manager to his subordinates, it attempts to help the employee in.-
Correct Answer Supportive atmosphere , Empethetic atmosphere , Setting goals

True/False
Question Monitoring and Follow-up follows the distribution of questionnaires to all assessors.
Correct Answer True

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Question In a re-engineering programme, when a process changes so does the ________ of the concerned employee.
Correct Answer job profile

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Under the pre-Interview preparation it is useful to note the key points
Correct Answer Paper



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Question Which system emphasis a lot on the need to motivate people
Correct Answer Human Resourse Development



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Question The whole process of conducting a 360 - Degree Feedback process in any Organisation could last about ________.
Correct Answer One & half to about 3 months


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Question ________ is the example of the balanced score card applications in some companies.
Correct Answer AT & T


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Question A strong ________ can have a lasting effect and provide sustenance to an organisation.
Correct Answer Culture

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Within the establishment stage of the career development cycle, what are very important occasions for a young employee?
Correct Answer The first promotion , Successfully completed asignment , The first performance appraisal


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Question ________ is known not to hold overly one-sided views.
Correct Answer Judgement

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Question ________ phase involves generating confidence in the employee to open up and frankly share his perceptions, feeling etc.
Correct Answer Rapport building

Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer

Group goals Vs. Organisational goals- Course organisational Politics

Better decisions about people based on improved information system- HRA benefits


Standard cost method -value of human resources for accounting purposes


It is "endomic -to every organisation regadless of size, funtion or character of wonership


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The Main contribution of HRD audit is to focus on
Correct Answer Value-adding HRD


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Question The ________ provide resources to approved employment schemes in the organised & marginised sectors
Correct Answer Employment Generation Fund


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Question Traditionally, human resources has been perceived as,
Correct Answer Bureacratic


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Question How can the limitations/ misgivings of management participation in employees organisations be overcome ?
Correct Answer by gaining the confidence of union leaders from the initail stages , managements should educate the members about the concept & value in strenghening union functioning , minimising misunderstandings



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Question Federation & union at all levels are managed on the lines of management of ________
Correct Answer A political body



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Question HR managers to gurantee their viability need to think themselves as -
Correct Answer Strategic partners



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Question What are the general characteristics of a Technical - functional competence?
Correct Answer Primary interest in functional work , They would like to remain expert rather than become general managers , They consider managerial and administrative responsibilities as avoidable irritants


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which practices are service related and human resources related?
Correct Answer Organisational



True/False
Question Organizations gear most of their management succession activities to the immediate past.
Correct Answer False

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Question Name the three performance counselling phase.-
Correct Answer Rapport building , Exploration , Action Planning


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Question In the interview method of training-need identification interviews must clearly distinguish between immediate training needs to improve present performance & ________.
Correct Answer Development needs for growth

True/False
Question HRD should be series of adhoc decisions and practices.
Correct Answer False



True/False
Question Increased acceptance of feedback appraisal system is that as large no. of managers work with wide range of other people, it becomes difficult for a single manager to accurately assess their contribution.
Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the stage of career development cycle which out of the following approach should be adopted to bridge the gap? Alternatives for the training should include a -
Correct Answer "Swim or Sink approach"


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In an interview Method of Training Need identification, what do the Questions asked need to outline?
Correct Answer Inputs expected from the Training Department , To prove weakness & strengths of individuals , Opportunities available to overcome such weaknesses.


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Question Accounting is a management science group, what are the managers perceived as,
Correct Answer Decision-maker

Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer

Continued self development- A leadership quality

"Working on your liabilities"- Life long mission

Assignment to some important task force or committee -Offsetting Plateauing effect
Need-opportunity Alignment Crucial role played by HRD Success formula


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the internal operational measures dealing with how well HR practices are designed and delivered:
Correct Answer Cycle time, quality & cost of HR practices , The ratio of HR enpenses , The ratio of HR professionals to employee population.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under HRD, name the factors that act as motivating forces
Correct Answer Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management


True/False
Question The reviewer has the prime role of recording major appraisal details.
Correct Answer False

True/False
Question Trade union is a group of two people who come to strengthen their bargaining position.
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Member ship of the nation wide consumer councils (as formed by the Government) would comprise representative of
Correct Answer various ministeries , manufactures of commerce , cost account & Consumer

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Question Participation of management' representatives in the trade unions meetings particularly at the time of industrial dispute help both the parties -
Correct Answer To exchange their contradictory views


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is it that Moon-lighting by employees, if extensively part taken, affect Human Resource Manager in the future adversely?
Correct Answer Disharmony in individual & organisational goal balance.

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The components of a compensation system includes :
Correct Answer Job Evaluation , Job Description , Job Analysis


True/False
Question The first HRD department in the Indian corporate sector was started in 1975 in Larsen & Toubro (L & T).
Correct Answer True




Select The Blank
Question A paper prepared by Mr. P Chidambaram, titled Indian subsidies reveals that in order to cleen its fiscal dificult ina few year, India needs to out down about 50% of subsidies in ________ goods since it yields only 10% returns
Correct Answer Non-merit


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Question The factors coming under Discipline & Attendance are Time keeping and ________.
Correct Answer Obedience



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is the general principle (as per P.A.S policy of premier) of Assessment Routes?
Correct Answer 2nd Assessor-superior of first assessor, 2nd Assessor- superior of the 1st assessor




True/False
Question It can be enagued that globalization has reduced poverty in India and China, home to move that half a billion of the world's poor income group
Correct Answer True

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Question ________ means providing the employee with necessary tools & authority to overcome obstacles to achieving goals.
Correct Answer Employee empowerment

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is the primary objective behind SSL?
Correct Answer To not only measure training supervisors by comparing their performance with that of several thousand supervisors in other Cos.


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Who is the person who should always remain away from Doppelganger effect.
Correct Answer Chief Executive


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Question What is one of the major reasons for a perceived rise in number of moon - lights in the coming future?
Correct Answer Change in values & expectations.



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Why do most companies want HRD audit?
Correct Answer Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth & diversification


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Question ________ are those who provide competitive advantage to corporations.
Correct Answer People


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the factors that warrant the attention for successful implementation?
Correct Answer Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour

True/False
Question The functioning of federations and unions has its impact on human resources management of varios industries & organisation
Correct Answer True



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The role of which manager must parallel the needs of his changing organisation.
Correct Answer HR

Multiple Choice Single
Answer
Question What is the long form of CII?
Correct Answer Confederation of Indian Industry


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name one of the components / elements of the flow of decisions in the Management quadrant :
Correct Answer Sound Industrial relations


True/False
Question It is not necessary that the subordinate should feel free to participate without fear in the process of review & feedback.
Correct Answer False

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Question Most HRD audit are due to failures of ________.
Correct Answer Implementation

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Question Under Voluntary retirement scheme income tax benefits for employees who have accepted the scheme are however , valid only for payouts of upto ________
Correct Answer Rs. 5 lakh


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The liberalization swept through the nation bringing in a new era which compelled Indian business to value up from shumber & reassess its assumption. The characterstics were that of
Correct Answer a complete or perish situation


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the two facters which lead people to work:
Correct Answer Economic , Motivation


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Question For closure , if there is no response ( from government ) within ________ permission is deemed to have been granted
Correct Answer 60


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Question ________ system stresses on discipline and there is simplicity in the form.
Correct Answer Merit rating


True/False
Question The individual with a deep speed insight will not go quickly to the least of a problem.
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question An employee who is categorised as Dead wood is one who has absolutely no potential for growth & should be included in a rationalization programme.
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Some organisations have successfully experimented with foreign assignment in the career path model. What are the benefits of this form of assignment?
Correct Answer The individual is tested in an alien environment , He is trained to see the business in a globle context , Lack of opportunity in our country dosen't come in the way of career progression


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Question HRD ________ is in methodology of evaluating various elements of HRD .
Correct Answer Audit



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The first HRD department in the Indian corporate sector was started in which year?
Correct Answer 1975



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question what are the common objections against the treatment of people as assets in a HRM system
Correct Answer There is no assurance of future benefits , people are not owened by the organisation , it may not be recognised by tax laws


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Question Employer has to pay ________ of the basic wages to the employees during the lay off period
Correct Answer 0.5



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the three important components in aligning business strategy with HR practice:
Correct Answer Business Strategy , Human Resource Practices , Organisational Capabilities


True/False
Question Employees feel frustrated due to low specialisation in the work
Correct Answer True




Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Under the pre-Interview preparation it is useful to note the key points
Correct Answer Paper


Select The Blank
Question The link between sense of reality and ________ is important for proper understanding of the definition of sense of reality
Correct Answer imagination




Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Five main phases make up the process of the feedback exercise, name the PHASE 4-
Correct Answer Data feeding Reports & Analysis


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the major advantages of a Generic Benchmarking Technique?
Correct Answer It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry can be brought in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be implemented with minimal modification



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is it that Union leader usually do to gain the confidence of its member?
Correct Answer Win something in grievance procedure




Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer

Knowledge of the subject hand work & a sincere approach requisites for consumersim one of the roles of the advisory committee


To divert manufacturing activities from urban to rural areas- one of the roles of the consumer councial

The mechanism of price fixation- a much neglected sphere of the market

These are not the days of indvidualism & unorganisation- unionsim



True/False
Question Objective of performance appraisal system is to identify the developmental needs of each employee.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What were the unmet deliveriables of the economic refructing or what were its put falls?
Correct Answer unmet social objectives , status of small-scale industries , advantage MNC's had over their Indian compethtions


True/False
Question The process of 360 Degree appraisal is broken into two stages - planning, implementation.
Correct Answer False



True/False
Question Organisations should pay for the value of the job but not for the value of the person.
Correct Answer False



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Experience has shown HRD audit has tremendous impact on business in areas like:
Correct Answer strategic Planning , role clarity , Streamlining practices




Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In order to attain the support of Line Managers many organisations have formulated Training Committees or Management Development Committee, membership consists of -
Correct Answer Mostly of Line Managers , The Chief Executive or a very senior managers take up the role of Chairman , Training Managers is the member-Secretary in such committee.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Succession planning is done in three time frames, those are-
Correct Answer Immediate , Intermediate , Long range

Human Resource Management - 18
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What is Business Process Re-engineering?
Correct Answer The ability of an organisation to step back & rethink the way it does business , Focus on all form business components: strategy, business process, people and technology. , Encouraging enterprenewal adaptation on capabilities with stress on innovative skills & collaborative decision-making


True/False
Question Employees feel frustrated due to low specialisation in the work
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question When employees takes up other occupation & spend more or less 70% of their time & resources for their business or industrial unit. Second job activity to this extent may be called as :
Correct Answer Three quarter Moon Lighting

True/False
Question The first HRD department in the Indian corporate sector was started in 1975 in Larsen & Toubro (L & T).
Correct Answer True


True/False
Question Implementation level deals with the actual conduct of the appraisal process.
Correct Answer True

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Question Expenses incurred by a firm on recruitment , training & devlopment of employees are treated as ________
Correct Answer Current costs


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which practices are service related and human resources related?
Correct Answer Organisational

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Question At Hewlett Packard, as part of their BPR programme, the ________directs resources from applicants to a centralised employment response centre.
Correct Answer EMS

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the factors which come under ' Work Planning' that is component systems of HRD:
Correct Answer Performance appraisal , Role analysis , Contextual analysis

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Question ________ of more than 1500 managers in Dr. Odiorne's study were found to be in the Work Horse category
Correct Answer 0.79



Select The Blank
Question The link between sense of reality and ________ is important for proper understanding of the definition of sense of reality
Correct Answer imagination

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under the point method, key jobs are selected, each sub factor is then defined in the order of importance preferable along a scale, factors generally considered are:
Correct Answer Skill , Efforts , Accountability



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question A Managerial Walkabouts presents the students with some basic challenges, such as -
Correct Answer Logical Enquiry , Service , Adventure

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question At a US based industrial design firm there is no position as a head or chief, instead, importance is given to hiring the right people for the rights. This policy emulates which concept?
Correct Answer Self actualization at the work place.

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Question ________ and retaintion of qualified employees is a common goal shared by many employers.
Correct Answer Recruitment

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is concerned with developing a pool of candidates in line with the human resources plan
Correct Answer Recruitment

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name one of the components / elements of the flow of decisions in the employees organisation as a bid to increase union member loyalty :
Correct Answer Providing wrong information about management


Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer

Concept suggested by Elliot Jecques. -It takes into account the various key factors that will tell the overall performance of a job.

Job Factors enumerated as :- Effort, responsibility, skill, working conditions
Wage survey -: It places all evaluated jobs according to point in terms of money.

Designing wage structure : -Similar jobs are grouped and treated as a job class.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The concept of 'quality' underwent numerous refinements, which out of the following pioneered such refinements?
Correct Answer Deming , Shewhart , Juran


Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer

"Working on your liabilities"- Life long mission

Assignment to some important task force or committee- Offsetting Plateauing effect

Need-opportunity Alignment Crucial role played by HRD

Continued self development A leadership quality


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the elements of a quality control system?
Correct Answer A means of measurement of accomplishment , A means of standard. , A comparision of actual results with the standard.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How does the people in the organisation take feedback seriously and try to benefit from the same?
Correct Answer The candidate is desirous to be better , The candidate has an attitude for healthy competition , The candidate is desirous of knowing himself through the eyes of others.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the steps that develop strategic framework for HRD
Correct Answer Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well costed employee development


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question There are companies where the HR department lists out the raters by choosing randomly from the participant's list of work related employees. Each rater receives an envelop having the following :-
Correct Answer Letter from the administrator , Letter from the participant soliciting feedback , Self addressed envelope from the administrator

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Question ________ manpower plan need the involvement of top management as well as HR exports.
Correct Answer Strategic

True/False
Question Establishment of trade unions by workers in small industries is not common
Correct Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the internal operational measures dealing with how well HR practices are designed and delivered:
Correct Answer Cycle time, quality & cost of HR practices , The ratio of HR enpenses , The ratio of HR professionals to employee population.
.

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Question ________ means every employee is an active participant in goal attainment.
Correct Answer Employee involerment


True/False
Question HRD audit can give significant inputs about existing stage of accountability of employees.
Correct Answer True

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Question Where the firm pats the proposed changes into practice is called ________ stage.
Correct Answer Implementation
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Question ________ should reinforce positive behaviour.
Correct Answer Feedback



True/False
Question Performance development plan is set for the employee by his immediate boss.
Correct Answer True


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Question HRD department is also included as an ________ of HRD.
Correct Answer Instruments


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question At a certain stage the upword mobility stops for many employees.This phenomenon ideally takes place around the age of
Correct Answer 40


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Why Companies go for HRD Audit?
Correct Answer Promoting Professionalism

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question When one's financial & social position is almost entirely determined by the second occupation, the extent of second jobbing may be known as :
Correct Answer Full Moon Lighting

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name the type of questions hindering communication
Correct Answer Testing



True/False
Question Analysis of secondary data can give a lot of insights into the HRD assets & liabilities of the company
Correct Answer True


Select The Blank
Question On the basis of job elements and organisational demand an appropriate ________ of job evaluation should be selected.
Correct Answer method

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Conventionally Personnel Managers & Manpower Development Managers took what form of approach for the development of human resource?
Correct Answer Manufacturing approach


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What does a Supervisory Skill Level Survey entaial?
Correct Answer Method of measuring training needs of a Co's supervisors through well designed psychometric tests

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question what are the common objections against the treatment of people as assets in a HRM system
Correct Answer There is no assurance of future benefits , people are not owened by the organisation , it may not be recognised by tax laws



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question According to Ulrich (1994), today's human resource professionals need to move towards effectively fulfilling the multiple roles of -
Correct Answer Employee champions who are able to relate to & meet the needs of employees , Strategic partners , Change agents


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In an employees organisation the flow of decisions from the President / Secretary of Branch Union flow to -
Correct Answer President / Secretary & Craft / Unit level Union

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is regarded as the preventive tool in case of any differences of opinions among the members of rating committee.
Correct Answer Job specification

True/False
Question Trade union is a group of two people who come to strengthen their bargaining position.
Correct Answer False

True/False
Question Monitoring and Follow-up follows the distribution of questionnaires to all assessors.
Correct Answer True

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