HRM-7

HRM 12 aug
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the component/elements of a flow of decisions in employees organisations?
Correct Answer Promotoinal Opportunities , Grievance Procedure , Providing wrong information about management
Your Answer Providing wrong information about management , Political tactics


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


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What is the need for HRA?
Correct Answer No information about organisation human resource is available to manager in conventional accounting' , the measure of the income which are provided in conventional statements do not accurately reflect the level of business performance , if the value of human resources is not duly reported in the P&L A/c & balance sheet impact of mgt decision of human asset can not be gauged
Your Answer conventional treatment investment of human resources may not lead erosion of investor interest thus thire is a need for HRA , No information about organisation human resource is available to manager in conventional accounting'


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

The monitoring stage The firm checks the new system against strategy. The firm checks the oldsystem against strategy.

The clarification stage The firm identifies and confirms the overall business direction. The firm plans the proposed changes into practice.

The assessment stage The firm calculates the cost of investment on the human capital and the value placed by employees on this investment. The firm identifies and confirms the overall business direction.

The design stage The firm plans the proposed changes into practice. The firm checks the new system against strategy.



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In which approach towards training and development stress is to be given on learning rather than on teaching?
Correct Answer Agricultural approach
Your Answer SSL Technology


Select The Blank
Question The national renewal fund is administered by the department of industrial development. The NRF was proposed to have a corpus of ________ which would be contributed from budgetory support
Correct Answer Rs. 2000 crores
Your Answer Rs. 1000 crores


True/False
Question The final step in manpower planning is to ensure that the supply will match the demand in future.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the uses of the ' Balanced Score Card' as a strategic management system?
Correct Answer It is used to clarify & translate vision & strategy , It is used as a management tool. , It is used to enhance strategic feedback and learning curves.
Your Answer It is used to clarify & translate vision & strategy , It is used as a management tool. , It is used as a integrative framework tool.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the limitations of HRD Audits?
Correct Answer Becoming more of a political game than a genuine effort for improvement. , Failures of implementations , Does not give evaluation of indiveduals but focuses on unit & systems
Your Answer Becoming more of a political game than a genuine effort for improvement. , Failures of implementations , Does not give evaluation of indiveduals but focuses on unit & systems


Select The Blank
Question A strong ________ can have a lasting effect and provide sustenance to an organisation.
Correct Answer Culture
Your Answer Manager


True/False
Question Flexitime works better when the employees have self-determination
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


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Question ________ should reinforce positive behaviour.
Correct Answer Feedback
Your Answer Close-end Questions


Select The Blank
Question The process of analysing jobs from which job descriptions are developed are called ________.
Correct Answer Job Analysis
Your Answer Job Description


True/False
Question Federation & unions at few levels are managed on the lines of management of a political body
Correct Answer False
Your 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"
Your Answer Job rotation


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What are to be proccessed at a central place of the administrator
Correct Answer Questionniares
Your Answer Workshop


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Why is it that some managements may be disinterested in participation in Trade Unions?
Correct Answer Possibility of cropping up misunderstandings among leaders & members
Your Answer Their efforts may be futile among leaders & members


Select The Blank
Question Union leaders at different levels & at federatoins are elected on ________
Correct Answer democratic principle
Your Answer democratic principle


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Federations may invite the management's representatives to participate in working committee meetings. Who would the unions at Plant level / Shop level essentially invite?
Correct Answer Representatives from line & personnel department.
Your Answer Chief of the organisation or his nominee


True/False
Question Employees at present need more freedom & autonomy in doing the work
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


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
Your Answer Collective bargaining


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the preparations to be done during pre-interview session by the employer about the employee.-
Correct Answer Background , Training , Experience
Your Answer Background , Experience


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
Your Answer The individual is tested in an alien environment , He is trained to see the business in a globle context


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


True/False
Question Employee's organisations in India have their impact on various aspects, policies pertaining to human resources management of various industries
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Select The Blank
Question ________ and retaintion of qualified employees is a common goal shared by many employers.
Correct Answer Recruitment
Your Answer Stock


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Question For the period of the lay off up to a maximum of ________ workmen will be paid compensation equal to half their basic pay & D.A.
Correct Answer 45 days
Your Answer 60 days


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question On what grounds are training sessions normally criticised?
Correct Answer Trainers conduct the programme on the basis of what they know rather than what the trainees need
Your Answer They do not serve the purpose.


True/False
Question The main focus of attention today is the employee.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Select The Blank
Question A________ having openness, trust, authenticity as its bed rock is highly suitable for 360 - degree appraisal.
Correct Answer Culture
Your Answer Surrounding


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Upto late seventies, how many organisations were with HRD department?
Correct Answer Twelve
Your Answer Ten


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What were the key components of the New Economic Policy?
Correct Answer Liberalisation , Privatization , Market friendly state
Your Answer Liberalisation , Social Reform , Market friendly state


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The questionnaire has over 250 items and requires about how may minutes to complete
Correct Answer 90 minutes
Your Answer 90 minutes


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Question Companies can offer the option only to employees who are above ________ years of age or have served with the company for 10 years.
Correct Answer 40
Your Answer 40


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under the phase 3 "Monitoring and Follow Up" the rater also identifies himself in several roles in the questionnaire like a -
Correct Answer Superior , Subordinate , Colleague
Your Answer Superior , Subordinate


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which of the following statements defines Dr. Joseph Juran's philosophy on TQM -
Correct Answer 80% of all quality problems originate from poor management.
Your Answer It is an all pervasive system


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Your Answer To thrash out the problem


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The key to the whole SSL programme lies in the identification of -
Correct Answer Supervisor's weaknesses
Your Answer Supervisor's strengths


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Western and Third World Studies of organisational excellence indicate major keys to organisational excellence , those are -
Correct Answer Mission , Goals , Policies
Your Answer Mission , Goals , Policies


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the objectives of a quality control programme?
Correct Answer Improvement in standard of goods with very little increase in cost of production , Improvement in minimizing wastages. , Conformance with desired standards.
Your Answer Improvement in standard of goods with very little increase in cost of production , Improvement in minimizing wastages. , An effective inspection & control system.


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
Your Answer Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Long range Beyond 5 years 1 year to 5 years

Business plans Data from within the organization Within 1 year

Immediate Within 1 year Beyond 6 years

Intermediate 1 year to 5 years Data from within the organization



Select The Blank
Question Business re-engineering often shift the power base, changing the 'command - and - control' approach to ________.
Correct Answer 'Mobilised -and - enable'
Your Answer 'Mobilised -and - enable'


True/False
Question After the world War II, 'Made in Japan' became a synonym for shoddy goods, but the TQM concept put it on the map.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


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


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Mention certain weaknesses under the gerading method:
Correct Answer It is difficult to write grade description , It oversimplifies sharp differences between different jobs & different grades , It is considered to be less subjective
Your Answer It is difficult to write grade description , It oversimplifies sharp differences between different jobs & different grades


True/False
Question Counselling involves a one to one discussion between the participant and administrator.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

HRM second

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the process in the development of managerial personnel.
Correct Answer Performance appraisal , Coaching , Performance planning
Your Answer Personal data , Performance appraisal


Select The Blank
Question ________ system stresses on discipline and there is simplicity in the form.
Correct Answer Merit rating
Your Answer Grading rating

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
Your Answer Working Committee


True/False
Question Abraham has identified seven practices of successful organisations.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question T. Thomas said," I became chairman of this company in 1973 at the age of 45". Name the company.
Correct Answer Hindustan Level
Your Answer Bajaj Auto


True/False
Question Potential refers to the likelihood of the job holder making a future contribution to the employing organisation.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

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
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Under point method, common factors to all the jobs are identified.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


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.
Your Answer Self actualization at the work place.


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


Question Where the firm pats the proposed changes into practice is called ________ stage.
Correct Answer Implementation
Your Answer Classification

Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

The ultimate goal of all job related training. Long-term improvement. Gets the best results

Problem children High potential Walkabout challenges

Concentration of developmental activities on certain categories Gets the best results High potential

Creativity & Practical skills Walkabout challenges Long-term improvement.



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Why is it felt that federations & unions in India are not functioning on sound lines?
Correct Answer Outside political leadership
Your Answer Outside political leadership


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under the grading system, name the separate geades included:
Correct Answer Office , Clerical , Managerial
Your Answer Firm , Office


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
Your Answer Data feeding Reports & Analysis


Select The Blank
Question ________ is indicated by work effort and it should be continuous.
Correct Answer Commitment
Your Answer Commitment

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Besides business process re-engineering & benchmarking ; then are some other useful tools to bring about continuousimprovement in an organisation.
Correct Answer Human Resource Audit , Human Resource Accounting , Urgency Motivation
Your Answer Human Resource Audit , Human Resource Accounting


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
Your Answer Job evaluation


Select The Blank
Question Generally, training need identification forms a part of ________.
Correct Answer Management Appraisal System
Your Answer Management Appraisal System


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
Your Answer Realistic employee development

True/False
Question Factor comparison system consists of selection of key jobs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

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
Your Answer Potential appraisals , Role analysis


Select The Blank
Question ________ are issued to the employees to be a shareholders in the company.
Correct Answer ESOP
Your Answer ESPO


True/False
Question The modern HR function has HRD at its core.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the different types of compensations.
Correct Answer Overtime pay , Stock options , Commissions
Your Answer Commissions , Overtime pay

True/False
Question Long range planning are beyond eight years
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name the type of skill where the manager generally delegates and gets things done through others.
Correct Answer Leadership skills
Your Answer Communication skills


True/False
Question Collecting bargainig is an institutional process for solving problems arising directly out of employee-worker relationships
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

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

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.
Your Answer The personal problems faced by individual employees on the job , Inputs expected from the Training Department

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Question ________ of managers assessed in the same study were positioned in the "Stars" category.
Correct Answer 0.15
Your Answer 0.15


Question For closure government permission is required at least ________ days before the intended closure
Correct Answer 90
Your Answer 45


Select The Blank
Question A strategy based on superior service is very powerful as the ________ is high
Correct Answer value added
Your Answer dependability


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


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In an emerging scenario, necessitating speed, flexibility, quality and willing ability to change, what sort of role does human resource personnel critically need to take on?
Correct Answer As strategic business partner
Your Answer As a supportive role


Select The Blank
Question No worker employed in any industry who has been in continuous service for more than ________ , can be retrenched until prior permission from the govt. to retrench in undertakings employing more than 100 people
Correct Answer 1 year
Your Answer 2 years


Select The Blank
Question In no phase of business life is ________ as important as in making promotion decesions.
Correct Answer Integrity
Your Answer Adaptability


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


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Your Answer A change in standard of living


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
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under "Workshop" feedback is done on which kind of categories?
Correct Answer Managerial role , Leadership styles , Behavioural qualities
Your Answer Managerial role , Organisational qualities


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Performance counselling should not give a chance in discussion like -
Correct Answer Increments , Salaries , Rewards
Your Answer Increments , Salaries


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The 'Zero defects' concept emphasizing adherence to quality requirements and employee motivation was prompted by -
Correct Answer Crosby
Your Answer Juran


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

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

The mechanism of price fixation a much neglected sphere of the market management participation in employees organisations

These are not the days of indvidualism & unorganisation unionsim a much neglected sphere of the market

Knowledge of the subject hand work & a sincere approach requisites for consumersim one of the roles of the consumer councial


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Every HRD system developed by an organisation should be based on the following elements of HRM. Those are:
Correct Answer Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal system
Your Answer Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the action steps for re-engineering?
Correct Answer Carry out a Need Assessment , Forming a steering Team & Implementation Team
Your Answer Carry out a Need Assessment , Forming a steering Team & Implementation Team