HRM1

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of human resource planning (also known as workforce planning)?

• The number of workers leaving a company that need to be replaced

• Satisfying a firm’s short-term and long-term personnel needs

• The extent to which labor can change locations or job functions

• Determining senior management’s annual bonuses for the current year

Which of the following is NOT an example of a human resource management duty?

• Staff training and development

• Disciplinary procedures

• Identifying customer requirements

• Performance appraisals

What does labour turnover refer to?

• Percentage of total staff leaving an organization in one year

• Number of new staff being hired in one year

• Percentage of total staff of provided pay-hikes in one year

• Number of staff provided training and development activities

Induction training is a form of ____________ training

• On the job

• Off the job

• Mentoring

• Behavioural

Which of the following is NOT an example of off the job training?

• Seminars or conferences

• Workshops

• Distance or e-Learning

• Understudying

The process of formally evaluating an employee’s performance against a job description is called _____________.

• Appraisal

• Job analysis

• Mentoring

• Interviewing

Which of the following is not a benefit of appraisals?

• They aid professional development

• They help identify training needs

• They allow managers to receive feedback from employees

• They are a cost and time effective way to ensure performance

Which of the following is NOT a valid form of appraisal?

• Formative

• Summative

• 360-degree

• Associative

The form of appraisal that occurs on an ongoing basis by a senior employee to assess an employee’s performance, identify strengths and weaknesses and determine training needs is called __________ appraisal

• Formative

• Summative

• 360-degree

• Self

The form of appraisal that occurs on periodically by the employee’s line manager to assess performance and achievements is called __________ appraisal

• Formative

• Summative

• 360-degree

• Self