Human Resources Activities Quiz

What is the meaning of recruitment in the context of businesses?

• The process of identifying vacancies and attracting suitable candidates

• The process of training new employees

• The process of evaluating employee performance

• The process of setting employee salaries

What is the purpose of an employment contract?

• To provide guidelines for employee training

• To outline the company's marketing strategy

• To establish the rights and responsibilities of the employer and employee

• To determine employee benefits

What is the difference between job description and job specification?

• Job description describes the salary, while job specification describes the work hours

• Job description describes duties, while job specification describes the minimum acceptable personal qualities

• Job description describes qualifications, while job specification describes duties

• Job description describes the work environment, while job specification describes the salary

What is the impact of internal recruitment on businesses?

• Reduces the chances of losing employees

• Brings new talents and experiences into the business

• Results in a limited pool of applicants

• Leads to resentment among existing employees

What is the purpose of induction in the context of new employees?

• To introduce new employees to the business and work environment

• To determine employee salaries

• To conduct performance evaluations

• To handle employee terminations

What is the implication of the Skills Development Act on the human resource function?

• The human resources manager should increase employee salaries

• The human resources manager should focus on employee retention strategies

• The human resources manager should reduce the training budget

• The human resources manager should adapt workplace skills training programmes accordingly

What are examples of fringe benefits in the workplace?

• Medical Aid Fund, Pension Fund, Car Allowance

• Performance-based incentives, Staff discount, Funeral benefits

• Housing Allowance, Free meals, Unemployment Insurance Fund

• Bonus shares, Cell phone allowance, Educational benefits

What is the link between salary determination and the BCEA?

• The BCEA sets the minimum wage rates per sector

• The BCEA requires businesses to provide fringe benefits

• The BCEA regulates the number of working hours per week

• The BCEA outlines legalities that may affect salary determination

What is the meaning of placement in the context of human resources?

• Setting employee work schedules

• Conducting employee performance evaluations

• Determining employee strengths and weaknesses

• Assigning a specific job to the selected candidate

What is the impact of fringe benefits on businesses?

• Leads to higher employee turnover and lower productivity

• Attracts/Retains qualified/skilled/experienced employees

• Creates conflict and corruption in the workplace

• Increases administrative costs and decreases profits