Open Elective - 1

What is the primary goal of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

• Managing financial resources of an organization

• Managing an organization's employees to achieve organizational goals

• Managing customer relationships

• Managing organizational marketing strategies

Which HR function focuses on identifying, attracting, and hiring the right talent?

• Training and Development

• Recruitment and Selection

• Performance Management

• Employee Relations

What is the primary purpose of skills management in an organization?

• To allocate financial resources effectively

• To identify, develop, and deploy employee skills to meet organizational objectives

• To manage employee relations and workplace conflicts

• To create company policies and procedures

Which of the following is an example of soft skills?

• Legal knowledge

• Financial analysis

• Teamwork and communication

• IT proficiency

What type of knowledge is based on personal experiences and difficult to communicate?

• Explicit Knowledge

• Tacit Knowledge

• General Knowledge

• Acquired Knowledge

What is talent management primarily concerned with?

• Managing organizational finances

• Attracting, developing, and retaining top employees

• Improving company branding and market position

• Establishing communication channels within the organization

Which motivation theory suggests that employees are motivated by a progression of needs, starting from physiological needs?

• Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

• Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

• McClelland’s Need Theory

Which motivation theory focuses on job satisfaction arising from motivators like recognition, and dissatisfaction from hygiene factors like salary?

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

• Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

• Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

• McClelland’s Need Theory

What is a common practical technique to improve employee motivation in organizations?

• Reducing employee workload

• Implementing recognition programs and offering development opportunities

• Increasing working hours

• Hiring external consultants for employee relations

How can human service organizations benefit from integrating skills, knowledge, talent, and motivation management?

• By reducing the need for employee development programs

• By creating a high-performing and sustainable workforce

• By increasing organizational hierarchy and complexity

• By simplifying decision-making processes