HR General Knowledge

What is the primary purpose of a job description?

• To outline employee benefits

• To specify the qualifications and responsibilities of a role

• To summarize company policies

• To establish salary ranges

Answer explanation

To specify the qualifications and responsibilities of a role

Which of the following is a common method for conducting employee performance evaluations?

• 360-degree feedback

• Employee of the month

• Exit Interviews

• Job Shadowing

Answer explanation

360-degree feedback

In which type of interview does the interviewer ask the same set of questions to all candidates?

• Behavioral Interview

• Structured Interview

• Unstructured Interview

• Situational Interview

Answer explanation

Structured Interview is a quantitative research method commonly employed in survey research. The aim of this approach is to ensure that each interview is presented with exactly the same questions in the same order.

What is the primary goal of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace?

• To comply with legal regulations

• To increase workforce productivity

• To create a more equitable work environment

• To reduce employee turnover

Answer explanation

To create a more equitable work environment

What does the term "employee engagement" refer to?

• The level of employee satisfaction with their salary

• The emotional commitment an employee has to their organization

• The number of hours an employee works

• The frequency of employee feedback sessions

Answer explanation

The emotional commitment an employee has to their organization

What is a common strategy for handling workplace conflict?

• Ignoring the Issue

• Open communication and mediation

• Immediate termination of involved parties

• Implementing strict rules

Answer explanation

Open communication and mediation

Which of the following recruitment methods is generally the least expensive?

• Job Boards

• Recruitment Agencies

• Employee Referrals

• Career Fairs

Answer explanation

Employee Referrals

What is the primary function of labor unions?

• To hire employees

• To advocate for employee rights and benefits

• To manage company policies

• To develop training programs

Answer explanation

To advocate for employee rights and benefits

In HR, what does the term "Attrition" refer to?

• The increase in workforce productivity

• The gradual reduction of staff

• The hiring of temporary employees

• The annual review of employee performance

Answer explanation

The gradual reduction of staff

What does the term "employee turnover" signify?

• The total number of employees in a company

• The rate at which employees leave are replaced

• The process of hiring new employees

• The promotion of employees to higher positions

Answer explanation

The rate at which employees leave are replaced