Human Resource Management Quiz

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a job specification?

• Required skills

• Minimum qualifications

• Personal qualities

• Salary information

What is the primary goal of the selection procedure?

• To train new employees

• To create job descriptions

• To choose qualified candidates for available posts

• To conduct performance evaluations

What is the main purpose of preliminary interviews?

• To make final hiring decisions

• To negotiate salary packages

• To determine which candidates meet specific criteria

• To provide job offers to all applicants

Define the meaning of 'Job analysis'.

Answer explanation

a tool used by the human resources function to obtain and analyse information about the business’s workforce so that they can place the right person in the right job and consists of the job description and job specification.

Define the meaning of 'Training/Skills development'.

Answer explanation

refers to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge by employees.

________ is a process of sourcing potential candidates for certain available posts from outside the business.

Answer explanation

External recruitment

Define the meaning of 'Interview'.

Answer explanation

a formal meeting where information is exchanged between the interviewer and the interviewee/ respondent/applicant.

Define the meaning of 'Fringe benefits'.

Answer explanation

benefits provided by the business to employees in addition to their salaries.

Define the meaning of 'Job specification'.

Answer explanation

describes the minimum acceptable personal qualities/skills/ qualifications needed for the job.

____________ is a legally binding agreement between the employer and the employee.

Answer explanation

An employment contract