Human Resources Quiz 2

The formal internal structure of a large organisation is shown by its:

• Business plan

• Organisational chart

• Aims/objectives

• Type of legal structure

Which of the following is a disadvantage of decentralisation?

• Decisions made by junior managers may damage the firm’s image

• Lower productivity levels amongst junior staff

• Few staff suggestions are incorporated in decision making

• All branches will follow the same policies

Which of the following is an advantage to a business of filling a job vacancy externally?

• Usually cheaper than internal recruitment

• The vacancy is often filled more quickly than via internal recruitment

• A larger pool of candidates are available from which to select

• A successful applicant will be familiar with the firm’s working practices

Which of the following must be included on an application form for an experienced hairdresser?

• Family status

• Date of birth

• Contact details of applicant

• Marital status

Which of the following is a method of selection in the recruitment and selection process?

• Advertising the vacant post

• Interviewing applicants for the role

• Constructing a job analysis

• Reviewing the staff retention rate

Which of the following activities could be included in a two-day assessment centre for a graduate post?

• Production of a contract of employment

• Practical team building tasks

• Initial examination of candidates’ application forms

• Production of a job analysis

Which of the following documents would be given to an individual within two months of starting a new job as a nurse?

• Reference

• Rejection letter

• A uniform

• Contract of employment

Which of the following organisations are best known for issuing zero hour contracts to their staff?

• Marks and Spencer

• Waitrose

• John Lewis

• Sports Direct

Which of the following is a drawback to a business of issuing full time rather than part time contracts to staff?

• Staff may miss out on vital communication

• Training costs will be higher

• Harder to control and coordinate staff actions

• Less flexibility when covering for staff absence

A benefit to potential employees of a business offering a new post as a job share is that:

• A wider pool of candidates may be attracted to the role

• Induction training costs will be lower

• It allows a work-life balance to be gained

• New skills and ideas can be introduced into the organisation