Human Resource Planning Quiz

What is the primary focus of human resource planning?

• To increase company profits

• To ensure the right number of people with the right skills are in the right place at the right time

• To reduce employee salaries

• To expand the company's physical office space

Which of the following best describes 'core workers'?

• Employees who work on a temporary basis

• Employees who are essential to the business and have permanent contracts

• Employees hired through an agency

• Employees who work part-time

What is a characteristic of a zero hours contract?

• Guaranteed minimum hours of work each week

• No guaranteed hours of work; employees work only when needed

• Employees must work overtime

• Employees are paid a fixed salary regardless of hours worked

Which of the following is a potential consequence of high labour turnover?

• Increased employee satisfaction

• Reduced recruitment and training costs

• Loss of experienced staff and increased recruitment costs

• Improved workplace morale

What is meant by 'skill shortages' in the context of human resource planning?

• An abundance of skilled workers in the market

• A lack of workers with the necessary skills for specific roles

• A surplus of unskilled workers

• A decrease in the demand for skilled workers

Which of the following is a common cause of workplace stress?

• Flexible working hours

• High workload and tight deadlines

• Regular team-building activities

• Adequate rest breaks

How is absenteeism typically measured in a workplace?

• By the number of hours worked

• By the number of days employees are absent

• By the number of projects completed

• By the number of meetings attended

What is the difference between full-time and part-time workers?

• Full-time workers are paid hourly, part-time workers are salaried

• Full-time workers work more hours per week than part-time workers

• Part-time workers receive more benefits than full-time workers

• Full-time workers have more flexible schedules than part-time workers

Which of the following is a strategy to improve employee motivation?

• Increasing workload without additional pay

• Providing opportunities for career development

• Reducing employee benefits

• Implementing strict supervision

What is the role of agency staff in a business?

• They are permanent employees of the company

• They are hired to fill temporary positions as needed

• They are responsible for managing the company's finances

• They are part of the company's core workforce