Human Resources Glossary Quiz

What is absenteeism?

• A method of performance appraisal

• A type of job promotion

• A form of employee engagement

• An employee's regular absence from work without valid reason

What does accountability refer to?

• The obligation to report and accept responsibility for actions

• The method of evaluating employee performance

• The process of hiring new employees

• The ability to delegate tasks

What is affirmative action aimed at?

• Improving workplace safety

• Increasing representation of underrepresented groups

• Enhancing job satisfaction

• Reducing employee turnover

What is the purpose of an appeal in HRM?

• To recruit new staff

• To promote an employee

• To conduct a performance review

• To challenge an administrative decision perceived as unfair

What does job burnout refer to?

• A form of employee engagement

• A method of employee training

• An employee's negative reaction to stressful work conditions

• A type of job promotion

What is the main goal of capacity building?

• To reduce employee turnover

• To improve workplace safety

• To enhance systems, resources, and knowledge

• To increase job satisfaction

What is the definition of demotion?

• Transferring an employee to another department

• Moving an employee to a lower-level job

• Hiring a new employee

• Promoting an employee to a higher position

What does digitalisation in HRM refer to?

• Implementing training programs

• Conducting performance appraisals

• Increasing employee engagement

• Converting data into digital form

What is the purpose of an exit interview?

• To conduct training evaluations

• To recruit new staff

• To assess employee performance

• To gather feedback from departing employees

What does the term nepotism refer to?

• Favouring family members in employment decisions

• Implementing training programs

• Promoting employees based on merit

• Conducting performance reviews