Human Resources Quiz

What are human resources in a business context?

• The financial assets of a company

• The people employed in a business, also called personnel

• The machinery used in production

• The policies governing employee behavior

What do employees provide to make a business productive?

• Capital and investments

• Skills, knowledge, labor, and experience

• Marketing strategies

• Technological advancements

Which of the following is a modern concern for employees beyond pay?

• Job satisfaction

• Strict supervision

• Limited work hours

• Reduced benefits

What does Human Resources Management (HRM) involve?

• Only hiring new employees

• Determining needs, acquiring, training, and compensating employees

• Managing company finances

• Designing workplace equipment

Why is HRM significant according to Henry Ford’s quote?

• It focuses on rebuilding physical structures

• It emphasizes the critical role of people in business success

• It prioritizes technology over personnel

• It reduces the need for employee training

How has the workforce changed over time?

• It includes fewer women and minorities

• It has more diverse groups like women, minorities, and older workers

• It focuses only on younger employees

• It excludes disabled workers

What is the purpose of job analysis?

• To advertise job openings

• To determine pertinent information about a job through observation

• To train existing employees

• To evaluate employee performance

What does a job description include?

• A list of employee benefits

• A detailed outline of duties, responsibilities, and skills for a job

• The company’s financial status

• A summary of employee evaluations

Why is a job description significant?

• It reduces the need for recruitment

• It helps find the most qualified person by detailing the job

• It limits employee training

• It focuses only on compensation

What does a job specification describe?

• The physical layout of the workplace

• Qualifications like education, experience, and physical character

• The company’s hiring policies

• Employee performance reviews