IB BM Unit 2: Human Resource Management Quiz

What is the primary role of Human Resource Management?

• Planning and developing the organization's people

• Managing financial resources

• Overseeing production processes

• Marketing products and services

Which of the following is NOT a function of Human Resource Management?

• Performance management

• Sales forecasting

• Training and development

• Recruitment

What does workforce planning involve?

• Developing product lines

• Managing financial budgets

• Setting marketing strategies

• Forecasting current and future staffing needs

What is a job description?

• A document outlining the nature of a job

• A report on employee performance

• A list of employee benefits

• A summary of company policies

What does the acronym TRAPS stand for in job advertising?

• Timely, Reliable, Accurate, Professional, Simple

• Truthful, Relevant, Accurate, Positive, Short

• Trustworthy, Relevant, Approachable, Positive, Simple

• Transparent, Realistic, Accessible, Precise, Short

Which of the following is a disadvantage of internal recruitment?

• Longer induction periods

• Higher costs

• Fewer applicants

• More diverse ideas

What is the main purpose of training in an organization?

• To limit employee responsibilities

• To increase employee turnover

• To provide opportunities to acquire skills

• To reduce costs

What is the primary goal of performance appraisals?

• To assess employee performance

• To promote company products

• To increase employee salaries

• To reduce workforce size

What does labour turnover measure?

• The number of workers who leave a firm

• The number of new hires

• The total workforce size

• The average salary of employees

Which of the following is a reason for redundancy?

• Employee retirement

• Job ceases to exist

• Employee misconduct

• Promotion of staff