HUMAN RESOURCE CAT 2

1.What is the primary goal of Human Resource Management?

• (a) Maximizing profits for the organization.

• (b) Ensuring compliance with labor laws.

• (c) Managing the organization's workforce effectively to achieve its objectives.

• (d) Minimizing employee turnover at all costs.

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

• (a) Recruitment and Selection

• (b) Marketing and Sales

• (c) Compensation and Benefits

• (d) Training and Development

3.What is a job analysis?

• (a) Evaluating an employee's performance over a specific period.

• (b) Determining the financial value of a job within the organization.

• (c) A systematic process of gathering information about the duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and working conditions of a job.

• (d) Forecasting the future human resource needs of the organization.

5.What is the purpose of a structured interview?

• (a) To allow the interviewer to ask any questions that come to mind.

• (b) To ensure all candidates are asked the same set of job-related questions.

• (c) To assess a candidate's personality and cultural fit.

• (d) To negotiate salary and benefits with the candidate.

6.Which of the following is a "hygiene factor" according to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?

• (a) Achievement

• (b) Recognition

• (c) Salary

• (d) Growth

7.What is the primary goal of performance appraisal?

• (a) To determine salary increases and promotions.

• (b) To identify employees who are not meeting expectations for disciplinary action.

• (c) To provide feedback to employees for development and improvement, and to evaluate their contribution to the organization.

• (d) To create a record of employee performance for legal purposes.

8.What is "on-the-job training (OJT)"?

• (a) Training conducted in a classroom setting away from the workplace.

• (b) Training provided by external consultants.

• (c) Training that occurs in the actual work environment while the employee is performing their job.

• (d) Computer-based training modules.

9.What is the purpose of a grievance procedure?

• (a) To prevent workplace accidents and injuries.

• (b) To establish a formal process for resolving employee complaints and disputes.

• (c) To negotiate terms and conditions of employment with a union.

• (d) To ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity laws.

10.Which of the following is a key element of effective employee relations?

• (a) Strict adherence to company policies without flexibility.

• (b) Open and honest communication between management and employees.

• (c) Favoring long-term employees over new hires.

• (d) Avoiding any form of employee feedback.