Human Resource Management Quiz

In order to enable an organisation to compete in the 21st century, human resource management needs to focus on …….

• Developing production planning

• Rationalising scientific management principles

• Developing a skillful and flexible workforce

Below are the main activities of the HR Department EXCEPT…..

• Directing operations manager

• Giving services, advice and counseling

• Developing and implementing organization policy

• Administer recruitment and training programmes

The key to quality product and services for an organisation depends on how it manages……

• Budget

• Project

• Labour union strictly

• Employees

The HR owned by an organisation can be used to compete if the resource is

• Paid special attention

• Well looked after

• Well managed

• Given attractive rewards

Which of these is Not one of the main technological effects towards human resource management?

• Technology has changed the methods used to gather information of employee transfer

• Technology has sped up the employee intake data processing

• Technology has eliminated supervising roles in employee management

• Technology has improved internal and external communications process

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the line supervisor's responsibilities for effective human resources management under the general headings outlined by a major company discussed in the textbook?

• protecting employees' health and physical condition

• changing employees' attitudes regarding work

• developing the abilities of each person

• interpreting the company policies and procedures

A line manager's human resource responsibilities most likely include all of the following EXCEPT

• maintaining department morale

• controlling labor costs

• protecting employees' health

• marketing new products and services

Which of the following refers to the authority a manager has to advise other managers or employees?

• staff authority

• line authority

• functional authority

• corporate authority

Which term refers to a procedure for determining the duties and skill requirements for a specific job and the kind of person most suitable for a position?

• HR management

• job description

• job analysis

• talent management

The information resulting from a job analysis is primarily used for writing ____.

• job descriptions

• corporate objectives

• training requirements

• performance standards