Intern HR Question - Build To Last

 What is the central idea of Built to Last?

• A. Focus only on short-term results
  

• B. Build flashy marketing strategies
  

• C. Create visionary companies with strong core values and adaptability
  

•  D. Follow trends blindly

Answer explanation

Explanation:

The book promotes building enduring companies that stay true to their purpose while evolving with time.

 What does a “visionary company” prioritize according to the book?

• A. Only profits

• B. Copying competitors
  

•  C. Core ideology and a drive for progress
  

•  D. Monthly sales

  
  

Answer explanation

 Explanation:

Visionary companies balance unchanging values with continuous improvement.

 How can an HR intern contribute to building a lasting company?

• A. By focusing only on daily tasks
  

•  B. By reinforcing core values in recruitment and onboarding
  

•  C. By avoiding interviews
  

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  D. By working in isolation

  
  

Answer explanation

 Explanation:

Interns support long-term growth by ensuring new hires align with the company’s purpose and values.

 Which concept encourages companies to avoid chasing trends?

• A. Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs)

•  B. Clock Building, Not Time Telling

•  C. 80/20 Rule
  

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  D. Talent Drain

  
  

Answer explanation

 Explanation:

“Clock Building” means creating systems and culture that endure beyond individual leaders or short-term wins.

What is a BHAG?

•  A. A budget
  

•  B. A team-building activity
  

• C. A bold, inspiring long-term goal that aligns with core values
  

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  D. A list of small daily tasks

  
  

Answer explanation

 Explanation:

BHAGs motivate teams toward an ambitious future while staying aligned with the company’s identity.

 How should HR interns evaluate potential hires using the book’s principles?

•  A. Check if they match the company’s core values and show growth potential

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  B. Focus only on technical skills
  

• C. Hire fast to save time

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  D. Focus only on academic results

  
  

Answer explanation

 Explanation:

Long-lasting companies choose people who align culturally and can grow with the organization.

Why is it dangerous to rely only on a charismatic leader?

•  A. It makes the company look bad

•  B. It creates dependency and weakens the organization’s systems

•  C. It improves speed
  

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  D. It reduces salary cost

  
  

Answer explanation

 Explanation:

The book argues that strong systems and cultures—not just strong individuals—make companies endure.

 What does “preserve the core and stimulate progress” mean?

•  A. Keep doing the same thing
  

• B. Copy others while preserving traditions
  

• C. Stay true to values while always improving
   

  
  

•  D. Avoid taking risks

  
  

Answer explanation

 Explanation:

Great companies protect their identity while continuously innovating.

 How can interns help stimulate progress in their HR tasks?

•  A. By suggesting improvements while respecting company values

•  B. By creating new policies overnight
  

•  C. By skipping reports

•  D. By questioning all decisions

  
  

Answer explanation

 Explanation:

Proactive suggestions that align with the company’s mission show leadership potential.

 What does “cult-like culture” mean in visionary companies?

•  A. Forcing everyone to follow orders
  

•  B. No freedom of speech

•  C. Strong belief and alignment with shared core values
  

•  D. Everyone dresses the same

  
  

Answer explanation

 Explanation:

It reflects deep cultural alignment where people feel a strong sense of belonging and purpose.