BUSINESS PRE-ASSESSEMENT QUESTIONS

Which strategy best supports long-term employee engagement in a growing company?

• Annual team-building retreats

• High starting salaries only

• Ongoing performance feedback and career development opportunities

• Quarterly layoffs for underperformers

A company is experiencing high turnover in one department. Which HR metric should be analyzed first?

• Number of customer complaints

• Training hours per employee

• Exit interview data

• Market share

How can HR most effectively contribute to strategic planning?

• By increasing recruitment ads

• By aligning talent development with business goals

• By cutting payroll costs

• By reducing onboarding duration

Which of the following is a key function of strategic HR management?

• Identifying overpaid employees

• Matching current employee skills to future job requirements

• Hiring based on social referrals

• Downsizing unskilled departments

When building a diverse workforce, what should HR prioritize?

• Hiring only from prestigious universities

• Using blind recruitment practices

• Promoting based on tenure only

• Avoiding data collection on demographics

Strategic HR management directly influences a company’s ability to scale effectively.

• True

• False

A strong employer brand is only important for attracting new talent, not retaining current staff.

• True

• False

HR should remain reactive rather than proactive to avoid organizational conflict.

• True

• False

What is a key risk of scaling too quickly in a startup?

• Overwhelming demand

• Too much investor interest

• Loss of operational control and cash flow problems

• Increased brand recognition

What is the primary purpose of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?

• To create a perfect version of the product

• To delay market entry

• To validate the product idea with minimal resources

• To impress investors