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Worksheets2.1 Functions and Evolution of HRM
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
The systematic process of matching the internal and external supply of people with job openings anticipated in the organization over a specified period of time is referred to as ....
strategic planning
personnel forecasting
human resource planning
human capital supply analysis
Soundgear Electronics recently shifted all of its customer support services to a vendor in India. Soundgear is most likely involved in the activity of ________.
telecommuting
offshoring
recruiting
staffing
What is the key goal of proper Human Resources Planning?
to avoid firms from incurring high cost because of negligent hiring
to avoid firms from getting sued by employees due to unfair labor practice
to get the right number of people with the right skills in the right jobs at the right time and cost
to ensure qualified candidates go through every process of selection before they are actually hired
Redundancy is...
when you dismiss an employee because you no longer like him
when you dismiss an employee because you no longer need anyone to do their job
when you dismiss an employee because you have concerns about their work
when you promote an employee
Types of redundancy:
compulsory, grievance and voluntary
compulsory, discipline and early retirement
discipline and grievance
compulsory, early retirement and voluntary
Gap fill: ____________________ tests focus on the behavioural aspects of a person (applicant) whereas ______________ tests
focus on the ability/skills of the person.
Aptitude, psychometric
Psychometric, aptitude
Behavioural, Psychometric
Psychological, Aptitudinal
Occupational mobility
refers to the ease and flexibility of workers in moving from one job to another due to their ability and willingness to switch.
is the inability of workers to move from one job to another, due to a lack of skills, expertise or qualifications.
refers to the extent to which workers are able and willing to relocate to another area for employment purposes.
is the reluctance of workers to move to another location.
Geographical mobility
refers to the ease and flexibility of workers in moving from one job to another due to their ability and willingness to switch.
is the inability of workers to move from one job to another, due to a lack of skills, expertise or qualifications.
refers to the extent to which workers are able and willing to relocate to another area for employment purposes.
is the reluctance of workers to move to another location.
Geographical immobility
refers to the ease and flexibility of workers in moving from one job to another due to their ability and willingness to switch.
is the inability of workers to move from one job to another, due to a lack of skills, expertise or qualifications.
refers to the extent to which workers are able and willing to relocate to another area for employment purposes.
is the reluctance of workers to move to another location.
a document that gives the profile of the ideal candidate for a job is....
Job Description
Job analysis
Person specification
Shortlisting
Induction, Mentoring and Shadowing are examples of:
Special powers in a role playing game
Off the job training
Behavioural training
On the Job training
The following are disadvantages of Off the Job Training except
Employees are not distracted from the daily operations in the workplace
It is more expensive than on-the-job training, e.g. training course fees
Lost productivity during time when staff attend the training
Employees gaining new skills and qualifications may decide to leave the firm for better jobs elsewhere.
_____________________ training seeks to change or improve the patterns of behaviour at work based on the desired outcomes.
Behavioural
Psychological
Cognitive
Off the job
__________________ involves employees evaluating themselves against a predetermined set of criteria.
360 degree feedback
Self appraisal
Formative appraisal
Summative appraisal
_________________ is a variable work schedule requiring employees to work a set number of hours but giving employees the right to choose when they work.
Teleworking
Flexitime
Migration of work
Being a lazy blob
