A company offers equal pay to men and women performing the same tasks with equal skill and responsibility. What compensation criterion does this reflect?

The HR manager introduces a “Loyalty Bonus” for employees who stay with the company for 5 years or more. This is a strategy for:

The HR manager of CBMA Corporation notices that some employees feel their efforts are not being recognized. To address this, the company develops a new reward system that gives bonuses and recognition based on measurable performance results. The goal is to ensure that every employee is rewarded fairly and consistently based on their contribution to the company’s success. What principle of reward management is being applied by ABC Corporation?

A construction company increases its employees’ salaries after the cost of basic goods and services rises sharply due to inflation. Which factor influenced this decision?

An employee with long service and outstanding performance receives an annual merit increase, while a new hire gets only the entry-level rate. Which internal factor is influencing compensation here?

A restaurant collects ₱10,000 in service charges. How much should management retain for managerial staff and possible losses?

Josh has been with the company for 10 years and is terminated due to retrenchment. How much separation pay is he entitled to?

Gera, a private company employee, and her employer both contribute monthly to her SSS account. Later, Gera files a claim for her maternity benefit after giving birth. What does this situation show about the SSS program?

Catelyne has worked in a private company for 3 years and did not use her service incentive leave for the year. What can she do with the unused leave credits?

A worker who earns ₱1,000 daily reported for duty on a regular holiday. How much should the employee receive for that day?

An employee has worked for a private firm for 15 years. As part of his benefits, he can apply for a housing loan under the government’s social welfare program. Which government agency provides this benefit?

A government employee works from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. What type of pay is added to his regular compensation?

Zoey Neil works in a company where the management team believes that paying employees above the market rate will attract and retain top talent. Which internal factor affects the company’s wage policy?

Mervic’s supervisor checks his monthly reports, provides feedback, and helps him adjust his targets when needed. Which phase of the performance management cycle does this represent?

Why performance management is considered a continuous process represent?

An appraisal form measures how well an employee meets their set targets for the year. What is the main purpose of this tool?

A manager rates Paul Jake as “excellent” in all areas just because he has perfect attendance. What type of rating error occurred?

Manager Frina always gives higher ratings to employees who have similar hobbies and personalities as her. What type of error is this?

Due to restructuring, Paul was moved from a higher position to a lower one with reduced pay. What kind of employee movement took place?

Ella is moved from the accounting department to the purchasing department but keeps the same job level and salary. This is an example of:

An HR manager notices that most supervisors give all their subordinates “very satisfactory” ratings every year regardless of performance differences. What training should the HR manager provide?

During a performance review, an employee feels that the evaluation focused only on the last two months of work. What should the supervisor do to improve the process next time?

During the mid-year review, an employee complains that the goals set for him were vague and hard to measure. What should the manager do in response?

An employee feels the appraisal process is biased and unfair. What should HR do to improve trust in the system?

HR is preparing to recruit a new employee for a marketing position. Before posting the job, they analyze the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. What HR process are they performing?

A company wants to understand why certain employees perform better than others in the same role. They study specific examples of successful and unsuccessful work behavior. What method are they using?

When HR collects data about what an employee does, where the job is done, and the skills required, what kind of information are they gathering?

Jainne, an HR specialist, reviews government databases and professional association reports to create a benchmark for an accountant’s role. What source of information is she using?

A call center noticed high turnover due to monotonous tasks. To make jobs more interesting, management added varied tasks to each role. Which job design approach was used?

A company gives employees more control over their decision-making and planning to make work more satisfying. What approach is this?

An HR officer prepares a document listing the duties, responsibilities, reporting relationships, and working conditions of a nurse. What document is being created?

Which of the following best demonstrates “Performance Standards” derived from job analysis?

If you were an HR manager tasked to improve productivity, which method of job analysis would you choose for a hands-on factory role?

The HR manager of a manufacturing firm groups similar tasks together and assigns them to one worker to improve output. What concept does this illustrate?

During recruitment, HR compares candidates’ skills with the minimum required qualifications. This process is based on which HR tool?

The HR team designs roles considering employee motivation, skill variety, and autonomy. Which model applies here?

Darlene noticed that her supervisor often yells at her in front of others. She feels humiliated and stressed. What right is being violated?

Which statement best describes employee voice?

If an employee is caught repeatedly violating attendance policies, what is the first step in the disciplinary process?

During a meeting, an employee insults a coworker because of her religion. What form of violation is this?

A company policy forbids employees from dating coworkers, but the HR manager overlooks it for his friends. This reflects a failure of:

When workers stop working to demand higher wages, what type of strike is this?

Employees in a company refuse to work after hearing that another company’s union was fired. What kind of strike is this?

If the HR department invites a government labor officer to mediate an unresolved dispute, what method of settlement is being used?

A factory worker refuses to wear safety gear, saying it’s uncomfortable. As an HR officer, what is your best course of action?

An employee feels she was unfairly evaluated by her supervisor. What is the most appropriate step she should take?

A supervisor favors employees who share his hobbies, giving them easier schedules. What HR principle is being violated?

Employees are asked to follow procedures in the Employee Handbook regarding internet usage. This policy is primarily aimed at:

A newly hired Management Trainee is identified as high potential and given mentoring and training to prepare for managerial roles in 3–5 years. This demonstrates:

What is the primary purpose of a replacement chart in succession planning?

A Department Supervisor is trained over two years to assume a managerial role. Which time frame does this represent?

Which of the following is not an element of succession planning?

What is the solution to ensure fair selection of successors in succession planning?

Top management fears being replaced and resists succession planning. What issue is this?

Why is succession planning considered a retention tool?

Ignoring succession planning may lead to which organizational disadvantage?

High-potential employees are given cross-training in multiple departments to prepare them for future roles. Which succession planning purpose does this serve?

A new graduate joins a company as a management trainee. Over the next five years, the company provides mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities to prepare them for a future managerial position. Which HR practice is demonstrated in this scenario?

Which of the following ensures succession planning remains effective over time?