LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
True/False
Question
Core values best represent what the organisation stands for.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Most HRD audit failures are due to failures of ________.
Correct Answer Implementation
Your Answer
Monitoring
True/False
Question
In maintenance phase, many people experience psychological
discomfort.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
From an employee's perspective, the least acceptable pay plans
are :Correct Answer Individual bonus programs
Your Answer
Stock options
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The basic principles of training design consist of :Correct Answer Identifying the components of tasks of final desired performance
, Arranging total learning situations in a sequence
Your Answer
Arranging total learning situations in a sequence , Considering
learner's attitude , Gaining trainee's acceptance
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Quality control is a management process which consists of :Correct Answer Evaluate actual quality performance , Compare actual
performance to quality goals , Take action on the difference
Your Answer
Evaluate actual quality performance , Compare actual
performance to quality goals , Take action on the difference
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Question
Graphology is commonly known as ________.
Correct Answer Handwriting analysis
Your Answer
General aptitude tests
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Initial screening interview To initiate a preliminary
review of potentially
acceptable candidates
Your Answer
Probe into areas that
cannot be addressed by
the application forms or
tests
Completion of application Comprehensive personal Information that leads to
forms
history profile
more effective selection
Employment tests
Information that leads to
more effective selection
Screening device in the
selection process
True/False
Question
Organisational change through continuous learning is necessary
for organisations to survive in today's world.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Active participation of employees in Appraisal interviews helps :Correct Answer To identify root causes & obstacles to performance , To generate
constructive ideas for improvement
Your Answer
To identify root causes & obstacles to performance , To generate
constructive ideas for improvement , To express contentment
about the job
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
TQM Culture does not encompass :Correct Answer Quick fixes
Your Answer
Facts & data
True/False
Question
Now-a-days companies are tailoring benefit plans to suit
employee needs and give employees some choice over how
they receive their total fringe benefit payment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
________ are those people who have great potential and
genuine capacities but not utilising it at all.
Correct Answer Problem children
Your Answer
Problem children
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In today's competitive business environment, the most important
resource is considered to be :Correct Answer Human resources
Your Answer
Human resources
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Potential possibilities of danger exists in industries like :Correct Answer Chemical , Engineering , Fertilizer
Your Answer
Chemical , Engineering , Fertilizer
True/False
Question
In case study method of management development, cases are
usually imaginary situations.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In succession planning, the first step is development of :Correct Answer Management staffing plans
Your Answer
Policies & procedures
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Induction : Work
experience
Job variety
Job variety
Induction : Initial
Interviews
Personal objectives and
Job
Personal objectives and
Job
Induction : Follow-up
interviews
Career development
Interview
On-the-job
Induction : Training
On-the-job
Career development
Interview
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The last step prior to the final selection decision may consist of
having the applicant take :Correct Answer A physical examination
Your Answer
An interview with the Managing Director
Select The Blank
Question
________ is most useful when it is immediate and specific to a
particular situation.
Correct Answer Performance feedback
Your Answer
Performance feedback
True/False
Question
Job description means a written statement of the main features
which the job incumbent must possess.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Advantages of Traits Method are:Correct Answer It is inexpensive to develop , Easy to use
Your Answer
It is inexpensive to develop , Easy to use , Useful for Potential
evaluation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Activity planning has the following characteristics :Correct Answer Should gain top - management approval , Be cost effective ,
Remain adaptable
Your Answer
Be cost effective , Follows a formal system , Remain adaptable
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The reasons of Plateaus in learning curve can be :Correct Answer Distraction during learning , Ineffective / poor training by trainer
Your Answer
Distraction during learning , Ineffective / poor training by trainer ,
No rest during training sessions
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The extra resources required by an organisation undergoing
change are for change activities such as :Correct Answer Training , Consultations , Data collection & feed back
Your Answer
Training , Consultations , Data collection & feed back
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The broad groupings conventionally used for occupational
analysis include :Correct Answer Managers , Supervisors , Technical staff
Your Answer
Managers , Supervisors , Consultants
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Good HRD audit begins with :Correct Answer Individual Interviews
Your Answer
Individual Interviews
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Job data on features of the job can be collected from :Correct Answer Employees who perform the job , Other employees who watch
the workers , Trade job analysts
Your Answer
Employees who perform the job , Other employees who watch
the workers , Trade job analysts
True/False
Question
The manager should skillfully make the employee discover his
needs and problems during appraisal interviews.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Generally a vision describes ________ of the organisation.
Correct Answer The core values & purposes
Your Answer
Plans
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
HRD audit normally attempts to assess :Correct Answer Existing skills
Your Answer
Existing skills
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The concept that concerns comparison of rewards with those of
other organisations in the same market is :Correct Answer External equity
Your Answer
Fair compensation
Select The Blank
Question
If there is no ________ the organisational tasks may not be done
at all or are done at a slow pace.
Correct Answer Commitment
Your Answer
Openness
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The efficient units in job design include :Correct Answer Positions , Departments , Divisions
Your Answer
Positions , Divisions , Categories
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What provides a valued direction for designing, implementing &
assessing organisational changes :Correct Answer Vision
Your Answer
Policies
Select The Blank
Question
Occasionally, learning curves show ________, which are the
areas in the learning curve which indicate no progress in
learning.
Correct Answer Plateaus
Your Answer
Plateaus
True/False
Question
Generally the changes cannot be implemented unless members
gain new competencies.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
________ is the process where by managers have to decide
who deserves increments, bonus and other tangible incentives
based on individual performance.
Correct Answer Reward review
Your Answer
Reward review
Select The Blank
Question
________ involves paying employees a bonus based on
improvements in the operating results of an organisation.
Correct Answer Gain sharing
Your Answer
Skill based pay
True/False
Question
To collect information about the effectiveness of existing
systems, HRD auditors interview all existing employees in an
organisation.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
A comprehensive questionnaire is ________ to company
excuse.
Correct Answer Administered
Your Answer
Given
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Peer Appraisal system suffers from one disadvantage : Peer
ratings can be based on :Correct Answer Popularity of a person
Your Answer
Popularity of a person
Select The Blank
Question
Employees who are incompetent / unsatisfactory & have low
potential for growth are termed as ________.
Correct Answer Dead wood
Your Answer
Problem children
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In employee career development, a manager can play different
roles like :Correct Answer Coach , Appraiser , Advisor
Your Answer
Trainer , Coach , Appraiser
True/False
Question
The Essay Method provides opportunity to point out unique
characteristics of employee being appraised.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Traits of temperament are also known as :Correct Answer Personnel characteristics
Your Answer
Special attitude
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Potential evaluation refers to assessment of employee's :Correct Answer Ability to discharge higher responsibilities in future
Your Answer
Ability to discharge higher responsibilities in future