Human Resource Management (HRM) MCQs

152. The Ranking method is best suited for

A. Complex organizations
B. Large organizations
C. Small organizations
D. Any of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
The Ranking method is best suited for Small organizations. Ranking method is one of the simplest performance evaluation methods. In this method, employees are ranked from best to worst in a group. The simplicity of this method is overshadowed by the negative impact of assigning a ‘worst’ and a ‘best’ rating to an employee.

154. The interview is used as a method for determining :

A. The personality of the candidate.
B. The degree ‘of fit between the applicant and the demands of the job.
C. His/her age.
D. Physical attributes
✅ The correct answer is option B.
The interview is used as a method for determining the degree ‘of fit between the applicant and the demands of the job. A job interview is an interview consisting of a conversation between a job applicant and a representative of an employer which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be hired.

155. The scope of human resource management includes

A. Production
B. Marketing
C. Inventory management
D. Training & Development
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The scope of human resource management includes Training & Development. Training and Development is a subsystem of an organization which emphasize on the improvement of the performance of individuals and groups. Training is an educational process which involves the sharpening of skills, concepts, changing of attitude and gaining more knowledge to enhance the performance of the employees.

156. The Recognition may be shown in the form of

A. A pat on the back of employee
B. Promotion
C. Assignment of more interesting tasks
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The Recognition may be shown in the form of a pat on the back of employee, Promotion and Assignment of more interesting tasks.

157. Mr. ‘A’ must decide what positions the firm should fill in the next six months. What activity is Mr. ‘A’ working on?

A. Recruitment
B. Selection
C. Personnel planning
D. Interviewing
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Mr. ‘A’ working on Personnel planning. Personnel planning are the first step in the recruiting and selection process. It is the process of determining an organization’s human resource needs. By such planning an organization ensures that it has right number and kinds of people.

158. E-recruiting methods include

A. Internet job boards
B. Career websites
C. Employer websites
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
E-recruitment includes those practices and activities carried on by the organisation through internet with the primary purpose of identifying and attracting potential employees. The growth in the internet has led both employers and employees to use internet recruiting tools. Of the many recruiting sites using special software, the most common ones are internet job boards, professional / career websites and employer websites.

159. __________ examination may protect the company against unwarranted claims under workers compensation laws

A. Written
B. Physical
C. Mental
D. Reference
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Physical examination may protect the company against unwarranted claims under workers compensation laws. Physical ability tests measure the physical ability of an applicant to perform a particular task or the strength of specific muscle groups, as well as overall strength and stamina. Physical ability tests may be conducted for potential employees in the manual and physical labor sectors.
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