Human Resource Management (HRM) MCQs

11. The process which is continuous and stops only when the organisation ceases to exist

A. Training
B. Job evaluation
C. Hiring
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Hiring is the process which is continuous and stops only when the organisation ceases to exist. The hiring process is the process of reviewing applications, selecting the right candidates to interview, testing candidates, choosing between candidates to make the hiring decision and performing various pre-employment tests and checks.

14. The statement which best describes the function of Human Resources Planning is

A. An integrated set of processes, programs and systems in an Organisation that focuses on maximizing employee contribution in order to achieve Organisational success
B. The’ process of ensuring that people required running the company are being used as effectively as possible especially in fulfilling developmental needs in order to accomplish the organisation’s goals
C. The formal process of familiarizing new employees with the Organisation, new job, work units and culture values, beliefs and accepted behavior.
D. The process of effectively and efficiently managing your assets.
✅ The correct answer is option B.
The statement which best describes the function of Human Resources Planning is the’ process of ensuring that people required running the company are being used as effectively as possible especially in fulfilling developmental needs in order to accomplish the organisation’s goals.

15. Human resource planning techniques include the use of some or all of the following

A. Size of organizational structure
B. Infrastructure Plan
C. Control and evaluation
D. Employee Management
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Human resource planning techniques include the use of Control and evaluation. The objective of human resource (HR) planning is to ensure the best fit between employees and jobs, while avoiding workforce shortages or spares. The three key elements of the HR planning process are forecasting labour demand, analysing present labour supply, and balancing projected labour demand and supply.

16. The following technique is used to evaluate an employee individually.

A. Graphic scale rating
B. Ranking
C. Paired comparison
D. Forced distribution
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Graphic scale rating technique is used to evaluate an employee individually. A graphic rating scale lists the traits each employee should have and rates workers on a numbered scale for each trait. The scores are meant to separate employees into tiers of performers, which can play a role in determining promotions and salary adjustments.

17. A practice used by different companies to reduce costs by transferring portions of work to outside provider rather than completing it internally is termed as:

A. Planning
B. Decentralization
C. Restructuring
D. Outsourcing
✅ The correct answer is option D.
A practice used by different companies to reduce costs by transferring portions of work to outside provider rather than completing it internally is termed as Outsourcing. HR Outsourcing is a process in which the human resource activities of an organization are outsourced so as to focus on the organization`s core competencies. Often HR functions are complex and time consuming that it will create difficulty in managing other important thrust areas.

19. Which of the following department of an Organisation performs the managerial function of matching Organisational needs with the skills & abilities of the employees?

A. Finance department
B. Marketing department
C. Production department
D. Human Resource department
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Human Resource department of an Organisation performs the managerial function of matching Organisational needs with the skills & abilities of the employees. It is a function of the company or organization which deals with concerns that are related to the staff of the company in terms of hiring, compensation, performance, safety, wellness, benefits, motivation and training. Human Resource Management is also a premeditated approach to manage people and the work culture.

20. Once a firm has a pool of applicants, the first step in pre-screening is the

A. in-person interview
B. on-site visit
C. application form
D. telephone interview
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Once a firm has a pool of applicants, the first step in pre-screening is the application form. The pre-screening process typically begins with the review of a candidate’s employment application and resume, followed by a telephone interview.
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