The following person has suggested the new concept which takes into account various key factors that will tell the overall performance of a job.

A. Elliot Jecques
B. Fred Luthas
C. Juran
D. None of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Elliot Jecques has suggested the new concept which takes into account various key factors that will tell the overall performance of a job.

The thorough & detailed study regarding jobs within an Organisation is represented by;

A. Job analysis
B. Job description
C. Job specification
D. Job evaluation
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The thorough & detailed study regarding jobs within an Organisation is represented by Job analysis. Job analysis is the process of gathering and analyzing information about the content and the human requirements of jobs, as well as, the context in which jobs are performed. This process is used to determine placement of jobs.

Low absenteeism and turnover is the outcome of which of the following core dimensions described by the Job Characteristics Model

A. Autonomy
B. Feedback
C. Task Identity
D. Task Significance
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Low absenteeism and turnover is the outcome of Task Significance core dimensions described by the Job Characteristics Model. Job Characteristics Theory states that a job having more variety and thus requiring more skills and talents will result in an employee feeling that they are doing more meaningful work.

Which of the following component of attitude represents a person’s opinion’s knowledge, and information?

A. Affective component
B. Cognitive component
C. Behavioral component
D. Objective component
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Cognitive component of attitude represents a person’s opinion’s knowledge, and information. Basically, the cognitive component is based on the information or knowledge, whereas the affective component is based on the feelings. The behavioral component reflects how the attitude affects the way we act or behave.

The extent to which an employment selection test provides consistent results is known as:

A. Reliability
B. Dependability
C. Consistency
D. Trustworthiness
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The extent to which an employment selection test provides consistent results is known as Reliability. Reliability means that the selection methods, tests and ensuing results are consistent and do not vary with time, place or different subjects”. Or as Cowling puts it: “Reliability is a measure of the consistency with which a predictor continues to predict performance with the same degree of success”.

Which of the following statement represents ‘effectiveness’?

A. Achieve most output in less time
B. Achieve mass production
C. Achieve most output with least input
D. Achieve Organisational goals
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Achieve Organisational goals statement represents ‘effectiveness’. Organizational effectiveness can be defined as the efficiency with which an association is able to meet its objectives. This means an organization that produces a desired effect or an organization that is productive without waste.

Career counseling is part of which of the following functions of HRM?

A. Compensation & benefits
B. Planning & selection
C. Training and Development
D. Maintenance of HRIS
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Career counseling is part of Training and Development functions of HRM. Training and development are the indispensable functions of human resource management. It is the attempt to improve the current or future performance of an employee by increasing the ability of an employee through educating and increasing one’s skills or knowledge in the particular subject.

Point method is suitable for

A. Small size organization
B. Mid size organization
C. Large organization
D. Both (B) and (C)
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Point method is suitable for Mid size organization and Large organization. The point method is an extension of the factor comparison method. Each factor is then divided into levels or degrees which are then assigned points. Each job is rated using the job evaluation instrument. The points for each factor are summed to form a total point score for the job.