an hr quiz to test the basic knowledge that you must have about hr

2. One of the fastest growing approaches to
recruiting today is:-
a)Social media
b)Newspaper
c)Internet
d)Television

4. The process of determining the skills, abilities, and
other attributes a person needs to perform a particular
job is referred to as:
A)Training
B)Recruitment
C)Selection
D)Development

6. Which of these is likely to be a feature of a
‘Hard HR’ strategy
A)Flat organization structure
B)competitive pay structure
C)Close monitoring of staff performance
D)strong two-way communication

8. Which of the following may be related to
forecasting manpower requirements?
A)Mathematical Projections
B)Job Vacancy Advertisements
C)Staffing
D)Hiring

10. An HRM objective for all firms, particularly those
in man-power intensive industries,will be to?
A)Minimize Cash Flow
B)Maximize Customer Royalty
C)Increase product Innovation
D)Minimize labour cost

12. An example of an external influence on HRM objectives
and strategy is:
A)Strength of communication in the firm
B)A firm’s approach to flexible working
C)Actions of competitors
D)A firm’s organizational structure

14. Which of the following is not a strategic activity
involved in HRM
A)Employee engagement
B)Workforce Planning
C)Inventory Management
D)Recruitment and selection

16. Which of these external influences is most likely to affect
HRM in a manufacturing firm?
A)Financial constraints imposed by poor cash flow
B)Introduction of new technology in the firm
C)Government directives on service industries
D)Change in environmental legislations

18. The approach which was instilled in the principles of
mass production, organization of work, simple work
skills and supervisory managerial skill is termed as
A)Scientific Management Approach
B)Craft System
C)Human Relations
D)Organizational Behavior

21. Example
Capital city of Sultanate of Oman?

25. __________ is a device for collecting
information about an applicant’s
education, previous job experience and
other background characteristics.

29. In _________ the philosophy is more
based on “stick approach” rather than
“carrot approach”

33. The human relations is an outcome
of the famous study. The study is
known as

37. Human Resource Planning is
essential because of frequent
_______

41. Problem solving skills are more
related to _________ activities

46. This method is generally used to collect
employee opinions about the factors
which affect morale and their affect on
personnel objectives. Name this method

48. What is McDonalds worldwide
training center called?

50. A process in which a more experienced
employee is paired with a new comer or
a less experienced worker to provide
guidance, support and learning
opportunities. Name the process.