Friday, April 22, 2011

SCDL-Principles of Management

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the factors that warrant the attention for successful implementation?
Correct Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour
Your Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour
True/False
Question
The job falling under the same grade get different wage scale.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
The HRD programmes fail due to poverty, social injustice.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
On the basis of job elements and organisational demand an appropriate ________ of job
evaluation should be selected.
Correct Answer
method
Your Answer
method
True/False
Question
Human resource management is responsible for getting the best people, training and providing
mechanism.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
For the period of the lay off up to a maximum of ________ workmen will be paid compensation
equal to half their basic pay & D.A.
Correct Answer
45 days
Your Answer
45 days
True/False
Question
Human resource Audit is full-fledged methodology to bring about a change.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
For closure , if there is no response ( from government ) within ________ permission is deemed

to have been granted
Correct Answer
60
Your Answer
60
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major advantages of a Generic Benchmarking Technique?
Correct Answer
It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry can be brought
in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be implemented with
minimal modification
Your Answer
It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry can be brought
in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be implemented with
minimal modification
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Under HRD, name the factors that act as motivating forces
Correct Answer
Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management
Your Answer
Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management
True/False
Question
The final step in manpower planning is to ensure that the supply will match the demand in future.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Five main phases make up the process of the feedback exercise, name the PHASE 4-
Correct Answer
Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Your Answer
Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Under phase 5, what is it that is conducted for two days or more depending on the number of
participants
Correct Answer
Workshop
Your Answer
Workshop
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Every HRD system developed by an organisation should be based on the following elements of
HRM. Those are:
Correct Answer
Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal system
Your Answer
Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question

Performance Appraisal directly affects the interpersonal relations which are really delicate and
difficult to maintain, because of heterogenity in the nature of human beings. It is necessary to
follow certain principles like:
Correct Answer
Appraise on the basis of representative information , Appraise on the basis of sufficient
information , Appraise on the basis of relevant information
Your Answer
Appraise on the basis of representative information , Appraise on the basis of sufficient
information , Appraise on the basis of relevant information
Select The Blank
Question
________ is route to be followed in order to realise vision and overall purpose.
Correct Answer
Strategy
Your Answer
Strategy
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In an employees organisation the flow of decisions fom the Working Committee flows to -
Correct Answer
President / Secretary of Branch Union
Your Answer
President / Secretary of Branch Union
Select The Blank
Question
________ is known not to hold overly one-sided views.
Correct Answer
Judgement
Your Answer
Judgement
Select The Blank
Question
In indian since the liberalisation process in 19991, FDI flows have developed each year & exports
are up by more than ________
Correct Answer
0.5
Your Answer
0.5
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Whose study provides that one create appropriate HRD climate only through good practices.
Correct Answer
Abraham
Your Answer
Pareek
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can influence the organisation's business goals?
Correct Answer
HRD outcomes
Your Answer
HRD Strategy
Select The Blank
Question
Generally, training need identification forms a part of ________.

Correct Answer
Management Appraisal System
Your Answer
Management Appraisal System
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the basic appraisal qualities:
Correct Answer
Action , Judgement , Alertness
Your Answer
Action , Judgement , Alertness
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Need for HRD Audit
It attempts to find out the future HRD needs of the company after assessing the current HRD
activities & inputs
It attempts to find out the future HRD needs of the company after assessing the current HRD
activities & inputs
Limitation of HRD Audit
It does not give evaluation of individuals but focuses on unit and systems.
It does not give evaluation of individuals but focuses on unit and systems.
Definition of HRD Audit
It is a comprehensive evaluation of the current HRD strategies structure, systems styles and skills
in the business plans of a company
It is a comprehensive evaluation of the current HRD strategies structure, systems styles and skills
in the business plans of a company
Role of HRD Audit in business improvement
It helps in changes in the styles of the top management
It helps in changes in the styles of the top management
True/False
Question
An evaluation of where one stands on the basis of their job responsibilities, leadership, qualities
etc will be a good starting point for marketing plans for success
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Performance counselling should not give a chance in discussion like -
Correct Answer
Rewards , Increments , Salaries
Your Answer
Increments , Salaries , Rewards
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the general characteristics of Freedom or Independence competance?
Correct Answer
They will like to work at their own place , They will like to choose their working hours , Free-lance
writer & consultants come under this category
Your Answer
They will like to work at their own place , They will like to choose their working hours , Free-lance
writer & consultants come under this category

Select The Blank
Question
The factors coming under Discipline & Attendance are Time keeping and ________.
Correct Answer
Obedience
Your Answer
Sincerity
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Name the program which makes supervisor more alert, as it is his responsibility to rate his
subordinates.
Correct Answer
Periodic appraisal
Your Answer
Yearly appraisal
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Some problems are inherent in the performance Appraisal System, they are -
Correct Answer
Discrimination , First impression , Central tendency
Your Answer
Discrimination , First impression
Select The Blank
Question
________ of more than 1500 managers in Dr. Odiorne's study were found to be in the Work
Horse category
Correct Answer
0.79
Your Answer
0.79
Select The Blank
Question
Factor comparison method is regarded as ________ method
Correct Answer
complex
Your Answer
complex
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Essentials of effective QC's :-
Correct Answer
Prompt approval , Regular communication , Unconditional support
Your Answer
Prompt approval , Regular communication , Unconditional support
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Name the method where common factors to all the jobs are identified.
Correct Answer
Point
Your Answer
Point
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
According to Ulrich (1994), today's human resource professionals need to move towards
effectively fulfilling the multiple roles of -

Correct Answer
Employee champions who are able to relate to & meet the needs of employees , Strategic
partners , Change agents
Your Answer
Employee champions who are able to relate to & meet the needs of employees , Strategic
partners , Change agents
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In an organisation initiating career planning what modality would essentially form the basis for
palcement, transfer and rotation?
Correct Answer
Career path model
Your Answer
Manpower planning model
Select The Blank
Question
Business re-engineering often shift the power base, changing the 'command - and - control'
approach to ________.
Correct Answer
'Mobilised -and - enable'
Your Answer
'Mobilised -and - enable'
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The concept of 'quality' underwent numerous refinements, which out of the following pioneered
such refinements?
Correct Answer
Deming , Shewhart , Juran
Your Answer
Deming , Juran
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
When employees takes up other occupation & spend more or less 70% of their time & resources
for their business or industrial unit. Second job activity to this extent may be called as :
Correct Answer
Three quarter Moon Lighting
Your Answer
Three quarter Moon Lighting
True/False
Question
Federation & unions at few levels are managed on the lines of management of a political body
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The key to the whole SSL programme lies in the identification of -
Correct Answer
Supervisor's weaknesses
Your Answer
Supervisor's leadership skills
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Name the system which is simple, less expensive & less time consuming.

Correct Answer
Ranking
Your Answer
Ranking
Select The Blank
Question
In the Development Grade Method of career planning the selected staff for this grade would
remain there only for ________ years
Correct Answer
two
Your Answer
two
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
List the measures to overcome the HRD problems in India
Correct Answer
Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance
Your Answer
Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance
True/False
Question
The relationship between good HR practices and organisational effectiveness is very simple.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
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Human Resource Management - 9

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The components of a compensation system includes :
Correct Answer
Job Evaluation , Job Description , Job Analysis
Your Answer
Job Evaluation , Job Description , Job Analysis
True/False
Question
The first HRD department in the Indian corporate sector was started in 1975 in Larsen & Toubro
(L & T).
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
A paper prepared by Mr. P Chidambaram, titled Indian subsidies reveals that in order to cleen its
fiscal dificult ina few year, India needs to out down about 50% of subsidies in ________ goods
since it yields only 10% returns
Correct Answer
Non-merit

Your Answer
Non-merit
Select The Blank
Question
The factors coming under Discipline & Attendance are Time keeping and ________.
Correct Answer
Obedience
Your Answer
Obedience
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the general principle (as per P.A.S policy of premier) of Assessment Routes?
Correct Answer
2nd Assessor-superior of first assessor, 2nd Assessor- superior of the 1st assessor
Your Answer
1st Assessor-immediate superior, 2nd Assessor HR manager
True/False
Question
It can be enagued that globalization has reduced poverty in India and China, home to move that
half a billion of the world's poor income group
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
________ means providing the employee with necessary tools & authority to overcome obstacles
to achieving goals.
Correct Answer
Employee empowerment
Your Answer
Employee empowerment
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the primary objective behind SSL?
Correct Answer
To not only measure training supervisors by comparing their performance with that of several
thousand supervisors in other Cos.
Your Answer
To objectively measure training needs
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Who is the person who should always remain away from Doppelganger effect.
Correct Answer
Chief Executive
Your Answer
Chief Executive
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is one of the major reasons for a perceived rise in number of moon - lights in the coming
future?
Correct Answer
Change in values & expectations.
Your Answer
A change in standard of living

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Why do most companies want HRD audit?
Correct Answer
Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth & diversification
Your Answer
Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth & diversification
Select The Blank
Question
________ are those who provide competitive advantage to corporations.
Correct Answer
People
Your Answer
Managers
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the factors that warrant the attention for successful implementation?
Correct Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour
Your Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Feedback analysis
True/False
Question
The functioning of federations and unions has its impact on human resources management of
varios industries & organisation
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The role of which manager must parallel the needs of his changing organisation.
Correct Answer
HR
Your Answer
HR
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the long form of CII?
Correct Answer
Confederation of Indian Industry
Your Answer
Confederation of Indian Industry
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Name one of the components / elements of the flow of decisions in the Management quadrant :
Correct Answer
Sound Industrial relations
Your Answer
Sound Industrial relations
True/False
Question
It is not necessary that the subordinate should feel free to participate without fear in the process
of review & feedback.
Correct Answer

False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
Most HRD audit are due to failures of ________.
Correct Answer
Implementation
Your Answer
Implementation
Select The Blank
Question
Under Voluntary retirement scheme income tax benefits for employees who have accepted the
scheme are however , valid only for payouts of upto ________
Correct Answer
Rs. 5 lakh
Your Answer
Rs. 3 lakh
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The liberalization swept through the nation bringing in a new era which compelled Indian
business to value up from shumber & reassess its assumption. The characterstics were that of
Correct Answer
a complete or perish situation
Your Answer
an open economy
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the two facters which lead people to work:
Correct Answer
Economic , Motivation
Your Answer
Economic , Motivation
Select The Blank
Question
For closure , if there is no response ( from government ) within ________ permission is deemed
to have been granted
Correct Answer
60
Your Answer
90
Select The Blank
Question
________ system stresses on discipline and there is simplicity in the form.
Correct Answer
Merit rating
Your Answer
Rating scale
True/False
Question
The individual with a deep speed insight will not go quickly to the least of a problem.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

True/False
Question
An employee who is categorised as Dead wood is one who has absolutely no potential for growth
& should be included in a rationalization programme.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Some organisations have successfully experimented with foreign assignment in the career path
model. What are the benefits of this form of assignment?
Correct Answer
The individual is tested in an alien environment , He is trained to see the business in a globle
context , Lack of opportunity in our country dosen't come in the way of career progression
Your Answer
The individual is tested in an alien environment , He is trained to see the business in a globle
context , Lack of opportunity in our country dosen't come in the way of career progression
Select The Blank
Question
HRD ________ is in methodology of evaluating various elements of HRD .
Correct Answer
Audit
Your Answer
Audit
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The first HRD department in the Indian corporate sector was started in which year?
Correct Answer
1975
Your Answer
1975
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
what are the common objections against the treatment of people as assets in a HRM system
Correct Answer
There is no assurance of future benefits , people are not owened by the organisation , it may not
be recognised by tax laws
Your Answer
There is no assurance of future benefits , it does not recognise the human side human side to
mgmt side to side to mgt of human resources , people are not owened by the organisation
Select The Blank
Question
Employer has to pay ________ of the basic wages to the employees during the lay off period
Correct Answer
0.5
Your Answer
0.5
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the three important components in aligning business strategy with HR practice:
Correct Answer
Business Strategy , Human Resource Practices , Organisational Capabilities
Your Answer
Business Strategy , Organisational Strategy , Human Resource Practices

True/False
Question
Employees feel frustrated due to low specialisation in the work
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Under the pre-Interview preparation it is useful to note the key points
Correct Answer
Paper
Your Answer
Paper
Select The Blank
Question
The link between sense of reality and ________ is important for proper understanding of the
definition of sense of reality
Correct Answer
imagination
Your Answer
vision
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Five main phases make up the process of the feedback exercise, name the PHASE 4-
Correct Answer
Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Your Answer
Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major advantages of a Generic Benchmarking Technique?
Correct Answer
It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry can be brought
in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be implemented with
minimal modification
Your Answer
It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry can be brought
in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be implemented with
minimal modification
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is it that Union leader usually do to gain the confidence of its member?
Correct Answer
Win something in grievance procedure
Your Answer
Challenge management
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Knowledge of the subject hand work & a sincere approach
requisites for consumersim
one of the roles of the advisory committee
To divert manufacturing activities from urban to rural areas

one of the roles of the consumer councial
a much neglected sphere of the market
The mechanism of price fixation
a much neglected sphere of the market
one of the roles of the consumer councial
These are not the days of indvidualism & unorganisation
unionsim
unionsim
True/False
Question
Objective of performance appraisal system is to identify the developmental needs of each
employee.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What were the unmet deliveriables of the economic refructing or what were its put falls?
Correct Answer
unmet social objectives , status of small-scale industries , advantage MNC's had over their Indian
compethtions
Your Answer
unmet social objectives , reliance on agriculture , status of small-scale industries
True/False
Question
The process of 360 Degree appraisal is broken into two stages - planning, implementation.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
Organisations should pay for the value of the job but not for the value of the person.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Experience has shown HRD audit has tremendous impact on business in areas like:
Correct Answer
strategic Planning , role clarity , Streamlining practices
Your Answer
strategic Planning , role clarity , Streamlining practices
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In order to attain the support of Line Managers many organisations have formulated Training
Committees or Management Development Committee, membership consists of -
Correct Answer
Mostly of Line Managers , The Chief Executive or a very senior managers take up the role of
Chairman , Training Managers is the member-Secretary in such committee.
Your Answer
Supervisory staff for their effective participation in management. , Mostly of Line Managers , The
Chief Executive or a very senior managers take up the role of Chairman

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Succession planning is done in three time frames, those are-
Correct Answer
Immediate , Intermediate , Long range
Your Answer
Immediate , Intermediate , Long range

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Monday, February 4, 2008

Human Resource Management (HRM) - 3

Top of Form

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Why do employees adopt proxy system ? In order to improve
Correct Answer
to their social status , their economic status , their psychological status
Your Answer
to their social status , their economic status , their psychological status

Select The Blank
Question
HRD means competence building, commitment building, and ________ building.
Correct Answer
culture
Your Answer
culture

True/False
Question
Monitoring and Follow-up follows the distribution of questionnaires to all assessors.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False

True/False
Question
The individual with a deep speed insight will not go quickly to the least of a problem.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Select The Blank
Question
The ________ role is to ensure the deserving managers should get appropriate opportunities for
job Rotation.

Correct Answer
Reviewer
Your Answer
Reviewer

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Under the phase 3 "Monitoring and Follow Up" the rater also identifies himself in several roles in
the questionnaire like a -
Correct Answer
Superior , Subordinate , Colleague
Your Answer
Superior , Subordinate , Colleague

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the component/elements of a flow of decisions in employees organisations?
Correct Answer
Providing wrong information about management , Promotoinal Opportunities , Grievance
Procedure
Your Answer
Political tactics , Promotoinal Opportunities , Grievance Procedure

Select The Blank
Question
A strategy based on superior service is very powerful as the ________ is high
Correct Answer
value added
Your Answer
value added

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Women employees presently restrict / limit their career to selected jobs & organisations. But, they
will soon be ready to take up all types of jobs in different types of organisations. This
phenomenon is known as -
Correct Answer
Dual career group
Your Answer
Boundrylessness career group

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Under HRD, name the factors that act as motivating forces
Correct Answer
Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management
Your Answer
Employee enrichment , Job enrichment , Informal organisation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the various steps considered under Factor comparision system:
Correct Answer
Allocation of correct rate to each key job , Selection of job characteristics , Determination of
correct rates of key jobs

Your Answer
Selection of job analysis , Allocation of correct rate to each key job , Selection of job
characteristics

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the general principle (as per P.A.S policy of premier) of Assessment Routes?
Correct Answer
2nd Assessor-superior of first assessor, 2nd Assessor- superior of the 1st assessor
Your Answer
1st Assessor-immediate superior, 2nd Assessor, 360 degree approach

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the steps that develop strategic framework for HRD
Correct Answer
Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well costed employee
development
Your Answer
Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well costed employee
development

True/False
Question
Performance development plan is set for the employee by his immediate boss.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In an employees organisation the flow of decisions from the President / Secretary of Branch
Union flow to -
Correct Answer
President / Secretary & Craft / Unit level Union
Your Answer
General Secretary

True/False
Question
Transfer of technology does not mean merely shifting technology from one plance to another
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name of the various HRD score card:
Correct Answer
HRD systems maturity score , Competency score , HRD competencies systems maturity score
Your Answer
HRD systems maturity score , Competency score , HRD competencies systems maturity score

Match The Following

Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
An efficient plant layout & a good menchmark
Ford Motors
BPR
Simple act of comparision & learning for organisational improvement
Benchmarking
Ohirata (1994)
The Malcolm Bridge National Quality Award
Xerox (1989)
Ford Motors
Japanese firms had ling been benchmarking other companies, many of them American
Ohirata (1994)
Benchmarking

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Feature of Performance Appraisal
It is totally different from job evaluation as well as merit rating.
It is totally different from job evaluation as well as merit rating.
Essentials of a good Appraisal Plan
Relating scales should be constructed adequately and in accordance with the objectives.
Relating scales should be constructed adequately and in accordance with the objectives.
Definition of Performance Appraisal
It is a systematic, orderly and objective method of evaluating the present and potential utility of
employees to the organisation.
It is a systematic, orderly and objective method of evaluating the present and potential utility of
employees to the organisation.
Objectives of Performance Appraisal
Provision of feedback to subordinates to know where they stand.
Provision of feedback to subordinates to know where they stand.

True/False
Question
Objective of performance appraisal system is to identify the developmental needs of each
employee.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False

Select The Blank
Question
The ________ provides funds to meet the compensation & training expenditure of retrenched
workers.
Correct Answer
National Renewal Grant Fund
Your Answer
Employment Generation Fund

Select The Blank
Question

While evaluating ________ jobs, where nature of work is difficult to be expressed in quantifiable
numbers.
Correct Answer
manegerial
Your Answer
manegerial

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Every HRD system developed by an organisation should be based on the following elements of
HRM. Those are:
Correct Answer
Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal system
Your Answer
Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal system

Select The Blank
Question
In no phase of business life is ________ as important as in making promotion decesions.
Correct Answer
Integrity
Your Answer
Integrity

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the three important components in aligning business strategy with HR practice:
Correct Answer
Business Strategy , Human Resource Practices , Organisational Capabilities
Your Answer
Business Strategy , Organisational Strategy , Human Resource Practices

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is concerned with developing a pool of candidates in line with the human resources plan
Correct Answer
Recruitment
Your Answer
Training

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Traditionally, human resources has been perceived as,
Correct Answer
Bureacratic
Your Answer
Benevolent

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The differences in which kind of faiths among the people is hurdle in the HRD
Correct Answer
Religious
Your Answer
Religious

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Participation of Mgmt in federations & unions at all levels helps to -
Correct Answer
Strength the trade union movement , maintain Industrial harmony , Develop sound human
relations
Your Answer
Strength the trade union movement , maintain Industrial harmony , Develop sound human
relations

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the factors that warrant the attention for successful implementation?
Correct Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour
Your Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Name the person who lacks the other basic qualities can lead others in the wrong direction.
Correct Answer
Leader
Your Answer
Leader

Select The Blank
Question
Business re-engineering often shift the power base, changing the 'command - and - control'
approach to ________.
Correct Answer
'Mobilised -and - enable'
Your Answer
Proactive - and - innovative

True/False
Question
Federation & unions at few levels are managed on the lines of management of a political body
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Select The Blank
Question
In one organisation the joke making rounds was that managers came in vertically and went out
________
Correct Answer
Horizontally
Your Answer
Horizontally

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which system emphasis a lot on the need to motivate people

Correct Answer
Human Resourse Development
Your Answer
Human Resourse Development

True/False
Question
Human resource Audit is full-fledged methodology to bring about a change.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What does a Supervisory Skill Level Survey entaial?
Correct Answer
Method of measuring training needs of a Co's supervisors through well designed psychometric
tests
Your Answer
Method of measuring training needs of a Co's supervisors through well designed psychometric
tests

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Some questions that every corporation needs to address are as follows:-
Correct Answer
How well are HR practices linked to business goals , Are good HR practices & HRD systems &
processed being designed , Are the systems internally sound consistent & relevant
Your Answer
How well are HR practices linked to business goals , Are good HR practices & HRD systems &
processed being designed , Are the systems internally sound consistent & relevant

Select The Blank
Question
Most HRD audit are due to failures of ________.
Correct Answer
Implementation
Your Answer
Implementation

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is it that some of the companies have borrowed from professionally managed Cos'
Correct Answer
HRD practices
Your Answer
HRD practices

True/False
Question
HRD audit can give significant inputs about existing stage of accountability of employees.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer

True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
When employees spend half of the time and / or resources available to them on a second job /
occupation for luxuries / comforts it is known as :
Correct Answer
Half Moon lighting
Your Answer
Half Moon lighting

True/False
Question
If the assessee is transferred after Feb. the immediate superior will complete the appraisal as at
31st Aug.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the primary objective behind SSL?
Correct Answer
To not only measure training supervisors by comparing their performance with that of several
thousand supervisors in other Cos.
Your Answer
To not only measure training supervisors by comparing their performance with that of several
thousand supervisors in other Cos.

True/False
Question
Collecting bargainig is an institutional process for solving problems arising directly out of
employee-worker relationships
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the concept of groups of employees working towards different goals with little knowledge
of other functions or understanding of overall goals of the organisation?
Correct Answer
Compartmentalisation
Your Answer
Compartmentalisation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
List the measures to overcome the HRD problems in India
Correct Answer
Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance
Your Answer

Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance

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Human Resource Management (HRM) - 2

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name the person who lacks the other basic qualities can lead others in the wrong
direction.
Correct Answer Leader
Your Answer Leader

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question what are the common objections against the treatment of people as assets in a HRM
system
Correct Answer There is no assurance of future benefits , people are not owened by the
organisation , it may not be recognised by tax laws
Your Answer people are not owened by the organisation , it may not be recognised by tax laws ,
There is no assurance of future benefits

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is concerned with developing a pool of candidates in line with the human
resources plan
Correct Answer Recruitment
Your Answer Recruitment

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The 'Zero defects' concept emphasizing adherence to quality requirements and
employee motivation was prompted by -
Correct Answer Crosby
Your Answer Crosby

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the steps that develop strategic framework for HRD
Correct Answer Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well
costed employee development
Your Answer Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well costed
employee development

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question While planning for a period of five years, the expected loss situation can be evaluated in
terms of:
Correct Answer Retirement , Transfer , Death
Your Answer Retirement , Transfer , Death

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question List the measures to overcome the HRD problems in India
Correct Answer Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate
economic development , People to practice religious tolerance

Your Answer Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance

Select The Blank
Question ________ are the visible amounts given for fertilizers export promotion, etc.
Correct Answer Explicit subsidies
Your Answer Explicit subsidies

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which system emphasis a lot on the need to motivate people
Correct Answer Human Resourse Development
Your Answer Human Resourse Development

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under the appraisal panel which are the qualities that can achieve good results despite
the difficulties inherent in the potential appraisal:
Correct Answer Creative imagination , Sense of reality , Effective leadership
Your Answer Creative imagination , Sense of reality , Effective leadership

True/False
Question Analysis of secondary data can give a lot of insights into the HRD assets & liabilities of
the company
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank
Question The________ can be made using a checklist of questions
Correct Answer Observation
Your Answer Observation

Select The Blank
Question The job evaluation programme once installed must be continued on a ________ basis.
Correct Answer permanent
Your Answer permanent

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is one of the major reasons for a perceived rise in number of moon - lights in the
coming future?
Correct Answer Change in values & expectations.
Your Answer A change in standard of living

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the areas where the auditors should physically visit the workplace?
Correct Answer Canteens , Living colony , Training rooms
Your Answer Training rooms , Canteens , Living colony

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the action steps for effective Benchmarking?
Correct Answer Identifying the human resources related areas to be benchmarked. , Prepare a
report that documents the processes, functions, its extent & result areas , Understand why such a
study is being conducted
Your Answer Identifying the human resources related areas to be benchmarked. , Prepare a
report that documents the processes, functions, its extent & result areas , Understand why such a
study is being conducted

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question Under HRD, name the factors that act as motivating forces
Correct Answer Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management
Your Answer Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Every HRD system developed by an organisation should be based on the following
elements of HRM. Those are:
Correct Answer Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance
appraisal system
Your Answer Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance
appraisal system

Select The Blank
Question Business re-engineering often shift the power base, changing the 'command - and -
control' approach to ________.
Correct Answer 'Mobilised -and - enable'
Your Answer 'Mobilised -and - enable'

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the published literature of the company which help in assessing the strengths
and weakness of HRD
Correct Answer Manual reports , Marked Handouts , Personal Manual
Your Answer Manual reports , Marked Handouts , Personal Manual

Select The Blank
Question At Hewlett Packard, as part of their BPR programme, the ________directs resources
from applicants to a centralised employment response centre.
Correct Answer EMS
Your Answer EMS

True/False
Question Depending on the career path model of managers, some specialised training inputs are
given at pre-determined times to make him more handling the new higher assignment
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is the act of taking up part time job or business or industrial unit simultaneously
with that of the original job?
Correct Answer Moon-lighting
Your Answer Moon-lighting

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name one of the components systems of HRD :
Correct Answer Career system
Your Answer Career system

Select The Blank
Question Most HRD audit are due to failures of ________.
Correct Answer Implementation
Your Answer Implementation

True/False
Question It can be enagued that globalization has reduced poverty in India and China, home to
move that half a billion of the world's poor income group
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Why is it felt that federations & unions in India are not functioning on sound lines?
Correct Answer Outside political leadership
Your Answer Outside political leadership

Select The Blank
Question ________ of more than 1500 managers in Dr. Odiorne's study were found to be in the
Work Horse category
Correct Answer 0.79
Your Answer 0.79

Select The Blank
Question In one organisation the joke making rounds was that managers came in vertically and
went out ________
Correct Answer Horizontally
Your Answer Horizontally

True/False
Question It is not necessary that the subordinate should feel free to participate without fear in the
process of review & feedback.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank
Question Union leaders at different levels & at federatoins are elected on ________
Correct Answer democratic principle
Your Answer democratic principle

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question One of the importance of HRD is
Correct Answer Role clarity
Your Answer Role clarity

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the prerequisites for the perfect functioning of management participation in
trade unions
Correct Answer The union should be well organised with sounds rules , the coverage of items for
discussion & participation should be pre -set , both parties should have implicit faith in information
supplied by the other
Your Answer The union should be well organised with sounds rules , the coverage of items for
discussion & participation should be pre -set , both parties should have implicit faith in information
supplied by the other

Select The Blank
Question For the period of the lay off up to a maximum of ________ workmen will be paid
compensation equal to half their basic pay & D.A.
Correct Answer 45 days
Your Answer 45 days

Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

An efficient plant layout & a good menchmark Ford Motors Ford Motors

Simple act of comparision & learning for organisational improvement Benchmarking
Benchmarking

The Malcolm Bridge National Quality Award Xerox (1989) Xerox (1989)

Japanese firms had ling been benchmarking other companies, many of them American Ohirata
(1994) Ohirata (1994)

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question According to Lahiry what is the simple act of comparison & learning for organisational
improvement?
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer Benchmarking

True/False
Question The job falling under the same grade get different wage scale.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A candidate immediately after completing his school / collage education joins an
organisation in lower level position. Later he finds it difficult to make both ends meet as his family
grows & thus takes up a part time job or business, etc during his off-hours, this part of moon
lighting is called :
Correct Answer Quarter Moon Lighting
Your Answer Quarter Moon Lighting

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The differences in which kind of faiths among the people is hurdle in the HRD
Correct Answer Religious
Your Answer Religious

True/False
Question Majority of the disputes in industries are related to the problem of wages, salaries &
benefits
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the uses of the ' Balanced Score Card' as a strategic management system?
Correct Answer It is used to clarify & translate vision & strategy , It is used as a management
tool. , It is used to enhance strategic feedback and learning curves.
Your Answer It is used to clarify & translate vision & strategy , It is used as a management tool. ,
It is used to enhance strategic feedback and learning curves.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How would the representative of consumer association be able to make a difference in
the consumerism movement
Correct Answer by participating in collective barganing , to demands good supply of quality goods
at fair practices , to demands good supply of quality goods at fairs prices
Your Answer by participating in collective barganing , to demands good supply of quality goods at
fairs prices

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Why do employees adopt proxy system ? In order to improve

Correct Answer to their social status , their economic status , their psychological status
Your Answer to their social status , their economic status , their psychological status

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the stage of career development cycle which out of the following approach should be
adopted to bridge the gap? Alternatives for the training should include a -
Correct Answer "Swim or Sink approach"
Your Answer "Swim or Sink approach"

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How can management representatives essentially help employees' organisations?
Correct Answer Formulation of plans & providing information
Your Answer By taking on an advisory role

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A multi-Rate Appraisal and feedback system is essentially
Correct Answer a 360 degree Appraisal
Your Answer a 360 degree Appraisal

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Select The Blank
Question ________ of more than 1500 managers in Dr. Odiorne's study were found to be in the
Work Horse category
Correct Answer 0.79
Your Answer 0.79

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the common job responsibilities of an executive?
Correct Answer Co-ordinate Training Programme , Keep cost within budget , Publish House
Journal
Your Answer Co-ordinate Training Programme , Keep cost within budget , Publish House Journal

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is it that some of the companies have borrowed from professionally managed Cos'
Correct Answer HRD practices
Your Answer HRD practices

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are aims & objectives of HRA?
Correct Answer Increase manarginal awarness of human resourcess , Developing new meaure of
effective manpower utilzation . , Enabling a longer time horzon for planning & budgeting .
Your Answer Increase manarginal awarness of human resourcess , Developing new meaure of
effective manpower utilzation . , Enabling a longer time horzon for planning & budgeting .

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question One of the importance of HRD is
Correct Answer Role clarity
Your Answer Role clarity

Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Need for HRD Audit It attempts to find out the future HRD needs of the company after assessing
the current HRD activities & inputs It attempts to find out the future HRD needs of the company
after assessing the current HRD activities & inputs

Limitation of HRD Audit It does not give evaluation of individuals but focuses on unit and
systems. It does not give evaluation of individuals but focuses on unit and systems.

Definition of HRD Audit It is a comprehensive evaluation of the current HRD strategies structure,
systems styles and skills in the business plans of a company It is a comprehensive evaluation of
the current HRD strategies structure, systems styles and skills in the business plans of a company

Role of HRD Audit in business improvement It helps in changes in the styles of the top
management It helps in changes in the styles of the top management

True/False
Question As per the Human Development Balance sheet, 1997 30% of the total population (world)
lives in abolute poverty
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

True/False
Question HRD audit can also be used against the HRD department
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question Depending on the career path model of managers, some specialised training inputs are
given at pre-determined times to make him more handling the new higher assignment
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question A leader who lacks the other basic qualities can lead others in the wrong direction.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name the persons through which balanced score card Approach was popularised :
Correct Answer Kaplan & Norton
Your Answer Kaplan & Norton

Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Feedback It should be data-based and not impressionistic It should be data-based and not
impressionistic

Rapport building In this case there is a climate of acceptance & warmth In this case there is a
climate of acceptance & warmth

Exploration In this case, the employee should appreciate his strengths & weakness. In this case,
the employee should appreciate his strengths & weakness.

Action Planning In this case, the interview should end with specific plans of action for the

development of the employee. In this case, the interview should end with specific plans of action
for the development of the employee.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name of the various HRD score card:
Correct Answer HRD systems maturity score , Competency score , HRD competencies systems
maturity score
Your Answer HRD systems maturity score , Competency score , HRD competencies systems
maturity score

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the objectives of a quality control programme?
Correct Answer Improvement in standard of goods with very little increase in cost of production ,
Improvement in minimizing wastages. , Conformance with desired standards.
Your Answer Improvement in standard of goods with very little increase in cost of production ,
Improvement in minimizing wastages. , Conformance with desired standards.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question List the measures to overcome the HRD problems in India
Correct Answer Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate
economic development , People to practice religious tolerance
Your Answer Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The differences in which kind of faiths among the people is hurdle in the HRD
Correct Answer Religious
Your Answer Religious

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Conventionally Personnel Managers & Manpower Development Managers took what
form of approach for the development of human resource?
Correct Answer Manufacturing approach
Your Answer Manufacturing approach

Select The Blank
Question In the Development Grade Method of career planning the selected staff for this grade
would remain there only for ________ years
Correct Answer two
Your Answer two

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name the situation where a person takes the necessary steps at the right moment of
time
Correct Answer Action
Your Answer Action

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Training programmes conducted by dividing the total group of participants into teams
who are assigned to complete the task within a time limit are called -
Correct Answer SSL Technology , Grid Seminars
Your Answer Game Seminars , Grid Seminars

True/False
Question Human resource management is responsible for getting the best people, training and

providing mechanism.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question The HRD programmes fail due to poverty, social injustice.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Retrenchment procedures are governed what method of Accounting?
Correct Answer LIFO
Your Answer LIFO

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under orientation programmes, some very important issues discussed and clarified are :
Correct Answer Purpose of 360 Degree Feedback , Who analyzes the data? , Who are going to
provide feedback?
Your Answer Purpose of 360 Degree Feedback , Who analyzes the data? , Who are going to
provide feedback?

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Every HRD system developed by an organisation should be based on the following
elements of HRM. Those are:
Correct Answer Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance
appraisal system
Your Answer Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance
appraisal system

Select The Blank
Question ________ is route to be followed in order to realise vision and overall purpose.
Correct Answer Strategy
Your Answer Strategy

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the steps that develop strategic framework for HRD
Correct Answer Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well
costed employee development
Your Answer Realistic employee development , Well costed employee development

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What was the total budgetory allocation made towards education as a vehicle for social
transformate on by the then Minister of Finance, Yashwant Sinha in the 1998 budge?
Correct Answer Rs 70,470 million
Your Answer Rs 70,470 million

True/False
Question Implementation level deals with the actual conduct of the appraisal process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Why do employees adopt proxy system ? In order to improve
Correct Answer to their social status , their economic status , their psychological status
Your Answer to their social status , their economic status , their psychological well being

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question HRD process variable include -
Correct Answer Role clarity , Work planning , Better communication
Your Answer Role clarity , Better communication

Select The Blank
Question ________ manpower plan need the involvement of top management as well as HR
exports.
Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer Long-term

True/False
Question Eight members is considered to be the norm as to the no. of members constituting a
QC-
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under "Workshop" feedback is done on which kind of categories?
Correct Answer Managerial role , Leadership styles , Behavioural qualities
Your Answer Managerial role , Leadership styles , Behavioural qualities

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Five main phases make up the process of the feedback exercise, name the PHASE 4-
Correct Answer Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Your Answer Data feeding Reports & Analysis

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question A Managerial Walkabouts presents the students with some basic challenges, such as -
Correct Answer Logical Enquiry , Service , Adventure
Your Answer Logical Enquiry , Service , Adventure

Select The Blank
Question Some organisations use ________ & committee management as techniques of training
& devlopment for flexitime systems
Correct Answer Job rotation
Your Answer Job rotation

Select The Blank
Question The ________ provide resources to approved employment schemes in the organised &
marginised sectors
Correct Answer Employment Generation Fund
Your Answer Employment Generation Fund

Select The Blank
Question No worker employed in any industry who has been in continuous service for more than
________ , can be retrenched until prior permission from the govt. to retrench in undertakings
employing more than 100 people
Correct Answer 1 year
Your Answer 1 year

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Why do most companies want HRD audit?
Correct Answer Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth &
diversification
Your Answer Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth &

diversification

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the future what sort of organisations would provide expert advice & consultancy &
further will also supply human resources for executing their projects.
Correct Answer Employee leasing
Your Answer Employee leasing

True/False
Question An evaluation of where one stands on the basis of their job responsibilities, leadership,
qualities etc will be a good starting point for marketing plans for success
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Federations may invite the management's representatives to participate in working
committee meetings. Who would the unions at Plant level / Shop level essentially invite?
Correct Answer Representatives from line & personnel department.
Your Answer Representatives from line & personnel department.

Select The Blank
Question Expenses incurred by a firm on recruitment , training & devlopment of employees are
treated as ________
Correct Answer Current costs
Your Answer Current costs

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is concerned with developing a pool of candidates in line with the human
resources plan
Correct Answer Recruitment
Your Answer Recruitment

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which system emphasis a lot on the need to motivate people
Correct Answer Human Resourse Development
Your Answer Human Resourse Development

True/False
Question Monitoring and Follow-up follows the distribution of questionnaires to all assessors.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

SCDL-Human Resourses Management Question Paper

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the factors that warrant the attention for successful implementation?
Correct Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour
Your Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour
True/False
Question
The job falling under the same grade get different wage scale.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
The HRD programmes fail due to poverty, social injustice.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
On the basis of job elements and organisational demand an appropriate ________ of job
evaluation should be selected.
Correct Answer
method
Your Answer
method
True/False
Question
Human resource management is responsible for getting the best people, training and providing
mechanism.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
For the period of the lay off up to a maximum of ________ workmen will be paid compensation
equal to half their basic pay & D.A.
Correct Answer
45 days
Your Answer
45 days
True/False
Question
Human resource Audit is full-fledged methodology to bring about a change.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
For closure , if there is no response ( from government ) within ________ permission is deemed

to have been granted
Correct Answer
60
Your Answer
60
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major advantages of a Generic Benchmarking Technique?
Correct Answer
It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry can be brought
in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be implemented with
minimal modification
Your Answer
It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry can be brought
in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be implemented with
minimal modification
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Under HRD, name the factors that act as motivating forces
Correct Answer
Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management
Your Answer
Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management
True/False
Question
The final step in manpower planning is to ensure that the supply will match the demand in future.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Five main phases make up the process of the feedback exercise, name the PHASE 4-
Correct Answer
Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Your Answer
Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Under phase 5, what is it that is conducted for two days or more depending on the number of
participants
Correct Answer
Workshop
Your Answer
Workshop
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Every HRD system developed by an organisation should be based on the following elements of
HRM. Those are:
Correct Answer
Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal system
Your Answer
Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question

Performance Appraisal directly affects the interpersonal relations which are really delicate and
difficult to maintain, because of heterogenity in the nature of human beings. It is necessary to
follow certain principles like:
Correct Answer
Appraise on the basis of representative information , Appraise on the basis of sufficient
information , Appraise on the basis of relevant information
Your Answer
Appraise on the basis of representative information , Appraise on the basis of sufficient
information , Appraise on the basis of relevant information
Select The Blank
Question
________ is route to be followed in order to realise vision and overall purpose.
Correct Answer
Strategy
Your Answer
Strategy
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In an employees organisation the flow of decisions fom the Working Committee flows to -
Correct Answer
President / Secretary of Branch Union
Your Answer
President / Secretary of Branch Union
Select The Blank
Question
________ is known not to hold overly one-sided views.
Correct Answer
Judgement
Your Answer
Judgement
Select The Blank
Question
In indian since the liberalisation process in 19991, FDI flows have developed each year & exports
are up by more than ________
Correct Answer
0.5
Your Answer
0.5
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Whose study provides that one create appropriate HRD climate only through good practices.
Correct Answer
Abraham
Your Answer
Pareek
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can influence the organisation's business goals?
Correct Answer
HRD outcomes
Your Answer
HRD Strategy
Select The Blank
Question
Generally, training need identification forms a part of ________.

Correct Answer
Management Appraisal System
Your Answer
Management Appraisal System
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the basic appraisal qualities:
Correct Answer
Action , Judgement , Alertness
Your Answer
Action , Judgement , Alertness
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Need for HRD Audit
It attempts to find out the future HRD needs of the company after assessing the current HRD
activities & inputs
It attempts to find out the future HRD needs of the company after assessing the current HRD
activities & inputs
Limitation of HRD Audit
It does not give evaluation of individuals but focuses on unit and systems.
It does not give evaluation of individuals but focuses on unit and systems.
Definition of HRD Audit
It is a comprehensive evaluation of the current HRD strategies structure, systems styles and skills
in the business plans of a company
It is a comprehensive evaluation of the current HRD strategies structure, systems styles and skills
in the business plans of a company
Role of HRD Audit in business improvement
It helps in changes in the styles of the top management
It helps in changes in the styles of the top management
True/False
Question
An evaluation of where one stands on the basis of their job responsibilities, leadership, qualities
etc will be a good starting point for marketing plans for success
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Performance counselling should not give a chance in discussion like -
Correct Answer
Rewards , Increments , Salaries
Your Answer
Increments , Salaries , Rewards
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the general characteristics of Freedom or Independence competance?
Correct Answer
They will like to work at their own place , They will like to choose their working hours , Free-lance
writer & consultants come under this category
Your Answer
They will like to work at their own place , They will like to choose their working hours , Free-lance
writer & consultants come under this category

Select The Blank
Question
The factors coming under Discipline & Attendance are Time keeping and ________.
Correct Answer
Obedience
Your Answer
Sincerity
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Name the program which makes supervisor more alert, as it is his responsibility to rate his
subordinates.
Correct Answer
Periodic appraisal
Your Answer
Yearly appraisal
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Some problems are inherent in the performance Appraisal System, they are -
Correct Answer
Discrimination , First impression , Central tendency
Your Answer
Discrimination , First impression
Select The Blank
Question
________ of more than 1500 managers in Dr. Odiorne's study were found to be in the Work
Horse category
Correct Answer
0.79
Your Answer
0.79
Select The Blank
Question
Factor comparison method is regarded as ________ method
Correct Answer
complex
Your Answer
complex
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Essentials of effective QC's :-
Correct Answer
Prompt approval , Regular communication , Unconditional support
Your Answer
Prompt approval , Regular communication , Unconditional support
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Name the method where common factors to all the jobs are identified.
Correct Answer
Point
Your Answer
Point
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
According to Ulrich (1994), today's human resource professionals need to move towards
effectively fulfilling the multiple roles of -

Correct Answer
Employee champions who are able to relate to & meet the needs of employees , Strategic
partners , Change agents
Your Answer
Employee champions who are able to relate to & meet the needs of employees , Strategic
partners , Change agents
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In an organisation initiating career planning what modality would essentially form the basis for
palcement, transfer and rotation?
Correct Answer
Career path model
Your Answer
Manpower planning model
Select The Blank
Question
Business re-engineering often shift the power base, changing the 'command - and - control'
approach to ________.
Correct Answer
'Mobilised -and - enable'
Your Answer
'Mobilised -and - enable'
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The concept of 'quality' underwent numerous refinements, which out of the following pioneered
such refinements?
Correct Answer
Deming , Shewhart , Juran
Your Answer
Deming , Juran
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
When employees takes up other occupation & spend more or less 70% of their time & resources
for their business or industrial unit. Second job activity to this extent may be called as :
Correct Answer
Three quarter Moon Lighting
Your Answer
Three quarter Moon Lighting
True/False
Question
Federation & unions at few levels are managed on the lines of management of a political body
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The key to the whole SSL programme lies in the identification of -
Correct Answer
Supervisor's weaknesses
Your Answer
Supervisor's leadership skills
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Name the system which is simple, less expensive & less time consuming.

Correct Answer
Ranking
Your Answer
Ranking
Select The Blank
Question
In the Development Grade Method of career planning the selected staff for this grade would
remain there only for ________ years
Correct Answer
two
Your Answer
two
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
List the measures to overcome the HRD problems in India
Correct Answer
Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance
Your Answer
Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance
True/False
Question
The relationship between good HR practices and organisational effectiveness is very simple.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The components of a compensation system includes :
Correct Answer
Job Evaluation , Job Description , Job Analysis
Your Answer
Job Evaluation , Job Description , Job Analysis
True/False
Question
The first HRD department in the Indian corporate sector was started in 1975 in Larsen & Toubro
(L & T).
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
A paper prepared by Mr. P Chidambaram, titled Indian subsidies reveals that in order to cleen its
fiscal dificult ina few year, India needs to out down about 50% of subsidies in ________ goods
since it yields only 10% returns
Correct Answer
Non-merit

Your Answer
Non-merit
Select The Blank
Question
The factors coming under Discipline & Attendance are Time keeping and ________.
Correct Answer
Obedience
Your Answer
Obedience
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the general principle (as per P.A.S policy of premier) of Assessment Routes?
Correct Answer
2nd Assessor-superior of first assessor, 2nd Assessor- superior of the 1st assessor
Your Answer
1st Assessor-immediate superior, 2nd Assessor HR manager
True/False
Question
It can be enagued that globalization has reduced poverty in India and China, home to move that
half a billion of the world's poor income group
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
________ means providing the employee with necessary tools & authority to overcome obstacles
to achieving goals.
Correct Answer
Employee empowerment
Your Answer
Employee empowerment
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the primary objective behind SSL?
Correct Answer
To not only measure training supervisors by comparing their performance with that of several
thousand supervisors in other Cos.
Your Answer
To objectively measure training needs
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Who is the person who should always remain away from Doppelganger effect.
Correct Answer
Chief Executive
Your Answer
Chief Executive
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is one of the major reasons for a perceived rise in number of moon - lights in the coming
future?
Correct Answer
Change in values & expectations.
Your Answer
A change in standard of living

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Why do most companies want HRD audit?
Correct Answer
Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth & diversification
Your Answer
Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth & diversification
Select The Blank
Question
________ are those who provide competitive advantage to corporations.
Correct Answer
People
Your Answer
Managers
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the factors that warrant the attention for successful implementation?
Correct Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour
Your Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Feedback analysis
True/False
Question
The functioning of federations and unions has its impact on human resources management of
varios industries & organisation
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The role of which manager must parallel the needs of his changing organisation.
Correct Answer
HR
Your Answer
HR
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the long form of CII?
Correct Answer
Confederation of Indian Industry
Your Answer
Confederation of Indian Industry
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Name one of the components / elements of the flow of decisions in the Management quadrant :
Correct Answer
Sound Industrial relations
Your Answer
Sound Industrial relations
True/False
Question
It is not necessary that the subordinate should feel free to participate without fear in the process
of review & feedback.
Correct Answer

False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
Most HRD audit are due to failures of ________.
Correct Answer
Implementation
Your Answer
Implementation
Select The Blank
Question
Under Voluntary retirement scheme income tax benefits for employees who have accepted the
scheme are however , valid only for payouts of upto ________
Correct Answer
Rs. 5 lakh
Your Answer
Rs. 3 lakh
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The liberalization swept through the nation bringing in a new era which compelled Indian
business to value up from shumber & reassess its assumption. The characterstics were that of
Correct Answer
a complete or perish situation
Your Answer
an open economy
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the two facters which lead people to work:
Correct Answer
Economic , Motivation
Your Answer
Economic , Motivation
Select The Blank
Question
For closure , if there is no response ( from government ) within ________ permission is deemed
to have been granted
Correct Answer
60
Your Answer
90
Select The Blank
Question
________ system stresses on discipline and there is simplicity in the form.
Correct Answer
Merit rating
Your Answer
Rating scale
True/False
Question
The individual with a deep speed insight will not go quickly to the least of a problem.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

True/False
Question
An employee who is categorised as Dead wood is one who has absolutely no potential for growth
& should be included in a rationalization programme.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Some organisations have successfully experimented with foreign assignment in the career path
model. What are the benefits of this form of assignment?
Correct Answer
The individual is tested in an alien environment , He is trained to see the business in a globle
context , Lack of opportunity in our country dosen't come in the way of career progression
Your Answer
The individual is tested in an alien environment , He is trained to see the business in a globle
context , Lack of opportunity in our country dosen't come in the way of career progression
Select The Blank
Question
HRD ________ is in methodology of evaluating various elements of HRD .
Correct Answer
Audit
Your Answer
Audit
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The first HRD department in the Indian corporate sector was started in which year?
Correct Answer
1975
Your Answer
1975
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
what are the common objections against the treatment of people as assets in a HRM system
Correct Answer
There is no assurance of future benefits , people are not owened by the organisation , it may not
be recognised by tax laws
Your Answer
There is no assurance of future benefits , it does not recognise the human side human side to
mgmt side to side to mgt of human resources , people are not owened by the organisation
Select The Blank
Question
Employer has to pay ________ of the basic wages to the employees during the lay off period
Correct Answer
0.5
Your Answer
0.5
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the three important components in aligning business strategy with HR practice:
Correct Answer
Business Strategy , Human Resource Practices , Organisational Capabilities
Your Answer
Business Strategy , Organisational Strategy , Human Resource Practices

True/False
Question
Employees feel frustrated due to low specialisation in the work
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Under the pre-Interview preparation it is useful to note the key points
Correct Answer
Paper
Your Answer
Paper
Select The Blank
Question
The link between sense of reality and ________ is important for proper understanding of the
definition of sense of reality
Correct Answer
imagination
Your Answer
vision
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Five main phases make up the process of the feedback exercise, name the PHASE 4-
Correct Answer
Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Your Answer
Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major advantages of a Generic Benchmarking Technique?
Correct Answer
It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry can be brought
in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be implemented with
minimal modification
Your Answer
It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry can be brought
in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be implemented with
minimal modification
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is it that Union leader usually do to gain the confidence of its member?
Correct Answer
Win something in grievance procedure
Your Answer
Challenge management
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Knowledge of the subject hand work & a sincere approach
requisites for consumersim
one of the roles of the advisory committee
To divert manufacturing activities from urban to rural areas

one of the roles of the consumer councial
a much neglected sphere of the market
The mechanism of price fixation
a much neglected sphere of the market
one of the roles of the consumer councial
These are not the days of indvidualism & unorganisation
unionsim
unionsim
True/False
Question
Objective of performance appraisal system is to identify the developmental needs of each
employee.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What were the unmet deliveriables of the economic refructing or what were its put falls?
Correct Answer
unmet social objectives , status of small-scale industries , advantage MNC's had over their Indian
compethtions
Your Answer
unmet social objectives , reliance on agriculture , status of small-scale industries
True/False
Question
The process of 360 Degree appraisal is broken into two stages - planning, implementation.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
Organisations should pay for the value of the job but not for the value of the person.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Experience has shown HRD audit has tremendous impact on business in areas like:
Correct Answer
strategic Planning , role clarity , Streamlining practices
Your Answer
strategic Planning , role clarity , Streamlining practices
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In order to attain the support of Line Managers many organisations have formulated Training
Committees or Management Development Committee, membership consists of -
Correct Answer
Mostly of Line Managers , The Chief Executive or a very senior managers take up the role of
Chairman , Training Managers is the member-Secretary in such committee.
Your Answer
Supervisory staff for their effective participation in management. , Mostly of Line Managers , The
Chief Executive or a very senior managers take up the role of Chairman

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Succession planning is done in three time frames, those are-
Correct Answer
Immediate , Intermediate , Long range
Your Answer
Immediate , Intermediate , Long range

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Monday, February 4, 2008

Human Resource Management (HRM) - 3

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Why do employees adopt proxy system ? In order to improve
Correct Answer
to their social status , their economic status , their psychological status
Your Answer
to their social status , their economic status , their psychological status

Select The Blank
Question
HRD means competence building, commitment building, and ________ building.
Correct Answer
culture
Your Answer
culture

True/False
Question
Monitoring and Follow-up follows the distribution of questionnaires to all assessors.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False

True/False
Question
The individual with a deep speed insight will not go quickly to the least of a problem.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Select The Blank
Question
The ________ role is to ensure the deserving managers should get appropriate opportunities for
job Rotation.

Correct Answer
Reviewer
Your Answer
Reviewer

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Under the phase 3 "Monitoring and Follow Up" the rater also identifies himself in several roles in
the questionnaire like a -
Correct Answer
Superior , Subordinate , Colleague
Your Answer
Superior , Subordinate , Colleague

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the component/elements of a flow of decisions in employees organisations?
Correct Answer
Providing wrong information about management , Promotoinal Opportunities , Grievance
Procedure
Your Answer
Political tactics , Promotoinal Opportunities , Grievance Procedure

Select The Blank
Question
A strategy based on superior service is very powerful as the ________ is high
Correct Answer
value added
Your Answer
value added

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Women employees presently restrict / limit their career to selected jobs & organisations. But, they
will soon be ready to take up all types of jobs in different types of organisations. This
phenomenon is known as -
Correct Answer
Dual career group
Your Answer
Boundrylessness career group

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Under HRD, name the factors that act as motivating forces
Correct Answer
Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management
Your Answer
Employee enrichment , Job enrichment , Informal organisation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the various steps considered under Factor comparision system:
Correct Answer
Allocation of correct rate to each key job , Selection of job characteristics , Determination of
correct rates of key jobs

Your Answer
Selection of job analysis , Allocation of correct rate to each key job , Selection of job
characteristics

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the general principle (as per P.A.S policy of premier) of Assessment Routes?
Correct Answer
2nd Assessor-superior of first assessor, 2nd Assessor- superior of the 1st assessor
Your Answer
1st Assessor-immediate superior, 2nd Assessor, 360 degree approach

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the steps that develop strategic framework for HRD
Correct Answer
Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well costed employee
development
Your Answer
Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well costed employee
development

True/False
Question
Performance development plan is set for the employee by his immediate boss.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In an employees organisation the flow of decisions from the President / Secretary of Branch
Union flow to -
Correct Answer
President / Secretary & Craft / Unit level Union
Your Answer
General Secretary

True/False
Question
Transfer of technology does not mean merely shifting technology from one plance to another
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name of the various HRD score card:
Correct Answer
HRD systems maturity score , Competency score , HRD competencies systems maturity score
Your Answer
HRD systems maturity score , Competency score , HRD competencies systems maturity score

Match The Following

Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
An efficient plant layout & a good menchmark
Ford Motors
BPR
Simple act of comparision & learning for organisational improvement
Benchmarking
Ohirata (1994)
The Malcolm Bridge National Quality Award
Xerox (1989)
Ford Motors
Japanese firms had ling been benchmarking other companies, many of them American
Ohirata (1994)
Benchmarking

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Feature of Performance Appraisal
It is totally different from job evaluation as well as merit rating.
It is totally different from job evaluation as well as merit rating.
Essentials of a good Appraisal Plan
Relating scales should be constructed adequately and in accordance with the objectives.
Relating scales should be constructed adequately and in accordance with the objectives.
Definition of Performance Appraisal
It is a systematic, orderly and objective method of evaluating the present and potential utility of
employees to the organisation.
It is a systematic, orderly and objective method of evaluating the present and potential utility of
employees to the organisation.
Objectives of Performance Appraisal
Provision of feedback to subordinates to know where they stand.
Provision of feedback to subordinates to know where they stand.

True/False
Question
Objective of performance appraisal system is to identify the developmental needs of each
employee.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False

Select The Blank
Question
The ________ provides funds to meet the compensation & training expenditure of retrenched
workers.
Correct Answer
National Renewal Grant Fund
Your Answer
Employment Generation Fund

Select The Blank
Question

While evaluating ________ jobs, where nature of work is difficult to be expressed in quantifiable
numbers.
Correct Answer
manegerial
Your Answer
manegerial

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Every HRD system developed by an organisation should be based on the following elements of
HRM. Those are:
Correct Answer
Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal system
Your Answer
Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal system

Select The Blank
Question
In no phase of business life is ________ as important as in making promotion decesions.
Correct Answer
Integrity
Your Answer
Integrity

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Name the three important components in aligning business strategy with HR practice:
Correct Answer
Business Strategy , Human Resource Practices , Organisational Capabilities
Your Answer
Business Strategy , Organisational Strategy , Human Resource Practices

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is concerned with developing a pool of candidates in line with the human resources plan
Correct Answer
Recruitment
Your Answer
Training

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Traditionally, human resources has been perceived as,
Correct Answer
Bureacratic
Your Answer
Benevolent

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The differences in which kind of faiths among the people is hurdle in the HRD
Correct Answer
Religious
Your Answer
Religious

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Participation of Mgmt in federations & unions at all levels helps to -
Correct Answer
Strength the trade union movement , maintain Industrial harmony , Develop sound human
relations
Your Answer
Strength the trade union movement , maintain Industrial harmony , Develop sound human
relations

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the factors that warrant the attention for successful implementation?
Correct Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour
Your Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Name the person who lacks the other basic qualities can lead others in the wrong direction.
Correct Answer
Leader
Your Answer
Leader

Select The Blank
Question
Business re-engineering often shift the power base, changing the 'command - and - control'
approach to ________.
Correct Answer
'Mobilised -and - enable'
Your Answer
Proactive - and - innovative

True/False
Question
Federation & unions at few levels are managed on the lines of management of a political body
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Select The Blank
Question
In one organisation the joke making rounds was that managers came in vertically and went out
________
Correct Answer
Horizontally
Your Answer
Horizontally

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which system emphasis a lot on the need to motivate people

Correct Answer
Human Resourse Development
Your Answer
Human Resourse Development

True/False
Question
Human resource Audit is full-fledged methodology to bring about a change.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What does a Supervisory Skill Level Survey entaial?
Correct Answer
Method of measuring training needs of a Co's supervisors through well designed psychometric
tests
Your Answer
Method of measuring training needs of a Co's supervisors through well designed psychometric
tests

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Some questions that every corporation needs to address are as follows:-
Correct Answer
How well are HR practices linked to business goals , Are good HR practices & HRD systems &
processed being designed , Are the systems internally sound consistent & relevant
Your Answer
How well are HR practices linked to business goals , Are good HR practices & HRD systems &
processed being designed , Are the systems internally sound consistent & relevant

Select The Blank
Question
Most HRD audit are due to failures of ________.
Correct Answer
Implementation
Your Answer
Implementation

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is it that some of the companies have borrowed from professionally managed Cos'
Correct Answer
HRD practices
Your Answer
HRD practices

True/False
Question
HRD audit can give significant inputs about existing stage of accountability of employees.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer

True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
When employees spend half of the time and / or resources available to them on a second job /
occupation for luxuries / comforts it is known as :
Correct Answer
Half Moon lighting
Your Answer
Half Moon lighting

True/False
Question
If the assessee is transferred after Feb. the immediate superior will complete the appraisal as at
31st Aug.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the primary objective behind SSL?
Correct Answer
To not only measure training supervisors by comparing their performance with that of several
thousand supervisors in other Cos.
Your Answer
To not only measure training supervisors by comparing their performance with that of several
thousand supervisors in other Cos.

True/False
Question
Collecting bargainig is an institutional process for solving problems arising directly out of
employee-worker relationships
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the concept of groups of employees working towards different goals with little knowledge
of other functions or understanding of overall goals of the organisation?
Correct Answer
Compartmentalisation
Your Answer
Compartmentalisation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
List the measures to overcome the HRD problems in India
Correct Answer
Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance
Your Answer

Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance

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Friday, January 25, 2008

Human Resource Management (HRM) - 2

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name the person who lacks the other basic qualities can lead others in the wrong
direction.
Correct Answer Leader
Your Answer Leader

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question what are the common objections against the treatment of people as assets in a HRM
system
Correct Answer There is no assurance of future benefits , people are not owened by the
organisation , it may not be recognised by tax laws
Your Answer people are not owened by the organisation , it may not be recognised by tax laws ,
There is no assurance of future benefits

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is concerned with developing a pool of candidates in line with the human
resources plan
Correct Answer Recruitment
Your Answer Recruitment

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The 'Zero defects' concept emphasizing adherence to quality requirements and
employee motivation was prompted by -
Correct Answer Crosby
Your Answer Crosby

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the steps that develop strategic framework for HRD
Correct Answer Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well
costed employee development
Your Answer Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well costed
employee development

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question While planning for a period of five years, the expected loss situation can be evaluated in
terms of:
Correct Answer Retirement , Transfer , Death
Your Answer Retirement , Transfer , Death

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question List the measures to overcome the HRD problems in India
Correct Answer Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate
economic development , People to practice religious tolerance

Your Answer Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance

Select The Blank
Question ________ are the visible amounts given for fertilizers export promotion, etc.
Correct Answer Explicit subsidies
Your Answer Explicit subsidies

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which system emphasis a lot on the need to motivate people
Correct Answer Human Resourse Development
Your Answer Human Resourse Development

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under the appraisal panel which are the qualities that can achieve good results despite
the difficulties inherent in the potential appraisal:
Correct Answer Creative imagination , Sense of reality , Effective leadership
Your Answer Creative imagination , Sense of reality , Effective leadership

True/False
Question Analysis of secondary data can give a lot of insights into the HRD assets & liabilities of
the company
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank
Question The________ can be made using a checklist of questions
Correct Answer Observation
Your Answer Observation

Select The Blank
Question The job evaluation programme once installed must be continued on a ________ basis.
Correct Answer permanent
Your Answer permanent

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is one of the major reasons for a perceived rise in number of moon - lights in the
coming future?
Correct Answer Change in values & expectations.
Your Answer A change in standard of living

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the areas where the auditors should physically visit the workplace?
Correct Answer Canteens , Living colony , Training rooms
Your Answer Training rooms , Canteens , Living colony

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the action steps for effective Benchmarking?
Correct Answer Identifying the human resources related areas to be benchmarked. , Prepare a
report that documents the processes, functions, its extent & result areas , Understand why such a
study is being conducted
Your Answer Identifying the human resources related areas to be benchmarked. , Prepare a
report that documents the processes, functions, its extent & result areas , Understand why such a
study is being conducted

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question Under HRD, name the factors that act as motivating forces
Correct Answer Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management
Your Answer Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Every HRD system developed by an organisation should be based on the following
elements of HRM. Those are:
Correct Answer Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance
appraisal system
Your Answer Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance
appraisal system

Select The Blank
Question Business re-engineering often shift the power base, changing the 'command - and -
control' approach to ________.
Correct Answer 'Mobilised -and - enable'
Your Answer 'Mobilised -and - enable'

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the published literature of the company which help in assessing the strengths
and weakness of HRD
Correct Answer Manual reports , Marked Handouts , Personal Manual
Your Answer Manual reports , Marked Handouts , Personal Manual

Select The Blank
Question At Hewlett Packard, as part of their BPR programme, the ________directs resources
from applicants to a centralised employment response centre.
Correct Answer EMS
Your Answer EMS

True/False
Question Depending on the career path model of managers, some specialised training inputs are
given at pre-determined times to make him more handling the new higher assignment
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is the act of taking up part time job or business or industrial unit simultaneously
with that of the original job?
Correct Answer Moon-lighting
Your Answer Moon-lighting

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name one of the components systems of HRD :
Correct Answer Career system
Your Answer Career system

Select The Blank
Question Most HRD audit are due to failures of ________.
Correct Answer Implementation
Your Answer Implementation

True/False
Question It can be enagued that globalization has reduced poverty in India and China, home to
move that half a billion of the world's poor income group
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Why is it felt that federations & unions in India are not functioning on sound lines?
Correct Answer Outside political leadership
Your Answer Outside political leadership

Select The Blank
Question ________ of more than 1500 managers in Dr. Odiorne's study were found to be in the
Work Horse category
Correct Answer 0.79
Your Answer 0.79

Select The Blank
Question In one organisation the joke making rounds was that managers came in vertically and
went out ________
Correct Answer Horizontally
Your Answer Horizontally

True/False
Question It is not necessary that the subordinate should feel free to participate without fear in the
process of review & feedback.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank
Question Union leaders at different levels & at federatoins are elected on ________
Correct Answer democratic principle
Your Answer democratic principle

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question One of the importance of HRD is
Correct Answer Role clarity
Your Answer Role clarity

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the prerequisites for the perfect functioning of management participation in
trade unions
Correct Answer The union should be well organised with sounds rules , the coverage of items for
discussion & participation should be pre -set , both parties should have implicit faith in information
supplied by the other
Your Answer The union should be well organised with sounds rules , the coverage of items for
discussion & participation should be pre -set , both parties should have implicit faith in information
supplied by the other

Select The Blank
Question For the period of the lay off up to a maximum of ________ workmen will be paid
compensation equal to half their basic pay & D.A.
Correct Answer 45 days
Your Answer 45 days

Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

An efficient plant layout & a good menchmark Ford Motors Ford Motors

Simple act of comparision & learning for organisational improvement Benchmarking
Benchmarking

The Malcolm Bridge National Quality Award Xerox (1989) Xerox (1989)

Japanese firms had ling been benchmarking other companies, many of them American Ohirata
(1994) Ohirata (1994)

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question According to Lahiry what is the simple act of comparison & learning for organisational
improvement?
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer Benchmarking

True/False
Question The job falling under the same grade get different wage scale.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A candidate immediately after completing his school / collage education joins an
organisation in lower level position. Later he finds it difficult to make both ends meet as his family
grows & thus takes up a part time job or business, etc during his off-hours, this part of moon
lighting is called :
Correct Answer Quarter Moon Lighting
Your Answer Quarter Moon Lighting

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The differences in which kind of faiths among the people is hurdle in the HRD
Correct Answer Religious
Your Answer Religious

True/False
Question Majority of the disputes in industries are related to the problem of wages, salaries &
benefits
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the uses of the ' Balanced Score Card' as a strategic management system?
Correct Answer It is used to clarify & translate vision & strategy , It is used as a management
tool. , It is used to enhance strategic feedback and learning curves.
Your Answer It is used to clarify & translate vision & strategy , It is used as a management tool. ,
It is used to enhance strategic feedback and learning curves.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How would the representative of consumer association be able to make a difference in
the consumerism movement
Correct Answer by participating in collective barganing , to demands good supply of quality goods
at fair practices , to demands good supply of quality goods at fairs prices
Your Answer by participating in collective barganing , to demands good supply of quality goods at
fairs prices

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Why do employees adopt proxy system ? In order to improve

Correct Answer to their social status , their economic status , their psychological status
Your Answer to their social status , their economic status , their psychological status

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the stage of career development cycle which out of the following approach should be
adopted to bridge the gap? Alternatives for the training should include a -
Correct Answer "Swim or Sink approach"
Your Answer "Swim or Sink approach"

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How can management representatives essentially help employees' organisations?
Correct Answer Formulation of plans & providing information
Your Answer By taking on an advisory role

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A multi-Rate Appraisal and feedback system is essentially
Correct Answer a 360 degree Appraisal
Your Answer a 360 degree Appraisal

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Select The Blank
Question ________ of more than 1500 managers in Dr. Odiorne's study were found to be in the
Work Horse category
Correct Answer 0.79
Your Answer 0.79

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the common job responsibilities of an executive?
Correct Answer Co-ordinate Training Programme , Keep cost within budget , Publish House
Journal
Your Answer Co-ordinate Training Programme , Keep cost within budget , Publish House Journal

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is it that some of the companies have borrowed from professionally managed Cos'
Correct Answer HRD practices
Your Answer HRD practices

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Question What are aims & objectives of HRA?
Correct Answer Increase manarginal awarness of human resourcess , Developing new meaure of
effective manpower utilzation . , Enabling a longer time horzon for planning & budgeting .
Your Answer Increase manarginal awarness of human resourcess , Developing new meaure of
effective manpower utilzation . , Enabling a longer time horzon for planning & budgeting .

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Question One of the importance of HRD is
Correct Answer Role clarity
Your Answer Role clarity

Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Need for HRD Audit It attempts to find out the future HRD needs of the company after assessing
the current HRD activities & inputs It attempts to find out the future HRD needs of the company
after assessing the current HRD activities & inputs

Limitation of HRD Audit It does not give evaluation of individuals but focuses on unit and
systems. It does not give evaluation of individuals but focuses on unit and systems.

Definition of HRD Audit It is a comprehensive evaluation of the current HRD strategies structure,
systems styles and skills in the business plans of a company It is a comprehensive evaluation of
the current HRD strategies structure, systems styles and skills in the business plans of a company

Role of HRD Audit in business improvement It helps in changes in the styles of the top
management It helps in changes in the styles of the top management

True/False
Question As per the Human Development Balance sheet, 1997 30% of the total population (world)
lives in abolute poverty
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

True/False
Question HRD audit can also be used against the HRD department
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question Depending on the career path model of managers, some specialised training inputs are
given at pre-determined times to make him more handling the new higher assignment
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question A leader who lacks the other basic qualities can lead others in the wrong direction.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

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Question Name the persons through which balanced score card Approach was popularised :
Correct Answer Kaplan & Norton
Your Answer Kaplan & Norton

Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Feedback It should be data-based and not impressionistic It should be data-based and not
impressionistic

Rapport building In this case there is a climate of acceptance & warmth In this case there is a
climate of acceptance & warmth

Exploration In this case, the employee should appreciate his strengths & weakness. In this case,
the employee should appreciate his strengths & weakness.

Action Planning In this case, the interview should end with specific plans of action for the

development of the employee. In this case, the interview should end with specific plans of action
for the development of the employee.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name of the various HRD score card:
Correct Answer HRD systems maturity score , Competency score , HRD competencies systems
maturity score
Your Answer HRD systems maturity score , Competency score , HRD competencies systems
maturity score

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the objectives of a quality control programme?
Correct Answer Improvement in standard of goods with very little increase in cost of production ,
Improvement in minimizing wastages. , Conformance with desired standards.
Your Answer Improvement in standard of goods with very little increase in cost of production ,
Improvement in minimizing wastages. , Conformance with desired standards.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question List the measures to overcome the HRD problems in India
Correct Answer Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate
economic development , People to practice religious tolerance
Your Answer Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The differences in which kind of faiths among the people is hurdle in the HRD
Correct Answer Religious
Your Answer Religious

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Conventionally Personnel Managers & Manpower Development Managers took what
form of approach for the development of human resource?
Correct Answer Manufacturing approach
Your Answer Manufacturing approach

Select The Blank
Question In the Development Grade Method of career planning the selected staff for this grade
would remain there only for ________ years
Correct Answer two
Your Answer two

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Name the situation where a person takes the necessary steps at the right moment of
time
Correct Answer Action
Your Answer Action

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Training programmes conducted by dividing the total group of participants into teams
who are assigned to complete the task within a time limit are called -
Correct Answer SSL Technology , Grid Seminars
Your Answer Game Seminars , Grid Seminars

True/False
Question Human resource management is responsible for getting the best people, training and

providing mechanism.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question The HRD programmes fail due to poverty, social injustice.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Retrenchment procedures are governed what method of Accounting?
Correct Answer LIFO
Your Answer LIFO

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under orientation programmes, some very important issues discussed and clarified are :
Correct Answer Purpose of 360 Degree Feedback , Who analyzes the data? , Who are going to
provide feedback?
Your Answer Purpose of 360 Degree Feedback , Who analyzes the data? , Who are going to
provide feedback?

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Question Every HRD system developed by an organisation should be based on the following
elements of HRM. Those are:
Correct Answer Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance
appraisal system
Your Answer Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance
appraisal system

Select The Blank
Question ________ is route to be followed in order to realise vision and overall purpose.
Correct Answer Strategy
Your Answer Strategy

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Name the steps that develop strategic framework for HRD
Correct Answer Realistic employee development , Measurable employee development , Well
costed employee development
Your Answer Realistic employee development , Well costed employee development

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What was the total budgetory allocation made towards education as a vehicle for social
transformate on by the then Minister of Finance, Yashwant Sinha in the 1998 budge?
Correct Answer Rs 70,470 million
Your Answer Rs 70,470 million

True/False
Question Implementation level deals with the actual conduct of the appraisal process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Why do employees adopt proxy system ? In order to improve
Correct Answer to their social status , their economic status , their psychological status
Your Answer to their social status , their economic status , their psychological well being

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question HRD process variable include -
Correct Answer Role clarity , Work planning , Better communication
Your Answer Role clarity , Better communication

Select The Blank
Question ________ manpower plan need the involvement of top management as well as HR
exports.
Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer Long-term

True/False
Question Eight members is considered to be the norm as to the no. of members constituting a
QC-
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Under "Workshop" feedback is done on which kind of categories?
Correct Answer Managerial role , Leadership styles , Behavioural qualities
Your Answer Managerial role , Leadership styles , Behavioural qualities

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Five main phases make up the process of the feedback exercise, name the PHASE 4-
Correct Answer Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Your Answer Data feeding Reports & Analysis

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question A Managerial Walkabouts presents the students with some basic challenges, such as -
Correct Answer Logical Enquiry , Service , Adventure
Your Answer Logical Enquiry , Service , Adventure

Select The Blank
Question Some organisations use ________ & committee management as techniques of training
& devlopment for flexitime systems
Correct Answer Job rotation
Your Answer Job rotation

Select The Blank
Question The ________ provide resources to approved employment schemes in the organised &
marginised sectors
Correct Answer Employment Generation Fund
Your Answer Employment Generation Fund

Select The Blank
Question No worker employed in any industry who has been in continuous service for more than
________ , can be retrenched until prior permission from the govt. to retrench in undertakings
employing more than 100 people
Correct Answer 1 year
Your Answer 1 year

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Why do most companies want HRD audit?
Correct Answer Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth &
diversification
Your Answer Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth &

diversification

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the future what sort of organisations would provide expert advice & consultancy &
further will also supply human resources for executing their projects.
Correct Answer Employee leasing
Your Answer Employee leasing

True/False
Question An evaluation of where one stands on the basis of their job responsibilities, leadership,
qualities etc will be a good starting point for marketing plans for success
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Federations may invite the management's representatives to participate in working
committee meetings. Who would the unions at Plant level / Shop level essentially invite?
Correct Answer Representatives from line & personnel department.
Your Answer Representatives from line & personnel department.

Select The Blank
Question Expenses incurred by a firm on recruitment , training & devlopment of employees are
treated as ________
Correct Answer Current costs
Your Answer Current costs

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is concerned with developing a pool of candidates in line with the human
resources plan
Correct Answer Recruitment
Your Answer Recruitment

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which system emphasis a lot on the need to motivate people
Correct Answer Human Resourse Development
Your Answer Human Resourse Development

True/False
Question Monitoring and Follow-up follows the distribution of questionnaires to all assessors.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

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