Human Resource Management MCQ – Change your future

71. Consider the following Statements: A narrow span of control is one that encompasses many people. Internal analysis provides strategic decision makers with an inventory of organizational skills and resources. Promotion by merit uses qualifications and performance as the basis for promotion. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Only 2, 3.

Exam Relevance: MBA, HRM, Management

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: A narrow span of control involves managing a small number of subordinates, not many. Internal analysis helps in understanding the organization's strengths and weaknesses. Promotion by merit is based on qualifications and performance.

Common Mistakes: Students may incorrectly believe that a narrow span of control involves managing many people, which is actually the opposite.

Explanations: A narrow span of control involves managing a small number of subordinates, not many. Therefore, the first statement is incorrect. Internal analysis provides strategic decision-makers with an inventory of organizational skills and resources, making the second statement correct. Promotion by merit uses qualifications and performance as the basis for promotion, making the third statement correct. Thus, the correct answer is only 2 and 3.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect because the first statement is false.
Option B: Incorrect because the first statement is false.
Option C: Incorrect because the first statement is false.
Option D: Correct because only the second and third statements are true.

Mnemonic: Narrow span, few sub, internal inv, merit qual

72. A test that seeks to predict success or failure through ones handwriting is called

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Graphology.

Exam Relevance: GRE, GMAT, Civil Services, Competitive Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Graphology is the study and analysis of handwriting, especially in relation to personality assessment and the prediction of success or failure in various aspects of life.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse graphology with other psychological assessments or tests, such as polygraph tests, which are used to detect deception.

Explanations: Graphology is the correct term for the practice of analyzing handwriting to predict success or failure. It is based on the belief that handwriting can reveal aspects of a person's personality and potential. The other options are incorrect: Grammatologist is not a recognized term, and a polygraph is a device used to detect deception, not to analyze handwriting.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Grammatologist is not a recognized term related to handwriting analysis.
Option B: Graphology is the correct term for the study of handwriting analysis.
Option C: Polygraph is a device used to detect deception, not related to handwriting analysis.
Option D: None of the above is incorrect as Graphology is the correct term.

Mnemonic: G for Graphology, G for Guessing personality.

73. The HR professional must also have the capacity to look inward and be sensitive of his own deficiencies and make corrective measures.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Dedication to continuous improvement.

Exam Relevance: HR Certification Exams, MBA Exams, Professional Development Assessments

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The HR professional must have the capacity for self-reflection and continuous improvement to address personal deficiencies and enhance professional skills.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse dedication to continuous improvement with multitasking or problem-solving skills, which are also important but do not directly address the need for self-reflection and personal growth.

Explanations: The HR professional must be capable of introspection and recognizing personal deficiencies. This self-awareness is crucial for making corrective measures and improving professional competencies over time. Dedication to continuous improvement ensures that the HR professional remains effective and adaptable in a dynamic work environment.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Multitasking is important but does not directly address the need for self-reflection and personal growth.
Option B: Dedication to continuous improvement involves self-reflection and making corrective measures, which aligns with the requirement of the HR professional to address personal deficiencies.
Option C: Trust and confidence are important in HR but do not directly relate to the need for self-improvement and personal growth.
Option D: Negotiating and problem-solving are critical skills but do not directly address the need for self-reflection and personal growth.

74. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is looked as the organised network of making long economic and social relationship of the corporate with the society. But a business of which type, as mentioned below, cannot afford for it, at the first instance?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) A Business Start-up.

Exam Relevance: CAT, GMAT, GRE, MBA Entrance Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) involves significant financial and resource commitments. Start-ups often have limited resources and focus primarily on establishing their business and achieving profitability.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that all businesses, regardless of size, can afford CSR initiatives.

Explanations: A business start-up typically has limited financial resources and a primary focus on establishing its operations and achieving profitability. Engaging in CSR activities requires significant financial and resource commitments, which a start-up may not be able to afford at the initial stage. Large, medium, and small businesses, on the other hand, generally have more established financial resources and can allocate funds towards CSR initiatives.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Large businesses have the financial capacity to engage in CSR activities.
Option B: Medium businesses also have the resources to allocate towards CSR initiatives.
Option C: Small businesses, while having fewer resources, can still afford some level of CSR activities.
Option D: Start-ups often lack the financial resources to engage in CSR activities at the initial stage.

75. The purpose of Job Evaluation is to determine

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Worth of a job in relation to other jobs.

Exam Relevance: HR Management Exams, MBA Exams, Competitive Recruitment Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Job evaluation is a systematic process used to determine the relative worth of jobs within an organization.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse job evaluation with job costing or job duration, which are unrelated concepts.

Explanations: Job evaluation aims to assess the value of a job by comparing it to other jobs within the same organization. This process helps in establishing a fair and equitable compensation structure. It does not focus on the time duration of a job or the expenses incurred to perform a job.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Job evaluation determines the worth of a job in relation to other jobs.
Option B: Incorrect. Time duration of a job is not the focus of job evaluation.
Option C: Incorrect. Expenses incurred to make a job are not considered in job evaluation.
Option D: Incorrect. This is not the correct answer as option A is correct.

Mnemonic: J.E. = Job Evaluation = Job Worth

76. Entrepreneurs must delegate responsibility, or the duty, for completing assigned tasks. When it comes to delegation, which of the following is a FALSE statement?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) One person really can do everything if they just work hard enough.

Exam Relevance: Entrepreneurship exams, Business Management exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Delegation is a critical skill for entrepreneurs, as it is impractical and inefficient for one person to handle all tasks in a business.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that hard work alone can overcome the need for delegation, not recognizing the limitations of individual capacity.

Explanations: Delegation is essential in entrepreneurship because it is unrealistic for one person to manage all tasks effectively. Even with hard work, the sheer volume and complexity of tasks in a business necessitate distributing responsibilities to others. This ensures efficiency and allows the entrepreneur to focus on strategic decision-making.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This is true. Clear identification of tasks is crucial for effective delegation.
Option B: This is true. Clarity in task responsibility is essential to avoid confusion and ensure accountability.
Option C: This is true. Authority is typically delegated from higher levels to lower levels in a business hierarchy.
Option D: This is false. One person cannot realistically handle all tasks in a business, regardless of how hard they work.

77. Unfair treatment of a person or a group is called

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Descrimination.

Exam Relevance: SAT, ACT, AP Psychology

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of a person or a group based on certain characteristics such as race, gender, or religion.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse discrimination with prejudice, which is a preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.

Explanations: Discrimination involves actions that result in unfair treatment, whereas prejudice is a preconceived notion or bias. The term "Descrimination" in the options is a typographical error, but the intended correct answer is discrimination.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Dissemination refers to the spreading or distribution of information, not unfair treatment.
Option B: Descrimination (intended to be Discrimination) is the correct term for unfair treatment based on characteristics like race or gender.
Option C: Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or biases, not the action of unfair treatment.
Option D: Bigotry is an intolerant attitude toward those holding different opinions, but it does not specifically refer to unfair treatment.

Mnemonic: D for Discrimination, D for Disadvantage

78. This staff is the one who identifies the type and quantity of resources he needs to attain its department goals.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Manager.

Exam Relevance: MBA exams, HR management exams, business administration exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Managers are responsible for identifying the type and quantity of resources needed to achieve their department's goals.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the roles of managers and supervisors, thinking supervisors are responsible for resource allocation.

Explanations: Managers are responsible for planning and organizing resources to meet departmental goals. They identify the type and quantity of resources needed, such as personnel, equipment, and materials. This role is critical for effective departmental performance and aligns with the managerial function of planning and resource allocation.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Managers are responsible for identifying the type and quantity of resources needed to achieve departmental goals.
Option B: Incorrect. Supervisors typically manage day-to-day operations and do not have the primary responsibility for resource allocation.
Option C: Incorrect. Department heads may oversee managers but are not typically responsible for the detailed identification of resource needs.
Option D: Incorrect. The president is usually involved in broader strategic decisions and not the specific resource allocation for departments.

Mnemonic: Mnemonic: MGR - Managers Get Resources

79. ..... is the process of differentiating between applicants in order to identify and hire those with a greater likelihood of success in a job.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Selection.

Exam Relevance: HRM exams, Management exams, Recruitment exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Selection is the process of evaluating job applicants to identify those most likely to succeed in a position.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse selection with training, which is the process of developing skills and knowledge after hiring.

Explanations: Selection involves assessing and differentiating between job applicants to identify those with a higher likelihood of success in a job. This process is crucial in human resource management to ensure that the most suitable candidates are chosen for the available positions.

Option Analysis:

Option A: False negative error is not related to the process of evaluating job applicants.
Option B: Training is the process of developing skills and knowledge after hiring, not the process of evaluating applicants.
Option C: Selection is the correct term for the process of evaluating and differentiating between job applicants.
Option D: None of the above is incorrect as selection is a valid and specific term in human resource management.

80. Which statements are incorrect?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Selection creates a pool of talent to consider for future jobs.

Exam Relevance: HRM exams, Management exams, Organizational Behavior exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Recruitment and selection are distinct phases in the hiring process. Recruitment involves attracting and identifying potential candidates, while selection involves evaluating and choosing the most suitable candidates from the pool of applicants.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse the roles of recruitment and selection, believing that selection alone can create a pool of talent for future positions.

Explanations: Selection is the process of evaluating and choosing the most suitable candidates from the pool of applicants. It does not create a pool of talent for future jobs; that is the role of recruitment. Recruitment involves attracting and identifying potential candidates, which creates the pool of talent for selection.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Recruitment and selection are indeed part of the sourcing/attraction process, but they are distinct phases.
Option B: Selection does not create a pool of talent for future jobs; recruitment does.
Option C: Recruitment enables the selection phase by creating a pool of candidates to evaluate.
Option D: Not all statements are incorrect; only statement B is incorrect.

Mnemonic: RATS: Recruitment Attracts, Selection Tests

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