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Human Resource Management includes many specialised activities and duties which the human resource personnel must perform. Identify such activities from the options given below: (A) Developing compensation and incentive plans. (B) Training and development of employees for efficient performance and career growth. (C) Analysing jobs, collecting information about jobs to prepare job descriptions. (D) Recruitment, i.e., search for qualified people Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the benefits offered to the organization through proper staffing. 1. Helps in discovering and obtaining competent personnel for various jobs. 2. It contributes to lower performance of employees, by putting the right person in the right job. 3. Ensures the temporary survival and growth of the enterprise through the succession planning for managers. 4. Helps to ensure limited utilization of human resources.

Identify the correct sequence of the process of selection from the options given below. A. Selection Decision B. Reference and Background Checks C. Job Offer D. Medical Examination Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the benefits of training and development activities for employees from the options given below: (A) Improved skills and knowledge due to training lead to a better career for the individual. (B) Increased performance by the individual helps him to earn more. (C) Training increases the satisfaction and morale of employees. (D) Training reduces absenteeism and employee turnover. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Types of Training | Aspects | | (A) Internship Training | (I) Puts the trainee under the guidance of a master worker. | | (B) Job Rotation | (II) Employees learn their jobs on the equipment they will be using, but the training is conducted away from the actual workplace. | | (C) Apprenticeship Programmes | (III) A joint programme of training in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate. | | (D) Vestibule Training | (IV) Shifting the trainee from one department to another or from one job to another. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the correct sequence of the process of staffing from the options given below: (A) Estimating the Manpower Requirements (B) Recruitment and Selection (C) Placement and Orientation (D) Training and Development Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following relates to the stages of staffing process? (A) Estimating the Manpower Requirements (B) Recruitment (C) Delegation (D) Placement and Orientation Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the correct sequence of selection process. (A) Selection Test (B) Preliminary screening (C) Reference check (D) Employment interview Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the correct sequence of staffing process. (A) Training & development (B) Recruitment & selection (C) Estimating the manpower requirements (D) Placement & orientation Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is NOT related to the benefits of staffing?

Match List-I with List-II | List-I<br>Selection Test | List-II<br>Explanation | | --- | --- | | (A) Trade Test | (I) Indicator of person's learning ability | | (B) Aptitude Test | (II) Individuals potential for learning new skills | | (C) Personality Test | (III) Measures the existing skills | | (D) Intelligence Test | (IV) Clues to persons emotions | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is not the benefits of proper staffing to the organization?

Arrange the following steps involved in staffing process in a logical sequence. (A) Conducting aptitude test (B) Inviting candidates to apply for the job (C) Estimating the manpower requirement (D) Familiarisation of an employee with the existing employee is done. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is not the merit while filling vacancies in higher jobs from within the organization?

A firm wants to select employees for the mechanical jobs in the organization. Which of the following test will help the organization in finding out whether a candidate is suitable for a mechanical job?

Arrange the various activities involved in the process of recruitment in the correct sequence: <ol type="A"> <li>Inviting applications</li> <li>Assessment of validity of various recruitment sources</li> <li>Identification of the different sources of labour supply</li> <li>Choosing the most suitable source</li> </ol> Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Function | Process | | (A) Recruitment | (I) Evaluation | | (B) Job Description | (II) Information about the job | | (C) Orientation | (III) Search for qualified person for the job | | (D) Appraisal | (IV) Introduction of new employee with superior and subordinates | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is an advantage of external sources of recruitment?

___________ is an inherent part of human resource management as it is the practice of finding, evaluating and establishing a working relationship with people, for a purpose.

Arrange the following stages involved in selection in a logical order. (A) Gaining additional information about the candidate (B) Conducting Selection Tests (C) Conducting the one-to-one round with the candidate (D) A selection decision is made Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is on the job training method?

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (A) Trade Tests | (I) Measure the existing skills of the individual. | | (B) Intelligence Tests | (II) Provide indications about a person's emotions, reactions and maturity level. | | (C) Personality Tests | (III) Measure individuals' ability to make decisions and judgments. | | (D) Aptitude Tests | (IV) Measure individuals' potential for learning new skills. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Arrange the following steps of Staffing Process in a logical sequence. (A) Selection (B) Recruitment (C) Placement and Orientation (D) Estimating the manpower requirements Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following test is not used for the selection of employees?

Staffing treats human resources as_______.

Evaluating an employee's current and/or past performance as against certain predetermined standards is known as:

Arrange the steps of the Staffing Process in the correct sequence. <ol type="A"> <li>Selection</li> <li>Placement and Orientation</li> <li>Promotion and Career Planning</li> <li>Recruitment</li> </ol> Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following are 'On the Job Training Methods' ? (A) Internship Training (B) Vestibule Training (C) Apprenticeship Programmes (D) Coaching Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which test of selection provides clues to a person's emotions, reactions, maturity and value system?

Which of the following are the external sources of recruitment? (A) Recommendations of Employees (B) Transfers (C) Direct Recruitment (D) Campus Recruitment Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which among the following is NOT the specialized activity and duty of the Human Resource personnel ?

Identify the types of direct financial payment from the options given below?

In which method of on-the-job training, the trainee is kept under the guidance of a master worker?

Match List–I with List–II | List–I (Staffing and its Aspects) | List–II (Explanation) | | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | (A) Selection | (I) Identification and attraction | | (B) Staffing | (II) Acquainting and skill development | | (C) Recruitment | (III) Assessment, evaluation and final match | | (D) Training | (IV) Managerial function of filling and keeping filled the positions in the organisation structure | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is concerned with obtaining, utilizing and maintaining a satisfactory and satisfied work force?

Arrange the stages of the selection process in the correct sequence. (A) Employment Interview (B) Selection Test (C) Preliminary Screening (D) Reference and Background Checks Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is a career oriented process?

Arrange the following steps involved in selection process in the proper sequence. <br/><br/><ol type="A"><li>Preliminary screening</li><li>Employment interview</li><li>Reference and background checks</li><li>Selection test</li></ol><br/>Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Under which method of the training, a trainee is put under the guidance of a master worker?

Which process is referred to as the process of learning opportunities designed to help employees grow?

Arrange the activities of the recruitment process in a proper sequence. (A) Identification of the different sources of labour supply (B) Choosing the most suitable source or sources (C) Assessment of their validity (D) Inviting applications from the prospective candidates for the vacancies Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which method of training is a joint programme of training in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate?

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Type of test) | (Aspects) | | --- | --- | | (A) Intelligence Tests | (I) Indicator of a person's learning ability | | (B) Aptitude Tests | (II) A measure of individuals' potential for learning new skills. | | (C) Personality Tests | (III) Provide clues to a person's emotions, her reactions, maturity and value system etc. | | (D) Interest Tests | (IV) Pattern of involvement of a person. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Arrange the process of recruitment in a correct sequence: (A) Assessment of their validity (B) Identification of the different sources of labour (C) Inviting applications from the prospective candidates for the vacancies (D) Choosing the most suitable source or sources Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Arrange the following steps of the staffing process in a correct sequence: (A) Performance Appraisal (B) Training and Development (C) Placement and Orientation (D) Recruitment and Selection Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

"The process of increasing the knowledge and skills of an employee for doing a particular job" is known as:

Which of the following is not a demerit of external source of recruitment?

The following are the points of need for training, except:

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (A) Vestibule Training | (I) Shifting the trainee from one department to another to give a broader understanding of the organization. | | (B) Job rotation | (II) A joint programme of training in which educational institutions and business firms operate. | | (C) Apprenticeship programmes | (III) Actual work environment is created and employees use the same equipment. | | (D) Internship training | (IV) Put the trainee under the guidance of a master worker. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (A) Orientation | (I) choosing from among the pool of the prospective job candidates | | (B) Recruitment | (II) facilitate employee learning | | (C) Training and Development | (III) process of searching for prospective employees | | (D) Selection | (IV) familiarising the person with the rules and policies of the organisation | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct order of staffing process. (A) Estimating Manpower Requirements (B) Placement and Orientation (C) Selection (D) Training and Development Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

All are important tests for selection of employees, except:

"Training is conducted away from the work floor". Identify the type of training:

Which of the following is not a source of external recruitment? <ol> <li>Campus recruitment</li> <li>Casual callers</li> <li>Web publishing</li> <li>Promotion</li> </ol>

"A notice is placed on the notice board of the firm specifying the details of the jobs available". This source of recruitment is:

H.R. Manager of a firm estimated, Manpower requirements. What sequence of steps will he follow further? (A) Placement and Orientation (B) Selection (C) Training and Development (D) Recruitment Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The last step in the process of selection is:

The aspects of staffing do not include:

A sales manager of ABC department left the firm on medical grounds. There are two sales managers in the XYZ department. One of the managers from XYZ department is shifted to ABC department as the new sales manager. What type of decision is this?

Mr. X has a few positions vacant in his business. What will be the correct order in deciding how to fill these positions? (A) Recruitment and selection (B) Training & Development (C) Estimating the manpower requirements (D) Placement and Orientation Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Miss Y has applied for the position of production manager. What will be the correct series of steps that she will go through during the selection process? (A) Interview and background check (B) Medical examination (C) Selection decision (D) Preliminary screening and tests Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following are "On The Job Methods" for training? (A) Apprenticeship programmes (B) Case study (C) Internship (D) Job rotation Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Vaibhav applied to a software firm as a software developer. He passed the written exam and went through several rounds of tests and interviews. The company was testing his performance and the potential of his knowledge. Which aspect of staffing is being referred to here?

Which of the following is NOT an 'On the Job Method' of training?

Arrange the following steps of the selection process in a logical sequence (A) Physical or Medical Examination (B) Checking references (C) Filling in of blank application form (D) Employment test Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is NOT an external source of recruitment?

Arrange the following steps of the selection process in a logical sequence. (A) Selection Tests (B) Employment Interview (C) Reference and Background Checks (D) Preliminary Screening Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following aspects of staffing process is/are NOT properly stated? (A) Managers need to design activities to serve employees' short-term interests only. (B) Compensation is decided in the form of direct financial payments, which may be time-based or performance-based. (C) Orientation implies the introduction of new employees to existing employees. (D) Placement is the process of choosing from among the pool of prospective job candidates developed at the stage of recruitment. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Selection Test | Observation | | (A) Trade Test | (I) Ability to make decisions. | | (B) Interest Test | (II) Potential to acquire skills. | | (C) Aptitude Test | (III) Pattern of involvement of a person | | (D) Intelligence Test | (IV) Actual skills possessed. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The Concept of Staffing is about:

Arrange the following steps of a company's selection process in the correct sequence. (A) Reference and background checks (B) Selection tests (C) Preliminary Screening (D) Employment interviews Choose the <b>correct</b> answer from the options given below:

Which of the following relates to the recruitment process?

Arrange the following stages of the staffing process in logical sequence. <ul><li>(A) Placement and orientation</li><li>(B) Estimating manpower requirements</li><li>(C) Recruitment</li><li>(D) Selection</li></ul> Choose the <b>correct</b> answer from the options given below:

_______ is a continuous process because new jobs may be created and some of the existing employees may leave the organisation.

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of staffing?

Which of the following are the limitations of internal sources of recruitment? (A) The scope for induction of fresh talent is reduced. (B) Employees are motivated to improve their performance. (C) The employees may not take challenging tasks if they are sure of time-bound promotions. (D) Internal recruitment may boost the competitive environment in the organisation. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Arrange the following stages of staffing process in the correct order. (A) Searching for employees and stimulating them to apply (B) Issuing offer letter (C) Giving a brief presentation about the company (D) Determining the number of personnel required for vacant positions Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A very useful training method has been adopted by many training institutes since long by providing real work environment for trainees. This type of training is termed as:

It is a joint programme of training in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate.' Identify the method of training.

Match List-I with List-II on the basis of meaning and name of the concept | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (A) Choosing the most appropriate candidate | (I) Selection | | (B) Candidate is given an introduction to superiors | (II) Orientation | | (C) Learning the skills related to a job | (III) Recruitment | | (D) Searching for prospective employees | (IV) Training |

"Many reputed organizations keep a database of unsolicited applications in their offices based on which a list of job-seekers can be prepared and can be screened to fill the vacancies as they arise". Identify the source referred of recruitment above.

_______ Test is a measure of individuals potential for learning new skills.

It involves shifting of an employee from one job to another, one department to another or from one shift to another, without a substantive change in the responsibilities and status of an employee. It is known as_______.

Which of the following are the sources of Recruitment for a newly set organization? A. Unskilled workers required for unskilled work provided by labour contractor B. Promotion to the higher post C. Websites such as www.naukri.com & jobtostreet etc. D. Recommendations of employees E. Recruitment from educational institutions Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Mr. Prateek, the Production Manager of Zim Ltd. has selected the right workforce for his department. He decides the following steps which he would adopt in the process of staffing. Arrange them in correct sequence A. Performance Appraisal B. Compensation C. Placement and Orientation D. Promotion and Career Planning E. Training and development Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Arrange the following steps of staffing function of management in correct sequence. (A) Recruitment (B) Selection (C) Placement and Orientation (D) Training and Development (E) Performance Appraisal Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Employees learn their jobs on the equipment they will be using, but the training is conducted away from the actual work place. Name the training method, explained here.

Identify on the job training method in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate to provide practical knowledge and skills to the selected candidates carry on regular studies for the prescribed period.

External Sources of recruitment does not include A. Casual callers B. Employment exchange C. Transfer D. Advertising E. Promotions Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

_______ refers to vertical shifting of employees in an organisation

Identify the correct sequence of first 5 steps of process of Selection : (A) Employment interview (B) Reference and background checks (C) Selection Tests (D) Selection Decision (E) Preliminary Screening Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

_______ leads to shifting an employee to higher position carrying higher responsibilities, facilities status and pay.

Match List - I with List - II. | List - I | List - II | |---|---| | (A) Indicator of a person's learning ability | (I) Aptitude Tests | | (B) Provides clues to a person's value system | (II) Interest Tests | | (C) Measurement of individuals potential for learning new skills | (III) Intelligence Tests | | (D) Indicator for the pattern of involvement of a person | (IV) Personality Tests | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

_______ involves shifting of an employee from one job to another or from one shift to another, without a substantive change in the responsibilities and status of the employee.

Vasu is a hard working employee in the organisation. He has been working as a junior clerk for the last five years. As Srinath, the senior clerk retired he expected to fill the vacant position. But instead of vertically shifting Vasu, the company appointed Raman as a senior clerk through a placement agency. Vasu felt demotivated and frustrated. Identify the limitation of external sources of recruitment discussed above.

Identify the correct sequence in the staffing process A. The organisation conducted inhouse trainings and offered opportunities for career advancement in the long run B. An advertisement of 'situation vacant' was published in the daily newspaper C. The selected employee was introduced to the office employees and he occupied the position for which he was selected D. The number and types of human resource available and required were assessed in the organisation E. A series of tests and interviews was conducted to shortlist a suitable candidate. Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Arrange the following steps of staffing process in a correct sequence A. Performance appraisal B. Training and Development C. Placement and Orientation D. Promotion and Career planning E. Compensation Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Which of the following are the external sources of recruitment? A. Direct recruitment B. Transfer C. Casual Callers D. Campus recruitment E. Promotions Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

From the following identify the drawbacks of external sources of recruitment A. Wider choice B. Dissatisfaction among existing staff C. Lengthy process D. Costly process E. Competitive spirit Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Staffing is putting people to jobs. It includes workforce planning and comprises the following process. State the correct sequence of the process. (a) Estimating the Manpower Recruitment (b) Placement and Orientation (c) Training and Development (d) Recruitment (e) Selection Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

The objective of the step of Staffing Process is to create a pool of prospective candidates for the job. Identify the step of Staffing Process highlighted in the above statement.

It is the test that examines candidate's individual potential for learning skills.

Arrange the following steps involved in the process of recruitment in a proper sequence. A. Choosing the most suitable source/sources of supply B. Inviting application from the prospective candidates for the vacancies C. Assessment of their validity D. Identification of different sources of labour supply

Which of the following statements are incorrect in respect of merits of internal source of recruitment? A. It helps in motivating employees which results in improving their performances B. It provides a complete solution in filling vacancies in the organisations C. It is a cheaper and time saving method of recruitment D. It provides a solution of shifting workforce from the surplus departments to understaffed departments E. It provides a wider choice Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List I with List II | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. Campus recruitment | I. Government run organization for unskilled and skilled operative jobs | | B. Employment Exchange | II. Applicants introduced by the present employees of the organisation | | C. Recommendation of Employees | III. A notice placed on notice board specifying details of jobs available for unskilled workers | | D. Direct Recruitment | IV. Applicants recruited from colleges and institutions | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Put the following points in the correct sequence to complete the staffing process. A. Rajat met a labour contractor and told him to send 30 carpenters the next day B. The 20 carpenters were shown their workplace and the job of making the tables were given them C. Two carpenters were sent for training as they needed some new skills D. Rajat requires 20 carpenters to complete the order of making tables E. Rajat selected 20 carpenters from the 30 candidates sent by the contractor Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in the process of selection. A. Preliminary screening B. Reference and Background Checks C. Selection Tests D. Employment Interview E. Selection Decision Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Workload analysis would enable an assessment of the :

Identify the type of external source which specializes in middle level and top level executive placement.

Match the items of List I with the correct items of List II | List I | List II | | --- | --- | | A. Direct financial payments | I. Employer paid insurance and vacation | | B. Indirect payments | II. Payment of salary and wages on daily, weekly or monthly basis | | C. Direct time based payments | III. Payment of wages and salary according to piece work | | D. Direct performance based payments | IV. Incentives, commission and bonus | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Once the job offer has been made to the candidate, company prepares an important document containing vital details about the candidate which is authenticated by him/her. This document serves as a valid record for the future reference. Name the document which has been highlighted in the above para.

| Source of Recruitment | Condition | | --- | --- | | A. Casual Caller | I. The application of Sohan, was forwarded by XYZ consultancies to the Company. | | B. Advertisement | II. Raj sent his application to the company through the website Jobseekers.com | | C. Placement Agencies | III. Prateek has seen a job vacancy in the newspaper and decided to give his application. | | D. Web Publishing | IV. Rohan went to XYZ Ltd. and gave his application for a job. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Mr. Gaurav needs to add 20 people to their team of sales executives. He had given an advertisement in the newspaper and has received 200 applications. Help him to select the best 20 candidates by giving him the correct sequence. A. Selection Test B. Reference and Background checks C. Employment Interview D. Selection Decision E. Preliminary Screening Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Arrange the staffing process in sequence A. Recruitment B. Estimating the manpower requirement C. Placement and orientation D. Selection E. Training and Development Choose the correct answer from the options given below: