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- December 2, 2024
Question 01
Which method involves measuring the past level of a productivity index to forecast future human resource needs?
a) Productivity ratios
b) Time series analysis
c) Delphi technique
d) Human resource ratios
Correct Answer: a) Productivity ratios
Explanation: Productivity ratios use historical data to analyze productivity levels and help HR forecast future staffing needs based on anticipated productivity trends.
Question 02
What does the term “SWOT analysis” stand for?
a) Strengths, Weaknesses, Operations, Tactics
b) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
c) Skills, Workforce, Opportunities, Trends
d) Strengths, Workforce, Options, Training
Correct Answer: b) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Explanation: SWOT analysis assesses an organization's internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats to formulate strategies.
Question 03
What does the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, primarily address in the workplace?
a) Health and safety regulations
b) Equal pay for equal work
c) Employment discrimination
d) Labor union representation
Correct Answer: c) Employment discrimination
Explanation: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, ensuring fair treatment for all employees.
Question 04
What is the primary goal of the performance management process?
a) To evaluate an employee’s personal satisfaction
b) To manage and improve employee performance
c) To determine compensation and benefits
d) To enforce disciplinary actions
Correct Answer: b) To manage and improve employee performance
Explanation: Performance management focuses on continuous improvement of employee performance through feedback, goal setting, and training.
Question 05
What is the key focus of ergonomics in the workplace?
a) Minimizing workplace stress through counseling services
b) Aligning physical work conditions with the worker’s capabilities
c) Creating opportunities for employee career advancement
d) Reducing absenteeism rates
Correct Answer: b) Aligning physical work conditions with the worker's capabilities
Explanation: Ergonomics aims to design workspaces and tasks to fit employees' physical abilities, reducing strain and preventing injuries.
Question 06
Which theory proposes that employees are motivated when they believe their efforts will lead to desired rewards?
a) Equity theory
b) Expectancy theory
c) Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
d) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Correct Answer: b) Expectancy theory
Explanation: Expectancy theory suggests that employees are motivated when they believe their efforts will result in successful performance and, consequently, desired rewards.
Question 07
What term describes the actions taken by an employee when they feel unchallenged and see little opportunity for advancement?
a) Career plateau
b) Job burnout
c) Job rotation
d) Employee disengagement
Correct Answer: a) Career plateau
Explanation: A career plateau occurs when an employee feels they have reached a dead-end in their job, with no room for advancement or growth.
Question 08
Which form of compensation involves providing a portion of company profits to employees, usually through bonus payments?
a) Fixed pay
b) Stock options
c) Profit-sharing
d) Piecework pay
Correct Answer: c) Profit-sharing
Explanation: Profit-sharing plans distribute a percentage of the company's profits to employees, providing an incentive for them to contribute to the organization’s success.
Question 09
What HR function ensures that an organization has the right number of employees with the right skills at the right time?
a) Workforce planning
b) Job analysis
c) Performance management
d) Succession planning
Correct Answer: a) Workforce planning
Explanation: Workforce planning ensures the organization meets its staffing needs by aligning human resources with future business requirements.
Question 10
What is the primary purpose of job analysis in HR?
a) To determine employee compensation
b) To identify job tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications
c) To manage performance appraisals
d) To improve employee retention
Correct Answer: b) To identify job tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications
Explanation: Job analysis helps HR define the key responsibilities and required qualifications for each role, which supports recruitment, selection, and training processes.
Question 11
Which term refers to a group of workers who come together to collectively negotiate for their common welfare?
a) Union
b) Task force
c) Team
d) Committee
Correct Answer: a) Union
Explanation: A union is a group of employees who work together to negotiate employment terms, such as wages and working conditions, with their employer.
Question 12
What is the primary purpose of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)?
a) To provide health benefits for retired military personnel
b) To protect civilian reemployment rights for military service members
c) To enforce nondiscriminatory hiring practices
d) To regulate employment contracts for government workers
Correct Answer: b) To protect civilian reemployment rights for military service members
Explanation: USERRA ensures that individuals who leave their civilian jobs to serve in the military can return to their positions with the same benefits and seniority when they return.
Question 13
Which job design strategy focuses on simplifying tasks to improve efficiency and performance?
a) Biological job design
b) Mechanistic job design
c) Perceptual-motor job design
d) Motivational job design
Correct Answer: b) Mechanistic job design
Explanation: Mechanistic job design breaks down tasks into simple, repetitive steps to improve performance efficiency and standardization.
Question 14
What is the main focus of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the context of employee motivation?
a) Ensuring job security
b) Fulfilling basic human needs in a structured order
c) Providing financial rewards
d) Developing technical skills
Correct Answer: b) Fulfilling basic human needs in a structured order
Explanation: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory that suggests employees must satisfy basic needs, such as safety and security, before pursuing higher-level needs like self-actualization.
Question 15
Which type of recruitment method is most commonly used to attract external candidates for professional or managerial roles?
a) Job posting
b) Employee referrals
c) Employment agencies
d) Internal recruitment
Correct Answer: c) Employment agencies
Explanation: Employment agencies specialize in recruiting external candidates for professional or managerial positions by matching job seekers with employers.
Question 16
Which performance appraisal method involves comparing an employee’s performance against their peers’?
a) Graphic rating scale
b) Straight ranking method
c) Forced distribution method
d) Narrative method
Correct Answer: b) Straight ranking method
Explanation: The straight ranking method ranks employees from best to worst based on their overall job performance, often comparing them directly with their peers.
Question 17
What is the main goal of progressive discipline in HR management?
a) To reward high-performing employees
b) To give employees opportunities to correct poor behavior
c) To terminate employees with no notice
d) To establish performance goals
Correct Answer: b) To give employees opportunities to correct poor behavior
Explanation: Progressive discipline involves providing employees with multiple opportunities and warnings to correct undesirable behavior before termination
Question 18
Which law requires employers to pay overtime to non-exempt employees working more than a certain number of hours in a week?
a) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
b) Equal Pay Act
c) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
d) Civil Rights Act
Correct Answer: a) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Explanation: The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and other standards, requiring overtime compensation for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours per week.
Question 19
What is the purpose of the Delphi technique in HR forecasting?
a) To conduct structured interviews with job candidates
b) To make decisions based on expert judgment
c) To estimate staffing needs using historical data
d) To evaluate employee performance over time
Correct Answer: b) To make decisions based on expert judgment
Explanation: The Delphi technique is a group decision-making method that gathers expert opinions to forecast future events or resolve complex issues.
Question 20
Which HR strategy is focused on creating a flexible workforce by cross-training employees in different roles?
a) Job rotation
b) Succession planning
c) Workforce scheduling
d) Job enrichment
Correct Answer: a) Job rotation
Explanation: Job rotation allows employees to move between different roles, enhancing their skills and knowledge and providing flexibility in the workforce.
