Human Resources Quiz

What are the main roles of the Human Resources department?

• Recruitment and selection

• Marketing and sales

• Finance and accounting

• Production and operations

What is the purpose of a job description?

• To attract candidates for a job

• To assess the performance of an employee

• To outline the responsibilities of a job

• To determine the salary for a job

What is the difference between internal and external recruitment?

• Internal recruitment is cheaper than external recruitment

• Internal recruitment involves hiring new employees

• External recruitment involves promoting existing employees

• External recruitment brings in new ideas and experience

Where can job vacancies be advertised?

• Local newspapers

• National newspapers

• Specialist magazines and journals

• All of the above

What is the purpose of training programs?

• To assess employee performance

• To fulfill the training needs of employees

• To reduce the size of the workforce

• To resolve grievances and disputes

What is redundancy in the context of employment?

• Hiring new employees

• Promoting existing employees

• Shedding employees due to business changes

• Resolving grievances and disputes

What is the purpose of a job specification?

• To attract candidates for a job

• To assess the performance of an employee

• To outline the responsibilities of a job

• To specify the qualifications and qualities for a job

What is the importance of wages and salaries in recruitment?

• To attract and retain the right people

• To fulfill the training needs of employees

• To resolve grievances and disputes

• To comply with health and safety laws

What is the role of industrial relations in recruitment?

• To attract and retain the right people

• To fulfill the training needs of employees

• To resolve grievances and disputes

• To comply with health and safety laws

What are the legal controls over employment issues?

• Health and safety laws

• Redundancy laws

• Dismissal laws

• All of the above