Human Resource Management Quiz

Assertion (A): Job enrichment involves adding more tasks of similar difficulty to a job. Reason (R): Job enlargement is intended to make the job more challenging.

• A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• C. A is true, but R is false.

• D. A is false, but R is true.

An organization recently introduced flexible working hours and work-from-home options. What trend in HR does this represent?

• A. Traditional HR Management

• B. Emerging Trends in HR

• C. Staff Morale Improvement

• D. Classical HR Approach

E-recruitment primarily utilizes print media for attracting candidates.

• True

• False

Assertion (A): Training is distinct from education. Reason (R): Training is focused on acquiring specific skills for a particular job.

• A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• C. A is true, but R is false.

• D. A is false, but R is true.

A company uses both internal and external sources for recruitment. Which of the following is an advantage of using internal sources?

• A. Wider pool of candidates

• B. Lower training costs

• C. Fresh perspectives

• D. More diverse skill set

A manager regularly adjusts her leadership style based on the maturity level of her team members. This is an example of:

• A. Autocratic Leadership

• B. Democratic Leadership

• C. Situational Leadership

• D. Laissez-Faire Leadership

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs begins with self-actualization as the basic need.

• True

• False

Assertion (A): Staff morale is only affected by external factors. Reason (R): Employees' personal life has no impact on their work morale.

• A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• C. A is true, but R is false.

• D. A is false, but R is true.

If a company primarily focuses on employees’ psychological needs before considering their safety needs, it is:

• A. Following Maslow's Hierarchy correctly.

• B. Not aligning with Maslow's Hierarchy.

• C. Focusing on Herzberg's Hygiene Factors.

• D. Implementing Theory X.

Performance appraisal is the same as potential appraisal.

• True

• False