Human Resource Management Quiz

A full and precise statement of the responsibilities of a post being advertised is known as a ________

• List

• Job Specification

• Job Description

• Outline

Which of the following is NOT a common way to apply for a job?

• Online application

• Email application

• Telephone call only

• Hand-delivered application

The main purpose of a job interview is to:

• test the candidate's memory

• evaluate the candidate's appearance

• assess the candidate's suitability

• check references

What is the allocation of workers to a task or department called?

• Recruitment

• Deployment

• planning

• Routing

Which of the following is an example of an external recruitment source?

• Promoting an existing employee to a higher position

• Using an employment agent in the recruitment process

• Transferring an employee to a different department

• Using employee referrals

Which of the following is an example of an unsolicited job application?

• Sending a resume to a company even though they haven't advertised an opening

• Applying for a government job through the official portal.

• Submitting an application to a recruitment agency.

• Responding to a job advertisement on a company's website.

Appraisals are effective for managing performance because they: (choose all that apply to this question)

• Enable management to positively influence employee attitude and behaviour.

• Improve communication between supervisors/management and subordinates

• HR department will be able to give them more vacation period based on their performance.

• Help to clarify standards, goals and responsibilities

• HR department are able to compare workers performance with their competitors

Which of the following is NOT typically a function of the Human Resources Department?

• Managing employee benefits and compensation

• Supervising staff in all departments

• Handling employee relations and grievances

• Recruiting and training new staff

Job analysis is best defined as:

• Setting employee salaries

• Reviewing employee performance

• Creating work schedules

• Determining job requirements and specifications

Which of the following BEST describes "job specifications"

• The location and working hours of a job

• The tasks and responsibilities of a particular job

• The required qualifications, skills, and experience for a job

• The salary and benefits associated with a job.