Human Resource Development - Feb 2025

1. What is the primary purpose of Human Resource Planning (HRP)?
   
   

• 1. a) To ensure a surplus workforce

• b) To align human resource supply with organizational demand

• 1. c) To reduce employee training costs

• 1. d) To eliminate employee turnover

1. Which of the following is NOT a step in the Human Resource Planning process?
   
   

• 1. a) Analyzing current HR capacity

• 1. b) Estimating future HR needs

• 1. c) Selling company shares to employees

• 1. d) Implementing HR strategies

3. Which of the following is an internal source of recruitment?
   
   

• 3. a) Job advertisements

• 3. b) Employee referrals

• 3. c) Promotions and transfers

• 3. d) Recruitment agencies

3. Which of the following is a major advantage of external recruitment?
   

• 3. a) It is cost-effective

• 3. b) It brings fresh talent and new perspectives

• 3. c) It enhances job security for existing employees

• 3. d) It requires no additional training

5. What is the first step in the selection process?
   

• 5. a) Interviewing candidates

• 5. b) Screening applications

• 5. c) Conducting background checks

• 5. d) Administering job tests

5. Why are background checks important in the selection process?
   
   
   
   

• 5. a) To verify the authenticity of a candidate’s credentials

• 5. b) To eliminate overqualified candidates

• 5. c) To negotiate salary before hiring

• 5. d) To reject all external candidates

7. What does placement refer to in HRM?
   
   
   
   

• 7. a) Assigning a selected candidate to a specific job role

• 7. b) Posting job vacancies online

• 7. c) Conducting exit interviews

• 7. d) Transferring employees between departments

8. What is the primary focus of a job description?
   
   

• 8. a) The qualifications required for a job

• 8. b) The salary and benefits associated with a job

• 8. c) The duties, responsibilities, and tasks of a job

• 8. d) The number of applicants applying for the job

8. Which of the following is NOT typically included in a job specification?
   
   
   
   

• 8. a) Educational qualifications

• 8. b) Work experience

• 8. c) Job responsibilities

• 8. d) Required skills

8. What is the key difference between job description and job specification?
   
   
   
   

• 8. a) Job description focuses on job duties, while job specification focuses on qualifications

• 8. b) Job description is about employee performance, while job specification is about salary structure

• 8. c) Job description is external recruitment, while job specification is internal recruitment

• 8. d) There is no difference between the two