Exploring Human Resource Functions

What is the primary goal of recruitment and selection?

• To reduce the number of applicants for a job position.

• To identify and hire the most suitable candidates for a job position.

• To create a positive company image regardless of hiring needs.

• To ensure all candidates are hired regardless of qualifications.

Which method is commonly used to assess candidates during the selection process?

• Resume screening

• Reference checks

• Psychometric testing

• Interview

What are the key components of an effective employee training program?

• Vague objectives and no evaluation

• Key components include clear objectives, relevant content, engaging delivery, practice opportunities, feedback, and outcome evaluation.

• Only theoretical knowledge with no practice

• Lack of engagement and feedback opportunities

How can performance management systems benefit an organization?

• Increases operational costs

• Decreases employee turnover

• Performance management systems benefit organizations by improving alignment, productivity, and employee engagement.

• Reduces communication among teams

What factors should be considered when designing a compensation package?

• Work location

• Market competitiveness, internal equity, employee performance, benefits and perks, legal compliance, organizational budget.

• Employee tenure

• Company size

What is the role of labor relations in maintaining workplace harmony?

• Labor relations help maintain workplace harmony by fostering communication, addressing grievances, and ensuring fair labor practices.

• Labor relations are only concerned with salary negotiations.

• Labor relations focus solely on employee training.

• Labor relations eliminate the need for communication between staff.

How can organizations promote workplace diversity?

• Implement inclusive hiring practices and provide diversity training.

• Focus solely on employee performance reviews.

• Limit hiring to local candidates only.

• Eliminate all team-building activities.

What are some common challenges faced in recruitment?

• Simplifying the hiring process

• Reducing employee turnover

• Increasing salary offers

• Common challenges in recruitment include attracting qualified candidates, high competition for talent, ensuring diversity, managing biases, and maintaining a positive candidate experience.

What metrics can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs?

• Participant feedback, knowledge retention, behavior change, performance metrics, ROI.

• Location of training

• Training duration

• Number of trainers

How does employee feedback influence performance management?

• Employee feedback influences performance management by enhancing communication, identifying improvement areas, and aligning goals.

• Employee feedback is primarily used for payroll adjustments.

• Employee feedback has no impact on performance management.

• Employee feedback is only useful for promotions.