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This section includes 1531 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Management knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
_________ is the process of acquiring, training, appraising and compensating employees, attending to their labour relations, health and safety and fairnessconcerns. |
| A. | Labour Relations |
| B. | Organizational Behaviour |
| C. | Human Resource Management |
| D. | Organizational Health and Safety Management |
| Answer» D. Organizational Health and Safety Management | |
| 52. |
Shifting from manual to computerized system is resulted due to; |
| A. | Workforce diversity |
| B. | Technological advancement |
| C. | Stake holder’s involvement |
| D. | Globalization |
| Answer» C. Stake holder’s involvement | |
| 53. |
Organizational behaviour depicts the; |
| A. | Jargons used within the organization |
| B. | collective behaviour of an organization |
| C. | Effect of society’s common behaviour on an organization |
| D. | Culture prevails in an organization |
| Answer» C. Effect of society’s common behaviour on an organization | |
| 54. |
Management sciences department is one of the _______________ of the VU; |
| A. | System |
| B. | Subsystem |
| C. | Board |
| D. | Structure |
| Answer» C. Board | |
| 55. |
Organizations take inputs from its; |
| A. | Rules & Policies |
| B. | Internal Environment |
| C. | External Environment |
| D. | Legislations |
| Answer» C. External Environment | |
| 56. |
As organizational activities are interrelated, it is said to be; |
| A. | A closed system |
| B. | An isolated system |
| C. | An open system |
| D. | A clogged system |
| Answer» D. A clogged system | |
| 57. |
Leaders perform; |
| A. | Decisional roles |
| B. | Informal roles |
| C. | Informational roles |
| D. | Interpersonal roles |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58. |
A practice used by companies to assign their costly activities to outside providers, (for the purpose of cost saving), rather than completing it internallyis called; |
| A. | Planning |
| B. | Decentralization |
| C. | Restructuring |
| D. | Outsourcing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
The thorough & detailed study regarding jobs within an organization isrepresented by; |
| A. | Job analysis |
| B. | Job description |
| C. | Job specification |
| D. | Job evaluation |
| Answer» B. Job description | |
| 60. |
Which one of the following is NOT the source of workforce diversity? |
| A. | Age |
| B. | Gender |
| C. | Education |
| D. | Resentment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 61. |
To anticipate the human resource needs of the organization based onsome previous data or managerial judgment is known as; |
| A. | Demand forecasting |
| B. | Supplies forecasting |
| C. | Financial forecasting |
| D. | Sales forecasting |
| Answer» B. Supplies forecasting | |
| 62. |
Organizational goals should be; |
| A. | Achievable |
| B. | Ambiguous |
| C. | Random |
| D. | Vague |
| Answer» B. Ambiguous | |
| 63. |
According to the Hawthorne studies, the productivity of employees; |
| A. | Increased by increasing light |
| B. | Decreased by decreasing light |
| C. | Increased by observing them |
| D. | No change in their productivity |
| Answer» D. No change in their productivity | |
| 64. |
SWOT Analysis is a tool for; |
| A. | Determining organization’s mission |
| B. | Developing organizational goals |
| C. | Formulating strategies |
| D. | Environmental scanning |
| Answer» E. | |
| 65. |
Manufacturing was the main concern of personnel department during; |
| A. | Mechanistic period |
| B. | Catalytic period |
| C. | Organist period |
| D. | Strategic period |
| Answer» B. Catalytic period | |
| 66. |
Jobs are identified & grouped while; |
| A. | Planning |
| B. | Organizing |
| C. | Leading |
| D. | Controlling |
| Answer» C. Leading | |
| 67. |
HR managers are generally the _______________ managers; |
| A. | Line |
| B. | Middle |
| C. | Staff |
| D. | Top |
| Answer» D. Top | |
| 68. |
Matching the job description with the individuals’ qualification is animportant aspect of; |
| A. | IS |
| B. | MIS |
| C. | HRIS |
| D. | DBMS |
| Answer» D. DBMS | |
| 69. |
Top level managers require __________________ skills the most; |
| A. | Technical |
| B. | Interpersonal |
| C. | Conceptual |
| D. | Mechanical |
| Answer» D. Mechanical | |
| 70. |
Cost of human resources refers to; |
| A. | Company profits |
| B. | Employee shares |
| C. | Salary packages |
| D. | Earned revenues |
| Answer» D. Earned revenues | |
| 71. |
Which of the following measurement methods rates employeeperformance? relative to other employees? |
| A. | Graphic rating scale |
| B. | Comparative method |
| C. | Essay method |
| D. | Critical incident method |
| Answer» C. Essay method | |
| 72. |
HRM is associated with the management of; |
| A. | General people |
| B. | Financial resources |
| C. | Organizational people |
| D. | Community members |
| Answer» D. Community members | |
| 73. |
One of the main flaws of Classification method to evaluate the jobs is : |
| A. | It is an expensive method |
| B. | Only beneficial for small organizations |
| C. | Maximum probability of biasness |
| D. | Not useful when jobs are different |
| Answer» E. | |
| 74. |
Following are all examples of direct compensation except : |
| A. | Pension |
| B. | Salary |
| C. | Bonus |
| D. | Income |
| Answer» B. Salary | |
| 75. |
Train the raters prior to conduct the performance appraisal is animportant responsibility of; |
| A. | Top management |
| B. | HR department |
| C. | Line managers |
| D. | Production department |
| Answer» C. Line managers | |
| 76. |
Currently Organizations are providing benefits to their employees; |
| A. | To attract new blood in the organization |
| B. | To create stronger customer relationship |
| C. | To enhance the market share |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. To create stronger customer relationship | |
| 77. |
Groups are called ______________ if jobs are similar. |
| A. | Classes |
| B. | Grades |
| C. | scales |
| D. | Roles |
| Answer» B. Grades | |
| 78. |
Who is in the best position to observe and evaluate an employee’sperformance for the purposes of a performance appraisal? |
| A. | Peers |
| B. | Customers |
| C. | Top management |
| D. | Immediate supervisor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 79. |
Job evaluation is based on the : |
| A. | Physical skills required by the job |
| B. | Relative job worth for an organization |
| C. | Complexity of the job to perform |
| D. | Conceptual skill required by the job |
| Answer» C. Complexity of the job to perform | |
| 80. |
The point method to evaluate job is an extension of; |
| A. | Ranking method |
| B. | Factor comparison method |
| C. | Classification method |
| D. | Point factor method |
| Answer» C. Classification method | |
| 81. |
What is another term for 360-degree feedback? |
| A. | Feedback loop |
| B. | Multi-source assessment |
| C. | Upward feedback |
| D. | Circle feedback |
| Answer» C. Upward feedback | |
| 82. |
The relationship between critical incident method & BARS (behaviourallyanchored rating scale) is; |
| A. | No relationship exists |
| B. | Different methods to evaluate performance |
| C. | Both are similar PA methods |
| D. | Comparison method is used for PA, while BARS is related to training |
| Answer» D. Comparison method is used for PA, while BARS is related to training | |
| 83. |
The _____ problem occurs when supervisors tend to rate all theirsubordinates consistently high. |
| A. | Central tendency |
| B. | Leniency |
| C. | Strictness |
| D. | Halo effect |
| Answer» C. Strictness | |
| 84. |
Mr. Ahmed is a cashier and he feels dissatisfied at work. What bestjustifies this situation? |
| A. | His job may not be structured to suit his preferences |
| B. | It involves physical toughness |
| C. | It requires mental toughness |
| D. | It involves too much customer interaction |
| Answer» B. It involves physical toughness | |
| 85. |
Alternative work arrangements include all of the following EXCEPT; |
| A. | Part-time work |
| B. | Flexible hours |
| C. | On-site child care |
| D. | Job sharing |
| Answer» D. Job sharing | |
| 86. |
One of the major barriers to career advancement experiencing by workingladies is; |
| A. | Difficulty in balancing work and family life |
| B. | Top management is usually male oriented |
| C. | Lack of educational opportunities |
| D. | Common perception that woman can not be better boss |
| Answer» B. Top management is usually male oriented | |
| 87. |
Willingness, capacity & opportunity to perform are said to be; |
| A. | Performance outcomes |
| B. | Determinants of performance |
| C. | Performance appraisals |
| D. | Types of performance standards |
| Answer» C. Performance appraisals | |
| 88. |
Organizations put maximum effort in measuring performance oforganizational people because; |
| A. | It makes procedures cost effective |
| B. | It helps in detecting the problems |
| C. | It leads to product innovation |
| D. | It assists in implementing new technology |
| Answer» C. It leads to product innovation | |
| 89. |
The goal of pre-retirement educational programs is to; |
| A. | Improve job satisfaction |
| B. | Increase employee commitment |
| C. | Minimize medical claims from retirees |
| D. | Ease the transition from working life to retirement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 90. |
HRIS helps managers to perform _______________________ more effectively& systematically. |
| A. | Management functions |
| B. | Controlling functions |
| C. | Planning functions |
| D. | HR functions |
| Answer» E. | |
| 91. |
Rewards offered to labors involved in production, are categorized as; |
| A. | Salary |
| B. | Fringe benefits |
| C. | Wage |
| D. | Commission |
| Answer» D. Commission | |
| 92. |
Which of the following term is said to be a part of OrganizationalStructure? |
| A. | Goal attainment |
| B. | Hierarchy level |
| C. | Performance standards |
| D. | Supporting staff |
| Answer» C. Performance standards | |
| 93. |
“On going process of evaluating & managing both the behaviour &outcomes in the workplace” is known as; |
| A. | Training & development |
| B. | Performance appraisal |
| C. | Compensation management |
| D. | Job analysis |
| Answer» C. Compensation management | |
| 94. |
Which of the following is part of the organization’s role in an employee’scareer development? |
| A. | Communicating the mission, policies, and procedures |
| B. | Providing timely performance feedback |
| C. | Participating in career development discussions |
| D. | Seeking out career information |
| Answer» B. Providing timely performance feedback | |
| 95. |
What type of screening mode is used to reduce absenteeism and establisha baseline for future insurance claims? |
| A. | Physical examinations |
| B. | Personality tests |
| C. | Polygraph tests |
| D. | Substance abuse screening |
| Answer» B. Personality tests | |
| 96. |
Which ONE of the following is not a part of Human ResourceDevelopment? |
| A. | Training |
| B. | Education |
| C. | Development |
| D. | Rewards |
| Answer» C. Development | |
| 97. |
How can companies provide career counselling, development advice, andtherapy for employees seeking to grow in their careers? |
| A. | Provide career coaches |
| B. | Encourage role reversal |
| C. | Establish a corporate campus |
| D. | Offer online career centres |
| Answer» B. Encourage role reversal | |
| 98. |
In which of the following area organizations are legally bound to maintainconsistency in HR policies? |
| A. | Compensation system |
| B. | Training & development |
| C. | Safety measures |
| D. | None of the given options |
| Answer» E. | |
| 99. |
Which of the following is responsible for implementing the developedstrategies? |
| A. | Human resource |
| B. | Physical resource |
| C. | Rules & policies |
| D. | In stalled equipment |
| Answer» B. Physical resource | |
| 100. |
Graphic rating scales are subjected to all of the following problems,except: |
| A. | Halo effects |
| B. | Complexity |
| C. | Central tendency |
| D. | Leniency |
| Answer» C. Central tendency | |