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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.
| 101. |
Training to the raters of performance appraisal is an importantresponsibility of: |
| A. | Top management |
| B. | HR department |
| C. | Line managers |
| D. | Production department |
| Answer» C. Line managers | |
| 102. |
Which of the following is MOST important to manage workforce diversity? |
| A. | Lower cohesiveness |
| B. | Support group |
| C. | Top-level commitment |
| D. | Resistance to change |
| Answer» D. Resistance to change | |
| 103. |
Which of the following is a stated outcome of 'Job Analysis'? |
| A. | Job description |
| B. | Job specification |
| C. | Job evaluation |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» E. | |
| 104. |
Which one of the following is an outcome of 'organizing' function ofmanagement? |
| A. | Organization’s strategy |
| B. | Motivation & commitment |
| C. | Organization’s structure |
| D. | Performance measurement |
| Answer» D. Performance measurement | |
| 105. |
What is another term used for 360-degree feedback? |
| A. | Feedback loop |
| B. | Multi-source assessment |
| C. | Upward reporting |
| D. | Round communication |
| Answer» C. Upward reporting | |
| 106. |
Which of the given term is used to represent the segments of jobs held byan individual throughout his/her life time? |
| A. | Responsibility |
| B. | Career |
| C. | Occupation |
| D. | Position |
| Answer» C. Occupation | |
| 107. |
The cognitive component consists of a person’s: |
| A. | Emotions |
| B. | Knowledge |
| C. | Attitude |
| D. | Feelings |
| Answer» C. Attitude | |
| 108. |
If a company is employing the fresh graduates as well as the professionalexperts, the management is said to be enhancing _____________. |
| A. | Stereotyping |
| B. | Variety |
| C. | Diversity |
| D. | Uniformity |
| Answer» D. Uniformity | |
| 109. |
Studying organizational behaviour helps managers: |
| A. | To see the value of workforce diversity |
| B. | To analyze the efficiency of organization |
| C. | To analyze the efficiency of organization |
| D. | To become more effective in society |
| Answer» E. | |
| 110. |
If the workforce of an organization represents true proportion of the community sectors in all its job classifications, it represents the ______ of itsaffirmative action. |
| A. | Performance |
| B. | Gaps |
| C. | Effectiveness |
| D. | Discrepancies |
| Answer» D. Discrepancies | |
| 111. |
_______________________ is an obligation to perform certaintasks/activities. |
| A. | Duty |
| B. | Responsibility |
| C. | Position |
| D. | Work |
| Answer» C. Position | |
| 112. |
Which of the following method includes the exchange of information between organizational member & the applicant through a goal-orientedconversation? |
| A. | Counseling simulations |
| B. | Vocational interest test |
| C. | Role playing |
| D. | Employment interview |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
Which of the following statement reflects the 'Age Discrimination Act' forworkers? |
| A. | At the age of 40 to 70, workers can not be retired by force |
| B. | At the age below 18, workers can never be hired |
| C. | Having 10 years of experience, workers should be promoted |
| D. | Workers can never be rehired if retired once |
| Answer» B. At the age below 18, workers can never be hired | |
| 114. |
Providing training & development opportunities, and career information &programs, are all part of the ------------------’s role in career development. |
| A. | Individual |
| B. | Manager |
| C. | Supervisor |
| D. | Company |
| Answer» D. Company | |
| 115. |
Unofficial part of an organization formed on the basis of commoninterests is known as: |
| A. | Formal organization |
| B. | Informal organization |
| C. | Bureaucratic organization |
| D. | Virtual organization |
| Answer» C. Bureaucratic organization | |
| 116. |
The re-arrangement of organizational structure & change inorganizational culture is accomplished during: |
| A. | Task analysis |
| B. | Organizational analysis |
| C. | Person analysis |
| D. | Management analysis |
| Answer» C. Person analysis | |
| 117. |
_________________ is achieved by combining capital, raw material &human resource by an organization. |
| A. | Sales |
| B. | Capital |
| C. | Input |
| D. | Output |
| Answer» E. | |
| 118. |
Which of the following is part of an employee’s role in his or her owncareer development? |
| A. | Providing timely performance feedback |
| B. | Participating in career development discussions |
| C. | Establishing goals and career plans |
| D. | Offering a variety of career options |
| Answer» D. Offering a variety of career options | |
| 119. |
Which performance appraisal technique lists traits and a range ofperformance? |
| A. | Alternation ranking |
| B. | Graphic rating scale |
| C. | Management By Objective |
| D. | Paired comparison |
| Answer» C. Management By Objective | |
| 120. |
Following are the stages of socialization process, except: |
| A. | Pre-arrival stage |
| B. | Encounter stage |
| C. | Metamorphosis stage |
| D. | Completion stage |
| Answer» E. | |
| 121. |
The process through which someone becomes aware of personal skills, interests, knowledge, motivations; acquires information about opportunities; identifies career goals; and establishes action plans to attain those goals iscalled _____. |
| A. | Organizational development |
| B. | Career management |
| C. | Career development |
| D. | Career planning |
| Answer» D. Career planning | |
| 122. |
Employee commitment has suffered in recent years because of:: |
| A. | Downsizing |
| B. | Training issues |
| C. | Appraisals |
| D. | Performance standards |
| Answer» D. Performance standards | |
| 123. |
Which of the following is NOT a concern of Human Resource Development(HRD)? |
| A. | Employee training |
| B. | Employee orientation |
| C. | Employee rights |
| D. | Employee appraisals |
| Answer» D. Employee appraisals | |
| 124. |
Under which of the following no screening of applicant pool is conductedbefore making final selection? |
| A. | Walk-in applicants |
| B. | Employee referrals |
| C. | Employment agency |
| D. | School placement |
| Answer» B. Employee referrals | |
| 125. |
Which of the following measures are taken to assess the intensity ofemployees’ satisfaction and their attitude toward the training program? |
| A. | Continuous feedback |
| B. | Profitability rate |
| C. | Market share |
| D. | Productivity levels |
| Answer» B. Profitability rate | |
| 126. |
Organization, where employees are provided with the opportunity to learnon continuous basis is known as: |
| A. | Formal |
| B. | Informal |
| C. | Bureaucratic |
| D. | Learning |
| Answer» E. | |
| 127. |
Extents of individual freedom and discretion employees have inperforming their jobs is Known as |
| A. | Capitation |
| B. | Flextime |
| C. | Empowerment |
| D. | Autonomy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 128. |
Which one is not included in the hiring process? |
| A. | Recruitment |
| B. | Socialization |
| C. | Selection |
| D. | Job specification |
| Answer» E. | |
| 129. |
When the firm changes the way it operates, the process is known as: |
| A. | Downsizing |
| B. | Brain drain |
| C. | Restructuring |
| D. | Outsourcing |
| Answer» D. Outsourcing | |
| 130. |
Goal setting is: |
| A. | Top down process |
| B. | Bottom up process |
| C. | A process of top down support and bottom up development |
| D. | A function of senior management |
| Answer» D. A function of senior management | |
| 131. |
Organizational efficiency is expressed as: |
| A. | Planning for long-run goals |
| B. | Making the best use of scarce resources |
| C. | Goal attainment |
| D. | Meeting deadlines |
| Answer» C. Goal attainment | |
| 132. |
Considering continuous process improvement activities in organizations,Should “Zero defects” really be a goal? |
| A. | Yes perfection is reasonable goal. |
| B. | No, 0.1 percent errors can be corrected much more efficiently than they can be prevented |
| C. | Yes most industries find this an attainable goal. |
| D. | Sometimes, for some mistakes, cost benefits can not be calculated |
| Answer» E. | |
| 133. |
Realistic job preview is a: |
| A. | Technique for listing elements of job before selecting someone to perform it. |
| B. | Performance appraisal technique. |
| C. | A selection device that enables the candidates to learn both the negative and positive information about the job and organization. |
| D. | None of the given options |
| Answer» D. None of the given options | |
| 134. |
Job posting is: |
| A. | Internal advertisement by an organization to attract candidates from the existing employees, against a vacancy. |
| B. | The system of transferring existing employees to comparable new jobs available in the organization. |
| C. | An arrangement of in house training of employees for career advancement. |
| D. | Grouping together of a family of similar jobs, under a single title to establish uniformity of standards in controls and compensations. |
| Answer» B. The system of transferring existing employees to comparable new jobs available in the organization. | |
| 135. |
If in a country women advocates are not encouraged to be appointed ashigh court judges; which of the following constraint applies in this situation? |
| A. | Grievance practices |
| B. | Equal employment opportunity |
| C. | Glass ceiling effect |
| D. | Reverse discrimination |
| Answer» C. Glass ceiling effect | |
| 136. |
Which of the following act represents a situation in which employmentdecisions are NOT affected by illegal discrimination? |
| A. | Fair employment |
| B. | Legal compliance |
| C. | Litigation process |
| D. | Affirmative action |
| Answer» B. Legal compliance | |
| 137. |
The mental process to interpret environment as per one's ownunderstanding is known as: |
| A. | Perception |
| B. | Personality |
| C. | Attitude |
| D. | Ability |
| Answer» B. Personality | |
| 138. |
Which of the following component of attitude represents a person’sopinions, knowledge, and information? |
| A. | Affective component |
| B. | Cognitive component |
| C. | Behavioural component |
| D. | Objective component |
| Answer» C. Behavioural component | |
| 139. |
Which of the following source can be used to ensure the authentication of the informationProvided by the job applicant? |
| A. | Reference check |
| B. | Criminal record |
| C. | Application form |
| D. | Credit history |
| Answer» B. Criminal record | |
| 140. |
Which of the following department of an organization performs the managerial function ofmatching organizational needs with the skills & abilities of the employees? |
| A. | Finance department |
| B. | Marketing department |
| C. | Production department |
| D. | Human Resource department |
| Answer» E. | |
| 141. |
During which of the following interview, an interviewer asks probing andopen-ended questions? |
| A. | Structured interview |
| B. | Unstructured interview |
| C. | Formal interview |
| D. | Planned interview |
| Answer» C. Formal interview | |
| 142. |
Which of the following is a test validation method that determines whether a test measures certain traits that are important in performing a jobor not? |
| A. | Concept validity |
| B. | Criterion validity |
| C. | Construct validity |
| D. | Content validity |
| Answer» D. Content validity | |
| 143. |
Which of the following method is used to inform employees about thecompany's job openings? |
| A. | Job publishing |
| B. | Job declaration |
| C. | Job posting |
| D. | Job listing |
| Answer» B. Job declaration | |
| 144. |
Which of the following is a process of attracting individuals on timely basis, in sufficient numbers and with appropriate qualifications, to apply forjobs with an organization? |
| A. | Selection |
| B. | Recruitment |
| C. | Staffing |
| D. | Enrollment |
| Answer» C. Staffing | |
| 145. |
Which of the following is a forecasting technique that involvesexperimenting a real-world situation through a mathematical model? |
| A. | Simulation |
| B. | Modelling |
| C. | Mock-up |
| D. | Replication |
| Answer» B. Modelling | |
| 146. |
Which of the following information is NOT collected through observationmethod while conducting job analysis? |
| A. | Who is monitoring the task? |
| B. | What task has done? |
| C. | How task has done? |
| D. | How long a task has taken to complete? |
| Answer» B. What task has done? | |
| 147. |
Organizations started giving more focus on the quality of work life (QWL)during: |
| A. | 1960-70 |
| B. | 1970-80 |
| C. | 1980-90 |
| D. | 1990-2000 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 148. |
Which of the following department is responsible for handling safety &health issues of employees? |
| A. | HR department |
| B. | Procurement department |
| C. | Finance department |
| D. | Marketing department |
| Answer» B. Procurement department | |
| 149. |
The process by which people acquire skills & abilities required to performjobs at hand, is known as: |
| A. | Learning |
| B. | Training |
| C. | Development |
| D. | Need analysis |
| Answer» C. Development | |
| 150. |
Which of the following method includes the exchange of informationbetween organizational member & the applicant through a goal-oriented conversation? |
| A. | Counselling simulations |
| B. | Vocational interest test |
| C. | Role playing |
| D. | Employment interview |
| Answer» E. | |