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251.	___________ can be viewed in terms of mental attitudes which people have towards their tasks andresponsibilities
A.	Morale.
B.	Compliance.
C.	Team work.
D.	Cohesion.
Answer» C. Team work.

Discussion

252.	Organisational climate is based on the ____________ of members
A.	Perceptions.
B.	Commitment.
C.	Loyalty.
D.	Image.
Answer» C. Loyalty.

Discussion

253.	Objective-based rating scales are:
A.	Subjectively determined
B.	Based on a points-based system.
C.	Measures of performance against objectives set.
D.	Manager-allocated rating scales.
Answer» E.

Discussion

254.	A performance rating system is:
A.	A grade or score relating to overall performance
B.	Details of the extent to which work objectives were met.
C.	Achievements during the year.
Answer» B. Details of the extent to which work objectives were met.

Discussion

255.	The timescale for performance appraisals are usually:
A.	One year.
B.	Biannually.
C.	3 monthly.
D.	At irregular intervals.
Answer» E.

Discussion

256.	The three types of energy: cognitive, affective and physical are associated with which type oflearning.
A.	Accelerated learning.
B.	Reflective learning.
C.	Traditional learning.
D.	The learning triangle.
Answer» D. The learning triangle.

Discussion

257.	The Kolb learning cycle refers to:
A.	The relationship between leaning and training
B.	The use of e-learning.
C.	The training cycle.
D.	Insights into the way that people learn.
Answer» C. The training cycle.

Discussion

258.	Unplanned and unstructured (informal) learning can be detrimental to employers because:
A.	Will not be long lasting
B.	Will result in ineffective learning
C.	It can encouraged bad habits and negative attitudes
D.	Is based on pragmatic learning only.
Answer» D. Is based on pragmatic learning only.

Discussion

259.	Accelerated learning offers the participant:
A.	A somber and serious experience.
B.	A mechanised and standardised experience.
C.	An alternative experience to traditional approaches.
D.	Externally controlled 'one size fits all' experience.
Answer» D. Externally controlled 'one size fits all' experience.

Discussion

260.	Training is more likely to be seen as a cost by those organisations employing what type of worker?
A.	Those employed in Japanese companies.
B.	Those working in the motor industries,
C.	Industries employing low skilled workers
D.	Those employing higher skilled employees
Answer» B. Those working in the motor industries,

Discussion

261.	Criticisms of training are based on the understanding that:
A.	It's an outmoded method of providing learning.
B.	It's linked with short-term goals
C.	Disliked by trade unions.
D.	The nature of work has changed and therefore its unsuitable for the type of employees engaged.
Answer» E.

Discussion

262.	What factor can have a lasting impairment on a person's motivation to learn?
A.	Learning for work.
B.	Learning which is challenging
C.	Learning which is instrumental.
D.	A negative experience of learning in childhood.
Answer» C. Learning which is instrumental.

Discussion

263.	A global economy means:
A.	Greater divergence.
B.	Greater convergence of national economic and social identities.
C.	Unrestricted movement of people across national boundaries.
D.	A global culture
Answer» D. A global culture

Discussion

264.	Cultural shock which is often the outcome of the negative experience of moving from a familiarculture to one that is unfamiliar is important to understand in the context of internationalisation because:
A.	It can affect soldiers returning form was zones.
B.	It can affect students on 'gap year' experiences.
C.	It can impact on individuals taking overseas assignments
D.	Friends and families reunited
Answer» B. It can affect students on 'gap year' experiences.

Discussion

265.	HR challenges which might be faced by internal companies include
A.	The needs for a diverse work-force.
B.	The relative underdevelopment of HR functions.
C.	Knowledge of national employment law.
D.	Knowledge of cultural norms and values.
Answer» B. The relative underdevelopment of HR functions.

Discussion

266.	Measures to reduce accidents occurring in the workplace, other than accident investigations wouldinclude:
A.	Tyingy our shoe laces
B.	Risk assessments of tasks and processes
C.	Changes to job design to reduce repletion and boredom.
D.	Improving the role of the HR specialist.
Answer» B. Risk assessments of tasks and processes

Discussion

267.	IHRM is an area of academic study which focuses on:
A.	Comparative research.
B.	The movement of individuals across national boundaries.
C.	The exchange of ideas and practices.
D.	The policies and practices of MNC's
Answer» D. The policies and practices of MNC's

Discussion

268.	Unreasonable adjustments in light of a person's disability might include:
A.	Alterations to a persons working conditions
B.	Acquiring or modifying equipment.
C.	Building access ramps to buildings
D.	Altering hours of work or duties.
Answer» D. Altering hours of work or duties.

Discussion

269.	A stereotype is a fixed idea or misconception about an individual or group of people. The basis ofstereo typingis:
A.	Based on objective and rational considerations.
B.	Seeing people as a group with similar characteristics rather than recognizing differences between people.
C.	Gut reaction
D.	Formed from personal experience of different groups of people.
Answer» D. Formed from personal experience of different groups of people.

Discussion

270.	An equal opportunities approach to fairness at work is essentially about:
A.	Taking a business perspective.
B.	Taking a more strategic approach
C.	Having a diverse workforce.
D.	Compliance and maintaining minimum standard
Answer» C. Having a diverse workforce.

Discussion

271.	What expresses the commitment management have made to embrace the concepts of equality anddiversity?
A.	Investors in people.
B.	Strategic HRM.
C.	An 'equal opportunity employer'.
D.	Diversity management
Answer» C. An 'equal opportunity employer'.

Discussion

272.	Should confidentiality be guaranteed to people who report breaches of rules which could lead todisciplinary action taken on a fellow employee?
A.	Depends on the circumstances.
B.	It should not be guaranteed.
C.	Management should attempt to guarantee confidentiality
D.	It should be guaranteed.
Answer» D. It should be guaranteed.

Discussion

273.	Is it important to have two managers responsible for leading a disciplinary investigation because
A.	Provides support for each other when dealing with stressful situations
B.	It ensures a degree of impartiality.
C.	It a requirement by tribunals
D.	Provides cover in the event of absence through ill health.
Answer» E.

Discussion

274.	What is the meaning of the term 'gross misconduct' in the context of a company's disciplinaryprocedures?
A.	Breaches of standards and rules that are serious and unacceptable in any circumstances.
B.	Stealing company property.
C.	Being repeatedly late for work
D.	Absence without leave.
Answer» E.

Discussion

275.	Which organization provides established guidelines for disciplinary procedures?
A.	TUC.
B.	ACAS.
C.	CI
D.	D. Employers.
Answer» C. CI

Discussion

276.	What might be the reason for why HR are not often informed of incidents that could result in adisciplinary action being taken?
A.	Those involved often agree to contain the incident.
B.	Those involved would be concerned about reprisals.
C.	Due to lenient managers.
D.	It would impact on the relationships between subordinates and superiors.
Answer» E.

Discussion

277.	Why can altruism as an approach to discipline be regarded as an essential element?
A.	It is an essential requirement for survival.
B.	To maintain good employee relations.
C.	To demonstrate whose boss.
D.	To re-establish a welfare approach to HR.
Answer» D. To re-establish a welfare approach to HR.

Discussion

278.	What strategies deployed by HR for attracting potential candidates to apply for vacancies might beseen to result in indirect discrimination?
A.	Advert in local press.
B.	Word of mouth.
C.	Now recruiting banners/notices.
D.	Agency or job centre.
Answer» C. Now recruiting banners/notices.

Discussion

279.	Too great a reliance on internal recruitment can result in
A.	Reduced job performance
B.	High labour turnover.
C.	Internal conflict.
D.	Poor group dynamics.
Answer» C. Internal conflict.

Discussion

280.	Are the best and most productive employees likely to be_____.
A.	The least costly in terms of recruitment and employment costs.
B.	A matter of 'pot luck' in terms of recruitment decisions.
C.	The most costly to employ.
D.	Have no bearing on recruitment and selection costs.
Answer» C. The most costly to employ.

Discussion

281.	Staffing approach that takes management staff from host country is _________in its approach tostaffing.
A.	Polycentric
B.	Monocentr
C.	C. Tetra centric.
D.	Mega centric.
Answer» C. C. Tetra centric.

Discussion

282.	______is all forms of direct and indirect compensation paid or provided to the employee inrecognition of employment status and performance.
A.	Part compensation.
B.	Total compensation.
C.	Partial compensation.
D.	Deviated compensation.
Answer» E.

Discussion

283.	_______tend to work best in larger organizations where gain sharing may not be viable.
A.	Corporate pay plans.
B.	Executive pay plans.
C.	Bonus pay plans.
D.	Compensatory plans
Answer» D. Compensatory plans

Discussion

284.	______is an ongoing and formalized effort that recognizes employees as valuable organizationalresources and focuses on developing them to their fullest, practical performance potential.
A.	Career development.
B.	Training development.
C.	Potential development.
D.	Executive development.
Answer» B. Training development.

Discussion

285.	. ________is a counseling-based process that encourages employees to assume responsibility fortheir own behavior.
A.	Negative discipline.
B.	Ulterior discipline.
C.	Positive discipline.
D.	Passive discipline
Answer» C. Positive discipline.

Discussion

286.	__________is a pay concept that calls for comparable pay for jobs that require comparable levels of skill, effort, responsibility and have comparable working condition seven if the job content isdifferent.
A.	Comparable worth.
B.	Potential worth.
C.	Compensable worth.
D.	Preferable worth.
Answer» D. Preferable worth.

Discussion

287.	_______________are structured processes that allow an employee to voice disagreement over amanagement decision or action and to work with management toward resolution.
A.	Disapproval procedure.
B.	Advanced procedure.
C.	Appeals procedure
D.	Disappeal procedure.
Answer» E.

Discussion

288.	Effective __________ of the most appropriate employee performance dimensions is a key to thesuccess of the performance appraisal process.
A.	Identification
B.	Management
C.	Measurement
D.	Appraisal
Answer» C. Measurement

Discussion

289.	Many professional, career-minded people marry, or have close relationships with, another personwith a similar commitment to meeting career objectives. They are said to face challenges based on a.
A.	Individualistic career.
B.	Professional career.
C.	Dual career.
D.	Family-based career.
Answer» B. Professional career.

Discussion

290.	Gain sharing may not be viable, when _______tend to work best in larger organizations.
A.	Corporate pay plans.
B.	Executive pay plans.
C.	Bonus pay plans.
D.	Compensatory plans.
Answer» D. Compensatory plans.

Discussion

291.	___________is a corporate-wide pay plan that rewards employees with stock grants or stockoptions based upon a structured formula.
A.	ESOP.
B.	MSPP.
C.	ESP.
D.	EPP
Answer» E.

Discussion

292.	A staff management strategy that hires management from home country to manage a non-homecountry operation is known as the.
A.	Geocentric Approach.
B.	Ethnocentric Approach.
C.	Polycentric Approach.
D.	Nationalistic Approach
Answer» D. Nationalistic Approach

Discussion

293.	Management interventions that give employees multiple opportunities to correct undesirablebehavior is called _____.
A.	Progressive Discipline.
B.	Regressive Discipline.
C.	Positive Discipline.
D.	Negative Discipline
Answer» E.

Discussion

294.	__________ approach involves staffing from the host country
A.	Polycentric.
B.	Monocentr
C.	C. Tetra centric.
D.	Mega centric.
Answer» C. C. Tetra centric.

Discussion

295.	Counseling-based process that encourages employees to assume responsibility for their ownbehavior is called as_________.
A.	Negative discipline.
B.	Ulterior discipline
C.	Positive discipline
D.	Passive discipline.
Answer» C. Positive discipline

Discussion

296.	A formalized effort that recognizes employees as valuable organizational resources and focuses ondeveloping them to their fullest, practical performance potential is _________.
A.	Career development.
B.	Training development
C.	Potential development.
D.	Executive development.
Answer» B. Training development

Discussion

297.	A number of potential problem areas may affect the quality of performance measurement results inperformance appraisal such as.
A.	Rater error and bias
B.	Influence of liking.
C.	Organizational politics.
D.	All of the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

298.	The direction phase focuses the employee on determining the type of career and work that will best leverage strengths and weaknesses and a general plan for achieving those objectives. One of the ways ofmaking a determination is through.
A.	Career PlanningWorkshops.
B.	Succession Planning
C.	Individual Career Counseling.
D.	Job Shadowing
Answer» D. Job Shadowing

Discussion

299.	A cultural dimension that affects the success of HRM practices in most countries where relativeemphasis is on hierarchical status is called
A.	Individualism.
B.	Power distance.
C.	Uncertainity Avoidance.
D.	Masculinity/Feminity
Answer» E.

Discussion

300.	The National Labors Relations Board is concerned with making sure the Wagner Act is notviolated. It is violated when employers.
A.	Interfere with the right to form a union and to contract
B.	Interfere with the administration and financing of a company.
C.	Refuse to bargain collectively in good faith.
D.	Refuse to contract collectively with their employees
Answer» C. Refuse to bargain collectively in good faith.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in HR Officer.

___________ can be viewed in terms of mental attitudes which people have towards their tasks andresponsibilities

Organisational climate is based on the ____________ of members

Objective-based rating scales are:

A performance rating system is:

The timescale for performance appraisals are usually:

The three types of energy: cognitive, affective and physical are associated with which type oflearning.

The Kolb learning cycle refers to:

Unplanned and unstructured (informal) learning can be detrimental to employers because:

Accelerated learning offers the participant:

Training is more likely to be seen as a cost by those organisations employing what type of worker?

Criticisms of training are based on the understanding that:

What factor can have a lasting impairment on a person's motivation to learn?

A global economy means:

Cultural shock which is often the outcome of the negative experience of moving from a familiarculture to one that is unfamiliar is important to understand in the context of internationalisation because:

HR challenges which might be faced by internal companies include

Measures to reduce accidents occurring in the workplace, other than accident investigations wouldinclude:

IHRM is an area of academic study which focuses on:

Unreasonable adjustments in light of a person's disability might include:

A stereotype is a fixed idea or misconception about an individual or group of people. The basis ofstereo typingis:

An equal opportunities approach to fairness at work is essentially about:

What expresses the commitment management have made to embrace the concepts of equality anddiversity?

Should confidentiality be guaranteed to people who report breaches of rules which could lead todisciplinary action taken on a fellow employee?

Is it important to have two managers responsible for leading a disciplinary investigation because

What is the meaning of the term 'gross misconduct' in the context of a company's disciplinaryprocedures?

Which organization provides established guidelines for disciplinary procedures?

What might be the reason for why HR are not often informed of incidents that could result in adisciplinary action being taken?

Why can altruism as an approach to discipline be regarded as an essential element?

What strategies deployed by HR for attracting potential candidates to apply for vacancies might beseen to result in indirect discrimination?

Too great a reliance on internal recruitment can result in

Are the best and most productive employees likely to be_____.

Staffing approach that takes management staff from host country is _________in its approach tostaffing.

______is all forms of direct and indirect compensation paid or provided to the employee inrecognition of employment status and performance.

_______tend to work best in larger organizations where gain sharing may not be viable.

______is an ongoing and formalized effort that recognizes employees as valuable organizationalresources and focuses on developing them to their fullest, practical performance potential.

. ________is a counseling-based process that encourages employees to assume responsibility fortheir own behavior.

__________is a pay concept that calls for comparable pay for jobs that require comparable levels of skill, effort, responsibility and have comparable working condition seven if the job content isdifferent.

_______________are structured processes that allow an employee to voice disagreement over amanagement decision or action and to work with management toward resolution.

Effective __________ of the most appropriate employee performance dimensions is a key to thesuccess of the performance appraisal process.

Many professional, career-minded people marry, or have close relationships with, another personwith a similar commitment to meeting career objectives. They are said to face challenges based on a.

Gain sharing may not be viable, when _______tend to work best in larger organizations.

___________is a corporate-wide pay plan that rewards employees with stock grants or stockoptions based upon a structured formula.

A staff management strategy that hires management from home country to manage a non-homecountry operation is known as the.

Management interventions that give employees multiple opportunities to correct undesirablebehavior is called _____.

__________ approach involves staffing from the host country

Counseling-based process that encourages employees to assume responsibility for their ownbehavior is called as_________.

A formalized effort that recognizes employees as valuable organizational resources and focuses ondeveloping them to their fullest, practical performance potential is _________.

A number of potential problem areas may affect the quality of performance measurement results inperformance appraisal such as.

The direction phase focuses the employee on determining the type of career and work that will best leverage strengths and weaknesses and a general plan for achieving those objectives. One of the ways ofmaking a determination is through.

A cultural dimension that affects the success of HRM practices in most countries where relativeemphasis is on hierarchical status is called

The National Labors Relations Board is concerned with making sure the Wagner Act is notviolated. It is violated when employers.