AI Test

Question 1

What is the primary function of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

Answer 1

the strategic approach to nurturing and supporting employees and ensuring a positive workplace environment.

Question 2

Define the term “job analysis.”

Answer 2

process of studying a job to determine which activities and responsibilities it includes, its relative importance to other jobs, the qualifications necessary for performance of the job and the conditions under which the work is performed.

Question 3

What is the difference between job description and job specification?

Answer 3

Job description - lists out the job title, location, job summary, working environment, duties to be performed on the job, etc.

Job specification - lists out the qualifications, experience, training, skills, emotional attributes, mental capabilities of an individual to perform the job.

Question 4

Explain the concept of “recruitment.”

Answer 4

the process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job.

Question 5

What are the internal sources of recruitment?

Answer 5

Promotion, Transfer, Demotion, Former employees, Job posting and sustainability

Question 6

List three external sources of recruitment.

Answer 6

Job portals and websites
Print media
Recruitment agencies
Campus recruitment
Job fairs
Employee referrals
Social media
Networking

Question 7

What is the purpose of an employee orientation program?

Answer 7

to train and enlighten new employees about their roles and company policies.

Question 8

Define “training” in the context of HRM.

Answer 8

a system of educating employees within a company.

Question 9

What is the difference between training and development?

Answer 9

Timing

Question 10

Explain the term “performance appraisal.”

Answer 10

A process for evaluating and documenting how well an employee is carrying out his or her job.

Question 11

What are the common methods of performance appraisal?

Answer 11

Management by Objectives (MBO)
360-Degree Feedback
Assessment Centre Method
Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS)
Psychological Appraisals
Human-Resource (Cost) Accounting Method

Question 12

Define “compensation.”

Answer 12

Monetary payment given to an individual in exchange for their services.

Question 13

Explain the difference between direct and indirect compensation.

Answer 13

Direct compensation is the most commonly recognized form of payment. In contrast, indirect compensation refers to the other types of compensation that employers can offer aside from cash.

Question 14

What is a “salary survey” and why is it conducted?

Answer 14

A research study that collects and analyzes data on wages and salaries.

Question 15

Define “employee benefits.”

Answer 15

any kind of tangible or intangible compensation given to employees apart from base wages or base salaries

Question 16

What are some common types of employee benefits?

Answer 16

Health Insurance
Retirement Savings Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement

Question 17

Explain the concept of “job evaluation.”

Answer 17

the systematic process of using internal and external data to determine the relative value that specific jobs bring to an organization.

Question 18

What is the purpose of job evaluation?

Answer 18

to ensure that employees are paid fairly for the work they do.

Question 19

Define “employee relations.”

Answer 19

legal link formed between employers and employees.

Question 20

What is the role of HR in managing employee relations?

Answer 20

helps prevent and resolve problems or disputes between employees and management.