OTHERS Flashcards
What does 360-degree feedback involve?
A) Ratings by only senior managers
B) Only self-evaluation
C) Feedback from clients only
D) Evaluation from external sources only
E) Ratings from multiple levels and sources
Ratings from multiple levels and sources
Which of the following best describes achievement testing?
A) Tools for hiring decisions
B) Assessments to measure knowledge relevant to job performance
C) A method of performance appraisal
D) Tests for personal traits
E) A method to evaluate employee skills
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Assessments to measure knowledge relevant to job performance
What is the main goal of advanced interviewing?
A) To gather insights beyond traditional interviewing
B) To use only standardized tests
C) To provide a casual interviewing experience
D) To conduct quick hiring processes
E) To eliminate candidates based on resumes
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To gather insights beyond traditional interviewing
In the alternation ranking method, what do assessors do?
A) Use peer reviews exclusively
B) Rank based on self-assessment
C) Rank all employees on a scorecard
D) Create random rankings
E) Select the best and worst performers based on criteria
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Select the best and worst performers based on criteria
The purpose of an applicant personality test is to:
A) Evaluate technical skills
B) Predict fit based on personality traits
C) Measure educational qualifications
D) Test problem-solving abilities
E) Assess past work experience
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Predict fit based on personality traits
What is the main focus of an appraisal interview?
A) Solely discussing salary increases
B) Conducting tests for job skills
C) Discussing performances and areas for improvement
D) Giving feedback without interaction
E) Verifying past work experiences
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Discussing performances and areas for improvement
What distinguishes apprenticeship training?
A) It has no mentorship component
B) It’s exclusively for administrative roles
C) It does not focus on practical skills
D) It combines on-the-job training with classroom learning
E) It only involves classroom instruction
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It combines on-the-job training with classroom learning
What is the purpose of a background check in hiring?
A) To confirm educational qualifications only
B) To assess personality traits
C) To measure job performance
D) To investigate past records and verify candidate information
E) To provide references
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To investigate past records and verify candidate information
Which performance appraisal method uses behaviorally anchored rating scales?
A) BARS method
B) Self-assessment
C) Achievement tests
D) Alternation ranking
E) 360-degree feedback
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BARS method
What is the aim of benchmarking jobs?
A) To improve educational backgrounds of employees
B) To set policies for promotions
C) To increase employee dissatisfaction
D) To analyze employee personality
E) To determine relative job value and pay structure
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E) To determine relative job value and pay structure
What is a candidate in the context of employment?
A) An individual who has been hired
B) A recruiter
C) An individual already employed
D) An individual seeking employment or appointment
E) A job description
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An individual seeking employment or appointment
What is the purpose of campus recruitment?
A) To inform employers about job vacancies
B) To evaluate educational institutions
C) To hire permanent employees
D) To provide students with information about employment opportunities
E) To conduct interviews
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To provide students with information about employment opportunities
What does career development involve?
A) Informal training programs
B) Hiring contingent personnel
C) Compensation adjustments
D) A formal approach to ensure availability of qualified personnel
E) Employee appraisals
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A formal approach to ensure availability of qualified personnel
What is the length of case studies typically provided to trainees?
A) 30 to 50 pages
B) 6 to 10 pages
C) 5 to 30 pages
D) 10 to 20 pages
E) 1 to 5 pages
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5 to 30 pages
What is a central tendency error?
A) Overrating employee performance
B) Not rating employees at all
C) Rating employees only at the extreme ends
D) Only evaluating top performers
E) Rating employees incorrectly near the average
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Rating employees incorrectly near the average
In the context of coaching, what is the understudy method?
A) Peer training among employees
B) Training a subordinate by a superior
C) A method of passive learning
D) Group workshops
E) Online tutorials
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Training a subordinate by a superior
What does a cognitive ability test measure?
A) Communication skills
B) Personality traits
C) Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
D) Technical skills
E) Physical strength
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Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
What is the primary role of a Compensation Manager?
A) Overseeing training programs
B) Managing departmental budgets
C) Designing benefits programs
D) Appraising employee performance
E) Recruitment of new employees
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Designing benefits programs
What does a competency model define?
A) Organizational hierarchy
B) Company policies
C) Employee training needs
D) The skills and knowledge requirements of a job
E) Job vacancies
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The skills and knowledge requirements of a job
What characterizes contingent personnel?
A) Seasonal workers
B) Permanent employees
C) Interns
D) Freelancers only
E) Temporary workers hired for specific tasks without formal employment
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Temporary workers hired for specific tasks without formal employment
What is a competency model primarily used for?
A
Defining job skill requirements
B
Conducting performance appraisals
C
Recruiting new employees
D
Managing HR policies
Defining job skill requirements
what characterizes contingent personnel?
A
They manage HR strategy
B
They are permanent employees
C
They perform tasks without formal hiring
D
They conduct depth interviews
They perform tasks without formal hiring
Which method involves keeping records of significant employee actions?
A
Direct recruitment
B
Depth interview
C
Critical incident method
D
Competency model
Critical incident method
What is the role of corporate HR teams?
A
To conduct interviews
B
To recruit contingent personnel
C
To manage HR strategy and policy
D
To evaluate employee performance
To manage HR strategy and policy
What does a depth interview focus on?
A
Detailed candidate information
B
Employee performance
C
Job vacancies
D
Competency definitions
Detailed candidate information
