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Human Resources

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Which of the following is a non-monetary fringe benefit?

  1. Birthday treat

  2. Sick leave

  3. Dental benefits

  4. Vacation

  5. Life insurance coverage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. It is a non-monetary fringe benefit.

Which of the following promotions means an increase in pay on the same job or moving to a higher scale without changing job?

  1. Dry promotion

  2. Limited promotion

  3. Multiple chain promotion

  4. Up and out promotion

  5. Mix promotion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, limited promotion means an increase in pay on the same job or moving to a higher scale without changing job.

Under which of the following promotion systems, the employees are promoted to higher positions purely on the basis of their performance and work record?

  1. Merit-cum-seniority promotion

  2. Promotion based on merit

  3. Promotion by selection

  4. Officiating promotion scheme

  5. Dry promotion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In this type of promotion, the employees are promoted to higher positions purely on the basis of their performance and work record.

Which of the following transfer procedures includes the transfer from one section to another in the same department?

  1. Intra-departmental transfer

  2. Inter-departmental transfer

  3. Branch transfer

  4. Penal transfer

  5. Remedial transfer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intra-departmental transfers include the transfer from one section to another in the same department.

Which method of measurement of labour turnover takes into consideration both the separations and replacements?

  1. Replacement method

  2. Flux method

  3. Separation method

  4. Accession method

  5. Weighting method


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Flux method is a method of measurement of labour turnover, and takes into consideration both the separations and replacements.

Which of the following is the cause of high absenteeism due to which workers go back to villages during the sowing and harvesting season?

  1. Management attitude

  2. Rural exodus

  3. Inadequate welfare facilities

  4. Over identification with family affairs

  5. Investment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rural exodus is the cause of high absenteeism due to which workers go back to villages during the sowing and harvesting season.

Which phase of quality circle performance includes publicity, obtain funds and volunteers?

  1. Start up phase

  2. Suspension phase

  3. Initial problem solving phase

  4. Implementation phase

  5. Presentation phase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Start up phase of quality circle performance includes publicity, obtain funds and volunteers.

Which of the following is not an environmental factor influencing job satisfaction?

  1. Job content

  2. Supervision

  3. Experience

  4. Promotion

  5. Pay and compensation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. It is a personal characteristic not an environmental factor.

Which of the following is an effect of low morale of employees?

  1. Lack of pride in work

  2. Leadership confidence

  3. High-order need satisfaction

  4. Offer time off

  5. Unity of interest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lack of pride in work is an effect of low morale of employees.

Which of the following statements is not true about counselling?

  1. Effective counselling is a two way street.

  2. It is an exchange of ideas and feelings between people of an organisation.

  3. It may not be performed by non-professionals.

  4. It enhances job satisfaction.

  5. It is generally confidential.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer as the statement given is false. It can be performed by both professionals and non-professionals.

Which of the following is not a part of HR audit?

  1. Finding the strength and weakness of HRD staff.

  2. Pacify trade unions.

  3. Evaluate job chart of HR managers.

  4. Administer HR audit questionnaire.

  5. Auditing potential appraisal and promotions.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is not a part of HR audit.

In which type of collective bargaining, the employers and employees try to maximise their respective gains?

  1. Cooperative bargaining

  2. Productive bargaining

  3. Conjuctive bargaining

  4. Composite bargaining

  5. Attitude restructuring


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In conjuctive bargaining, the employers and employees try to maximise their respective gains.

Which phase of counselling process includes developing mutual understanding, openness and acceptance?

  1. Exploring phase

  2. Initiating phase

  3. Formulation of action plan

  4. Directive counselling

  5. Feedback and guidance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Initiating phase of counselling process includes developing mutual understanding, openness and acceptance.

Which of the following is not a method of 'on the job training'?

  1. Just in time

  2. Job rotation

  3. Under study

  4. Simulation

  5. Mentoring


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. It is not a 'on the job method' of training.

Which of the following comes under concurrent validation process in making final selection of a candidate?

  1. Randomly select an applicant.

  2. Select all applicants.

  3. Perform a job analysis to identify needed competencies.

  4. Administering the selection process competencies to represent a group of job incumbents.

  5. Choose a selection procedure to assess needed competencies.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Administering the selection process competencies to represent a group of job incumbents comes under concurrent validation process.

Which function of counselling involves a change in the employee's basic goals and values?

  1. Clarified thinking

  2. Reorientation

  3. Releasing emotional tension

  4. Assessment

  5. Reassurance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Reorientation involves a change in the employee's basic goals and values.

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