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Who said, "Man, of all resources available to him, can grow and develop"?

A.E.F.L. Brech B.Peter F. Drucker C.Henri Fayol D.F.W. Taylor

According to E.F.L. Brech, HRM is that part of the management process which is primarily concerned with

A.the financial resources of an organisation B.the human constituents of an organisation C.the physical assets of an organisation D.the marketing activities of an organisation

According to the lesson, which human beings are considered to be human resources?

A.Every person living in the country B.Only the owners and shareholders of a firm C.Only those who have acquired the required skills, talents, knowledge and competencies D.Only those who work in the government sector

Consider the following statements on the characteristics of human resources:
1. Human resource is the only factor of production that lives.
2. Human resource created all other resources.
3. The employee himself is hired, not just his labour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only B.1 and 2 only C.2 and 3 only D.1, 2 and 3

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of human resources given in the lesson?

A.Over years human resources gain value and appreciate B.The behaviour of human resources is unpredictable C.Human resources are movable D.Human resources depreciate in value over time

Human resources can be motivated

A.only financially B.only non financially C.either financially or non financially D.only through punishment

Which of the following is a reason for the significance of human resource given in the lesson?

A.Human resources are well protected by legislative frameworks B.Human resources can be used only at the top level C.Human resources need no training D.Human resources work only individually

HRM makes use of concepts of sociology, psychology and economics. Hence it is

A.intangible B.interdisciplinary C.goal oriented D.a continuous process

Which feature of HRM means that it can be measured only by results?

A.It is all pervasive B.It is a dynamic activity C.It is intangible D.It is universally relevant

Q10

Under the feature 'a systematic approach', the two sets of functions performed by HRM are

A.managerial and operative functions B.primary and secondary functions C.main and subsidiary functions D.financial and marketing functions

Q11

Match the features of HRM with their meaning:
(A) Goal oriented - (1) It exists as long as there is human resource in the organisation
(B) Continuous process - (2) People have feelings and emotions to be handled with care
(C) Dynamic activity - (3) Organisational goals are achieved through best use of people
(D) Integrative tool - (4) Motivates, makes people participate and coordinates the work force

A.A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 B.A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2 C.A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 D.A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

Q12

Human resource management is said to have universal relevance because

A.it is used only in large factories B.it is applicable at all levels, though its approach varies with the organisation C.it is used only by the government D.it follows the same style in every organisation

Q13

Which significance of HRM ensures that no employee is either under qualified or over qualified?

A.To incorporate change B.To select right man for right job C.To provide scope for collective bargaining D.To emphasise socialisation

Q14

Why is determination of manpower needs in an organisation very important?

A.It is a form of investment and the number of men must be identified accurately to optimise cost B.It removes the need for training C.It increases labour turnover D.It replaces collective bargaining

Q15

HRM determines the level of commitment of employees to their work through

A.collective bargaining B.interview or questionnaire C.job evaluation D.strikes and lockouts

Q16

HRM encourages the workforce to form a union to represent their grievances. This is the significance called

A.to emphasise socialisation B.to provide scope for collective bargaining C.to update the skill and knowledge D.to appraise the performance of employees

Q17

According to the lesson, a favourable employee attitude can be promoted through

A.conflict resolution, counselling and grievance handling B.reducing wages C.increasing working hours D.avoiding communication with workers

Q18

Assertion (A): Human resource management acts as an agent to make change effective in an organisation.
Reason (R): Change is constant in any organisation.

A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A C.A is true but R is false D.A is false but R is true

Q19

Which of the following is NOT a managerial function of HRM?

A.Planning B.Organising C.Procurement D.Controlling

Q20

Job analysis, human resource planning, recruitment, selection and placement come under which operative function?

A.Procurement B.Compensation C.Retention D.Integration

Q21

Job evaluation, wage and salary administration, incentives, bonus and fringe benefits are dealt with under

A.Development B.Compensation C.Maintenance D.Procurement

Q22

Which operative function aims to bring about reconciliation between personal interest and organisational interest?

A.Retention B.Integration C.Development D.Maintenance

Q23

Find the odd one out with respect to the Development function of HRM.

A.Performance appraisal B.Executive development C.Career planning D.Job evaluation

Q24

Which managerial function of HRM bridges the gap between where we are and where we want to go?

A.Planning B.Organising C.Directing D.Controlling

Q25

Arrange the steps of the control process in the order given in the lesson:
1. Measuring actual performance
2. Fixing of standards
3. Taking corrective actions
4. Comparing actual with standard

A.2, 1, 4, 3 B.1, 2, 4, 3 C.2, 4, 1, 3 D.4, 2, 1, 3

Q26

Health and safety, welfare, social security, job satisfaction and quality of work life help in

A.Procurement B.Retention C.Compensation D.Integration

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