Question 1

----------------is an excellent choice and cheaper source of recruitment

Accepted Answer

Social networking is an excellent choice and cheaper source of recruitment because it allows employers to reach a wide audience at a low cost, and it enables them to target specific groups of potential candidates through social media platforms.

Question 2

Some people grow up knowing what they want to do for a career.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "a round peg in a round hole" is the only option that directly relates to the idea of someone fitting perfectly into their chosen career or role, which is implied by the statement about knowing what they want to do for a career.

Question 3

High flyers are not only fly too high but also too soon leaving behind high--------of personnel.

Accepted Answer

The correct term in this context is "turnover," which refers to the rate at which employees leave a workforce and are replaced. High flyers moving on quickly can lead to a high turnover of personnel.

Question 4

-------------are intended to give human resource manager enough information about the job.

Accepted Answer

Job requisitions are documents that HR managers or departments use to request the filling of a vacant position. They typically include details about the job such as responsibilities, qualifications needed, and other relevant information to ensure the right candidates are sourced and selected.

Question 5

--------------play a major role in bringing faster cultural bonding .

Accepted Answer

Referral programs, especially in the context of social networks or organizational settings, can significantly accelerate cultural integration and bonding by encouraging existing members to introduce new individuals into a community, thereby facilitating quicker assimilation and shared cultural understanding.

Question 6

-------------is an onboarding and knowledge sharing method used to orient new employees.

Accepted Answer

A buddy system is a common approach for onboarding new employees, where a current employee is assigned as a 'buddy' to a newcomer to help them acclimate to the company culture and navigate their new role.

Question 7

HR manager should avoid employing------------ .

Accepted Answer

High flyers are individuals who are likely to leave the company for better opportunities, which can lead to high turnover and instability.

Question 8

High Flyers are prone to

Accepted Answer

High Flyers are prone to Icarus syndrome, which metaphorically describes a situation where someone becomes overconfident or arrogant, leading to their downfall. This term is derived from the Greek myth of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax, causing the wax to melt and leading to his fall into the sea.

Question 9

Employment interview-Can be divided into 4 parts

Accepted Answer

Employment interviews can indeed be divided into multiple stages, including the warm-up stage, drawing-out stage, and forming-an-opinion stage, among others. These stages help structure the interview to gather comprehensive information about the candidate and make an informed decision.

Question 10

Various kinds of Pre-employment tests are used for assessing professional competence of the candidates. These tests can broadly divided into 4 types

Accepted Answer

Pre-employment tests, including tests of general ability, specific abilities, and achievement, are all utilized to assess a candidate's professional competence. Therefore, all three types are broadly used in the assessment process.

Question 11

---------------provided by the applicant should be cross checked to ascertain his past performance.

Accepted Answer

References are typically provided by applicants for the purpose of verifying their past performance, qualifications, or character.

Question 12

Multinational industries and giant organizations spend huge sums on--------------------programmes.

Accepted Answer

Multinational industries and giant organizations invest heavily in training programs to enhance the skills and productivity of their employees, making "training" the correct term in this context.

Question 13

--------------may be defined as systematized tailor-made exercise to suit the needs of a particular organization for developing certain attitudes, skills and abilities .

Accepted Answer

Training is the correct term because it refers to the process of imparting specific skills, attitudes, and abilities tailored to meet the specific needs of an organization.

Question 14

Evidence for training needs may be gathered from

Accepted Answer

All three options can provide insights into training needs: exit interviews can reveal reasons for leaving, complaints can highlight skill gaps, and high turnover may indicate inadequate training.

Question 15

Autocratic, democratic, Paternalistic,Laissez-Faire

Accepted Answer

These terms describe different leadership styles. Autocratic leaders make decisions without consulting their teams, democratic leaders include their team members in the decision-making process, paternalistic leaders take a fatherly role in managing their teams, and laissez-faire leaders allow their team members to make many decisions.

Question 16

A person who influences a group of people towards the achievement of a goal.

Accepted Answer

A leader is someone who guides or directs others towards achieving a specific goal, fitting the description provided.

Question 17

------------------in 1962 gave birth to the official title of "Accident and Emergency Service".

Accepted Answer

The Platt Report, published in 1957, recommended improvements in hospital emergency services, leading to the official adoption of the term "Accident and Emergency Service" in 1962.

Question 18

----------------is removing feeling from the body while analgesia will typically remove or decrease the level of pain.

Accepted Answer

Anaesthesia is the correct term for removing feeling from the body, which can include both the sensation of touch and pain, making it distinct from analgesia that specifically targets the reduction or elimination of pain.

Question 19

Scans of the------------------in the neck to determine risks of stroke

Accepted Answer

Scans of the carotid artery in the neck are performed to assess the risk of stroke, as blockages or narrowing in these arteries can lead to reduced blood flow to the brain, increasing stroke risk.

Question 20

Coronary----------------to see if there are any blocks in the arteries

Accepted Answer

Angiography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs, particularly to check for blockages in the arteries.

Quiz 2: Human Resource Management and Medical Professions: Exploring Recruitment, Training, and Specializations