Question 1

One of the components of corporate level strategy is:
A)growth strategy'
B)portfolio strategy
C)parenting strategy
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (growth strategy, portfolio strategy, and parenting strategy) are components of corporate level strategy, which focuses on the overall scope and direction of a corporation and the way in which its various business operations work together to achieve particular goals.

Question 2

Creating an environment that facilitates a continuous and two-way exchange of information between the superiors and the subordinates is the core of:
A)High involvement management model
B)High commitment management model
C)High performance management model
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The High Involvement Management model emphasizes creating an environment that encourages a continuous and two-way exchange of information between superiors and subordinates, aiming to involve employees more deeply in decision-making processes and organizational operations.

Question 3

Procedures provide for an important element of consistency in managerial?
A)Direction
B)Strategy
C)Recruitment
D)Decision-making

Accepted Answer

Procedures help ensure that decision-making is consistent by providing a standardized approach to handling situations.

Question 4

Why has the bureaucratic form of organisation been fundamentally questioned?
A)The pressures of globalisation have rendered it unsuitable.
B)Organisations are experiencing acute pressure to change and pursue innovation as a means of securing business growth.
C)Organisations have grown so large that it is almost impossible to create an effective bureaucracy to manage them.
D)Information Technology has made it redundant.

Accepted Answer

Organisations are experiencing acute pressure to change and pursue innovation as a means of securing business growth.

Question 5

The most pertinent criticism of the empowerment concept concerns
A)the balance between customers' wishes and efficiency.
B)the limited evidence for any shift towards a substantially .more empowered workforce.
C)the over-empowerment of employees
D)the limited theorising of the concept.

Accepted Answer

The most pertinent criticism of the empowerment concept is the limited evidence for any shift towards a substantially more empowered workforce, as it questions the actual implementation and effectiveness of empowerment initiatives in practice.

Question 6

Selection is concerned with:
A)The activity to select a suitable pool of candidates.
B)Always being stimulated by the departure of an employee.
C)Always ascertaining a candidate's personality to ensure a suitable fit.
D)Applying appropriate techniques and methods to select a candidate.

Accepted Answer

Selection involves using appropriate techniques and methods to choose the most suitable candidate from a pool of applicants.

Question 7

What do rational processes to recruitment and selection typically ignore?
A)Labour market demand
B)Wages
C)The time it takes to get to work
D)The use of power and micropolitics by managers

Accepted Answer

Rational processes to recruitment and selection often overlook the use of power and micropolitics by managers, focusing instead on more quantifiable factors like skills, experience, and qualifications.

Question 8

Which is the most popular method of recruiting applicants to jobs?
A)Radio and TV advertisement
B)Corporate website
C)Employee referral schemes
D)Commercial job boards

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which selection method remains the most used by organisations?
A)Interviews
B)Ability tests
C)References
D)A trial period

Accepted Answer

Interviews remain the most commonly used selection method by organizations due to their versatility in assessing a candidate's communication skills, experience, cultural fit, and other intangible qualities.

Question 10

Which items below are' forms of perceptual errors made during the selection process?
A)Like-me judgements
B)A candidate's time-keeping
C)The interview setting
D)The time of day

Accepted Answer

Like-me judgments are a form of perceptual error where an interviewer may favor candidates who are similar to themselves in some way, potentially leading to biased hiring decisions.

Question 11

Which of the below is a form of interview used in candidate selection?
A)The appraisal interview
B)The competency based interview
C)The disciplinary interview
D)The return to work interview

Accepted Answer

The competency based interview is a common form of interview used in candidate selection, focusing on a candidate's past behaviors, skills, and experiences as indicators of their future performance.

Question 12

The interview is used as a method for determining:
A)The personality of the candidate
B)The degree of fit between the applicant and the demands of the job.
C)His/her age.
D)Physical attributes

Accepted Answer

The interview is used to determine the degree of fit between the applicant and the demands of the job.

Question 13

According to the Leitch Review of Skills (2006), the ability of firms to succeed in the face of growing international competition depends increasingly on;
A)Work culture
B)Relaxed legal system
C)Good infrastructure
D)Skilled labour

Accepted Answer

The Leitch Review of Skills emphasized the importance of skilled labor for firms to succeed amidst growing international competition, highlighting the critical role of enhancing skills within the workforce to maintain competitiveness.

Question 14

What is the main reason employers give why employees are not fully proficient?
A)Lack of experience
B)Over qualified
C)Lack of numeracy skills
D)Lack of literacy skills

Accepted Answer

Lack of experience is often cited by employers as a key reason why employees may not be fully proficient in their roles. This is because experience typically helps individuals develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to perform effectively.

Question 15

Which of the stages below are part of the Systematic Training Cycle?
A)Analyse operating conditions
B)Design training
C)Deliver on time
D)Evaluate customer feedback

Accepted Answer

Design training is a core component of the Systematic Training Cycle, focusing on creating the training program based on needs identified in the analysis phase.

Question 16

What is the main disadvantage of off-the-job learning?
A)It isn't always directly related to real organisational issues and needs
B)The time needed to set up
C)Accessibility for those training
D)Long term costs

Accepted Answer

Off-the-job learning may not always align with the specific, real-world challenges and needs of an organization, making it less directly applicable to solving immediate problems or improving specific skills relevant to the job.

Question 17

A cultural view of learning considers the values and norms of communities through:
A)Myths, legends and proverbs
B)Music, song and dance
C)Rituals, language and religion
D)Talk, practices and stories

Accepted Answer

A cultural view of learning emphasizes the importance of talk, practices, and stories as they are integral to how communities transmit values, norms, and knowledge.

Question 18

What is a 'communities of practice' approach to organisational learning?
A)An approach that focuses on practising 'best practice'
B)An approach that focuses on the values, beliefs and norms of a social group
C)An approach that focuses on the skills embedded within the group
D)An approach that has a clear set of defined practices to use in all situations

Accepted Answer

The 'communities of practice' approach emphasizes the shared values, beliefs, and norms of a social group, facilitating learning through social interaction and shared experiences within the group.

Question 19

Chase's study (1997) identified what issue as being the biggest obstacle to creating a knowledgecreating company?
A)Limited resources for training and development
B)Organisational culture
C)Failure of management
D)Inability to access learning material

Accepted Answer

Chase's study highlighted organizational culture as the primary obstacle in creating a knowledge-creating company, emphasizing the importance of a culture that supports learning and knowledge sharing.

Question 20

What is the most common form of organisational intervention designed to improve employee wellbeing?
A)Secondary and tertiary
B)Primary
C)Variable
D)Best-fit

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the most common form of...

Quiz 2: Human Resources Management - Strategy, Selection, Learning, and Wellbeing

One of the components of corporate level strategy is:

Creating an environment that facilitates a continuous and two-way exchange of information between the superiors and the subordinates is the core of:

Procedures provide for an important element of consistency in managerial?

Why has the bureaucratic form of organisation been fundamentally questioned?

The most pertinent criticism of the empowerment concept concerns

Selection is concerned with:

What do rational processes to recruitment and selection typically ignore?

Which is the most popular method of recruiting applicants to jobs?

Which selection method remains the most used by organisations?

Which items below are' forms of perceptual errors made during the selection process?

Which of the below is a form of interview used in candidate selection?

The interview is used as a method for determining:

According to the Leitch Review of Skills (2006) , the ability of firms to succeed in the face of growing international competition depends increasingly on;

What is the main reason employers give why employees are not fully proficient?

Which of the stages below are part of the Systematic Training Cycle?

What is the main disadvantage of off-the-job learning?

A cultural view of learning considers the values and norms of communities through:

What is a 'communities of practice' approach to organisational learning?

Chase's study (1997) identified what issue as being the biggest obstacle to creating a knowledgecreating company?

What is the most common form of organisational intervention designed to improve employee wellbeing?