HRM Objective Type Questions

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Human Resource ManagementQuestion 1

The approach which was instilled in the principles of mass production, organization of work, simple work skills and supervisory managerial skills is termed as. A The scientific management approach
B Craft system
C Human relations
D organisational behaviour
Question 2

The famous study undertaken by US social scientist Elton Mayo and Fritz Roethlisberger at the Western Electric’s plant in Chicago is known as: A The scientific study
B The behavioural studies
C The Hawthorne Studies
D The Organisational studies
Question 3

HRM is more _________ whereas Personnel Management is slightly narrow. A Complex
B Detailed
C Mechanical
D Growth-oriented
Question 4

____________is a written record of the duties, responsibilities and conditions of the job. A HRIS
B Skills Inventory
C Job analysis
D Job Description
Question 5

In this method of training, an effort is made to expose participants to concepts and theories, basic principles, and pure and applied knowledge in any subject area. A Experiential Methods
B Knowledge based Methods
C Simulation Methods
D Mentoring
Question 6

In ___________ the philosophy is more based on “stick approach rather than “carrott approach. A Human Resource Planning
B Motivation
C Human Resource development
D Personnel management
Question 7

The Apprentices Act was passed in ________ A 1971
B 1948
C 1961
D 1953
Question 8

Which of the following may be related to forecasting manpower requirements? A Mathematical projections
B Job vacancy Advertisements
C Staffing
D Hiring
Question 9

The HR planning at the National Level is generally done by __________ . A Consultants
B Managers
C Council
D Government
Question 10

__________ contains data about each employees skills abilities work preferences etc. A CV
B Records
C Skills inventory
D Appraisal Form
Question 11

Minimum Wages Act was passed in which year A 1910
B 1948
C 1950
D 1947
Question 12

Which of the following is Not an external source of Recruitment? A Advertisement
B Promotion
C Employment Agencies
D Employee Referrals
Question 13

____________ examination may protect the company against unwarranted claims under workers compensation laws. A Written
B Physical
C Mental
D Reference
Question 14

The term “Training” indicated any process by which the aptitudes skills and abilities of employees to perform specific jobs are ___________ A Evaluated
B Rated
C Decreased
D Increased
Question 15

Organizational growth needs to be meshed with the _____________growth. A Managerial
B Profit
C lndividuals
D Team’s
Question 16

The human relations’ is an outcome of the famous study. The study is known as: A Organizational study
B The management study
C Scientific study
D The Hawthorne study
Question 17

Human resource planning is essential because of frequent____ A Complaints
B Labour turnover
C Employee training
D Com petition
Question 18

‘The process by which a management determines how an organization should move from its current manpower position to its desired manpower position’ is: A Human resource management
B Human resource planning
C Perlormance appraisal
D Selection
Question 19

The best medium to reach a ‘large audience’ for the process of recruitment is : A Casual applicants
B Advertising
C Employee referrals
D Employment agencies
Question 20

Problem solving skills are more related to ______________activities A Training
B Networking
C Decision making
D Appraisal
Question 21

In this category the emphasis is on achieving through group processes and dynamics. A Vestibule
B Case study
C Experiential
D Lecture Method
Question 22

__________ is one of the acceptable method for obtaining feedback in training. A Structured Interview
B Performance after Training
C Improvement after Training
D Employee Turnover Rate
Question 23

Who is associated with the Factor Comparison Method? A E.J.Benge
B R. Hoppock
C E.N. Hay
D Meyers
Question 24

This method is generally used to collect employee opinions about the factors which affect morale and their effect on personnel objectives. A Interview Method
B The Questionnaire Method
C Brainstorming
D Focus Group
Question 25

Which method is best suited to adjust short term fluctuations? A Contractual staffing
B Voluntary Organisation
C Casual applications
D Employment agencies
Question 26

The process by which the aptitudes, skills and abilities of employees to perform specific jobs are increased is termed as: A Training
B induction
C Orientation
D Performance
Question 27

These theories often portray great leaders as heroic, mythical, and destined to rise to leadership when needed. A Relationship Theories
B Management Theories
C Great Man Theories.
D Participative Theories
Question 28

Companies are designing ________ programs to increase employee productivity, control attrition, prevent job burnout and obsolescence, and improve the quality of employees’ work lives. A Employee growth
B Recruitment
C Selection
D Appraisal
Question 29

The word ‘dynamics’, is derived from a Greek word which means: A Power
B Unique
C Strength
D Force
Question 30

___________is an outside third party who is brought in to settle a dispute, and he or she has the authority to make a decision. A Government
B An arbitrator
C Union
D Legal Expert
Question 31

Theory X and Theory Y is proposed by: A Maslow
B McGregor
C Vroom
D Jucius
Question 32

This method is generally used to collect employee opinions about the factors which affect morale and their effect on personnel objectives. A Interview Method
B The Questionnaire Method
C Brainstorming
D Focus Group
Question 33

This method depends upon recognition that there are differences in the levels of duties, responsibilities and skills required for the performance of different jobs.What method is being talked about here? A Point Method
B Grade Description Method
C Time Span Method
D Ranking Method
Question 34

Need Hierarchy Theory is propounded by: A Herzberg
B Alderfer
C Lewin
D Maslow
Question 35

The term ____is commonly used for those employees whose pay is calculated according to the number of hours worked. A Pay
B Reward
C Wage
D Salary
Question 36


In India, wages are classified as 3 types, identify the non-applicable one from the list given below. A Minimum wage
B Collective Wage
C Fair wage; and
Living wage