problem 1: If an individual is genuinely interested in a job, he is likely to perform better in that job. In this regard, interest tests are inventories of which of the given?

I. Likes and dislikes in relation to work.
II. Hobbies.
III. Emotions.
IV. Recreational activities.

i) Both (I) and (II) above
ii) Both (II) and (III) above
iii) Both (III) and (IV) above
iv) (I), (II) and (IV) above
v) (II), (III) and (IV) above.

problem 2: International HRM (IHRM) has gained immense significance in the age of globalization. Recruiting and managing local people in foreign countries, is a task in itself for the HR managers of the organization. Several companies prefer to send their employees as expatriates to other countries of operation. In this context, which of the given is/are the significance of IHRM?

I. A skilled and well-trained group of local managers can add immense value to a firm’s resources and create successful business for the firm locally.
II. It is very simple to get qualified and talented managers in every part of the world.
III. Expatriate executives can play an important role throughout the early days of a company’s operations in a new market.

i) Only (I) above
ii) Only (II) above
iii) Only (III) above
iv) Both (I) and (III) above
v) All (I), (II) and (III) above.

problem 3: There are various alternatives that a manager can consider while designing the suitable socialization program for the organization. Which of the given statements is/are true regarding investiture socialization strategy?

I. This socialization strategy tries to make new employees unlearn their existing knowledge and skills and dismantle their existing characteristics.
II. This socialization strategy is desirable if there is a guarantee which no organizational changes shall be introduced soon.
III. This socialization strategy doesn’t try to change the individuals who join them but try to take benefit of their new and exclusive abilities.

i) Only (I) above
ii) Only (II) above
iii) Only (III) above
iv) Both (II) and (III) above
v) All (I), (II) and (III) above.

problem 4: The choice of recruitment sources must be economically viable for the organization. Which of the given sources of recruitment can an organization use when it is looking for a young and fresh technician?

i) Advertise in a magazine.
ii) Go for internal search.
iii) Advertise in a local newspaper.
iv) Conduct campus interview.
v) Go for employee agencies.

problem 5: Based on the survey of the British firms the organizations are classified into mechanistic and organic organization. Which of the given is not true regarding organic organization?

i) It is characterized by flexibility.
ii) It is characterized by values for knowledge.
iii) It is characterized by low levels of formalization.
iv) It is characterized by high level of authority.
v) It is characterized by decentralized style of management.

problem 6: The sociotechnical approach to job design is an alternative to the scientific or engineering approach that resulted in highly specialized jobs. According to sociotechnical approach, which of the given is not a fundamental characteristic of a job?

i) Social support and recognition.
ii) A little challenging and demanding.
iii) Correlation with social lives.
iv) Decision-making authority.
v) Task significance.

problem 7: Organizations with more established career planning programs make greater use of human resource planning, job analysis and design and other formalized process to recognize and communicate career options and opportunities. In this regard, which of the given has been defined as logical progression among jobs or from one job to a target position?

i) Career path.
ii) Career opportunities.
iii) Need opportunity.
iv) Need analysis.
v) Career shifts.

problem 8: International human resource management is the management of the human resources of an organization in the context of international business. There are many strategies that are adopted by firms with international operations. International firms try to make value by:

i) Transferring core competencies overseas.
ii) Emphasizing local responsiveness.
iii) Realizing experience curve.
iv) Emphasizing local responsiveness and transferring core competencies.
v) Realizing location economies.

problem 9: The closing of the interview is as significant as its commencement. Which of the given statements is/are to be described to the candidate by the interviewer while closing the interview?

I. Candidate’s expected course of action.
II. Candidate’s expected training needs.
III. Candidate’s expected date of intimation regarding the outcome.

i) Only (I) above.
ii) Only (III) above.
iii) Both (I) and (II) above.
iv) Both (I) and (III) above.
v) Both (II) and (III) above.

problem 10: In order to decrease the absenteeism and tardiness at the work place and give employees more time for their personal needs, Ruby Motors made the five day work week to four day work week. The normal 8 hrs work is raised to 10 hrs a day therefore meeting their 40 hours a week target. Which of the given modern management methods did Ruby Motors adopt?

i) Condensed work.
ii) Work sharing.
iii) Flextime.
iv) Job sharing.
v) Telecommuting.