problem 1: According to Van Maanen J. Schien, ‘Organizational socialization is the method by which an individual acquires the attitudes behavior and knowledge she/he requires to participate as an organization member’. According to them the process of socialization can be divided into various phases. Which of the given is/are true regarding the encounter phase?

I. In this phase, the employee is given the insight of his/her job.
II. In this phase, the employee experiences the realities of his/her new job.
III. In this phase, the employee tries to compare his/her expectations with the realities of the job.
IV. In this phase, the individual tries to reorient him/her and work towards fulfilling organizational objectives by given organizational norms.

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

problem 2: An interviewer must understand which of the given throughout the selection process apart from assessing the applicant’s knowledge and skill levels?

I. Applicant’s emotional stability.
II. Applicant’s attitudes and values.
III. Applicant’s personal background.

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

problem 3: To deal with the excess manpower, Marshall Ltd. used one of the popular methods employed to avoid retrenchment/lay-off throughout difficult times. Marshall Ltd. is cohesive and works to develop strong feelings of camaraderie among their employees. Therefore the employees agreed to be paid less to avoid their colleagues being retrenched. Marshall Ltd. used which of the given methods to deal with excess manpower?

i) Work sharing.
ii) Reduced work hours.
iii) Attrition.
iv) Early retirement.
v) Leave of absence without pay.

problem 4: Effective succession planning includes which of the given element in order to develop suitable action plans to avoid positions becoming blocked?

i) Continuity.
ii) Long-term perspective.
iii) Organizational need perspective.
iv) Turnover management.
v) Emphasis on results.

problem 5: International Human Resource Management (IHRM), as a unique concept, has gained significance in recent times. There are many factors which influence and cause a change in IHRM. Which of the given factors have an impact on the educational system in the country?

i) National culture.
ii) Political forces.
iii) Market forces.
iv) Technology changes.
v) Corporate culture.

problem 6: In a manufacturing unit, Anurudh, who is performing well, is promoted as a supervisor. His promotion is on the basis of his ability. Which of the given socialization strategies did the company consider in the above illustration?

i) Individual socialization strategy.
ii) Non-sequential socialization strategy.
iii) Variable socialization strategy.
iv) Tournament socialization strategy.
v) Divesture socialization strategy.

problem 7: Whenever Ketan Ltd. did a job analysis exercise, its employees viewed with suspicion as the employees felt that job analysis is employed for downsizing and re-evaluating jobs for wage administration. As Ketan Ltd. has no such intentions it can use which of the given to deal with this issue?

i) Must have detailed and elaborate job description.
ii) Communicating all the details of the exercise in a simple and transparent way.
iii) The management must convey the proposed changes in jobs.
iv) Ask the supervisors to make an annual review of the changes.
v) Changes must be updated in the job analysis information.

problem 8: Once all the candidates are assessed and the final decision taken, the offer is made to the candidate. Before the candidate joins the organization, the HR function has to do which of the given?

i) Reference check.
ii) Placement.
iii) Training.
iv) Medical examination.
v) Final interview.

problem 9: Formal and informal organizations fundamentally define the path of communication and mode of information sharing and are part of an entire organization. Which of the given is/are false regarding formal organization?

I. It is the defined set-up of roles for the accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives.
II. The formal organization is the fundamental framework according to which the work flows.
III. The rapport employees share in a formal organization might come handy when they have a common task.
IV. Care must be taken when designing a formal organization, to make sure that no bottlenecks are made in the work flow.

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

problem 10: Career anchors are the fundamental attitudinal characteristics which guide people throughout their careers. In this context, individuals who desire for which of the given career anchors, want to be free from any anxiety of uncertainty or insecurity?

i) Autonomy and independence.
ii) Security and stability.
iii) Technical and functional competence.
iv) General management.
v) Entrepreneurial creativity.