problem 1: The local laws of each and every country have some different features and it is the responsibility of the employer to abide by them while designing the application form. Which of the given are the problems which must not be asked in an application form?

I. problems which have no relevance in the context of the job.
II. problems which would invade, even remotely, the privacy of the applicant.
III. problems which might lead to discrimination on any ground.
IV. problems leading to adverse influence on the employment of women, minorities, and the disabled or senior citizens.

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

problem 2: For many years, the engineering approach to job design was much popular, as it had numerous advantages. However later, although specialization offered economic benefits and enhanced organizational performance, resistance to this approach grew as the time progressed. Which of the given is not a demerit of overspecialization?

i) Lot of personal input.
ii) Mechanical pacing.
iii) Repetition of job.
iv) No end product.
v) Little social interaction.

problem 3: Mr. Anand is promoted as the regional manager of Dunlop Furnishings Ltd., as he constantly produced excellent performance. Mr. Anand’s promotion is based on:

i) Seniority.
ii) Merit-cum-seniority.
iii) Merit.
iv) Vacancy.
v) Time-bound.

problem 4: Most of the organizations use interviews as a necessary step in the selection process. In this regard, decision making interviews are informal discussions which provide which of the given information?

I. Applicants’ mental behavior.
II. Applicants’ interest in the job.
III. Applicants’ career planning.
IV. Applicants’ reaction or adaptability to the working conditions.

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

problem 5: The mission and the strategy of an organization find out its organizational structure, the level of centralization or decentralization and the recruitment strategy of the firm apart from other factors. In this context, which of the given is/are false regarding decentralization?

i) The global management can decide whether to appoint locals or employees from the corporate office at the helm of local affairs.
ii) The parent or corporate office retains the authority to make the significant decisions.
iii) Most of the significant decisions on policies and procedures are taken by the subsidiaries.
iv) The decision-making power is vested in the host-country management.
v) The top management doesn’t interfere in the functioning of the subsidiary as long as there is no problem or requirement for intervention.

problem 6: When new employees enter an organization they feel out of place since of the new surroundings, new boss and new co-workers. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the management to orient the employees and to make the process of socialization smooth. Which of the given statement(s) is/are true regarding the socialization and orientation?

I. The time period for orientation is relatively short as compared to that of socialization.
II. Fewer organization members are included in orientation compared to those included in socialization.
III. Orientation includes broad-based changes in new employees.
IV. Orientation is a process which takes place organization broad where as socialization is a program.

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

problem 7: Indian economy has main contribution from the BPO and IT sectors of International firms due to the concept of outsourcing. Which of the given is/are the cause(s) of International firms to go for outsourcing?

I. To keep company’s employees strength low.
II. To avoid the problems of dealing with changes in the requirement of manpower.
III. To use their manpower for routine activities rather than important and strategic jobs.

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

problem 8: An organization will have a much greater choice in human resources if it decides to go in for external recruitment. In this regard, which of the given is not a source of external recruitment?

i) Campus recruitments.
ii) Employee referrals.
iii) Displays on notice boards.
iv) Interested applicants.
v) Advertisements.

problem 9: The most common end product of a job analysis is the documented job description. Which of the given are the guidelines which help in writing a good job description?

I. The scope and nature of the work, comprising all significant relationships, must be indicated.
II. The work and duties of the position must be clearly laid out.
III. Supervisory responsibility must be described to the incumbents.
IV. Lengthy and correct statements must be used.

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

problem 10: According to Eric Flamholtz, which of the given is defined as the measurement of the cost and value of people for an organization?

i) Human resource management.
ii) Human resource planning.
iii) Human resource accounting.
iv)  International human resource management.
v) Strategic human resource management.