problem1) In a collective socialization strategy the individuals are socialized collectively, i.e. they are put in batches and are exposed to same kind of experiences. As a result, most of the employees in the group have

(i) Minimum learning and understanding capacity
(ii) Maximum learning and understanding capacity
(iii) Learning and understanding capacity that cannot be estimated
(iv) Similar learning and understanding capacity
(v) No learning and understanding capacity.

problem2) There are different alternatives which a manager could consider while designing the suitable socialization program for the organization. Disjunctive process could be costly for the organization as it involves which of the following?

(i) Greater risk as the individual needs high levels of manager’s support
(ii) Greater risk as the employees need to support management
(iii) Greater risk as the managers and employees cooperate with each other
(iv) Greater risk as the decisions are taken by higher authorities
(v) Greater risk as the employee uses his own approach.

problem3) Which of the following signifies a system of shared meaning held by the members which differentiate one organization from other organizations and plays the significant role in determining employees’ satisfaction and performance?

(i) Job design
(ii) Organizational culture
(iii) Socialization
(iv) Selection
(v) Job analysis.

problem4) Process of socialization is not just confined to new employees, but is also applicable to existing employees. In most organizations an ongoing socialization program involves which of the following?

I. Training employees in soft skills.
II. Technical training.
III. On the job and site project training.

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

problem5) Which of the following statements is/are true regarding metamorphosis stage of socialization process?

I. New employee tries to analyze and tackle problems which have been encountered in the previous stage.
II. He/she tries to reorient himself and work towards fulfilling organizational objectives by following the organizational norms.
III. At this stage, employees still feel responsibility towards achievement of their organizational tasks.

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

problem6) Socialization, as the process, is based on the few assumptions which relate to the effect of external factors on socialization. Which of the following assumptions helps an employee to decide what is right and what is wrong and what is acceptable and what is not, in the organizational context?

(i) Influence on employee performance
(ii) Influence on organizational stability
(iii) Handling new employee anxiety
(iv) Role of co-workers
(v) Work environment in socialization.

problem7) Well-executed and well-planned career planning programs are beneficial for employees as well as the organization. Which of the following statement(s) is/are beneficial to the employees?

I. It helps employee to have a better knowledge of the career opportunities available to him.
II. It makes sure availability of resources for future.
III. It provides the employee the opportunity to change his/her career plans according to his/her changing needs or a changing environment.

(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.

problem8) Need analysis is the element of career planning program. Which of the following is the major purpose of the need analysis for the organization?

(i) To build a need for analysis
(ii) To perform job analysis
(iii) To identify the training and development exercises
(iv) To understand the present organizational needs
(v) To identify organizational policies and procedures.

problem9) Process of career planning has four distinct elements. In which of the following elementsthe supervisor, along with the HR department, counsels an employee regarding available opportunities, the employee’s aspirations and his competencies?

(i) Individual assessment and need analysis
(ii) Organizational assessment and opportunity analysis
(iii) Need opportunity alignment
(iv) Career counseling
(v) Performance counseling.

problem10) Succession planning in the organization helps identify specific individuals to fill future vacancies in key positions. In this regard, which of the following forms the basis for the process of succession planning?

(i) Organizational manpower hierarchical chart
(ii) Organizational suppliers chart
(iii) Organizational demand chart
(iv) Organizational replacement chart
(v) Organizational functional chart.