The main purpose of employee orientation is to: A. Assess performance B. Introduce new hires to the organization and its culture C. Terminate poor performers D. Negotiate salaries Correct answer is: B. Introduce new hires to the organization and its culture
Which training needs analysis focuses on the organization’s strategy and resources? A. Person analysis B. Task analysis C. Organizational analysis D. Market analysis Correct answer is: C. Organizational analysis
The “Kirkpatrick Model” evaluates training at four levels. Which is the highest (most impactful) level? A. Reaction B. Learning C. Behavior D. Results (business impact) Correct answer is: D. Results (business impact)
A method where employees learn by rotating through different jobs is called: A. Job shadowing B. Job rotation C. Vestibule training D. Apprenticeship Correct answer is: B. Job rotation
Which appraisal error occurs when a rater gives high ratings to everyone? A. Central tendency error B. Leniency error C. Halo error D. Recency error Correct answer is: B. Leniency error
Management by Objectives (MBO) involves: A. Setting mutually agreed goals between manager and employee B. Observing employees secretly C. Comparing employees against each other D. Focusing only on past mistakes Correct answer is: A. Setting mutually agreed goals between manager and employee
A forced distribution system ranks employees into predefined categories. This is also known as: A. Critical incident method B. Stack ranking or "vitality curve" C. Essay method D. Checklist method Correct answer is: B. Stack ranking or "vitality curve"
The term “compa-ratio” compares: A. An employee's salary to the market average B. Two employees' salaries C. Salary to company profit D. Bonus to base pay Correct answer is: A. An employee's salary to the market average
Which of the following is a statutory (legally required) benefit in most countries? A. Company car B. Health insurance (in many jurisdictions) C. Stock options D. Gym membership Correct answer is: B. Health insurance (in many jurisdictions)
Pay equity refers to: A. Paying all employees exactly the same B. Fair compensation for work of comparable value C. Performance-based bonuses D. Profit sharing Correct answer is: B. Fair compensation for work of comparable value