Human Resource Management (HRM) MCQS - Page 17 of 23

Which principle states that authority and responsibility should go hand in hand?

A. Parity of authority and responsibility

B. Centralization

C. Decentralization

D. Esprit de corps

Correct answer is: A. Parity of authority and responsibility

Promotion in personnel management refers to:

A. Moving an employee to a lower position

B. Moving an employee to a higher position with more responsibility and pay

C. Transferring an employee to another city

D. Terminating an employee

Correct answer is: B. Moving an employee to a higher position with more responsibility and pay

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in organizational behaviour places which need at the highest level?

A. Physiological needs

B. Safety needs

C. Self-actualization needs

D. Social needs

Correct answer is: C. Self-actualization needs

The Federal Government of Pakistan’s organizational structure includes all EXCEPT:

A. Cabinet Secretariat

B. Provincial Assembly

C. Establishment Division

D. Prime Minister's Office

Correct answer is: B. Provincial Assembly

Which basis of promotion is considered most objective?

A. Seniority alone

B. Merit alone

C. Nepotism

D. Combination of seniority and merit

Correct answer is: D. Combination of seniority and merit

Theory X managers assume that employees:

A. Are self-motivated and enjoy work

B. Are lazy and need strict supervision

C. Seek responsibility naturally

D. Are creative problem-solvers

Correct answer is: B. Are lazy and need strict supervision

On-the-job training methods include:

A. Classroom lectures

B. Job rotation

C. Case studies

D. Simulations

Correct answer is: B. Job rotation

Collective bargaining is negotiation between:

A. HR and line managers

B. Employer and union representatives

C. Two competing companies

D. Government and employers

Correct answer is: B. Employer and union representatives

A code of conduct in HR typically outlines:

A. Salary ranges

B. Expected employee behavior and ethical standards

C. Daily work schedules

D. Marketing strategies

Correct answer is: B. Expected employee behavior and ethical standards

HRM primarily focuses on:

A. Maximizing shareholder wealth

B. Managing an organization's workforce effectively

C. Increasing machinery efficiency

D. Reducing product prices

Correct answer is: B. Managing an organization's workforce effectively