Human Resource Management (HRM) MCQS - Page 19 of 23

Which of the following best defines Human Resource Management?

A. A process of managing financial resources

B. A strategic approach to managing employees as organizational assets

C. A system for product distribution

D. A method of marketing human rights

Correct answer is: B. A strategic approach to managing employees as organizational assets

Strategic HRM means:

A. Aligning HR policies with business goals

B. Hiring as many employees as possible

C. Reducing training costs

D. Outsourcing all HR functions

Correct answer is: A. Aligning HR policies with business goals

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

HR Analytics (People Analytics) involves:

A. Gut-feeling decisions about hiring

B. Using data and statistics to make HR decisions

C. Outsourcing payroll

D. Reducing headcount

Correct answer is: B. Using data and statistics to make HR decisions

The scope of HRM includes all EXCEPT:

A. Human resource planning

B. Employee remuneration

C. Product pricing

D. Performance management

Correct answer is: C. Product pricing

Which of the following is NOT a core function of HRM?

A. Staffing

B. Product marketing

C. Compensation and benefits

D. Employee development

Correct answer is: B. Product marketing

Performance appraisal is primarily used to:

A. Punish low performers

B. Evaluate and improve employee effectiveness

C. Reduce payroll costs

D. Comply with labor laws only

Correct answer is: B. Evaluate and improve employee effectiveness

The term “employer branding” refers to:

A. Paying employees to promote the company on social media

B. The organization's reputation as a place to work

C. Logo design on uniforms

D. Legal compliance branding

Correct answer is: B. The organization's reputation as a place to work

The strategic significance of HRM lies in its role to:

A. Reduce employee headcount

B. Create competitive advantage through people

C. Minimize training costs

D. Outsource all HR functions

Correct answer is: B. Create competitive advantage through people

The process of forecasting future HR needs is called:

A. Job design

B. Human Resource Planning

C. Performance management

D. Career planning

Correct answer is: B. Human Resource Planning