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Human Resource Management (HRM) MCQS

Multiple choice Questions on Human Resource Management. Practice for fpsc ppsc exams

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Theory Y managers believe that employees:

A. Dislike work inherently
B. Need to be threatened to work
C. Can exercise self-direction and creativity
D. Prefer close monitoring
Correct answer is: C. Can exercise self-direction and creativity

Organizational commitment refers to:

A. Employee's emotional attachment to the organization
B. Employee's desire to leave the job
C. Financial investment in company shares
D. Physical attendance only
Correct answer is: A. Employee's emotional attachment to the organization

Discipline in personnel management means:

A. Punishing all employees equally
B. Ensuring employees follow organizational rules and standards
C. Firing employees without reason
D. Ignoring minor violations
Correct answer is: B. Ensuring employees follow organizational rules and standards

Organizational culture is best defined as:

A. The building architecture of the office
B. Shared values, beliefs, and norms that shape behaviour
C. The number of employees in a firm
D. The salary structure of the company
Correct answer is: B. Shared values, beliefs, and norms that shape behaviour

The human relations approach to HRM emphasizes:

A. Strict discipline and punishment
B. Employee satisfaction, motivation, and informal groups
C. Financial incentives only
D. Automation of work
Correct answer is: B. Employee satisfaction, motivation, and informal groups

The contingency approach to HRM suggests that:

A. One best way exists for all situations
B. HR practices depend on organizational context and environment
C. Employees are lazy by nature
D. Rules are unnecessary
Correct answer is: B. HR practices depend on organizational context and environment

Communication in organizations is the process of:

A. Hiding information from subordinates
B. Exchanging information between sender and receiver
C. Criticizing employees publicly
D. Writing annual reports only
Correct answer is: B. Exchanging information between sender and receiver

The systems approach views an organization as:

A. A closed, isolated unit
B. An open system interacting with its environment
C. A random collection of individuals
D. A purely financial entity
Correct answer is: B. An open system interacting with its environment

The grapevine is an example of:

A. Formal communication
B. Informal communication
C. Written communication
D. External communication
Correct answer is: B. Informal communication

Personnel Administration primarily deals with:

A. Managing physical assets
B. Managing people through systematic policies and procedures
C. Managing external public relations
D. Managing supply chain
Correct answer is: B. Managing people through systematic policies and procedures

Downward communication flows from:

A. Subordinates to superiors
B. Peers to peers
C. Superiors to subordinates
D. Customers to company
Correct answer is: C. Superiors to subordinates

Selection as a tool of personnel management refers to:

A. Choosing the most suitable candidate from a pool of applicants
B. Advertising a job vacancy
C. Training new employees
D. Conducting exit interviews
Correct answer is: A. Choosing the most suitable candidate from a pool of applicants

Upward communication is important for:

A. Giving orders to employees
B. Providing feedback and suggestions to management
C. Announcing layoffs
D. Distributing paychecks
Correct answer is: B. Providing feedback and suggestions to management
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