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What is the main difference between HRM and personnel management?
What is the main difference between HRM and personnel management?
- Personnel management is reactive, while HRM is proactive.
- HRM focuses on hiring and firing, while personnel management focuses on training and development.
- HRM is solely concerned with employee benefits, while personnel management deals with payroll.
- Personnel management focuses on administrative tasks, while HRM focuses on strategic initiatives. (correct)
Why is it important for any supervisor or manager to know HR management concepts and techniques?
Why is it important for any supervisor or manager to know HR management concepts and techniques?
- To conduct market research for the organization.
- To ensure proper implementation of disciplinary actions.
- To handle payroll effectively.
- To improve employee engagement and retention. (correct)
What does the concept of stakeholder refer to in HRM?
What does the concept of stakeholder refer to in HRM?
- Employees who are nearing retirement.
- External consultants hired by the company.
- Potential job candidates for a company.
- Individuals or groups that have an interest in the organization’s operations. (correct)
In the HR Triad, which component holds the most responsibility and why?
In the HR Triad, which component holds the most responsibility and why?
Why do managers need to stay informed about trends and issues influencing HR?
Why do managers need to stay informed about trends and issues influencing HR?
What distinguishes HRM from personnel management?
What distinguishes HRM from personnel management?
Which function of HR involves evaluating different types and levels of jobs to develop appropriate compensations or rewards?
Which function of HR involves evaluating different types and levels of jobs to develop appropriate compensations or rewards?
What process does human resourcing involve in the organization?
What process does human resourcing involve in the organization?
Why is training and development considered important for organizations?
Why is training and development considered important for organizations?
What aspect of HR is responsible for initiating performance measurement processes in an organization?
What aspect of HR is responsible for initiating performance measurement processes in an organization?
Which HR function focuses on nurturing relationships between employers and employees to prevent conflicts?
Which HR function focuses on nurturing relationships between employers and employees to prevent conflicts?
Why does the organization depend on the competence of its workforce according to the text?
Why does the organization depend on the competence of its workforce according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of using incentives in an organization?
What is the primary purpose of using incentives in an organization?
How is base pay determined in organizations?
How is base pay determined in organizations?
What does base pay include?
What does base pay include?
In what form are incentives typically provided to employees?
In what form are incentives typically provided to employees?
What is the purpose of a grade structure in organizations?
What is the purpose of a grade structure in organizations?
Why is it essential for employers to explore how best they can meet the needs of workers?
Why is it essential for employers to explore how best they can meet the needs of workers?
What component of Needs Assessment involves identifying gaps between a person's current competencies and those desired?
What component of Needs Assessment involves identifying gaps between a person's current competencies and those desired?
Which type of training method involves employees learning their jobs under direct supervision?
Which type of training method involves employees learning their jobs under direct supervision?
What is the primary focus of Job Needs analysis?
What is the primary focus of Job Needs analysis?
Which training method is categorized as off-the-job?
Which training method is categorized as off-the-job?
What does Organisational Needs analysis assess in relation to training and development needs?
What does Organisational Needs analysis assess in relation to training and development needs?
Which type of analysis involves identifying the training needs of specific populations of workers?
Which type of analysis involves identifying the training needs of specific populations of workers?
What is the main difference between the Piece Rate and Time Rate systems of wages?
What is the main difference between the Piece Rate and Time Rate systems of wages?
What are wage earners under the Piece Rate system paid based on?
What are wage earners under the Piece Rate system paid based on?
When is the Piece Rate system of wages most suitable?
When is the Piece Rate system of wages most suitable?
What is a characteristic of the Time Rate system of wages?
What is a characteristic of the Time Rate system of wages?
Which factor is NOT considered when determining wages under the Piece Rate system?
Which factor is NOT considered when determining wages under the Piece Rate system?
Why might two employees in the same pay grade be rewarded differently?
Why might two employees in the same pay grade be rewarded differently?
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