GLS University BBA Semester II HR Management Quiz

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What is the main objective of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

Directing and controlling HR activities
Integration and maintenance of organizational objectives
Procurement and development of human resources (correct)
Planning and organizing HR processes

Which of the following is NOT a function of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

Human Resource Planning
Job Analysis
Compensation Management
Financial Management (correct)

What is the purpose of Job Analysis in Human Resource Management (HRM)?

To collect data about job roles and responsibilities (correct)
To forecast supply and demand of human resources
To define the qualities of successful HR managers
To integrate and maintain organizational objectives

According to Flippo, what does Human Resource Management (HRM) involve?

All aspects from procurement to separation of human resources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Human Resource Planning (HRP) primarily involve?

Forecasting demand for human resources (C) Signup and view all the answers

In HRM, what is the scope of Human Resource Planning (HRP)?

Forecasting future staffing needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of HRM?

To ensure availability of the right people for the right jobs (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can HRM be defined?

As a process of procuring, developing, and maintaining competent human resources in the organization (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between personnel management and HRM?

HRM is concerned with acquiring, developing, and motivating employees, whereas personnel management is more administrative (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of HRM according to Werther and Davis?

To reconcile individual/group goals with organizational goals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of HRM according to the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) of India?

To bring together and develop into an effective organization the men and women who make up an enterprise, having regard for their well-being (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to DeCenzo and Robbins, why is acquiring, developing, and motivating employees essential for achieving organizational objectives?

Because every organization is made up of people, and ensuring their commitment is essential for achieving organizational objectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does personnel management focus on?

Managing the general employee-employer relationship within an organization (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which category do Werther and Davis use to classify the objectives of HRM?

'Maintaining cordial relations between employees and management' (B) Signup and view all the answers

'The scope of HRM is indeed very vast and wide.' What is meant by this statement?

'HRM encompasses a wide range of activities' (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Human resource management is the new version of personnel management.' What does this statement imply?

'HRM has evolved from personnel management' (D) Signup and view all the answers