HRM: Line and Staff Management Roles

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What is the primary purpose of conducting job analyses in an organization?

To develop a training program for new employees
To identify the skills and qualifications required for a job (correct)
To determine the minimum wage for a job
To evaluate the performance of current employees

Which of the following is a key aspect of HR planning in an organization?

Planning labor needs and recruiting job candidates (correct)
Conducting performance appraisals
Determining compensation and benefits
Developing employee training programs

What is the primary goal of organizational design in an organization?

To reduce labor costs
To increase employee satisfaction
To allocate tasks and responsibilities to achieve organizational goals (correct)
To implement a performance management system

Which of the following is a potential consequence of poor staffing decisions in an organization?

High turnover and recruitment costs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the HR function in an organization?

To engage in activities that produce the employee behaviors needed to achieve organizational goals (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of the recruitment process in an organization?

Selecting job candidates (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Job Analyst in Human Resource Management?

To identify and describe the duties and responsibilities of a job (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Recruiter in Human Resource Management?

To identify and select qualified candidates for job openings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Human Resource Planning in an organization?

To ensure that the organization has the right people in the right jobs at the right time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Organizational Design in an organization?

To allocate people and resources to achieve organizational goals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Staff Authority in Human Resource Management?

To provide technical expertise and support to line managers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Staffing in Human Resource Management?

To identify and select qualified candidates for job openings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a line manager in terms of HR activities?

To direct the work of subordinates and accomplish the organization's tasks (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a line manager in terms of HR activities?

Coordinating personnel activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of job placement according to the HRM responsibilities of a line manager?

To place the right person on the right job (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a staff manager in terms of HR activities?

To coordinate personnel activities and enforce organization policies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an HRM responsibility of a line manager related to recruitment?

Placing the right person on the right job (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the HRM responsibility of 'gaining creative cooperation and developing smooth working relationships'?

To enhance teamwork and collaboration (C) Signup and view all the answers