Human Resource Management Overview
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Which of the following is NOT categorized as an essential characteristic for job performance?

  • Pleasing manners
  • General intelligence
  • Analytical view
  • Hobbies (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of job design?

  • To increase employee wages
  • To attract the right candidates (correct)
  • To ensure maximum employee retention
  • To reduce work hours

    • Which job design technique involves breaking a job into small subparts?

  • Job simplification (correct)
  • Job enrichment
  • Job enlargement
  • Job rotation

    • Which of the following is a benefit of job rotation?

    <p>Variety in work and workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of transfer does job rotation represent?

    <p>Horizontal transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following characteristics would be classified as a contra-indicator?

    <p>Poor decision-making ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does job simplification help in job performance?

    <p>By decreasing the overall time required for training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an essential characteristic for job performance?

    <p>Emotional stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main advantages of the Factor Comparison Method?

    <p>It offers greater validity and reliability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is identified as a demerit of the Factor Comparison Method?

    <p>It is costly to install and difficult to operate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does human resource planning entail?

    <p>Projecting future needs in terms of quality and quantity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to E.W. Vetter, what is a primary goal of human resource management planning?

    <p>To achieve maximum benefits for the organization and individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is NOT part of human resource planning according to Wickstrom?

    <p>Monitoring employee grievances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of wage level changes in the Factor Comparison Method?

    <p>All job positions are impacted by changes in one job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes human resource planning in organizations?

    <p>It identifies the gap between current and future employee needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Factor Comparison Method is accurate?

    <p>It offers minimal bias due to its scientific approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of motivated employees in relation to organizational productivity?

    <p>To meet their personal career goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does training and development (T&D) influence employees in an organization?

    <p>By keeping employees updated with necessary skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does HRM take when there is an imbalance in the human resource supply?

    <p>Perform activities like recruitment or layoffs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant function of HRM related to maintaining employees?

    <p>Providing benefits to deserving employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of performance appraisals conducted by HRM?

    <p>To recognize contributions of employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does HRM foster a sense of team spirit among employees?

    <p>By designing jobs based on teamwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does HRM play in conflict resolution within a company?

    <p>To act as a consultant to resolve conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is maintaining a good corporate image important for a company?

    <p>It helps in sustaining employees’ morale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Golden Handshake scheme?

    <p>To offer employees early retirement with extra benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a consequence of implementing a policy of attrition?

    <p>Reduction in overall employee numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Iron Handshake from the Golden Handshake?

    <p>Iron Handshake involves compulsory retirement without extra benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In human resource management, what is the focus of an Internal Plan?

    <p>Promoting existing employees and developing their skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the external planning strategies in human resource management?

    <p>Promotion Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initial step is crucial in the procurement function of human resources?

    <p>Manpower planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should organizations do if they predict future human resource deficits?

    <p>Plan to fill the gap using appropriate strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of retirement scheme provides exit with additional cash benefits?

    <p>Voluntary Retirement Scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of recruitment in an organization?

    <p>To search for and stimulate potential candidates to apply for positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Yoder, what does the recruitment process seek to achieve?

    <p>Discover the sources of man power and implement measures to attract it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are internal sources of recruitment primarily used for?

    <p>Preferably filling higher-level vacancies from within the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not considered an internal source of recruitment?

    <p>Job advertisements on social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is most commonly associated with recruiting from present employees?

    <p>Promotion and transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in manpower planning related to recruitment?

    <p>Identifying the number and nature of employees required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does trade unions play in the internal recruitment process?

    <p>They may influence the recruitment of present employees into vacant roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between recruitment and job seekers?

    <p>Recruitment links job seekers with potential employers in need of staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Importance of Motivated Employees

    • Motivated employees strive to achieve personal career goals, enhancing overall organizational productivity.
    • Productivity focuses on minimizing costs while maximizing profits.

    Functions of Human Resource Management (HRM)

    • Training and Development (T&D): Essential for helping employees adapt to changes in the organization’s environment, structure, and technology.
    • Human Resource Planning: Involves assessing current workforce capabilities and determining future manpower needs through recruitment, selection, or layoffs as necessary.
    • Employee Retention: HRM aims to fully utilize human resources and ensure long-term employee retention by offering benefits and incentives.
    • Performance Recognition: Regular appraisals are conducted to acknowledge both high-performing and underperforming employees, with rewards for exceptional contributions.
    • Team Spirit and Belongingness: Role designs focus on teamwork, valuing every employee's contribution to boost morale and productivity.
    • Conflict Resolution: HRM addresses conflicts within the organization promptly to maintain smooth operations.
    • Corporate Image Development: Companies need a positive public image to attract talent and sustain market viability; poor treatment of employees can lead to high turnover and failure.

    Employee Characteristics

    • Psychological Traits: Include emotional stability, flexibility, decision-making ability, and initiative.
    • Mental Abilities: Encompass general intelligence, memory, and judgment.
    • Personal Attributes: Factors such as gender, education, and family background influence job performance.
    • Attributes are categorized into essential, desirable, and contra indicators for effective job performance.

    Job Design

    • Follows job analysis, integrating responsibilities and qualifications for improved recruitment and job appeal.
    • Job Simplification: Breaks down jobs into smaller tasks that require less specialized training, enhancing efficiency.
    • Job Rotation: Employees shift between different jobs to prevent routine boredom and broaden skills, beneficial for both employees and management.

    Demerits of Job Evaluation Methods

    • Complex and costly to implement; requires familiarity with job evaluation techniques.
    • Frequent wage level adjustments are needed, affecting all jobs evaluated under the same method.

    Human Resource Planning

    • Involves forecasting future HR needs in quality and quantity to align with organizational objectives.
    • Activities include:
      • Forecasting future manpower requirements.
      • Assessing current manpower stock and utilization levels.

    Strategies for Managing HR Deficits and Surpluses

    • Internal Plans: Promotion, transfer, training, and retention to manage HR needs from within the organization.
    • External Plans: Recruitment, selection, and outsourcing strategies to fill gaps in human resources.

    Recruitment

    • Critical component of HRM related to sourcing and attracting potential employees.
    • Definitions of Recruitment:
      • Searching and stimulating prospective candidates to apply for jobs.
      • Discovering manpower sources and employing methods to attract talent.
    • Internal Sources of Recruitment:
      • Current employees, retired staff, dependents of employees, and employee referrals, with preference typically given to existing employees for promotions and transfers.

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    This quiz explores the critical functions of Human Resource Management (HRM) including training, employee retention, and performance recognition. Understand the importance of motivated employees in achieving organizational goals and enhancing productivity. Dive into the key strategies HRM practitioners use to foster a productive work environment.

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