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What is the primary focus of Human Resource Management?
What is the primary focus of Human Resource Management?
Quality goals require alignment with which department?
Quality goals require alignment with which department?
The demand for human resources and management is primarily created by which factor?
The demand for human resources and management is primarily created by which factor?
The main concern of Human Resource Management is centered on which aspect?
The main concern of Human Resource Management is centered on which aspect?
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Which one of the following is not a specific goal of human resource management?
Which one of the following is not a specific goal of human resource management?
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Human Resource Management aims to maximize which aspect of the organization?
Human Resource Management aims to maximize which aspect of the organization?
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The leadership influence within an organization is dependent on which factor?
The leadership influence within an organization is dependent on which factor?
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What term describes the act of responding to employees and involving them in decision making?
What term describes the act of responding to employees and involving them in decision making?
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Who is credited with conducting the foundational work for the behavioral theory of organization?
Who is credited with conducting the foundational work for the behavioral theory of organization?
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What does the systems approach emphasize about organizations?
What does the systems approach emphasize about organizations?
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Which theory primarily focuses on situational variables?
Which theory primarily focuses on situational variables?
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Who is recognized for developing the scientific management perspective?
Who is recognized for developing the scientific management perspective?
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What provides a focus and direction for formulating strategy in an organization?
What provides a focus and direction for formulating strategy in an organization?
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What do we call changes made by an organization due to external pressures?
What do we call changes made by an organization due to external pressures?
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Selection devices in hiring must be:
Selection devices in hiring must be:
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Staffing in an organization primarily refers to:
Staffing in an organization primarily refers to:
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What is legitimate power primarily based on?
What is legitimate power primarily based on?
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Which term best describes the needs related to training, setting standards, and maintaining discipline in a team?
Which term best describes the needs related to training, setting standards, and maintaining discipline in a team?
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What do contingency theories of leadership argue about leadership styles?
What do contingency theories of leadership argue about leadership styles?
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Under what condition do subordinates perceive leadership behavior positively according to path-goal theory?
Under what condition do subordinates perceive leadership behavior positively according to path-goal theory?
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Which definition best captures the concept of culture?
Which definition best captures the concept of culture?
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What is the term for the transmission of culture from one generation to another?
What is the term for the transmission of culture from one generation to another?
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Which countries are often labeled as having low power distance cultures?
Which countries are often labeled as having low power distance cultures?
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In a masculine culture, men are generally viewed as being?
In a masculine culture, men are generally viewed as being?
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Leaders who enlist the help of subordinates as a group to solve problems are demonstrating which type of leadership?
Leaders who enlist the help of subordinates as a group to solve problems are demonstrating which type of leadership?
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When a leader gives authority and responsibility to individuals or groups for decision-making, they are using what method?
When a leader gives authority and responsibility to individuals or groups for decision-making, they are using what method?
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What is an advantage of participative decision-making?
What is an advantage of participative decision-making?
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What determines whether a leader is perceived as charismatic?
What determines whether a leader is perceived as charismatic?
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What does the 'fix' style of leadership depend upon?
What does the 'fix' style of leadership depend upon?
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Which definition best describes planning?
Which definition best describes planning?
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What is meant by planning horizon?
What is meant by planning horizon?
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What commonly hinders successful planning?
What commonly hinders successful planning?
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What is the important ingredient exercised by leaders on group members?
What is the important ingredient exercised by leaders on group members?
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According to Louis A. Allen, what is a primary role of a leader?
According to Louis A. Allen, what is a primary role of a leader?
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What kind of leadership style does an autocratic leader follow?
What kind of leadership style does an autocratic leader follow?
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Why is autocratic leadership considered negative?
Why is autocratic leadership considered negative?
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What type of leader gives instructions only after consulting the group?
What type of leader gives instructions only after consulting the group?
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What is a characteristic of a free rein/laissez faire leader?
What is a characteristic of a free rein/laissez faire leader?
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Leaders who inspire their followers to surpass their self-interests for the good of the organization are referred to as?
Leaders who inspire their followers to surpass their self-interests for the good of the organization are referred to as?
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Which statement regarding Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is correct?
Which statement regarding Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is correct?
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Hygiene factors in workplace motivation are similar to which type of needs?
Hygiene factors in workplace motivation are similar to which type of needs?
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Which theory is similar to Maslow's hierarchy in terms of prioritizing human behavior and motivation in the workplace?
Which theory is similar to Maslow's hierarchy in terms of prioritizing human behavior and motivation in the workplace?
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What type of power allows a leader to influence others based on their characteristics?
What type of power allows a leader to influence others based on their characteristics?
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Training in organizations significantly affects which two aspects of an establishment?
Training in organizations significantly affects which two aspects of an establishment?
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Learning by doing is classified as which type of training?
Learning by doing is classified as which type of training?
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Planning involves deciding in advance what is to be done, where, how, and by whom.
Planning involves deciding in advance what is to be done, where, how, and by whom.
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Which of the following is a limitation of planning?
Which of the following is a limitation of planning?
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In the top-down approach to management, who typically formulates major objectives?
In the top-down approach to management, who typically formulates major objectives?
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Study Notes
Multiple Choice Questions
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Question 1: Who advanced early scientific management principles?
- Taylor
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Question 2: A reporting relationship where an employee only reports to one supervisor is known as:
- Unity of command
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Question 3: Which individuals worked on administrative management theory?
- Fayol
- Weber
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Question 4: Scientific management is the study of:
- Creating organizational structures for efficiency and effectiveness
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Question 5: Which is an organizational-environmental theory?
- Open-systems view
- Contingency theory
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Question 6: Theory X is based on which assumptions about workers?
- Workers dislike work and will avoid it
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Question 7: Which theory states a manager's choice of organizational structure depends on the external environment?
- Contingency theory
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of Human Resource Management with this quiz. Explore various aspects such as leadership, strategic alignment, and foundational theories that shape HR practices. Perfect for students and professionals alike looking to reinforce their understanding of HR principles.
