Human Resources BSc IBA - HRM Fundamentals Quiz

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What is the primary focus of Strategic HRM?

Managing employee benefits

Implementing training programs

Developing employee engagement strategies

Aligning HR practices with business goals (correct)

Which concept is associated with the expectations between an employer and employee?

Workforce Planning

Commitment

Performance Management Systems

The Psychological Contract (correct)

What is a key aspect of Leadership Skills in HRM?

Handling payroll and benefits

Ability to inspire and motivate teams (correct)

Execution of organizational policies

Technical proficiency in HR tools

Which process involves identifying the future staffing needs of an organization?

Workforce Planning Signup and view all the answers

What does Reward Management primarily address?

Recognition and compensation for employee performance Signup and view all the answers

What defines the concept of 'people management' in contrast to traditional human resource management?

Emphasizing the strategic engagement of employees. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Intrinsic motivation is focused on personal growth, while extrinsic is reliant on outside factors. Signup and view all the answers

Which theory explains the relationship between effort, performance, and outcomes in motivation?

Expectancy Theory Signup and view all the answers

In the context of recruitment, what does the term 'Employer Value Proposition' refer to?

The unique benefits and values an organization can offer to its employees. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Psychological Contract in employment relations?

The unwritten expectations between employees and employers. Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership theory emphasizes the importance of situational context when determining an effective leadership style?

Contingency Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of performance management in organizations?

Creating a systematic approach to assess and improve employee performance. Signup and view all the answers

The '70/20/10 model' in learning and development refers to which of the following?

70% informal learning, 20% coaching, 10% formal education. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the concept of 'Organizational Citizenship Behaviour' play in workplace dynamics?

It promotes voluntary behaviors that contribute to organizational effectiveness. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of a Total Reward System?

Organizational structure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leadership styles is characterized by motivating followers through rewards and feedback?

Transactional leadership Signup and view all the answers

What does retention management primarily focus on in human resources?

Understanding and enhancing the factors that contribute to employee turnover. Signup and view all the answers

What does strategic human resource management emphasize?

Aligning HR practices with organizational strategy. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Module Human Resources BSc IBA (W.ALMGT13.H23) - Autumn Term 2024/25

Course Exam Scope: Exam will use slide decks (with audio), and literature (assignments listed separately).
Exam Types: Multiple Choice questions (MC).

Session 01: HRM Framework and Fundamentals

Key Concepts & Terms:
- Strategic HRM and stakeholder needs
- "People Management" philosophy
- International HRM: divergence or convergence (challenges)

Session 02: Organizational Behavior & Motivation

Key Concepts & Terms:
- Defining "Organization" and "Organizational Behavior"
- Factors affecting organizational function (Structure, Culture, Social Processes)
- Factors affecting employee behavior (personal characteristics)
- Motivation (definitions, intrinsic, extrinsic, crowding-out effects)
- Instrumentality Theory
- Expectancy Theory (Porter & Lawler)
- Self-Determination Theory (Deci/Ryan)
- Two-Factor Model (Herzberg)
- Equity Theory (Adams)
- Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Commitment/Engagement

Session 03: Resourcing People

Key Concepts & Terms:
- Strategic Resourcing, 5 step framework
- Employer Brand/Value Proposition
- Recruitment Activities and Approaches (e.g., Talentscouting, interviewing, selection methods).
- Perceptions/prejudices in hiring decisions
- Multi-dimensional Fit Concept

Session 04: Managing Employee Relations

Key Concepts & Terms:
- Employment Relations
- Psychological Contract
- Policies and Procedures
- Ethical evaluation of people management practices
- Onboarding
- Retention Strategies
- Separation Management (Offboarding)
- Procedural Justice

Session 05: Leadership Theories

Key Concepts & Terms:
- Defining leadership
- Leadership Theories (e.g., Trait, Behavioral, Contingency, Situational Leadership)
- Leadership vs. Management
- Types of Leaders (transformational/transactional, ethical)
- Effective Leadership development model

Session 07: Performance Management & Learning & Development

Key Concepts & Terms:
- Performance Management
  - Definitions
  - Plan-monitor-check cycle
  - Reinventing Performance Management
    - VUCA context & Neuro-science applications
- Learning Culture
  - Strategic, business-led, employee-driven
  - Identifying Learning Needs
  - Learning Theories
    - Methods of Learning (formal, informal, self-directed)
  - The 70/20/10 model
  - The Kolb Learning Cycle

Session 08: Rewarding People

Key Concepts & Terms:
- Reward Management
- Aims and philosophy
- Strategic reward policy areas
- Components of a Total Reward System (compensation)
- Job Evaluation for performance-related pay

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in Human Resources Management, focusing on HRM frameworks, organizational behavior, and motivation theories. This quiz covers foundational theories and practical applications relevant to the Autumn Term 2024/25 course. Prepare to challenge yourself with multiple-choice questions that assess your understanding of strategic HRM and employee motivation.