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?

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What does Reward Management primarily address?

<p>Recognition and compensation for employee performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Emphasizing the strategic engagement of employees. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

<p>Intrinsic motivation is focused on personal growth, while extrinsic is reliant on outside factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Expectancy Theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The unique benefits and values an organization can offer to its employees. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The unwritten expectations between employees and employers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Contingency Theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of performance management in organizations?

<p>Creating a systematic approach to assess and improve employee performance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>70% informal learning, 20% coaching, 10% formal education. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It promotes voluntary behaviors that contribute to organizational effectiveness. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Organizational structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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What does retention management primarily focus on in human resources?

<p>Understanding and enhancing the factors that contribute to employee turnover. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does strategic human resource management emphasize?

<p>Aligning HR practices with organizational strategy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Strategic HRM

The process of aligning HR strategies and activities with the overall business strategy to achieve organizational goals.

Workforce Planning

A systematic effort to analyze the workforce and anticipate future needs to ensure the right people are in the right roles at the right time.

Recruitment and Selection

The process of attracting, screening, selecting, and hiring qualified candidates for open job positions.

Talent Management

A comprehensive approach to developing, managing, and retaining high-potential employees within an organization.

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Performance Management

The process of setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and developing employees to enhance their performance and achieve organizational goals.

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People Management

A philosophy focusing on valuing and engaging employees as assets, rather than just resources to be managed.

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International HRM

The complexities of managing HR in a globalized context, navigating cultural differences and legal frameworks.

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Organization

A collection of individuals working together towards common goals, with defined structure, culture, and social processes.

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Organizational Behaviour

The study of how individuals and groups behave within organizations, influenced by factors like structure, culture, and personal characteristics.

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Motivation

The force that drives individuals to act, guided by their needs and values.

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Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation arising from internal factors like satisfaction, purpose, and learning.

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Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards, such as money, bonuses, or recognition.

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Crowding-Out Effect

A theory suggesting that intrinsic motivation can be diminished by excessive extrinsic rewards.

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Strategic Resourcing Framework

A systematic approach to managing the entire employee lifecycle, from attracting talent to retaining and developing them.

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Employer Branding

The process of creating a positive and desirable image of the company as an employer.

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Employer Value Proposition

A clear and compelling statement of what an organization offers to its employees, both tangible and intangible.

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Recruiting

The process of finding and engaging potential candidates for open positions.

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Interview

A structured conversation designed to assess a candidate's skills, experience, and fit for the role.

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Selection

The process of evaluating and selecting the best candidates for a position, considering factors like skills, experience, and cultural fit.

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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.

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