Human Resources Fundamentals Quiz
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What is the primary focus of job analysis?

  • To recruit new employees
  • To enhance worker morale
  • To identify responsibilities and tasks related to a job (correct)
  • To determine training needs of existing employees
  • Which document outlines the qualifications and expertise required for a specific job?

  • Job specification (correct)
  • Job analysis
  • Job description
  • Organizational chart
  • What does job enrichment typically involve?

  • Removing tasks from a job
  • Changing job titles frequently
  • Increasing the number of employees in a team
  • Adding tasks that require more responsibility (correct)
  • What is the purpose of induction training?

    <p>To introduce new employees to the business and its culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does internal recruitment differ from external recruitment?

    <p>It refers to hiring someone already in the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'on-the-job training' typically involve?

    <p>Observing and learning from a more experienced worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the levels of management in an organization?

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

    What is the concept of 'hierarchy' in an organization?

    <p>The levels of authority within the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of providing a bonus to employees?

    <p>To reward good work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the piece rate payment system?

    <p>Payment for each unit produced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of leadership style involves making decisions independently without input from others?

    <p>Autocratic leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does job rotation primarily aim to achieve?

    <p>Increase job satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of staff managers in an organizational structure?

    <p>To provide support and information to line managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines delegation?

    <p>Transferring authority to perform specific tasks to subordinates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of recruitment in an organization?

    <p>To identify the need for employment and attract candidates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does profit sharing entail for employees?

    <p>A share of the company's profits as payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the span of control refer to in an organization?

    <p>The number of subordinates working directly under a manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dismissal mean in a business context?

    <p>Ending employment against the will of the employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes redundancy?

    <p>A position is eliminated because it is no longer needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'chain of command'?

    <p>The organizational hierarchy for passing instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an employment contract?

    <p>A document detailing employee rights and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a line manager?

    <p>To manage employees directly beneath them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication occurs internally within an organization?

    <p>Information shared among employees of the same organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'medium of communication' refer to?

    <p>The method by which a message is transmitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

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