Introduction to Human Resource Management
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What is the primary concern of Human Resource Management?

  • Ensuring best use of human resources (correct)
  • Minimizing operational costs
  • Maximizing physical resources
  • Optimizing financial resources
  • What is a unique characteristic of human resources compared to physical resources?

  • It depreciates over time
  • It remains constant
  • It is easily replaceable
  • It appreciates over time (correct)
  • What is the primary difference between Human Resource Management and Personnel Management?

  • PM is more concerned with individual goals
  • HRM is more strategic, PM is more administrative (correct)
  • PM is more concerned with recruitment
  • HRM is more focused on employee benefits
  • What is an advantage of human resources over physical resources?

    <p>They achieve higher performance output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the collection of people and their characteristics at work referred to as?

    <p>Human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does operational flexibility refer to in the context of human resources?

    <p>The ability to adapt to changing circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

    <p>Resource-centered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between HRM and Performance Management (PM)?

    <p>HRM is proactive, PM is reactive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the essential qualities of an HR manager?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Human Resource Management deals with working conditions and amenities?

    <p>Welfare aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the growing need in high performance work systems (HPWS)?

    <p>Measurement tools to evaluate HR programmes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Performance Management (PM)?

    <p>Better performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is changing in the nature of work?

    <p>The nature of work itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of implementing change without resistance?

    <p>Progress through quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the industrial relations aspect of Human Resource Management?

    <p>Union-management relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of Human Resource Management in terms of aspects?

    <p>Personnel or labour, welfare, and industrial relations aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the increasing importance of in HRM?

    <p>High performance work systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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