Introduction to Human Resource Management

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What is the main aim of human resource management according to Flippo?

  • To ensure the well-being of the employees
  • To maintain a healthy work environment
  • To accomplish individual, organizational, and social objectives (correct)
  • To maximize profits for the organization

According to the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) of India, what is the focus of human resource management?

  • Developing an effective organization through people (correct)
  • Optimizing organizational structure
  • Ensuring employee well-being
  • Maximizing employee satisfaction

How does DeCenzo and Robbins define HRM?

  • Emphasizing the people dimension in management (correct)
  • Managing the technical aspects of organizations
  • Balancing individual and organizational needs
  • Focusing on profit generation

What does HRM primarily focus on according to Flippo?

<p>Procurement and development of human resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the NIPM of India, what is the ultimate goal of HRM?

<p>To bring together and develop an effective organization through people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central concern of HRM according to DeCenzo and Robbins?

<p>Balancing individual and organizational needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of HRM as mentioned in the text?

<p>To ensure availability of the right people for the right jobs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Werther and Davis, how many categories have they classified the objectives of HRM into?

<p>Four (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HRM stand for based on the provided text?

<p>Human Resource Management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between personnel management and human resource management according to the text?

<p>There is no watertight difference between personnel management and HRM (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of HRM as mentioned in the text?

<p>It includes acquisition, development, maintenance/retention, and control of human resources in the organisation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does QWL stand for as mentioned in the text?

<p>Quality of Work Life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of HRM deals with working conditions and amenities such as canteen?

<p>Welfare Aspect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the administrative function of an organization that exists to provide the personnel needed for organizational activities and to manage the general employee-employer relationship?

<p>Personnel Management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HRM include according to the text?

<p>Acquisition, development, maintenance/retention, and control of human resources in the organisation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the new version of personnel management according to the text?

<p>Human Resource Management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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