KNUST Human Resource Management (MAS 553) Quiz

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What is the title of the course outlined in the provided content?

MAS 553 - Human Resource Planning

MAS 553 - Organisational Development

MAS 553 - General Management

MAS 553 - Human Resource Management (correct)

What is the primary focus of Unit 4 in the course outline?

Human Resource Planning (correct)

Strategic Human Resource Management

History of Human Resource Management

Definitions of Personnel/Human Resource Management

What is the title of the department in which the course is offered?

Department of Management Studies

Department of Human Resource and Organisational Development (correct)

Department of Human Resource Management

Department of Business Administration

Which of the following is a key issue in human resource planning?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of utilizing human resources in an organization?

To achieve organizational goals Signup and view all the answers

Who is the resource person for the course?

Mr. J.K. Turkson Signup and view all the answers

According to Byars and Rue (1994), what is the primary focus of Human Resource Management?

To provide for and co-ordinate human resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the common limitation of most definitions of Personnel Management?

They do not consider the human assets embedded in individuals Signup and view all the answers

Who is quoted as saying 'You can get capital and erect buildings, but it takes people to build a business'?

Thomas J. Watson Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme of Armstrong's (2006) definition of Human Resource Management?

A strategic and coherent approach to managing human resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of Human Resource Management according to Schuler (1995)?

Benefits the individual, society, and the business Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using the telephone for interviews?

To reduce the stress associated with traveling for an interview Signup and view all the answers

Which type of interview allows for the assessment of body language?

Skype or video conferencing interview Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a task-oriented interview?

To tailor the interview to suit the demands of the task Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for the candidate to have during a telephone interview?

A copy of their filled and submitted application form or CV Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of a panel interview?

The number of people may be unreasonably large Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a one-on-one interview?

It involves a single employer or interviewer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of posing scenarios to a candidate during an interview?

To determine how the candidate would behave under certain conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why do new job seekers often pretend that their intention to resign is not influenced by salary considerations?

Because they want to negotiate a better salary Signup and view all the answers

What can affect communication between people from different cultural backgrounds?

Their ascent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a communication interview?

To evaluate the candidate's communication skills Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assess a candidate's communication skills?

Because it is a vital element for certain positions Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a salary negotiation between the candidate and the organization?

It is a matter of negotiation between the two parties Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the chairman's statement at the closing stage of the interview?

To express appreciation to the candidate and assure them of a response Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after the final ranking of candidates based on their performance?

To offer the job to the best candidate subject to a favourable medical and referees' reports Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the initial questions asked by the candidate during the interview?

To clarify the candidate's expectations from the job and the company Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome for an unsuccessful candidate?

They are tactfully informed about the outcome and assured of consideration for future positions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the final write-up by each panel member?

To rank the candidates in order of merit Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the scoring format used by the panel?

It is used to rank the candidates in order of merit Signup and view all the answers

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