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What is the management function that determines human resource needs, recruits, selects, trains, and develops human resources for jobs created by an organization?
What is the management function that determines human resource needs, recruits, selects, trains, and develops human resources for jobs created by an organization?
What refers to attracting qualified individuals to apply for vacant positions in a company?
What refers to attracting qualified individuals to apply for vacant positions in a company?
What is the act of choosing individuals most likely to succeed on the job and best suited for the position?
What is the act of choosing individuals most likely to succeed on the job and best suited for the position?
What is the process of familiarizing new employees with the company's structure, duties, and responsibilities?
What is the process of familiarizing new employees with the company's structure, duties, and responsibilities?
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What refers to learning that is provided to improve performance on the present job?
What refers to learning that is provided to improve performance on the present job?
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What term is used for an assistant manager learning from a senior manager until they are ready to work independently?
What term is used for an assistant manager learning from a senior manager until they are ready to work independently?
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What is the method of assigning managers to various departments to expose them to different functions within the organization?
What is the method of assigning managers to various departments to expose them to different functions within the organization?
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What refers to the systematic deployment of human resources based on organizational needs?
What refers to the systematic deployment of human resources based on organizational needs?
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What is an assessment of future human resource needs in relation to the organization's current capabilities?
What is an assessment of future human resource needs in relation to the organization's current capabilities?
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Which type of evaluation assesses an applicant's suitability for a job based on historical data?
Which type of evaluation assesses an applicant's suitability for a job based on historical data?
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What is a written statement from previous employers, co-workers, or teachers used to assess a candidate's qualifications?
What is a written statement from previous employers, co-workers, or teachers used to assess a candidate's qualifications?
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What is a learning process where a skilled senior manager assists a lower-level manager?
What is a learning process where a skilled senior manager assists a lower-level manager?
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What method evaluates a manager by exposing them to simulated scenarios to assess their skills and decision-making?
What method evaluates a manager by exposing them to simulated scenarios to assess their skills and decision-making?
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What method of training involves hands-on experience in real work environments?
What method of training involves hands-on experience in real work environments?
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What is the method of appraising performance that ranks employees from best to poorest?
What is the method of appraising performance that ranks employees from best to poorest?
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What is the performance appraisal method that involves recalling specific incidents to evaluate an employee's performance?
What is the performance appraisal method that involves recalling specific incidents to evaluate an employee's performance?
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What refers to a movement of personnel to another job or department with a similar level of responsibility?
What refers to a movement of personnel to another job or department with a similar level of responsibility?
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What is the term for a systematic effort to monitor human resource plans and evaluate their success?
What is the term for a systematic effort to monitor human resource plans and evaluate their success?
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What term refers to an advancement in an employee's role, often involving higher pay and increased responsibilities?
What term refers to an advancement in an employee's role, often involving higher pay and increased responsibilities?
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What is the process of an employee voluntarily or involuntarily leaving an organization?
What is the process of an employee voluntarily or involuntarily leaving an organization?
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What is defined as "a process of sharing information through symbols, including words and messages"?
What is defined as "a process of sharing information through symbols, including words and messages"?
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Which communication function provides information that helps in decision-making and organizational operations?
Which communication function provides information that helps in decision-making and organizational operations?
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Which function of communication motivates employees to commit to the organization's objectives?
Which function of communication motivates employees to commit to the organization's objectives?
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Which step in the communication process involves translating a message into a form meaningful to the recipient?
Which step in the communication process involves translating a message into a form meaningful to the recipient?
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What is the process of providing feedback to the sender to complete the communication cycle?
What is the process of providing feedback to the sender to complete the communication cycle?
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Which type of communication involves oral or written messages transmitted through hearing or sight?
Which type of communication involves oral or written messages transmitted through hearing or sight?
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What type of communication uses body language, time, space, and appearance to convey messages?
What type of communication uses body language, time, space, and appearance to convey messages?
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What type of communication barrier is caused by emotions, values, poor listening habits, or socioeconomic factors?
What type of communication barrier is caused by emotions, values, poor listening habits, or socioeconomic factors?
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Which barrier refers to interferences in the environment, such as noise, walls, or distance?
Which barrier refers to interferences in the environment, such as noise, walls, or distance?
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What type of communication occurs when a message is misunderstood despite being received correctly?
What type of communication occurs when a message is misunderstood despite being received correctly?
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Which technique involves messages flowing from higher authority levels to lower levels in the organization?
Which technique involves messages flowing from higher authority levels to lower levels in the organization?
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What is the term for communication that flows from lower authority levels to higher authority levels in the organization?
What is the term for communication that flows from lower authority levels to higher authority levels in the organization?
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Which type of communication flows between individuals or groups at the same organizational level?
Which type of communication flows between individuals or groups at the same organizational level?
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What organized method provides past, present, and projected information for use in decision-making?
What organized method provides past, present, and projected information for use in decision-making?
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Which system automates routine clerical operations like payroll and inventory reporting?
Which system automates routine clerical operations like payroll and inventory reporting?
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Which communication function allows individuals to express emotions such as satisfaction or dissatisfaction?
Which communication function allows individuals to express emotions such as satisfaction or dissatisfaction?
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Which step in the communication process involves encoding ideas into words, illustrations, or symbols?
Which step in the communication process involves encoding ideas into words, illustrations, or symbols?
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What refers to using simplified language to avoid misunderstandings in communication?
What refers to using simplified language to avoid misunderstandings in communication?
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What refers to messages transmitted through mediums like emails, phone calls, or meetings?
What refers to messages transmitted through mediums like emails, phone calls, or meetings?
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Which technique uses surveys and suggestion systems to convey messages upward in an organization?
Which technique uses surveys and suggestion systems to convey messages upward in an organization?
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What refers to "the act of giving employees reasons or incentives to work to achieve organizational objectives"?
What refers to "the act of giving employees reasons or incentives to work to achieve organizational objectives"?
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Which theory of motivation arranges human needs into five levels, starting with physiological needs?
Which theory of motivation arranges human needs into five levels, starting with physiological needs?
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What level of Maslow's hierarchy focuses on realizing one's full potential?
What level of Maslow's hierarchy focuses on realizing one's full potential?
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What type of factor in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory includes achievement, recognition, and responsibility?
What type of factor in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory includes achievement, recognition, and responsibility?
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Which theory suggests that people make choices among behaviors based on the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome?
Which theory suggests that people make choices among behaviors based on the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome?
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What theory emphasizes setting objectives, deadlines, and quality standards to improve performance?
What theory emphasizes setting objectives, deadlines, and quality standards to improve performance?
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Which technique focuses on assigning tasks to employees based on their expertise?
Which technique focuses on assigning tasks to employees based on their expertise?
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What is the process of combining two or more specialized tasks into a single job?
What is the process of combining two or more specialized tasks into a single job?
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What term refers to self-granted payoffs, such as a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem?
What term refers to self-granted payoffs, such as a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem?
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What motivation technique involves employees solving problems and making decisions about their jobs?
What motivation technique involves employees solving problems and making decisions about their jobs?
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What is a group of 3-10 employees working to improve productivity and output quality?
What is a group of 3-10 employees working to improve productivity and output quality?
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What type of motivation technique is characterized by flexible work schedules and family support services?
What type of motivation technique is characterized by flexible work schedules and family support services?
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What level of Maslow's hierarchy is concerned with freedom from harm and financial security?
What level of Maslow's hierarchy is concerned with freedom from harm and financial security?
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Which of Herzberg's factors includes policy, supervision, and work conditions?
Which of Herzberg's factors includes policy, supervision, and work conditions?
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What refers to challenging and rewarding tasks that increase interest in a job?
What refers to challenging and rewarding tasks that increase interest in a job?
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What motivational theory assumes that a combination of forces within the individual and environment determines behavior?
What motivational theory assumes that a combination of forces within the individual and environment determines behavior?
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Which type of rewards includes promotions, recognition, and money?
Which type of rewards includes promotions, recognition, and money?
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What aspect of goal setting involves clear, measurable, and challenging goals?
What aspect of goal setting involves clear, measurable, and challenging goals?
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What refers to using periodic assignments to different tasks to reduce dissatisfaction?
What refers to using periodic assignments to different tasks to reduce dissatisfaction?
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What term describes autonomous groups that handle decision-making and problem-solving without supervision?
What term describes autonomous groups that handle decision-making and problem-solving without supervision?
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What is the management function that involves influencing others to engage in work behaviors necessary to reach organizational goals?
What is the management function that involves influencing others to engage in work behaviors necessary to reach organizational goals?
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What refers to the ability of a leader to exert force on others?
What refers to the ability of a leader to exert force on others?
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Which type of power is derived from a leader's official position in the organization?
Which type of power is derived from a leader's official position in the organization?
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What type of power involves compliance because the follower wants to identify with the leader?
What type of power involves compliance because the follower wants to identify with the leader?
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Which leadership trait refers to a leader's willingness to accept responsibility and demonstrate persistence and initiative?
Which leadership trait refers to a leader's willingness to accept responsibility and demonstrate persistence and initiative?
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What term describes a leader's ability to determine the root cause of a problem and assist subordinates in improving their performance?
What term describes a leader's ability to determine the root cause of a problem and assist subordinates in improving their performance?
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Which skill refers to a leader's ability to deal with people both inside and outside the organization?
Which skill refers to a leader's ability to deal with people both inside and outside the organization?
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What type of leadership style allows subordinates relative freedom to accomplish objectives?
What type of leadership style allows subordinates relative freedom to accomplish objectives?
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Which type of leadership style is effective in emergencies or situations requiring absolute followership?
Which type of leadership style is effective in emergencies or situations requiring absolute followership?
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What leadership orientation focuses on employees as individuals with personal needs to satisfy?
What leadership orientation focuses on employees as individuals with personal needs to satisfy?
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What is the ability to think in abstract terms and understand how parts fit together to form a whole?
What is the ability to think in abstract terms and understand how parts fit together to form a whole?
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Which trait involves a leader's honesty, incorruptibility, and uprightness?
Which trait involves a leader's honesty, incorruptibility, and uprightness?
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What is the leadership style that emphasizes rewards such as promotions and salary increases?
What is the leadership style that emphasizes rewards such as promotions and salary increases?
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What leadership trait refers to a leader's personal magnetism that inspires followers to achieve goals?
What leadership trait refers to a leader's personal magnetism that inspires followers to achieve goals?
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Which type of power compels compliance through threats or punishment?
Which type of power compels compliance through threats or punishment?
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What refers to the ability to combine existing data and experience to create innovative solutions?
What refers to the ability to combine existing data and experience to create innovative solutions?
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What leadership style openly invites subordinates to participate in decision-making?
What leadership style openly invites subordinates to participate in decision-making?
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Which power is based on specialized knowledge or expertise in a specific field?
Which power is based on specialized knowledge or expertise in a specific field?
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What leadership skill allows a leader to adapt methods from others as long as the required outputs are achieved?
What leadership skill allows a leader to adapt methods from others as long as the required outputs are achieved?
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What leadership orientation stresses production and the technical aspects of the job?
What leadership orientation stresses production and the technical aspects of the job?
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Study Notes
Management Functions (3- 20-Item Test)
- Function of determining human resource needs: This management function determines the needs, recruits, selects, trains, and develops human resources for a company's jobs.
- Recruitment: Attracting qualified individuals to apply for vacant positions within a company.
- Selection: Process of choosing individuals who are the best fit for a position and will likely succeed in the role.
- Training: Learning activities aimed at improving current job performance.
- Induction: A process to familiarize new employees with the company structure, responsibilities, and duties.
Management Functions (4 - 20-Item Test)
- Communication: Defined as sharing information through various symbols. Includes both verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Information Function: The function provides the necessary information for decision-making and organizational operations
- Emotive Function: This function encourages employees' commitment to organizational goals.
- Control Function: Steps in communication include translating messages into a useful form for the recipient, enabling the sender to receive feedback, and utilizing symbols such as writing, drawing and graphical illustrations.
Management Functions (5- 20-Item Test)
- Motivation: The act of encouraging employees to achieve organizational goals.
- Leadership: A style influencing others to perform tasks that are essential for organizational objectives.
- Motivation Theories: Different theories explain motivation: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Expectancy Theory, and Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory.
- Goal Setting Theory: This theory emphasizes establishing clear, measurable, challenging goals.
Management Functions (6- 20-Item Test)
- Management Function (Leading): Involves influencing others with specific work behaviors for organizational goals.
- Power: Ability to influence or control others.
- Leadership Styles: Styles include autocratic, participative, free-rein, and task/employee-oriented.
- Leadership Traits: Traits involve willingness to take responsibility, persistence of a leader, and skills like analytical and conceptual abilities.
Management Functions (7 - 20-Item Test)
- Creativity: Ability to utilize existing data and experience for developing new innovative solutions.
- Analytical Ability: Assessing a problem's root cause and helping subordinates improve performance.
- Human Skills: Facilitating interactions among individuals inside and outside of the organization.
- Leadership Skills: Adapt methods from others, as long as required objectives are accomplished.
- Employee Orientation: Approach emphasizing an individual's needs when satisfying those individual needs.
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Test your knowledge on essential management functions, including recruitment, selection, training, and communication. This quiz covers various aspects of human resource management and organizational operations. Ideal for students and professionals alike!
