Explore topic-wise MCQs in Human Resource Management.

This section includes 168 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Human Resource Management knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The relationship between employees in which the experienced managers help the individual employees in their early career is classified as

A. career modeling
B. mentoring
C. simulation
D. communication
Answer» C. simulation
2.

The employee learning concept which states that employees learn best with training if feedback and reinforcement is given is classified as

A. massed confirmation
B. spaced confirmation
C. spatial confirmation
D. immediate confirmation
Answer» E.
3.

The type of career planning which prioritize the career of individuals over the needs of organization is classified as

A. compression career planning
B. tactile career planning
C. organization centered career planning
D. individual-centered career planning
Answer» E.
4.

The training of employees during a job is called

A. on the job training
B. off the job training
C. job instruction training
D. none of above
Answer» B. off the job training
5.

An overview of knowledge, skills and behaviors in a single diagram is called

A. need analysis competency model
B. competency model
C. task analysis
D. both a and c
Answer» C. task analysis
6.

The situation in any organization which occurs when women fails to make promotion for top management positions is classified as

A. glass ceiling
B. glass floor
C. initiation ceiling
D. none of above
Answer» B. glass floor
7.

The training done in guidance of instructor on one place and having trainees at different locations is classified as

A. tactile training
B. instructor led classroom training
C. distance training
D. e-training
Answer» D. e-training
8.

The measurement of results after training programs is classified as

A. measuring reaction
B. measuring learning
C. measuring behavior
D. measuring results
Answer» E.
9.

The usage of internet for training the employees of an organization is classified as

A. compression training
B. e-learning
C. outsource learning
D. supported learning
Answer» C. outsource learning
10.

The training which consists of short courses and lectures incorporated with classroom training offered by professionals and educational institutions is called

A. tactile training
B. instructor led classroom training
C. distance training
D. e-training
Answer» C. distance training
11.

The kind of learners who take keen interest in the information told by someone about the training content are classified as

A. massed learners
B. visual learners
C. auditory learners
D. tactile learners
Answer» D. tactile learners
12.

The 'quality circles' is an example of

A. human process intervention
B. techno structural interventions
C. strategic intervention
D. HRM interventions
Answer» C. strategic intervention
13.

Verification of deficiencies in performance to determine training or job rotation is called

A. need analysis competency model
B. competency model
C. task analysis
D. performance analysis
Answer» E.
14.

The category which is not included in 'organizational development' is

A. techno structural
B. strategic applications
C. human process
D. consolidation of gains
Answer» E.
15.

The 'supply chain management' is included in

A. personal competencies
B. interpersonal competencies
C. business management
D. both a and c
Answer» D. both a and c
16.

The 'survey research' is an example is

A. human process intervention
B. techno structural interventions
C. strategic interventions
D. HRM interventions
Answer» B. techno structural interventions
17.

In general career periods, the individuals who are in there late career stage belong to age group of

A. 20 years
B. 30-40 years
C. 50 years
D. 60-70 years
Answer» D. 60-70 years
18.

The type of learners who focus on the graphics and the process and purpose of the training are classified as

A. massed learners
B. visual learners
C. auditory learners
D. tactile learners
Answer» C. auditory learners
19.

The process in which immediate supervisors give training and feedback to employees is classified as

A. coaching
B. job rotation
C. job enrichment
D. job enlargement
Answer» B. job rotation
20.

The fourth step in development process in organization is

A. determining development approaches
B. assessing the needs for development
C. identifying capabilities
D. formulate HR plans
Answer» C. identifying capabilities
21.

'Behaving ethically' is included in

A. personal competencies
B. interpersonal competencies
C. business management
D. both a and c
Answer» B. interpersonal competencies
22.

The concept of four level training evaluation (reaction, learning, behavior and results) is given by

A. Donald Kirkpatrick
B. Robert Mathis
C. John (No Suggestions)
D. none of above
Answer» B. Robert Mathis
23.

In the mentoring relationships, the fourth mentoring stage in which friendship takes part in employee's relationship is considered as

A. separation
B. redefinition
C. initiation
D. cultivation
Answer» C. initiation
24.

The reduction in turnover rate, rise in production, change in attitudes and less supervisory needs are classified as

A. post measure variables
B. pre-measures variables
C. typical costs
D. typical benefits
Answer» E.
25.

The basis of 'organizational development' is

A. action research
B. customer research
C. marketing research
D. human research
Answer» B. customer research
26.

A systematic method to teach skills for job while presenting facts and getting feedback is called

A. job rotation
B. off the job training
C. job instruction training
D. programmed learning
Answer» E.
27.

The kind of learners who uses the training resources by getting their hands on the task are classified as

A. auditory learners
B. tactile learners
C. massed learners
D. visual learners
Answer» C. massed learners
28.

The first step of Human Resource development in any organization is

A. determining development approaches
B. assessing the needs for development
C. identifying capabilities
D. formulate HR plans
Answer» E.
29.

The career period in which individuals are more concerned about external rewards and focus on acquiring different capabilities is considered as

A. early career period
B. mid-career period
C. late career period
D. career end period
Answer» B. mid-career period
30.

In employee training, the last stage for trainee's on-the-job training is to

A. present the information
B. prepare the learners
C. do the follow up
D. practice of trainees
Answer» D. practice of trainees
31.

The systematic introduction to employees about their new job, the coworkers on workplace and about the organization is classified as

A. job enhancement
B. job orientation
C. job enrichment
D. job enlargement
Answer» C. job enrichment
32.

The development of replacement charts which ensures the sufficient capabilities of individuals is one of the activity to begin

A. regression planning
B. succession planning
C. training and staffing
D. assessment planning
Answer» C. training and staffing
33.

The 'controlled experimentation' is a technique, use for

A. designing of evaluation
B. the things to measure
C. in-house development
D. consolidation of gains
Answer» B. the things to measure
34.

Providing new employees with the basic information regarding background is

A. employee orientation
B. employee training
C. both a and b
D. none of above
Answer» B. employee training
35.

The 'strategic change' is an example of

A. human process intervention
B. techno structural interventions
C. strategic intervention
D. HRM interventions
Answer» D. HRM interventions
36.

The cooperative training method which combines the on-the-job experiences and classroom training is classified as

A. internships
B. apprentice training
C. school-to-work transition
D. distance training
Answer» D. distance training
37.

The second step of HR development process in any organization is

A. identifying capabilities
B. formulate HR plans
C. determining development approaches
D. assessing the needs for development
Answer» B. formulate HR plans
38.

In general career periods, the individuals who are in there end of career stage belongs to age group of

A. 50 years
B. 60-70 years
C. 20 years
D. 30-40 years
Answer» C. 20 years
39.

The practice kind in learning of employees which considers the practice of performance of all the job related tasks all at once is classified as

A. active practice
B. spaced practice
C. massed practice
D. spatial practice
Answer» D. spatial practice
40.

In the mentoring relationships, the third mentoring stage in which employees experiences the independence but with little anxiety is considered as

A. initiation
B. cultivation
C. separation
D. redefinition
Answer» D. redefinition
41.

The technique in which the employees repeat their actions to get positive reward and avoid actions resulting negative consequences is classified as

A. confirmation
B. reinforcement
C. technical modeling
D. active modeling
Answer» C. technical modeling
42.

The step in employee training in which the trainees utilize all the knowledge learned in training sessions, on the job is classified as

A. transfer of training
B. development of training
C. regularity of training
D. all of the above
Answer» B. development of training
43.

The promotion are made available from within and the competitive advantages based on the human resources are focuses of

A. regression planning
B. aggressive planning
C. development
D. training
Answer» D. training
44.

The business strategy in which the company builds image by creating identity on the features such as quality, new technology and exceptional service is classified as

A. differentiation strategy
B. low cost leader strategy
C. performance positioning strategy
D. both a and b
Answer» B. low cost leader strategy
45.

In the mentoring relationships, the second mentoring stage which consists of two to five years and helps employees gaining self-confidence is considered as

A. separation
B. redefinition
C. initiation
D. cultivation
Answer» E.
46.

The apprentice training, internships and school-to-work transitions are classified as types of

A. instructor led classroom training
B. cooperative training
C. conference training
D. distance training
Answer» C. conference training
47.

The stage in which manager makes sure that past practices are still in continuation or not is

A. unfreezing stage
B. moving stage
C. refreezing stage
D. nonmoving stage
Answer» D. nonmoving stage
48.

The cooperative training type in which the job training is combined with instructions from college classes is classified as

A. internships
B. apprentice training
C. school-to-work transition
D. distance training
Answer» B. apprentice training
49.

The completion time of training, cost of resources and number of trainees are variables, that must be considered in

A. selection of employees
B. delivery of productivity
C. delivery of training
D. delivery of performance
Answer» D. delivery of performance
50.

The 'process consultation' is an example of

A. human process intervention
B. techno structural interventions
C. strategic intervention
D. HRM interventions
Answer» B. techno structural interventions