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This section includes 1531 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Management knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Office environment that contain harmful airborne chemicals, asbestos, orindoor pollution is referred to : |
| A. | Homicide |
| B. | Sick Building |
| C. | Green Environment |
| D. | Environment pollution. |
| Answer» C. Green Environment | |
| 2. |
Not giving a compliment for a job done very well can cause : |
| A. | Punishment |
| B. | Extinction |
| C. | Negative Reinforcement |
| D. | De-motivation |
| Answer» C. Negative Reinforcement | |
| 3. |
The first formal stage of the disciplinary procedure is : |
| A. | Written Verbal Warning |
| B. | Written Warning |
| C. | Employee Separation |
| D. | Show-Cause Notice |
| Answer» D. Show-Cause Notice | |
| 4. |
To be effective, leaders must provide a _________________that is a general statement of the organization’s intended direction that evokes positiveemotional feelings in organization members. |
| A. | Vision |
| B. | Mission |
| C. | Goal |
| D. | Declaration |
| Answer» B. Mission | |
| 5. |
Which one of the following is not implied in the definition of power? |
| A. | Influence |
| B. | Potential |
| C. | Dependency |
| D. | Actualization |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
These rights Protect employees from discrimination, Safe workingconditions, Right to form unions |
| A. | Statutory Rights |
| B. | Contractual Rights |
| C. | Employment policies |
| D. | Civil Rights |
| Answer» B. Contractual Rights | |
| 7. |
Rewards offered to labours involved in production, are categorized as: |
| A. | Salary |
| B. | Fringe benefits |
| C. | Wage |
| D. | Commission |
| Answer» D. Commission | |
| 8. |
Which of the following term is used as an indicator of missing informationby the applicant while making selection decision? |
| A. | Red flag |
| B. | Red alert |
| C. | High alert |
| D. | Alarming situation |
| Answer» B. Red alert | |
| 9. |
Reactive approach to overcome the influence of discriminatory practicesoccurred in the past is referred as: |
| A. | Equal employment opportunity |
| B. | Affirmative action |
| C. | HR planning |
| D. | Litigation process |
| Answer» C. HR planning | |
| 10. |
Which of the following term is used for choosing the individual who is best suited to a particular position and to the organization from a group ofpotential applicants? |
| A. | Recruitment |
| B. | Staffing |
| C. | Enrollment |
| D. | Selection |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Which of the following term contains information regarding machines &equipments used at workplace? |
| A. | Job analysis |
| B. | Job specification |
| C. | Job description |
| D. | Job evaluation |
| Answer» D. Job evaluation | |
| 12. |
Followings are included in contingent workers, except: |
| A. | Part-timers |
| B. | Contractors |
| C. | Directors |
| D. | Temporaries |
| Answer» D. Temporaries | |
| 13. |
Communication between two members of a project team from differentfunction, but the same level of authority is ________ communication. |
| A. | UP ward |
| B. | Downward |
| C. | Lateral |
| D. | Diagonal |
| Answer» D. Diagonal | |
| 14. |
A horizontal extension of the object to increase task variety is called: |
| A. | Job evaluation |
| B. | Job enrichment |
| C. | Job enlargement |
| D. | Job rotation |
| Answer» D. Job rotation | |
| 15. |
Expectancy theory focuses on the relationships between which threefactors? |
| A. | Needs, effort and persistence |
| B. | Needs, performance and inputs |
| C. | Inputs, performance and outcomes |
| D. | Needs, performance and outcomes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Workers' compensation benefits fall into all of these major categoriesexcept: |
| A. | Medical care |
| B. | Retirement benefits |
| C. | Disability income |
| D. | Death benefits |
| Answer» C. Disability income | |
| 17. |
Managers can motivate people to avoid performing dysfunctionalbehaviors by using: I. Extinction II. Punishment III. Negative reinforcement |
| A. | I, II, III |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I and II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
The relative position of an organization's pay incentives compared toother companies in the same industry is known as: |
| A. | Pay structure |
| B. | Pay appraisal |
| C. | Pay level |
| D. | Pay feedback |
| Answer» D. Pay feedback | |
| 19. |
Which of the following is a health hazard in the work place? |
| A. | Uncollected waste paper |
| B. | Heavy object |
| C. | Frayed crypt |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Poor quality lateral communication will result in which of the following? |
| A. | Lack of direction |
| B. | Lack of coordination |
| C. | Lack of delegation |
| D. | Lack of control |
| Answer» C. Lack of delegation | |
| 21. |
Chronic stress is the stress that wears at people day after day. Which ofthese is an example of chronic stress? |
| A. | An unhappy marriage |
| B. | Ongoing money problems |
| C. | Dissatisfaction with a job |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
Which pattern of communication is the quickest way to send a message? |
| A. | The circle |
| B. | The chain |
| C. | The Y |
| D. | The wheel |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Which one of the following statements is correct in relation to monetaryrewards in accordance with Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory? |
| A. | Pay increases are a powerful long-term motivator |
| B. | Inadequate monetary rewards are a powerful dis- satisfier |
| C. | Monetary rewards are more important than non-monetary rewards |
| D. | Pay can never be used as a motivator |
| Answer» C. Monetary rewards are more important than non-monetary rewards | |
| 24. |
Unemployment benefits are typically about __________ percent of aperson's earnings and last for__________. |
| A. | 50; 26 weeks |
| B. | 75; 1 year |
| C. | 100; 2 years |
| D. | 25; 4 weeks |
| Answer» B. 75; 1 year | |
| 25. |
Unsafe acts can be reduced through all of the following methods except: |
| A. | job rotation |
| B. | Screening |
| C. | Training |
| D. | Incentive programs |
| Answer» B. Screening | |
| 26. |
Stress can affect not only your health, but also other aspects of your life.What else can be affected by stress? |
| A. | Family relationships |
| B. | Work performance |
| C. | Your attention to safety |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Which of the following is categorized as an indirect payment portion ofemployee compensation? |
| A. | Wages |
| B. | Salaries |
| C. | Employer-paid insurance |
| D. | Commissions |
| Answer» D. Commissions | |
| 28. |
Who distinguished between intrinsic motivation and extrinsicmotivation? |
| A. | Frederick Taylor |
| B. | Frederick Herzberg |
| C. | David McClelland |
| D. | Edward Deci |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Which of these suggestions is an effective way to deal with stress? |
| A. | Meditation |
| B. | Exercise |
| C. | Talking with others |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Which of the following personality characteristics are associated withpeople who are likely to exhibit violent behaviour on the job? |
| A. | Neurotic |
| B. | Optimistic |
| C. | Extraverted |
| D. | Type A |
| Answer» B. Optimistic | |
| 31. |
In most large facilities, who is responsible for reducing unsafe working conditions andreducing unsafe acts by employees? |
| A. | Chief executive officer |
| B. | Chief safety officer |
| C. | Occupational safety and health officer |
| D. | Chief operations officer |
| Answer» C. Occupational safety and health officer | |
| 32. |
Which of the following is considered a qualitative approach to jobanalysis? |
| A. | Position analysis questionnaire |
| B. | Interviews |
| C. | Department of Labour approach |
| D. | Functional job analysis |
| Answer» C. Department of Labour approach | |
| 33. |
__________ is the process of assessing progress toward strategic goals andtaking corrective action as needed. |
| A. | Strategic management |
| B. | Strategic planning |
| C. | Strategic control |
| D. | Diversification |
| Answer» D. Diversification | |
| 34. |
_________ is the right to make decisions, to direct the work of others andto give orders. |
| A. | Leadership |
| B. | Authority |
| C. | Delegation |
| D. | Management |
| Answer» C. Delegation | |
| 35. |
Wal-Mart differentiates its business by offering the lowest prices. Offeringthe lowest prices is Wal- Mart’s _________. |
| A. | Functional strategy |
| B. | Competitive advantage |
| C. | Distinctive competence |
| D. | Corporate strategy |
| Answer» C. Distinctive competence | |
| 36. |
Which of these decreases in the labor supply is the easiest to predict? |
| A. | Transfers-in |
| B. | Retirements |
| C. | Voluntary quits |
| D. | Prolonged illnesses |
| Answer» C. Voluntary quits | |
| 37. |
Which of these items would be in the highest security category of atypical HRIS? |
| A. | Employee name |
| B. | Former employers |
| C. | Salary |
| D. | Work location |
| Answer» D. Work location | |
| 38. |
A large organization is an EEO employer with an affirmative action plan.Which of these activities is performed as part of the plan? |
| A. | All job applicants must have a recommendation from current or past employee |
| B. | Insurance premiums from former employers of all applicants are analyzed |
| C. | ob requirements are determined based on skills, knowledge and abilities |
| D. | Job announcements are posted on the company bulletin board |
| Answer» D. Job announcements are posted on the company bulletin board | |
| 39. |
The father of scientific management is ________. |
| A. | Deming |
| B. | Burns |
| C. | Taylor |
| D. | Hawthorne |
| Answer» D. Hawthorne | |
| 40. |
David conducts new employee orientation for a large organization. Hiswork is within which basic HRM function? |
| A. | Management |
| B. | Motivation |
| C. | Career planning |
| D. | Training and development |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
Employee relations specialists are involved in which of these activities? |
| A. | Handling employee complaints |
| B. | Working with position control specialists in compensation |
| C. | Negotiating benefits packages |
| D. | Coordinating interview schedules |
| Answer» B. Working with position control specialists in compensation | |
| 42. |
Managers who meet designated goals are _______. |
| A. | Assertive |
| B. | Efficient |
| C. | Effective |
| D. | Entitled |
| Answer» D. Entitled | |
| 43. |
Employee involvement requires extensive additional HRM activity inwhich of these areas? |
| A. | Training |
| B. | Benefits |
| C. | Labour negotiation |
| D. | Marketing |
| Answer» B. Benefits | |
| 44. |
Which of these is a major dimension of HRM practices contributing tocompany competitiveness? |
| A. | Compensating human resources |
| B. | Acquiring and preparing human resources |
| C. | Managing the human resource environment |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
How do companies facilitate workforce diversity? |
| A. | Rely on external support systems for minority workers. |
| B. | Encourage employees to challenge the beliefs and values of other employees. |
| C. | Build in accountability through surveys and audits. |
| D. | Reinforce traditional values. |
| Answer» D. Reinforce traditional values. | |
| 46. |
How has technology changed HRM practices? |
| A. | Recruiting using the web generates smaller, more focused applicant pools. |
| B. | Employee training is offered through scheduled classes rather than on demand. |
| C. | Electronic resumes take less time to evaluate than paper resumes. |
| D. | None of the given options. |
| Answer» D. None of the given options. | |
| 47. |
One of the most popular methods of increasing employee responsibilityand control is _______. |
| A. | Outsourcing |
| B. | "Military model" of management |
| C. | HRIS |
| D. | Work teams |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Which basic function of management includes delegating authority tosubordinates and establishing channels of communication? |
| A. | Planning |
| B. | Organizing |
| C. | Leading |
| D. | Staffing |
| Answer» C. Leading | |
| 49. |
Over the past 25 years, all of these areas of legal environment haveinfluenced HRM except: |
| A. | Equal employment opportunity legislation |
| B. | Employees pay and benefits |
| C. | Employee competition legislation |
| D. | Job security |
| Answer» D. Job security | |
| 50. |
Which of these refers to the temporary, part time and self-employedworkers? |
| A. | Internal labour force |
| B. | Contingent work force |
| C. | High-performance work systems |
| D. | Downsized employees |
| Answer» C. High-performance work systems | |