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101. |
The role playing desire which forces an individual employee to response in some certain way is classified as |
A. | psychological expectancy |
B. | equity |
C. | motivation |
D. | performance rewarding |
Answer» D. performance rewarding | |
102. |
The main disadvantage of critical incident method is |
A. | difficult to develop |
B. | cause of disagreements |
C. | time consuming |
D. | difficult to rate |
Answer» E. | |
103. |
The performance appraisal measurement method by which the behavior of employees are assessed instead of all other characteristics is classified as |
A. | behavioral rating approach |
B. | management by objectives |
C. | combination method |
D. | critical incident method |
Answer» B. management by objectives | |
104. |
One of the advantage of Management by Objectives (MBO) is that |
A. | it avoids central tendency and biases |
B. | it jointly agreed performance objectives |
C. | it provides behavioral anchors |
D. | it provides ongoing basis evaluation |
Answer» C. it provides behavioral anchors | |
105. |
The absenteeism of employees from job because of funerals in employee's family or employee's illness is classified as |
A. | involuntary absenteeism |
B. | voluntary absenteeism |
C. | satisfactory absenteeism |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» B. voluntary absenteeism | |
106. |
The benefit programs which combine disability insurance program to reduce the compensation claims of workers are classified as |
A. | utilization insurance |
B. | legal insurance |
C. | relocation management programs |
D. | integrated disability management programs |
Answer» E. | |
107. |
The ranking of all the employees, measuring a specific trait such as communicating is measured in |
A. | graphic rating scale method |
B. | management by objectives |
C. | alternation ranking method |
D. | paired comparison method |
Answer» D. paired comparison method | |
108. |
The retirement benefits that are planned and funded by the employees and employers are called |
A. | pension plans |
B. | defined contribution plan |
C. | non defined contribution |
D. | contributory plan |
Answer» B. defined contribution plan | |
109. |
The types of pension plans do not include |
A. | employee retirement income security act |
B. | cash balance plans |
C. | traditional pension plans |
D. | relocation benefits |
Answer» E. | |
110. |
The appraisal methods which consists of approaches such as essay writing, field review method and critical incident are classified as |
A. | narrative method |
B. | informative method |
C. | administrative method |
D. | impulsive methods |
Answer» B. informative method | |
111. |
When the action plan is prepared for correcting performance deficiencies is |
A. | satisfactory-promotable interview |
B. | satisfactory-not promotable interview |
C. | unsatisfactory-correctable interview |
D. | unsatisfactory-uncorrectable interview |
Answer» D. unsatisfactory-uncorrectable interview | |
112. |
The disadvantage of alternation ranking method is |
A. | difficult to develop |
B. | cause disagreements |
C. | time consuming |
D. | difficult to rate |
Answer» C. time consuming | |
113. |
Gender discrimination, lower appraisal rating is an example of |
A. | lenient/strict tendency |
B. | bias |
C. | central tendency |
D. | different tendencies |
Answer» C. central tendency | |
114. |
An evaluation process of employee's performance, in comparison to set standards is called |
A. | performance appraisal |
B. | compensation |
C. | counseling |
D. | design of evaluation |
Answer» B. compensation | |
115. |
The reward given to workers whose work exceeds some set standards is called |
A. | financial incentives |
B. | non-financial incentives |
C. | effective incentives |
D. | ineffective incentives |
Answer» B. non-financial incentives | |
116. |
The motivation theory shows the downside of 'extrinsic rewards' is explained in |
A. | Victor Vroom expectancy theory |
B. | Edward Deci motivation theory |
C. | Maslow's motivation theory |
D. | Fredrick Herzberg motivation theory |
Answer» C. Maslow's motivation theory | |
117. |
If a worker gets a premium for extra 'output' than a 'set standard' is called |
A. | standard hour plan |
B. | standard piece rate |
C. | standard piecework |
D. | variable hour plan |
Answer» B. standard piece rate | |
118. |
'B.F Skinner' proposed motivation model named as |
A. | behavior modification |
B. | behavior reinforcement |
C. | behavior reshaping |
D. | both a and b |
Answer» E. | |
119. |
Showing employees their performance graphs and quantitative data is an example of |
A. | performance feedback |
B. | performance appraisal |
C. | appraisal system |
D. | appraisal feedback |
Answer» B. performance appraisal | |
120. |
In Vroom's theory, motivation is a product of |
A. | expectancy |
B. | instrumentality |
C. | valence |
D. | all of above |
Answer» E. | |
121. |
The occasional incentives such as bonuses, sales prizes are mostly paid with the |
A. | salary plan |
B. | commission plan |
C. | combination plan |
D. | proportionate plan |
Answer» C. combination plan | |
122. |
The loyalty awards given to employees, for completing several years is an example of |
A. | financial awards |
B. | non-financial rewards |
C. | non-motivating rewards |
D. | appraisal award |
Answer» C. non-motivating rewards | |
123. |
The combination of salary and commission is the part of |
A. | salary plan |
B. | commission plan |
C. | combination plan |
D. | proportionate plan |
Answer» D. proportionate plan | |
124. |
The need of food, water and shelter is classified as |
A. | psychological needs |
B. | self-actualization |
C. | physiological needs |
D. | self-esteem needs |
Answer» D. self-esteem needs | |
125. |
The 'praise' and 'expression of approvals' in form of program are the best classified as |
A. | social recognition program |
B. | performance feedback |
C. | fixed premium |
D. | financial awards |
Answer» B. performance feedback | |
126. |
The methods used to control the cost of health care benefits includes |
A. | deferred vesting plans |
B. | increased co payments |
C. | deferred contribution plans |
D. | both b and c |
Answer» E. | |
127. |
A rating scale which enlists traits and performance values is called |
A. | graphic rating scale method |
B. | management by objectives |
C. | alternation ranking method |
D. | in-house development |
Answer» B. management by objectives | |
128. |
A system which measures ongoing performance and e-mails reports is called |
A. | direction sharing |
B. | goal alignment |
C. | ongoing performance monitoring |
D. | ongoing feedback |
Answer» D. ongoing feedback | |
129. |
The types of benefits available to employees include |
A. | government mandated benefits |
B. | voluntary benefits |
C. | involuntary benefits |
D. | both a and b |
Answer» E. | |
130. |
Considering the theories of motivation, the comparison of what the individual receives and what the individual perceives is classified as |
A. | recognition |
B. | achievement |
C. | equity |
D. | expectations |
Answer» D. expectations | |
131. |
When the person's performance is not satisfactory but can be improved is |
A. | satisfactory-promotable interview |
B. | satisfactory-not promotable interview |
C. | unsatisfactory-correctable interview |
D. | unsatisfactory-uncorrectable interview |
Answer» D. unsatisfactory-uncorrectable interview | |
132. |
The disadvantage of 'forced distribution method' is |
A. | difficult to develop |
B. | cause of disagreements |
C. | time consuming |
D. | ranking is based on employer's cutoff points |
Answer» E. | |
133. |
The type of central tendency error occurs while appraising performance, when employee's rating falls at higher side of scale is classified as |
A. | strictness error |
B. | leniency error |
C. | halo effect |
D. | contrast error |
Answer» C. halo effect | |
134. |
Accessing employees' telephones and computers for monitoring employees' rate and accuracy is |
A. | critical incident method |
B. | forced distribution method |
C. | behaviorally anchored rating scale |
D. | electronic performance monitoring |
Answer» E. | |
135. |
The employers generally use feedback to |
A. | employee development |
B. | avoid central tendency and biases |
C. | rank someone |
D. | hire the employee |
Answer» B. avoid central tendency and biases | |
136. |
The expected level of the job performance is classified as |
A. | performance standards |
B. | profitability standards |
C. | subjective standards |
D. | criterion standards |
Answer» B. profitability standards | |
137. |
The listing of performance of employees according to specific order from high performer to lower performer is classified as |
A. | forced distribution |
B. | checklist scale |
C. | graphic rating scale |
D. | ranking |
Answer» E. | |
138. |
The process of evaluating the performance of employees, comparing performances to set standards and communicating it to employees is called |
A. | performance appraisal |
B. | subjective appraisal |
C. | criterion appraisal |
D. | employee development appraisal |
Answer» B. subjective appraisal | |
139. |
The tool used in performance appraisal measurement which distribute the ratings of performance along bell shaped curve is classified as |
A. | graphic rating scale |
B. | ranking |
C. | forced distribution |
D. | checklist scale |
Answer» D. checklist scale | |
140. |
Changing the behavior of employees by rewarding or punishing is called |
A. | behavior modification |
B. | behavior modeling |
C. | behavior reshaping |
D. | behavior management |
Answer» B. behavior modeling | |
141. |
An employee training and confidence building is the best classified as |
A. | extrinsic rewards |
B. | intrinsic rewards |
C. | de-expectancy |
D. | expectancy |
Answer» E. | |
142. |
The straight commission plan pay salespeople for their |
A. | results |
B. | experience |
C. | skills |
D. | knowledge |
Answer» B. experience | |
143. |
The psychologist 'Edwin Locke' stated that specific and challenging goals lead to |
A. | higher task performance |
B. | lower task performance |
C. | fixed performance rewards |
D. | variable performance rewards |
Answer» B. lower task performance | |
144. |
According to Herzberg, the job salary and incentives are classified as |
A. | unhygienic |
B. | DE motivators |
C. | hygiene factor |
D. | extrinsic factors |
Answer» D. extrinsic factors | |
145. |
An Edward Deci's motivation theory explains the |
A. | extrinsic rewards causes detraction |
B. | intrinsic rewards causes detraction |
C. | extrinsic rewards causes motivation |
D. | intrinsic rewards causes motivation |
Answer» B. intrinsic rewards causes detraction | |
146. |
The basic difference between piecework and standard hour plan is of |
A. | percent premium |
B. | proportion premium |
C. | fixed premium |
D. | variable premium |
Answer» B. proportion premium | |
147. |
The types of 'appraisal interviews' are |
A. | tell-and-listen |
B. | tell- and-sell |
C. | problem solving |
D. | all of above |
Answer» E. | |
148. |
A company's HR team is responsible for |
A. | training of supervisors |
B. | monitor the appraisal system affectivity |
C. | training the employees |
D. | all of above |
Answer» E. | |
149. |
The 'commonsense' observations are the part of |
A. | Maslow's motivation theory |
B. | Victor Vroom expectancy theory |
C. | Fredrick Herzberg motivation theory |
D. | Edward Deci motivation theory |
Answer» C. Fredrick Herzberg motivation theory | |
150. |
The type of employees pay rate in which pay is attached with productivity is called |
A. | fixed pay |
B. | variable pay |
C. | fixed-variable pay |
D. | mixed pay |
Answer» C. fixed-variable pay | |