Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bioinformatics.

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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