MGT501 Midterm Preparation by ZB

Q1. Which of the following is the primary focus of Human Resource Management?

1. Product design
2. Employee management
3. Marketing strategies
4. Financial planning

Answer: B) Employee management

Q2. Which function of HR involves determining the right number of employees required for an organization?

1. Recruitment
2. Selection
3. Workforce planning
4. Training

Answer: C) Workforce planning

Q3. What is the process of attracting qualified candidates to apply for job positions?

1. Selection
2. Recruitment
3. Training
4. Development

Answer: B) Recruitment

Q4. Which of the following is a source of internal recruitment?

1. Employment agencies
2. Job portals
3. Promotions
4. Campus recruitment

Answer: C) Promotions

Q5. What is the main purpose of job analysis?

1. To recruit employees
2. To determine job requirements and duties
3. To train employees
4. To reward employees

Answer: B) To determine job requirements and duties

Q6. Which step comes first in the selection process?

1. Interviews
2. Screening resumes
3. Background checks
4. Job offer

Answer: B) Screening resumes

Q7. What is an example of on-the-job training?

1. Classroom lectures
2. Job rotation
3. Case studies
4. Seminars

Answer: B) Job rotation

Q8. What is the purpose of performance appraisals?

1. To hire employees
2. To assess employee performance
3. To terminate employees
4. To reduce salaries

Answer: B) To assess employee performance

Q9. Which term refers to the ability of an individual to manage relationships and work with others?

1. Technical skills
2. Conceptual skills
3. Interpersonal skills
4. Analytical skills

Answer: C) Interpersonal skills

Q10. What is the primary aim of compensation management?

1. To reduce employee workload
2. To attract, retain, and motivate employees
3. To train employees
4. To conduct performance appraisals

Answer: B) To attract, retain, and motivate employees

Q11. What is the legal requirement to prevent discrimination in the workplace?

1. Equal Pay Act
2. Fair Competition Act
3. Workplace Safety Act
4. Employee Benefits Act

Answer: A) Equal Pay Act

Q12. Which is NOT an external factor influencing HRM?

1. Technology
2. Government regulations
3. Organizational culture
4. Economic conditions

Answer: C) Organizational culture