Terminal Test – December, 2022

Prof. Sima Kumari &

Name of subject-in-charge(s):
Ms. Chandani Bisht
Paper (Subject Name): Human Resource Management
Paper Code: BBA 205

ANSWER KEY
1. a. 2. a. 3. b. 4. b. 5. c. 6. d. 7. a. 8. a. 9. d. 10. c.
11.c. 12. d. 13. b. 14. c. 15. b. 16. a. 17. b. 18. b. 19. b. 20. a.
21.c. 22. d. 23. d. 24. c. 25. a. 26. a. 27. b. 28. c. 29. d. 30. b.

Terminal Test December 2022

BBA Semester-III

Paper Code: 017205 Time: 2 ½ Hours

Paper Title: Human Resource Management
Max. Marks: 60 Marks

(NOTE: INFLUENCING EVALUATOR BY GIVING NAMES, SYMBOLS ETC. IN ANSWER

BOOK WOULD BE TREATED AS UFMS)

PART A

Select the most appropriate answer (10 X 1)

MCQ’S:

1. The reporting relationships and working conditions related to job is stated in:_
a. Job descriptions b.Job specifications
c. Job analysis d.Both job description and job specification
2. The group of positions that have similar task, duties and responsibilities is called
a.Job b.Business
c.Career d.Enterpreneurship
3. While writing job description, the 'job title' is written in the section of
a.Job summary b.Job identification
c. Responsibilities and duties d.Both b and c
4. The personal qualities and traits required for job is stated in
a. Job analysis b.Job specifications
c.Job descriptions d.Both A and B
5. Interviews can be
a.Structured only b.Unstructured only

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c.Both structured and unstructured d.None of the above

6. The relationships section of job description defines who would you
a. Supervises b.Reports to
c. Works with d.All of the above
7. What does the acronym SHRM stands for:
a. Strategic human resource management b.Sophisticated human resource management
c. Superior human resource management d.None of the above
8. Which of the following is not a function normally performed by the HR department?
a. Accounting b.Pay and reward
c.Recruitment and selection d.Employee relations
9. The beginning point for any human resource planning process is the examination of the
current human resource status by making a _____________.
a.strategic plan b.product evaluation
c.analysis of customer demands d.human resource inventory
10. The job analysis information can be collected through
a. Interviews b.Questionnaires
c.Both A and B d.None of the above
11. An assessment that defines the jobs and duties necessary to perform the job is known as a
_____________.
a. Job analysis b.Job specifications
c.Job descriptions d.goal-oriented job definition
12. The selection process is _______________.
a.determining how to best train employees b.an exercise in prediction
c.not related to performance in the job d.determining who is best for a job
13. Recruitment is the process of _____________.
a.measuring the pressure in the local labor market
b.locating, identifying, and attracting potential employees
c.hiring employees from competitors
d.hiring from outside the organization
14. The primary aim of recruitment and selection process is to :
a.Meet the high labour turnover
b.Ensure the availability of surplus in the case of sickness and absence
c.Hire the best individuals at optimum cost
d.None of the above
15. Selection is widely viewed as a ______________ process:
a.Both positive and negative b.Negative
c.positive d.None of these
16. ____________ is the application form to be filled by the candidate when he goes for
recruitment process in the organization.
a.Job Application b.Formal Application
c.Application Blank d.None of the Above

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17. Which of the following is the most serious problem that might arise due to excessive
reliance on internal recruitment?
a.High labour turnover b.Internal resistance
c.Reduced job performance d.Lack of motivation
18. The employment test in whichcandidate potential for learning required skill is assessed-
a.Intelligence Test b.Aptitude test
c.Proficiency test d.Interest Test
19. The scheme in which employee voluntarily enter into mutual agreement of separation
from the organization
a.Downsizing b.VRS
c.Resignation d.Attrition
20. .__________ test measures a person’s ability to classify things, identify relationships and
derive analogies. It measures several factors like logical reasoning, analytical skills and
general knowledge
a.Intelligence test b.Performance tests
c.Emotional tests d.Social tests
21. The process of choosing the most suitable candidate for a job from among the available
applicants is called
a.Recuirtment b.Appraisal
c.Selection d.Placement
22. Reassignment of an employee to a higher level job that involves greater responsibility or
status or pay is termed as_________.
a.Transfer b.Cross functional transfer
c.Demotion d.Promotion
23. Mohan attended an interview and was very upset with the way it is progressed. The
interviewer repeatedly interrupted him, criticized his answers and asked him unrelated
questions. What is the method of interview adopted?
a.Panel Interview b.In depth interview
c.Group interview d.Stress Interview
24. ___________ is a systematic and planned introduction of employees to their jobs, their co-
workers and the organisation.
a.Job evaluation b.Placement
c.Induction d.Recruitment
25. The process of ensuring that there are the right number of qualified people in the right
jobs for best results is termed
a.Human Resource Planning b.Retrenchment
c.Recruitment d.Downsizing
26. .___________ is the determination of the job to which an accepted candidate is to be
assigned. It is a matching of what the supervisor has reason to think he can do with the
assigned work
a.Training b.Selection
c.Placement d.Recruitment
27. An interview where the interviewer does not chart out the formal structure of the
interview but lets it take a natural course is called a
a.Formal interview b.Unstructured interview
c.Group interview d.Stress Interview

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28. The employment test which are designed to measure the skills already acquired by the
individual
a. Intelligence Test b. Aptitude Test
c. Proficiency Test d. Personality Test
29. The process of searching for prospective employees and stimulating them to apply for
jobs in an organization is termed as:
a. Promotion b. Selection
c. Placement d. Recruitment

30. One of the following is not a managerial function of HRM

a. Planning b. Retrenching
c. Organizing d. Staffing

2. Write short notes on any TWO of the following (2 x 5)

1. Sources of Recruitment
2. Difference Between Personnel Management & HRM
3. HRIS and E-HRM
4. Workforce Diversity
5. Induction and Orientation

3. Answer any FOUR out of the following questions (4 x 10)

1. Explain Selection. What steps are involved in the selection procedure? Explain them briefly.
2. What is Human Resource Planning? Explain the process in detail.
3. Describe HRM. What are the main functions of HRM in an organization? Discuss briefly.
4. What is Job Analysis? Discuss in detail the process of Job Analysis. Prepare a Job Description
& Job Specification for the job of a Sales Personnel.
5. “The management of human resources has become a challenge in the light of ever-changing
environment.” Comment and also discusses the challenges being faced by HR professionals.
What qualities are required for a good human resource manager?
6. The recent trend in corporate sector is mass layoff due to financial crisis in global economy.
What are the techniques which employer and employee take in this situations?
7. During covid-19 pandemic, various companies adapted their recruitment process in the given
environment. Explain the different recruitment techniques applied by HR Manager during
pandemic.

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