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UNISA . , 1 Assessment 1
QUIZ
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Marks 10.00/10.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
The more objective a performance appraisal is, the more successful it is likely to be.
An ideal performance appraisal involves the comparison of work results with
____________ .
Select one:
a. previous work results
b. other employees’ results
c. quantitative objectives
d. One should not do any comparisons during performance appraisals
The correct answer is: quantitative objectives
Question 2
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
During Samsung’s selection process of a new engineer, they should do two types of
intensive assessment:
Select one:
a. Psychological testing and on-boarding
b. On-boarding and performance assessment
c. Diagnostic interviewing and performance interviews
d. Psychological testing and diagnostic interviewing
The correct answer is: Psychological testing and diagnostic interviewing
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Question 3
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Which one of the following is also known as a performance appraisal?
Select one:
a. Performance review
b. Employee appraisal
c. Employee values
d. Performance rating
The correct answer is: Performance review
Question 4
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Most modern approaches to work motivation are based on process theories. In this
regard, intention plays a key role in motivated behaviour. Which one of the following
options is the most common form of intention in the work place?
Select one:
a. Goals
b. Results
c. Fairness
d. Success
The correct answer is: Goals
Question 5
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Which one of the following is a contribution of human resources to organisational
effectiveness?
Select one:
a. Assisting top management to achieve stated goals
b. Making e cient use of skills and abilities of the human resource
planning
c. Providing the organisation with well-established suppliers
d. Being involved in operational decision-making of the organisation
The correct answer is: Making e cient use of skills and abilities of the human
resource planning
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Question 6
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Which one of the following represents a contribution of human resources to
organisational effectiveness?
Select one:
a. Assisting the Human Resource department to reach their goals.
b. Developing a quality of home life that makes employment in the
organisation desirable
c. Providing the organisation with well-trained and motivated employees.
d. Managing change to the mutual advantage of only the organisation and its
employees.
The correct answer is: Providing the organisation with well-trained and motivated
employees.
Question 7
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
________________ is the process of introducing the employee to the organisation and
to make him/her familiar with the details and requirements of the position.
Select one:
a. Recruitment
b. On-boarding
c. Reduction
d. Placement
The correct answer is: On-boarding
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Question 8
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Nedine works at a company that manufactures custom-made doors and windows. It
has become apparent that the carpenters they are employing are taking longer to
produce the manufactured items than the set industry-standard. After investigating
the matter, she realises that they are lacking motivation. To correct the matter,
Nedine chooses the expectancy theory as a basis for improving staff motivation.
Which one of the following is an assumption of the expectancy theory?
Select one:
a. Behaviour is a combination of forces controlled by the organisation and the
environment.
b. The organisation will make decisions regarding behaviour on behalf of their
employees.
c. Different people have different needs, goals and desires.
d. People tend to act unpredictably and behaviour cannot be predicted,
irrespective of certain expectations
The correct answer is: Different people have different needs, goals and desires.
Question 9
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
During the selection process, diagnostic interviewing refers to ____________ .
Select one:
a. on-boarding
b. nal selection
c. application and shortlisting
d. intensive assessment
The correct answer is: intensive assessment
Question 10
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
When a company decides to make use of web-based learning, interactive TV and
satellite broadcasts, this type of training is a type of __________ training.
Select one:
a. on-the job
b. job instruction
c. away-from-the job
d. assessment
The correct answer is: away-from-the job
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UNISA . , 1 Assessment 1
QUIZ
Started on 2 7 63 -74 3 0.
State Finished
Completed on 2 7 63 874 3 0.
Time taken :9 75
Marks 10.00/10.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
The more objective a performance appraisal is, the more successful it is likely to be.
An ideal performance appraisal involves the comparison of work results with
____________ .
Select one:
a. previous work results
b. other employees’ results
c. quantitative objectives
d. One should not do any comparisons during performance appraisals
The correct answer is: quantitative objectives
Question 2
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
During Samsung’s selection process of a new engineer, they should do two types of
intensive assessment:
Select one:
a. Psychological testing and on-boarding
b. On-boarding and performance assessment
c. Diagnostic interviewing and performance interviews
d. Psychological testing and diagnostic interviewing
The correct answer is: Psychological testing and diagnostic interviewing
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Question 3
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Which one of the following is also known as a performance appraisal?
Select one:
a. Performance review
b. Employee appraisal
c. Employee values
d. Performance rating
The correct answer is: Performance review
Question 4
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Most modern approaches to work motivation are based on process theories. In this
regard, intention plays a key role in motivated behaviour. Which one of the following
options is the most common form of intention in the work place?
Select one:
a. Goals
b. Results
c. Fairness
d. Success
The correct answer is: Goals
Question 5
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Which one of the following is a contribution of human resources to organisational
effectiveness?
Select one:
a. Assisting top management to achieve stated goals
b. Making e cient use of skills and abilities of the human resource
planning
c. Providing the organisation with well-established suppliers
d. Being involved in operational decision-making of the organisation
The correct answer is: Making e cient use of skills and abilities of the human
resource planning
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Question 6
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Which one of the following represents a contribution of human resources to
organisational effectiveness?
Select one:
a. Assisting the Human Resource department to reach their goals.
b. Developing a quality of home life that makes employment in the
organisation desirable
c. Providing the organisation with well-trained and motivated employees.
d. Managing change to the mutual advantage of only the organisation and its
employees.
The correct answer is: Providing the organisation with well-trained and motivated
employees.
Question 7
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
________________ is the process of introducing the employee to the organisation and
to make him/her familiar with the details and requirements of the position.
Select one:
a. Recruitment
b. On-boarding
c. Reduction
d. Placement
The correct answer is: On-boarding
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Question 8
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Nedine works at a company that manufactures custom-made doors and windows. It
has become apparent that the carpenters they are employing are taking longer to
produce the manufactured items than the set industry-standard. After investigating
the matter, she realises that they are lacking motivation. To correct the matter,
Nedine chooses the expectancy theory as a basis for improving staff motivation.
Which one of the following is an assumption of the expectancy theory?
Select one:
a. Behaviour is a combination of forces controlled by the organisation and the
environment.
b. The organisation will make decisions regarding behaviour on behalf of their
employees.
c. Different people have different needs, goals and desires.
d. People tend to act unpredictably and behaviour cannot be predicted,
irrespective of certain expectations
The correct answer is: Different people have different needs, goals and desires.
Question 9
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
During the selection process, diagnostic interviewing refers to ____________ .
Select one:
a. on-boarding
b. nal selection
c. application and shortlisting
d. intensive assessment
The correct answer is: intensive assessment
Question 10
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
When a company decides to make use of web-based learning, interactive TV and
satellite broadcasts, this type of training is a type of __________ training.
Select one:
a. on-the job
b. job instruction
c. away-from-the job
d. assessment
The correct answer is: away-from-the job
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