HR Exam Questions And Correct Answers
Line Manager vs HR Specialist - ANSWER Line managers are responsible for the
implementation of policies that HR managers design
What does HRM add to a company? - ANSWER competitive advantage through people,
focus on strategy, excellent communication,
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Hard approach to HRM - ANSWER emphasis on quantitative aspects, little regard to HR
needs, primacy of business needs
Soft approach to HRM - ANSWER nurtured work force, big importance on behavioral
aspects of work
Unitarist view on HRM - ANSWER everyone in the company shares a common goal, no
confilcts
Pluralist view one HRM - ANSWER everyone has a different interest, natural conflict,
representation of different groups
organizational culture - ANSWER The shared values and norms that control
organizational members' interactions with each other and with people outside the
organization
cultural values - ANSWER General standards, criteria or guiding principles which
people use in deciding which types of behaviors, events, situations and outcomes are
desirable or
undesirable
Terminal Value - ANSWER A desired terminal state or outcome which people seek to
achieve.
, Instrumental Value - ANSWER A desired form of behaviour
Norms - ANSWER Standards or guidelines of behaviour viewed as acceptable or normal
Positive outcomes of a strong culture - ANSWER Provides clear guidance on behaviour
Speedy information processing, communication and decision making
high commitment and loyalty
less need for close supervision
Negative outcomes of a strong culture - ANSWER Conformity pressures
Disregarding negative feedback
Success pattern fixation
A strong culture may be an unseen force of control
What shapes organizational Culture - ANSWER Individual characteristics
Organogram
Organizational ethos
Ownership structure
Employer Brand - ANSWER the reputation of an organization as an employer, is linked
with the culture of that organization
Aims of recruitment - ANSWER To obtain a pool of applicants who can potentially fill the
job openings
To make a choice via a non-discriminatory procedure and also to be in a position to
demonstrate the process wasn't discriminatory
To ensure that all recruitment activities contribute to
Line Manager vs HR Specialist - ANSWER Line managers are responsible for the
implementation of policies that HR managers design
What does HRM add to a company? - ANSWER competitive advantage through people,
focus on strategy, excellent communication,
`\\
Hard approach to HRM - ANSWER emphasis on quantitative aspects, little regard to HR
needs, primacy of business needs
Soft approach to HRM - ANSWER nurtured work force, big importance on behavioral
aspects of work
Unitarist view on HRM - ANSWER everyone in the company shares a common goal, no
confilcts
Pluralist view one HRM - ANSWER everyone has a different interest, natural conflict,
representation of different groups
organizational culture - ANSWER The shared values and norms that control
organizational members' interactions with each other and with people outside the
organization
cultural values - ANSWER General standards, criteria or guiding principles which
people use in deciding which types of behaviors, events, situations and outcomes are
desirable or
undesirable
Terminal Value - ANSWER A desired terminal state or outcome which people seek to
achieve.
, Instrumental Value - ANSWER A desired form of behaviour
Norms - ANSWER Standards or guidelines of behaviour viewed as acceptable or normal
Positive outcomes of a strong culture - ANSWER Provides clear guidance on behaviour
Speedy information processing, communication and decision making
high commitment and loyalty
less need for close supervision
Negative outcomes of a strong culture - ANSWER Conformity pressures
Disregarding negative feedback
Success pattern fixation
A strong culture may be an unseen force of control
What shapes organizational Culture - ANSWER Individual characteristics
Organogram
Organizational ethos
Ownership structure
Employer Brand - ANSWER the reputation of an organization as an employer, is linked
with the culture of that organization
Aims of recruitment - ANSWER To obtain a pool of applicants who can potentially fill the
job openings
To make a choice via a non-discriminatory procedure and also to be in a position to
demonstrate the process wasn't discriminatory
To ensure that all recruitment activities contribute to
