PUB3702
Multiple Choice
Questions and Answers
Cram Pack
2017
2018
2019
, PUB3702
1. One of the key elements of the White Paper on the Transformation of the
Public Service of 1995 involved the restructuring and rationalisation of the
public service. “Downsizing” was instrumental in reaching the objectives of
restructuring and rationalisation. Which of the following is regarded as the
foundation of downsizing?
1) Proportioning of structures to critical work areas so that optimal service can be
achieved.
2) Being efficient; ensuring goal achievement; mobilising resources.
3) An effort to get rid of redundant staff with the aid of retirement packages.
4) Doing things the right way; doing the right things; improving the quality of life of
employees.
2. It is important that a holistic approach to human resource management is
followed when workforce planning is done in the public sector. This involves
the inclusion of different activities to ensure alignment to the institution’s
strategy. Which of the following is not regarded as such an activity?
1) Talent acquisition.
2) Compensation.
3) Performance management.
4) Learning and development.
Multiple Choice
Questions and Answers
Cram Pack
2017
2018
2019
, PUB3702
1. One of the key elements of the White Paper on the Transformation of the
Public Service of 1995 involved the restructuring and rationalisation of the
public service. “Downsizing” was instrumental in reaching the objectives of
restructuring and rationalisation. Which of the following is regarded as the
foundation of downsizing?
1) Proportioning of structures to critical work areas so that optimal service can be
achieved.
2) Being efficient; ensuring goal achievement; mobilising resources.
3) An effort to get rid of redundant staff with the aid of retirement packages.
4) Doing things the right way; doing the right things; improving the quality of life of
employees.
2. It is important that a holistic approach to human resource management is
followed when workforce planning is done in the public sector. This involves
the inclusion of different activities to ensure alignment to the institution’s
strategy. Which of the following is not regarded as such an activity?
1) Talent acquisition.
2) Compensation.
3) Performance management.
4) Learning and development.
