Strategic HR - 1

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

True/False
Question
Managers are able to support people with their development as well as their current skills.
Correct Answer
False



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Strategies for securing commitment to change :-
Correct Answer
Preparation , Acceptance , Commitment



True/False
Question
In the current state of evolution of HR, there is a perceived need to sell the value of HR.
Correct Answer
True



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Quality of life consists of :-
Correct Answer
Trade off between family , Leisure , Career



Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Transfer & Promotion Procedures
Human Resource Department
Groundwork
Clients and users
Key Processes
Reward and Control
Human Resource Systems
Personnel function

Select The Blank
Question
The ________ and control systems should be altered to support the strategic human resource function.
Correct Answer
Reward



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The macro strategy of a QWL program does not determine :-
Correct Answer
General approach for creating change



True/False
Question
Many firms can afford to ignore the international dimensions.
Correct Answer
False



Select The Blank
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The human Resource organization will probably have to review it's mission and ________.
Correct Answer
Strategy



True/False
Question
The use of flexible hours, daily, weekly and annual are related to time based.
Correct Answer
True



Multiple Choice Single Answer
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How many interrelated sets of processes will have to be carefully monitored?
Correct Answer
Three



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Marilyn McDougall and ________ carried out a study of how companies measure the impact of HRM to the bottom line.
Correct Answer
Angela Mulvie



Select The Blank
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The process of eliminating jobs is frequently compared to ________.
Correct Answer
Death and murder



Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Completion of Management Agenda
UK
Impact of HRM to the bottom line
Marilyn McDougall & Angela Mulvie
3600 Feedback based on
Range of competencies
Effects of changing workplace on employees
Roffey Park

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Different areas of HR responsibility include :-
Correct Answer
Maximum strategic impact , Co-ordinate , Communicate



Select The Blank
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________ is created from the intellect of knowledge workers, not from the labour of low grade service and production workers.
Correct Answer
Growth



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Communication is :-
Correct Answer
About relationship building , Is obvious area for active collaboration between human resource professionals and the line , Considered a key component of change management

True/False
Question
In practice, the right balance between individuals & team has never proved to be elusive.
Correct Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Strategies towards unions should take into account issues such as :-
Correct Answer
The occupation of workers being considered , Productivity differences , Human capital differences

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Informal system is :-
Correct Answer
Inherently unpredictable

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Operational issues related to qualitative measures are :-
Correct Answer
Stability , Functional integrity , People as expenses

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________ Companies are appearing at the center of loose alliances, linked together with global networks.
Correct Answer
Virtual

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Ingredients of business strategy are :-
Correct Answer
Analytical , Visionary , Flexible

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HR professional should apply risk management techniques to the different aspects of ________.
Correct Answer
HR Strategies

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The word Strategy is derived from which sphere ?
Correct Answer
Military sphere

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Individual employees have the technical knowledge to achieve :-
Correct Answer
Short-term Results

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The potential for making a major contribution would seem to rest at 3 levels such as :-
Correct Answer
Strategic , Operational , Within the human resources

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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As per a study, the human resource activities rated above 70 percent were :-
Correct Answer
Workforce productivity , Team work , Employee education and training

True/False
Question
The organization's values must be conducive to productivity and quality improvement.
Correct Answer
False

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Question
Human Resource Management in the multidivisional company - The authors of this book is ________.
Correct Answer
Purcell and Ahlstrand

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Motivation is also affected in an organization by :-
Correct Answer
Quality of leadership

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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"Can product be `stolen' " or imposed by competition ( need for secrecy) is classified under :-
Correct Answer
The nature of the product

True/False
Question
Evidence suggests unionised establishments will be less successful.
Correct Answer
False

Select The Blank
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Let go of unnecessary routine tasks means ________.
Correct Answer
Bebureaucratize

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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During mergers, effective HR integration is carried out on the following :-
Correct Answer
Remuneration , Benefits , Terms and conditions

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Which approach is provided by HR professionals to addressing key organizational issues?
Correct Answer
Partnership

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The major focus is on ________ acquisition to carry out the strategic plan as well as the development of procedures for measuring and monitoring performance.
Correct Answer
Resource

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Types of contribution are :-
Correct Answer
Exceptional teamwork , Excellence in normal key tasks , High achievement in a special project

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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The strategy mainly focus on how many things?
Correct Answer
Two

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Major political shifts have opened up vast new markets for :-
Correct Answer
Capitalist goods & service

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The organisation will treat employees with respect & dignity is known as ________.
Correct Answer
Reassurance

True/False
Question
The differences in perspective of senior management and unit managers is not very significant.
Correct Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Which teams are being encouraged to take their corporate citizenship roles seriously?
Correct Answer
Management

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Organization's mission and goals should be translated into its :-
Correct Answer
Business & strategic plan

True/False
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HR function cannot be prioritized and the appropriate focus for benchmarking can be selected.
Correct Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Who suggests that the HR department itself will be an integrating device?
Correct Answer
Shaun Tyson

True/False
Question
Flexibility is HR's most precious asset.
Correct Answer
False