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Solved paper of SCDL TQM & HR Audit - 14 (PGDBA)

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Submitted By: Nithya D. on 11 April 2023 

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1. Which of the following is a core principle of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

a) Customer satisfaction is the primary focus

b) Achieving maximum profits is the primary goal

c) Production speed is more important than quality

d) Employee satisfaction is not important


Answer: a) Customer satisfaction is the primary focus


2. Match the following HR audit areas with their focus:

A. Compliance

B. Recruitment and selection

C. Performance management


i. Ensuring legal requirements are met

ii. Ensuring effective processes for hiring and promoting employees

iii. Ensuring effective processes for managing employee job performance


Answer:

A- i

B- ii

C- iii



3. T/F: The goal of an HR audit is to identify areas of improvement in HR practices.

Answer: True


4. T/F: An HR audit is a one-time event that is conducted at a specific point in time.

Answer: False (HR audits are typically conducted on a regular basis to ensure ongoing compliance.)



5. Which of the following is a key component of TQM?

a) Employee disengagement

b) Continuous improvement

c) High employee turnover

d) Low customer satisfaction


Answer: b) Continuous improvement


6. What is the primary objective of an HR audit?

a) To reduce employee morale

b) To improve HR processes and practices

c) To eliminate employee benefits

d) To increase employee turnover


Answer: b) To improve HR processes and practices


7. T/F: A top-down approach is the most effective way to implement TQM.

Answer: False (A bottom-up approach, which involves employee participation and empowerment, is often more effective in implementing TQM.)


8. What is the main purpose of a TQM program?

a) To increase employee turnover

b) To improve customer satisfaction

c) To reduce employee benefits

d) To eliminate employee training


Answer: b) To improve customer satisfaction


9. Which of the following is a key factor in a successful HR audit?

a) Management resistance to change

b) Employee disengagement

c) Top-down approach to HR processes

d) Support from senior management


Answer: d) Support from senior management


10. Which of the following is a common approach to TQM implementation?

a) Top-down approach

b) Bottom-up approach

c) Middle-out approach

d) Lateral approach


Answer: b) Bottom-up approach


11. What is the primary purpose of a TQM team?

a) To reduce employee morale

b) To increase employee turnover

c) To improve processes and products

d) To eliminate employee benefits


Answer: c) To improve processes and products


12. Match the following TQM tools with their functions:

A. Flowcharting

B. Cause-and-effect diagram

C. Pareto chart


i. Identifying the most common causes of a problem

ii. Graphically depicting the flow of a process

iii. Identifying the most important problems to focus on


Answer:

A- ii

B- i

C- iii


13. T/F: Employee engagement is not important in the TQM process.

Answer: False (Employee involvement and empowerment is a key element of TQM.)


14. What is the primary goal of a TQM program?

a) To reduce customer satisfaction

b) To increase employee benefits

c) To eliminate employee training

d) To improve processes and products


Answer: d) To improve processes and products


15. Match the following TQM principles with their definitions:

A. Continuous improvement

B. Customer focus

C. Employee involvement


i. A focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations

ii. The involvement and empowerment of employees in the improvement process

iii. A never-ending focus on improving processes and products


Answer:

A- iii

B- i

C- ii


16. What is the primary purpose of an HR audit?

a) To evaluate employee job performance

b) To ensure compliance with legal requirements

c) To determine employee job satisfaction

d) To determine employee compensation and benefits


Answer: b) To ensure compliance with legal requirements


17. Which of the following is a key component of a successful HR audit?

a) Employee resistance to change

b) Employee disengagement

c) Employee participation

d) Employee isolation


Answer: c) Employee participation


18. T/F: Continuous improvement is a key principle of TQM.

Answer: True


19. What is the goal of an HR audit?

a) To reduce employee productivity

b) To increase employee turnover

c) To identify areas of improvement in HR practices

d) To eliminate employee benefits


Answer: c) To identify areas of improvement in HR practices


20. T/F: The primary purpose of an HR audit is to evaluate employee job performance.

Answer: False (The primary purpose of an HR audit is to ensure compliance with legal requirements.)


21. Which of the following is a key element of TQM?

a) Increasing production speed

b) Focusing on profits above all else

c) Eliminating employee feedback

d) Engaging employees in the improvement process


Answer: d) Engaging employees in the improvement process


22. Which of the following is a key element of TQM implementation?

a) Short-term focus

b) Top-down approach

c) Employee isolation

d) Long-term commitment


Answer: d) Long-term commitment


23. T/F: The focus of TQM is on maximizing profits above all else.

Answer: False (The focus of TQM is on meeting and exceeding customer expectations.)


24. Which of the following is a step in the TQM process?

a) Determining employee compensation

b) Reducing employee benefits

c) Analyzing and improving processes

d) Eliminating employee training


Answer: c) Analyzing and improving processes






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