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151. |
Define job analysis. |
Answer» Job analysis refers to analysing the job in detail. It includes defining all the contents related to the job, all the responsibilities, authorities related to job. As far as possible it must include the result expected from the job. | |
152. |
Give any one advantage of external sources of recruitment. |
Answer» It helps the people with modern ideas to enter an organisation which certainly helps the organisation. |
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153. |
Name the concept which relates to temporary separation of employer and employee. |
Answer» Correct Answer - Layoff. | |
154. |
How is staffing a continuous process? State. |
Answer» Staffing is a continuous process because new jobs may be created and some of the existing employees may leave the organisation. So to fill up vacancies, staffing is continuously required. |
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155. |
State how staffing ensures continuous survival and growth of the enterprise? |
Answer» Staffing ensures continuous survival and growth of the enterprise through succession planning and continuous training and development of the managers. |
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156. |
Which one of the following functions is not related with staffing function?(a) Recruitment of employees(b) Selection of employees(c) Compensation of employees (d) Motivation of employees |
Answer» (d) Motivation of employees |
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157. |
Name any one type of selection test |
Answer» Aptitude test |
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158. |
Explain the term ‘waiting list’. |
Answer» Waiting list:
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159. |
What is meant by Selection? |
Answer» Selection refers to the process by which qualified applicants are selected by means of various tests in predetermined numbers, out of large number of applicants. |
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160. |
What is the purpose of conducting stress interview. |
Answer» In this interview, the interviewer will intentionally try to upset the applicant, to see his reaction under pressure. |
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161. |
Vijay chemicals selected 15 workers for their chemical plant. They intend to train the workers without effecting normal work. Suggest the best method of training. |
Answer» Vestibule training. |
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162. |
Face to face contact between the employer and candidate is called |
Answer» Face to face contact between the employer and candidate is called Interview. |
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163. |
State how staffing ensures optimum utilisation of Human Resources? |
Answer» Staffing ensures optimum utilisation of human resources by avoiding overmanning and preventing under-utilisation of personnels. |
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164. |
The final year students of National Institute of Management were sent to various industrial concerns for practical training. Identify the type of training and state its relevance. |
Answer» Internship training |
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165. |
Name the stages of the process of selection. |
Answer» Steps of process of selection:
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166. |
Vestibule training is given |
Answer» Outside the job; inside the factory. |
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167. |
Write any one duty of Human Resources Management. |
Answer» Recruitment i.e., search for qualified people. |
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168. |
Give first two stages of selection process. |
Answer» i. Preliminary Screening ii. Selection Tests. |
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169. |
Why is training important for an organisation? State any three reasons. |
Answer» Reasons, why training is important for an organisation: (a) It avoids wastage of efforts and money by systematic learning of skills. (b) It enhances employee's productivity, leading to the higher profits. (c) It equips the future manager who can take over in case of an emergency. (d) It reduces absenteeism and employee turnover by increasing employee morale. (e) It helps in obtaining an effective response to a fast changing environment. |
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170. |
Name any two methods of training. |
Answer» a. Induction Training b. Apprenticeship Programme. |
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171. |
What will be the consequence if right kind of employees are not available in an organisation. |
Answer» It will lead to Wastage of material, time effort and energy resulting in the lower productivity and poor quality of the product. |
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172. |
Why is training important for the employees? State three reasons. |
Answer» Training is important for the employees because: (a) It improves skills and knowledge leading to better career (b) It enhances the earning capacity because of better performance. (c) It increases efficiency of workers/employees. (d) It increases the satisfaction and morale of the employees. (e) It reduces accidents. |
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173. |
Why does a candidate need to go under physical examination before getting selected in the organization? |
Answer» To know whether the candidate is suffering from any serious illness or any other physical problem. Serious or major illness can decrease efficiency of the candidate and hence will affect the productivity of the organization. |
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174. |
What is both a line as well as a staff activity? |
Answer» Staffing management |
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175. |
What is an inherent part of human resource management? |
Answer» Staffing management |
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176. |
Which functions of management helps in obtaining right people and putting them on the right jobs. |
Answer» Staffing helps in obtaining right people and putting them on the right jobs. |
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177. |
Which type of training is a joint programme of training in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate? |
Answer» Internship training. |
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178. |
Which function of management helps in obtaining right people and putting them on the right jobs? |
Answer» Staffing management |
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179. |
What is hiring through educational institutes known as?(A) Internal recruitment(B) External recruitment(C) Campus recruitment(D) Recruitment at the gate |
Answer» Correct option is (C) Campus recruitment |
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180. |
Enlist the functions of Human Resource Management. |
Answer» The functions of Human Resource Management can be divided into two / parts. They are: (A) HRM is concerned with manpower planning:
(B) HRM is concerned with compensation and development of staff:
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181. |
"Water water everywhere and not a single drop to drink." What does this statement indicates for staffing? |
Answer» There is a scarcity of right persons to be appointed at right job at the right time, though there is huge availability of workers or personnels. |
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182. |
What should be included in staffing so that it becomes HRM? |
Answer» The components of staffing are manpower planning, recruitment, selection, placement and training & development. If we include motivation, maintenance, welfare of employees it becomes HRM. |
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183. |
It is described as the managerial function of filling and keeping filled the positions in the organization structure. Which function of management is referred here? |
Answer» It is described as the managerial function of filling Staffing. |
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184. |
Promotion + Transfer is a corporate carrot. Explain. |
Answer»
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185. |
What is the not one of the base of promotion in an organization?(A) Ability of a person(B) Tenure of a person in the company(C) Loyalty of a person for the organization(D) Qualifications of the person |
Answer» Correct option is (B) Tenure of a person in the company |
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186. |
‘Providing for social security and welfare of employees’ is one of the specialised activities performed by Human Resource Management. Mention any two other specialised activities of Human Resource Management. |
Answer» Other two specialised activities of human resource management are: i. Recruitment ii. Selection. |
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187. |
Which of the following is determined by trade test?(A) Attitude of the candidate(B) Interest of specific job of the candidate(C) Skill to perform of the candidate(D) Decision making of the candidate |
Answer» Correct option is (C) Skill to perform of the candidate |
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188. |
“There is no importance of human resource planning as so many people are available in the market these days.” Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons. |
Answer» No, I do not agree with this statement. Following are the important points of the importance of staffing: i. Helpful in Discovering and Obtaining Competent Personnel: Under staffing latest techniques are used for recruiting and selecting the employees. As a result, it becomes possible to search for and to select able employees for different posts. Under the recruitment process, search for employees is conducted and through selection they are selected. ii. Helpful in Better Performance: Through the medium of staffing, right people are posted at right places. Thus, suitable people are selected, keeping in mind the importance of organisational posts. As a result, it increases the efficiency and effectiveness of employees. |
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189. |
There is no need of human resource planning as so many people are available in the market these days. Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons. |
Answer» No, I do not agree wit this statement There is great need for human resource planning because of following reasons. (i) Organisation need human resource planning to meet the demands of changing job requirements due to rapidly changing technology. (ii) All the people available in market are not suitable for performing the jobs as per the requirement of company so human resource planning is necessary to select right type of person to perform the job. (iv) Human resource planning helps the companies to know the shortage and surplus of manpower in various deparments So corrective and timely measrues can be taken by the companies. |
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190. |
Sources of Recruitment. |
Answer» 1. Internal Sources:
2. External Sources:
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191. |
A company is manufacturing paper plates and bowls. It produces 1,00,000 plates and bowls each day. Due to local festival, it got an urgent order of extra 50,000 plates and bowls. Advise how the company will fulfill its order and which method of recruitment would you suggest? |
Answer» There are two sources; internal and external. If internal source is used then existing workforce can be asked to work overtime. If external source is used then either of the following has to be done:
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192. |
Case Problems A company X limited is setting up a new plant in India for – manufacturing auto components. India is a highly competitive and cost effective production base in this sector. Many reputed car manufacturers source their auto components from here. X limited is planning to capture about 40% of the market share in India and also export to the tune of at least $ 5 million in about 2 years of its planned operations. To achieve these targets it requires a highly trained and motivated work force. You have been retained by the company to advise it in this matter. While giving answer keep in mind the sector, the company is operating .Which sources of recruitment the company should rely upon? Give reasons for your recommendation. |
Answer» The company is establishing a new unit in India. Thus, they should rely on external sources of recruitment. They should adopt this source and through employment exchange, placement agencies, labour contractors they will able to get the good staff in company. This recommendation is fruitful because through these sources the company is having a wide choice of candidates, they can get the qualified personnel and brings new blood in the organisation who are highly competitive, will work harder to show better performance. |
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193. |
Outline the process of staffing the company should follow. |
Answer» X Ltd is planning to set up new plant in India for manufacturing auto components. The prime concern of the company is to hire the manpower who are highly trained and motivated. In order to achieve the targets, the company should follow the staffing process in this manner. |
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194. |
Which sources of recruitment the company should rely upon? Give reasons for your recommendation, |
Answer» The company is establishing a new unit in India, Thus, they should rely on external sources of recruitment. They should adopt this source and through employment exchange and placement agencies, labour contractors they will able to get the good staff for the company. This recommendation is fruitful because through these sources, the company will get a wide choice of candidates. They can get qualified personnel and bring new blood in the organisation who are highly competitive, who will work harder to show better performance. |
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195. |
Outline the process of selection the company should follow with reasons. |
Answer» Through recruitment process the organisation will receive a large number of applications. In order to select the most suitable candidates to perform the job, selection process is to be considered. Following steps are to be taken'Company should follow these steps in series. As the
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196. |
Case Problems A company X limited is setting up a new plant in India for – manufacturing auto components. India is a highly competitive and cost effective production base in this sector. Many reputed car manufacturers source their auto components from here. X limited is planning to capture about 40% of the market share in India and also export to the tune of at least $ 5 million in about 2 years of its planned operations. To achieve these targets it requires a highly trained and motivated work force. You have been retained by the company to advise it in this matter. While giving answer keep in mind the sector, the company is operating .Which methods of training and development should be company initiate? Explain giving reasons. |
Answer» The company can use ‘On the job’ and ‘Off the job’ training methods. The merits or benefits of ‘On the job’ are (i) It is a practical method. (ii) The trainee can contribute towards the real/actual work. (iii) Separate arrangements need not be done. If the ‘Off the job’ methods are used then the benefits derived are (i) Vestibule training helps in avoiding modern and expensive equipmens from being damaged. (ii) Conference helps in to develop conceptual knowledge reduce, resistance to change etc. |
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197. |
Which methods of training and development should the Company initiate? Explain giving reasons. |
Answer» The company can use ’On the job’ and ‘Off the job’ training methods. The merits or benefits of ‘On the job’ are:
(iii) Separate arrangements need not be done. If the ‘Off the job’ methods are used, then the benefits derived are the following :
(ii) A major insurance company handled all recruiting screening and training processes for data entry/customer service representatives. Their competitor was attracting most of the qualified, potential employees in their market. Recruiting was made even more difficult by the strong economy and the ‘job seeker’s market: This resulted in the client having to choose from candidates who had the ‘soft’ skills needed for the job, but lacked the proper ‘hard’ skills and training. |
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Case ProblemsA company X limited is setting up a new plant in India for – manufacturing auto components. India is a highly competitive and cost effective production base in this sector. Many reputed car manufacturers source their auto components from here. X limited is planning to capture about 40% of the market share in India and also export to the tune of at least $ 5 million in about 2 years of its planned operations. To achieve these targets it requires a highly trained and motivated work force. You have been retained by the company to advise it in this matter. While giving answer keep in mind the sector, the company is operating .As an HR manager what problems do you see in the company? |
Answer» The human resource manager may face the following problems (i) Lack of trained workforce. (ii) Lack of sufficient personnel to provide customer services. (iii) Inefficient maintenance of data. |
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199. |
As an HR manager, what problems do you see in the company? |
Answer» The human resource manager may face the following problems
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Case Problems A company X limited is setting up a new plant in India for – manufacturing auto components. India is a highly competitive and cost effective production base in this sector. Many reputed car manufacturers source their auto components from here. X limited is planning to capture about 40% of the market share in India and also export to the tune of at least $ 5 million in about 2 years of its planned operations. To achieve these targets it requires a highly trained and motivated work force. You have been retained by the company to advise it in this matter. While giving answer keep in mind the sector, the company is operating .How do you think it can be resolved? |
Answer» Following steps can be taken to resolve these problems (i) Proper training of the personnel. (ii) Provision of incentive based schemes. (iii) Proper data base should be maintained by the company in order to provide efficient services. |
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