HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level hrm — mixed practice MCQs with answers and explanations for FPSC, PPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
Which of the following department of an Orqanisation performs the managerial function of matching Orqanisational needs with the skills & abilities of the employees?
Correct Answer: Option D — Human Resource department
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Human Resource department is the correct answer to “Which of the following department of an Orqanisation performs the managerial function of matching Orqanisational needs with the skills & abilities of the employees”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q2 of 40
The most popular method of recruiting applicants to jobs is_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Corporate website
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The most popular method of recruiting applicants to jobs is Corporate website .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q3 of 40
Tests that measure traits, temperament, or disposition are examples of___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Personality tests
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tests that measure traits, temperament, or disposition are examples of Personality tests .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q4 of 40
Which of the following functions of HRM deals with Collective Bargaining?
Correct Answer: Option D — Employee relations management
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Employee relations management is the correct answer to “Which of the following functions of HRM deals with Collective Bargaining”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q5 of 40
Once a firm has a pool of applicants, the first step in Pre-screening is the_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — application form
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Once a firm has a pool of applicants, the first step in Pre-screening is the application form .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q6 of 40
Career counseling is part of which of the following functions of HRM?
Correct Answer: Option C — Training and Development
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Training and Development is the correct answer to “Career counseling is part of which of the following functions of HRM”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q7 of 40
In the future, HR managers will have to deal with all of the following workforce changes, except
Correct Answer: Option D — an older workforce
Detailed Academic Explanation:
an older workforce is the correct answer to “In the future, HR managers will have to deal with all of the following workforce changes, except”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q8 of 40
Mr. A must decide what positions the firm should fill in the next six months. What activity is Mr. A working on?
Correct Answer: Option C — Personnel planning
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Personnel planning is the correct answer to “Mr. A must decide what positions the firm should fill in the next six months. What activity is Mr. A working on”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q9 of 40
The number of people hired for a particular job compared to the number of individuals in the applicant pool is often expressed as________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Selection ratio
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The number of people hired for a particular job compared to the number of individuals in the applicant pool is often expressed as Selection ratio .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q10 of 40
A Competency consists of____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Communications and behaviour
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A Competency consists of Communications and behaviour .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q11 of 40
How often HR planning process is implemented within an Organisation?
Correct Answer: Option A — Continuously
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Continuously is the correct answer to “How often HR planning process is implemented within an Organisation”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q12 of 40
Which of the following emerged when individuals realized the strength they could gain by joining together to negotiate with employers?
Correct Answer: Option A — Trade Unions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Trade Unions is the correct answer to “Which of the following emerged when individuals realized the strength they could gain by joining together to negotiate with employers”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q13 of 40
Which of the following is a key HR role as defined by Ulrich et al (2009)?
Correct Answer: Option B — Business ally
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Business ally is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a key HR role as defined by Ulrich et al (2009)”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q14 of 40
The advantage of external recruiting is that:___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — They are useful for companies too small to have dedicated recruiters
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The advantage of external recruiting is that: They are useful for companies too small to have dedicated recruiters .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q15 of 40
Executive recruiters are also called___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — head hunters
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Executive recruiters are also called head hunters .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q16 of 40
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an executive recruiter?
Correct Answer: Option C — unfamiliar with company perceptions of ideal candidate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
unfamiliar with company perceptions of ideal candidate is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an executive recruiter”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q17 of 40
Which of the following force makes an individual eligible to make decisions, give orders &. directing work activities of others?
Correct Answer: Option C — Authority
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Authority is the correct answer to “Which of the following force makes an individual eligible to make decisions, give orders &. directing work activities of others”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q18 of 40
HR Department maintains _________records.
Correct Answer: Option A — Employee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HR Department maintains Employee records.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q19 of 40
Which of the following is not a function normally performed by the HR· department?
Correct Answer: Option C — Accounting
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Accounting is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a function normally performed by the HR· department”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q20 of 40
Which of the following test indicates the persons inclination towards a particular occupation that provides satisfaction to that individual?
Correct Answer: Option A — Vocational interest test
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vocational interest test is the correct answer to “Which of the following test indicates the persons inclination towards a particular occupation that provides satisfaction to that individual”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q21 of 40
Successful managers are__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Efficient & effective
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Successful managers are Efficient & effective .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q22 of 40
Firing the non-performing employees, HR manager is said to perform the__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Decisional role
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Firing the non-performing employees, HR manager is said to perform the Decisional role .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q23 of 40
Which of the following component of attitude represents a persons opinions knowledge, and information?
Correct Answer: Option B — Cognitive component
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cognitive component is the correct answer to “Which of the following component of attitude represents a persons opinions knowledge, and information”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q24 of 40
The process of developing an applicants pool for job openings in an Organization is called____________
Correct Answer: Option B — Recruitment
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The process of developing an applicants pool for job openings in an Organization is called Recruitment.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q25 of 40
Which of the following would likely be the least effective method of recruiting internal job candidates?
Correct Answer: Option C — Advertising in national newspapers and journals
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Advertising in national newspapers and journals is the correct answer to “Which of the following would likely be the least effective method of recruiting internal job candidates”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q26 of 40
The thorough & detailed study.regarding jobs within an Organisation is represented by:__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Job analysis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The thorough & detailed study.regarding jobs within an Organisation is represented by: Job analysis .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q27 of 40
The process of choosing individuals who have re1evant qualifications to fill existing or projected job openings is__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Selection process
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The process of choosing individuals who have re1evant qualifications to fill existing or projected job openings is Selection process .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q28 of 40
Strategic management process usually consists of _________steps.
Correct Answer: Option B — Five
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Strategic management process usually consists of Five steps.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q29 of 40
Formulating and executing HR systems that produce employee competencies and behaviors needed to achieve the companys strategic aims is/are_____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Strategic HR Management
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Formulating and executing HR systems that produce employee competencies and behaviors needed to achieve the companys strategic aims is/are Strategic HR Management .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q30 of 40
Identifying and executing the firms mission by matching its capabilities with demands of its environment is the firms:
Correct Answer: Option A — Strategic Management
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Strategic Management is the correct answer to “Identifying and executing the firms mission by matching its capabilities with demands of its environment is the firms:”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q31 of 40
_____________examination may protect the company against unwarranted claims under workers compensation laws?
Correct Answer: Option B — Physical
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Physical examination may protect the company against unwarranted claims under workers compensation laws.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q32 of 40
Creating an environment that facilitates a continuous and. two-way exchange of information between the superiors and the subordinates is the core of_____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — High involvement management model
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Creating an environment that facilitates a continuous and. two-way exchange of information between the superiors and the subordinates is the core of High involvement management model .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q33 of 40
HRs basic challenges in formulating strategies include(s):________________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Need to support corporate productivity and performance improvement efforts.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HRs basic challenges in formulating strategies include(s): Need to support corporate productivity and performance improvement efforts. .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q34 of 40
HR managers play vital role in___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Formulating strategies
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HR managers play vital role in Formulating strategies .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q35 of 40
HRM is more___________ whereas Personnel Management is slightly narrow?
Correct Answer: Option D — Growth-oriented
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HRM is more Growth-oriented whereas Personnel Management is slightly narrow.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q36 of 40
Which of the following term is used to identify, what the job holder does? how it is done? & why it is done?
Correct Answer: Option C — Job description
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Job description is the correct answer to “Which of the following term is used to identify, what the job holder does? how it is done? & why it is done”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q37 of 40
Which of the following statement represents effectiveness?
Correct Answer: Option D — Achieve Organisational goals
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Achieve Organisational goals is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement represents effectiveness”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q38 of 40
Why Organisations provide, attractive salaries, fringe benefits, career development opportunities:
Correct Answer: Option A — To retain valuable human resources
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To retain valuable human resources is the correct answer to “Why Organisations provide, attractive salaries, fringe benefits, career development opportunities:”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q39 of 40
Which of the following is not a type of information that should be provided by application forms?
Correct Answer: Option D — Applicants age
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Applicants age is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a type of information that should be provided by application forms”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
Q40 of 40
Why does the Resource-based view of SHRM represent a paradigm shift in SHRM thinking?
Correct Answer: Option A — Because it focuses on the internal human resources of the business as a source of sustainable competitive advantage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Because it focuses on the internal human resources of the business as a source of sustainable competitive advantage is the correct answer to “Why does the Resource-based view of SHRM represent a paradigm shift in SHRM thinking”. Items of this type are drawn from the HRM — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
HRM — Mixed Practice
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