Strategic Human Resource Management
Test your knowledge of strategic HRM concepts, leadership, organizational culture, power dynamics, compensation, and global HRM practices.
Questions
Which of the following is not true about strategic HRM?
- It focuses on result.
- It is a reactive approach.
- Its major function is development of both people and organisation.
- Responsibility is on both line managers and HR specialist.
- Significant ion formulation and implementation of Hr strategy.
Which of the following is the feature of a Transational leader?
- Independent
- Inspirational
- Initiative
- Practical
- Charismatic
Which of the following comes under social skills?
- Adaptability
- Dominance
- Co-operation
- Intelligence
- Knowledge
Which of the following is not an influence tactic?
- Persuasion
- Coalition tactic
- Upward appeals
- Exchange tactics
- Expertise
Which of the following is not the way of decruitment?
- Internet hiring
- Early retirements
- Attrition
- Layoffs
- Transfers
Which type of culture is also known as Ideological Culture?
- Rational
- Development
- Consensual
- Hierarchial
- Influencial culture
Which of the following is not a political strategy in an organisation?
- Image building
- Rule manipulation
- Charisma
- Fabianism
- Selective use of information
Which of the following traits of super leader means, the ability to create a structure that harness the energies of others to achieve the desired results?
- Vision
- Communication
- Empowerment
- Organisational ability
- Persistence
Which of the following does not influence compensation and benefits in an organisation?
- Targets
- Unionization
- Geographical location
- Labour intensive
- None of above
A process that aims to improve the performance and interaction within a specific group of employees is ___________.
- team building
- a scanlon plan
- human factor engineering
- leadership
- survey research
Which of the following is not a type of power in an organisation?
- Reward
- Information
- Consultation
- Legitimate
- Coercive
Which limitation of authority relates to the physical abilities of a human being?
- Biological limitation
- Physical limitation
- Technological limitation
- Economic limitation
- Legal limitation
Which of the following is a mandatory issue to be discussed during a collective bargaining session?
- New product development
- Wage rates
- Numder of new hires
- Product design
- Pricing strategies for new products
Which of the following responsibilities does the management function of most HR department include?
- Both staff responsibilities and line responsibilities
- Only staff responsibilities
- Only line responsibilities
- Neither staff nor line responsibilities
- Management responsibilities
Which stage of culture shock is also known as the honeymoon period?
- Wonder and excitement
- Frustration and withdrawal
- Adjustments
- Acceptance
- Analysis
Which of the following cultures have planned decision making?
- Rational
- Development
- Consensual
- Analysers
- Hierarchal
Which of the following is a traditional HR function?
- Strategic focus
- Proactive
- Production focus
- People as investment
- Process based organisation
Under which staffing policy or approach, operations of a global firm are divided into a few geographical regions?
- Geocentric approach
- Regiocentric
- Polycentric approach
- Ethnocentric
- Democentric