Competency Based Human Resource Management System Online MCQ Practice Set

Question: A common method of measuring attitudes is by using

• A. in-depth interviews
• B. observing people’s behaviour
• C. semantic differential scales
• D. lie detector

Question: A company’s ethics should be formalized into a code of conduct because___

• A. Code of conduct converts ideas into concrete description of how ethical the employees behave company
• B. It helps to shield from legal issues that result from employee misconduct
• C. It reflects the company’s culture and make people excited about the business they work for
• D. All of these

Question: A competency___is a means by which organizations communicate which behaviours are required, valued, recognized and rewarded with respect to specific occupational roles

• A. Framework
• B. Model
• C. Components
• D. Mapping

Question: A competency-based approach encourages managers and other decision makers to clarify the verifiable, measurable results they expect from successful performers before a___decision is made

• A. Recruitment
• B. Selection
• C. Compensation
• D. Training

Question: A competency-based approach___an organization’s bench strength

• A. Improves
• A. Deteriorate
• C. Increse
• D. decrease

Question: A good___is based on the organizational objectives, identification of the recruitment, criteria for selection and preferences the cost of recruitment and other financial implications

• A. Human resource plan
• B. Selection process
• C. Recruitment policy
• D. Training and development program

Question: A homogenous group of___men from the plant constitutes an ideal conference group

• A. 8-10
• B. 12-15
• C. 18-20
• D. 22-25

Question: A Performance Action Plan could best be described as a

• A. replacement for developing S.M.A.R.T. goals
• B. mentoring tool that develops new skill sets
• C. commitment by an employee to improve performance
• D. strategy to increase employee training and development

Question: A process in which the manager, supervisors or an external expert acts as the advisor, philosopher and guide is called

• A. career anchoring
• B. career development
• C. mentoring
• D. none of the above

Question: A process that is used to identify individuals who can replace employees in leadership positions when they exit an organization is known as___

• A. succession planning
• B. recruiting
• C. leadership training
• D. selection

Question: A professor with a view to play it safe, might give a class grade near the equal to B, regardless of the differences in individual performances. This is an example of___bias in performance appraisal

• A. Halo effect
• B. Central tendency
• C. Horn effect
• D. Stereo typing

Question: A series of processes aimed at assisting the employees make informed career decisions is known as

• A. career guidance
• B. career anchoring
• C. mentoring
• D. career goals

Question: A___based model for self-directed training and development emphasizes the individual’s increased responsibility for his or her own learning

• A. Motivation
• B. Selection
• C. Competency
• D. Skill

Question: A___for a firm is whatever it does Best

• A. Core Competency
• B. Driving Forces
• C. Key Success Factors
• D. Concurrent Filters

Question: A___is a distinct cultural group within a larger culture

• A. sub-culture
• B. bi-culture
• C. material culture
• D. co-culture

Question: A___is a perception shared by a culture or group about key beliefs and issues like the meaning of life

• A. co-culture
• B. third culture
• C. world view
• D. cultural outlook

Question: A___is a written description of the competencies required for fully successful or exemplary performance in a job category, work team, department, division, or organization

• A. competency model
• B. components of competency
• C. competencies
• D. competency framework

Question: A___is generally defined as a combination of skills, knowledge, attributes and behaviours that enables an individual to perform a task or an activity successfully within a given job

• A. Competency
• B. Model
• C. Components
• D. Mapping

Question: A___is the integrated progression of an individual’s life- and work-related activities, including the identification, development, and pursuit of aspirations in accord with his or her personal values over an entire life span

• A. Successes
• B. Reward
• C. Recognition
• D. Career

Question: A___refers to the range of skills which are satisfactorily performed, while competencies refers to the behavior adopted in competent performance

• A. Competences
• B. Skill
• C. knowledge
• D. Attitude