Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management MCQs With Answers
200 Human Resource Management MCQs for CSS, PPSC, FPSC, NTS and entry-test preparation. Take a scored quiz instead →
Which structured interview error occurs when an interviewer rates an average applicant favorably because the previous applicant performed very poorly?
AContrast Error
BStereotyping Error
CFirst-Impression Error
DRecency Error
An assessment center technique where candidates sort, prioritize, and respond to various memos, emails, and reports within a set time limit is an:
ALeaderless Group Discussion
BIn-Basket Exercise
CRole Play Simulation
DBehavioral Interview
What type of interview uses identical, standardized questions for all candidates in the exact same sequence?
AUnstructured Interview
BStress Interview
CStructured Interview
DInformal Interview
The process of verifying an applicant’s academic credentials, previous employment history, and criminal record is called:
AJob Auditing
BReference Screening
CCredential Appraisal
DBackground Check
In Kaplan and Norton’s Balanced Scorecard, which perspective evaluates employee training, skill growth, and corporate culture?
ALearning and Growth Perspective
BFinancial Perspective
CCustomer Perspective
DInternal Business Processes
In training evaluation, calculating total financial gains from a program minus training costs divided by total training costs yields the training:
AReturn on Investment (ROI)
BCost Utility Factor
CPayback Period
DYield Ratio
When an organization outsources its non-core administrative HR functions to a specialized third-party provider, it is practicing:
AOffshoring
BHR Outsourcing
CInsourcing
DDecentralization
The process of helping new employees adapt smoothly to organizational culture, policies, and their specific work groups is called:
AJob Rotation
BOnboarding / Induction
COutplacement
DPerformance Appraisal
What is the primary risk associated with heavy reliance on external recruitment for senior executive positions?
AInability to find qualified candidates
BImmediate decrease in statutory tax obligations
CHigh cost and potential culture mismatch with existing staff
DReduction in applicant volume
Which training method involves a one-on-one relationship where an experienced senior manager guides and supports a less experienced employee’s career growth?
ACoaching
BApprenticeship
CMentoring
DVestibule Training