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When an organization outsources its non-core administrative HR functions to a specialized third-party provider, it is practicing:
AOffshoring
BHR Outsourcing
CInsourcing
DDecentralization
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
What is the main limitation of using direct observation as a sole job analysis method?
AIt is ineffective for jobs involving mental processing or intellectual tasks
BIt is overly expensive to document
CIt violates labor union agreements
DIt replaces the need for job descriptions
Redesigning a job by removing non-essential tasks to simplify procedures and increase routine efficiency is known as:
AJob Enrichment
BJob Expansion
CJob Simplification
DJob Rotation
The Hackman and Oldham Job Characteristics Model identifies five core job dimensions. Which dimension measures the degree of impact a job has on others?
ASkill Variety
BTask Identity
CAutonomy
DTask Significance
In the Job Characteristics Model, the degree to which a job provides clear direct information about performance effectiveness is:
AFeedback
BTask Identity
CAutonomy
DSkill Variety
A selection test that measures a candidate’s mental capabilities, problem-solving skills, and verbal reasoning is a:
APsychomotor Test
BCognitive Ability Test
CPolygraph Test
DProjective Test
The degree to which a selection tool accurately predicts actual job performance is referred to as test:
AReliability
BObjectivity
CFeasibility
DValidity
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
What type of interview uses identical, standardized questions for all candidates in the exact same sequence?
AUnstructured Interview
BStress Interview
CStructured Interview
DInformal Interview