What can be an outcome of trained employees leaving the organization?

Competition benefits by hiring skilled workers

One of the HR roles involves assessing the workforce needs. What does this entail?

Assessing if roles are redundant

How can on-the-job training be imparted?

Through demonstration, coaching, and job rotation

What is stated as a disadvantage of the selection process for external recruitment?

Not always effective at selecting the best candidate

What is the 'span of control' in organisational design?

The number of subordinates per line manager

What function does a 'chain of command' serve in an organisation?

Determines the hierarchical relationships

How has the approach to labour recruitment changed over time?

There is a shift towards more flexible roles

What is the most challenging aspect of managing a flexible workforce?

Ensuring high employee motivation

Which statement about on-the-job training is accurate?

Training occurs within the work setting

What is a potential benefit of training employees, despite its cost?

Potentially higher productivity

What is the advantage of on-the-job training?

Learning from experienced colleagues

What are the main roles of the HR department

Recruitment, training, and redundancy

Why might the quality of on-the-job training vary?

Quality depends on the trainer's ability

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Answers

1
Which type of training involves staying at the workplace during training?
Off-the-job training
Web-based training
On-the-job training
Virtual training
2
What can be an outcome of trained employees leaving the organization?
Increased training costs
Enhanced skill levels
Competition benefits by hiring skilled workers
Improved loyalty
3
One of the HR roles involves assessing the workforce needs. What does this entail?
Conducting employee satisfaction surveys
Assessing if roles are redundant
Determining technological needs
Conducting staff training
4
What is a key advantage of external recruitment
Shortens the hiring process
Brings in new ideas
Decreases salary expenses
Reduces training costs
5
What need is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy?
Self-actualisation
Physiological
Belonging
Safety
6
How can on-the-job training be imparted?
Via online courses outside the organisation
Through external workshops
Through demonstration, coaching, and job rotation
By making policies
7
What is stated as a disadvantage of the selection process for external recruitment?
Not always effective at selecting the best candidate
Too many qualified candidates
Too quick to finalize
No legal implications involved
8
What is the 'span of control' in organisational design?
The number of subordinates per line manager
The authority given to a manager
The hierarchical levels in an organisation
The total number of employees in an organisation
9
What function does a 'chain of command' serve in an organisation?
Handles the company’s finances
Designs job roles and descriptions
Ensures the pay scale in the organisation
Determines the hierarchical relationships
10
How is a 'narrow span of control' characterized?
By having many subordinates
By giving more autonomy to employees
By having a complex structure
By having few subordinates
11
How is a 'narrow span of control' characterized?
By having many subordinates
By having a complex structure
By having few subordinates
By giving more autonomy to employees
12
What strategy is used to enrich jobs .
Reducing work hours
Improving job security
Offering financial incentives
Delegating tasks
13
How has the approach to labour recruitment changed over time?
Labor is recruited internationally more often
Labor recruitment is now outsourced
There is a shift towards more flexible roles
There is a focus on permanent contracts
14
What is the most challenging aspect of managing a flexible workforce?
Offering competitive salaries
Ensuring high employee motivation
Managing transportation logistics
Maintaining employee records
15
What is a disadvantage of internal recruitment
High operational costs
Requires extensive training
Risks losing external talent
Is difficult to recruit
16
What are Herzberg's two-factor theory categories?
Primary and Secondary
Hygiene and Motivational
Emotional and Logical
Intrinsic and Extrinsic
17
According to Maslow's theory, what do humans ultimately seek?
Financial stability
Social interaction
Self-actualisation
Material possessions
18
What potential downside is noted regarding the cost of training new employees?
Trained employees may leave
It is offset by benefits like productivity
It leads to immediate profit
It discourages new hires
19
What key element is associated with job design?
Productivity
Profitability
Motivation
Sustainability
20
Who are responsible for designing jobs in an organisation?
IT department
Human Resources department
Marketing department
Finance department
21
What is one advantage of flexible working arrangements for HR?
Unlimited hours availability
Increased employee loyalty
Easier to control workforce
Lower employment costs
22
Which statement about on-the-job training is accurate?
Completely external
Training occurs within the work setting
Training takes place away from work
Most expensive form of training
23
What is a potential benefit of training employees, despite its cost?
Improved employee satisfaction only
Reduced working hours
Potentially higher productivity
Increased vacation days
24
What do Herzberg's "hygiene factors" include?
Recognition and achievement
Basic salary and work conditions
Job security and advancement
Teamwork and belonging
25
What is the advantage of on-the-job training?
Requires extensive infrastructure
Employees remain unproductive
Higher training costs
Learning from experienced colleagues
26
Which theorist associates motivation with financial incentives?
Elton Mayo
Frederick Herzberg
Abraham Maslow
Friedrich Taylor
27
What is considered a crucial part of organisational design according to the text?
Employee rewards
Job design
Work schedules
Technology development
28
What are the main roles of the HR department
Recruitment and advertising
Product development
Marketing and sales
Recruitment, training, and redundancy
29
Why is repetitive job design considered boring for employees?
Both
It lacks recognition
Recognition Only
It stifles creativity
30
Why might the quality of on-the-job training vary?
Varies based on employee personal issues
It depends on economic conditions
Strict government regulations
Quality depends on the trainer's ability

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HRM

30 termsStudBud Administration9 plays

IT IS ABOUT ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN, JOB DESIGN AND FLOW

Flashcards30 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 30

Answers

1
Which type of training involves staying at the workplace during training?
Off-the-job training
Web-based training
On-the-job training
Virtual training
2
What can be an outcome of trained employees leaving the organization?
Increased training costs
Enhanced skill levels
Competition benefits by hiring skilled workers
Improved loyalty
3
One of the HR roles involves assessing the workforce needs. What does this entail?
Conducting employee satisfaction surveys
Assessing if roles are redundant
Determining technological needs
Conducting staff training
4
What is a key advantage of external recruitment
Shortens the hiring process
Brings in new ideas
Decreases salary expenses
Reduces training costs
5
What need is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy?
Self-actualisation
Physiological
Belonging
Safety
6
How can on-the-job training be imparted?
Via online courses outside the organisation
Through external workshops
Through demonstration, coaching, and job rotation
By making policies
7
What is stated as a disadvantage of the selection process for external recruitment?
Not always effective at selecting the best candidate
Too many qualified candidates
Too quick to finalize
No legal implications involved
8
What is the 'span of control' in organisational design?
The number of subordinates per line manager
The authority given to a manager
The hierarchical levels in an organisation
The total number of employees in an organisation
9
What function does a 'chain of command' serve in an organisation?
Handles the company’s finances
Designs job roles and descriptions
Ensures the pay scale in the organisation
Determines the hierarchical relationships
10
How is a 'narrow span of control' characterized?
By having many subordinates
By giving more autonomy to employees
By having a complex structure
By having few subordinates
11
How is a 'narrow span of control' characterized?
By having many subordinates
By having a complex structure
By having few subordinates
By giving more autonomy to employees
12
What strategy is used to enrich jobs .
Reducing work hours
Improving job security
Offering financial incentives
Delegating tasks
13
How has the approach to labour recruitment changed over time?
Labor is recruited internationally more often
Labor recruitment is now outsourced
There is a shift towards more flexible roles
There is a focus on permanent contracts
14
What is the most challenging aspect of managing a flexible workforce?
Offering competitive salaries
Ensuring high employee motivation
Managing transportation logistics
Maintaining employee records
15
What is a disadvantage of internal recruitment
High operational costs
Requires extensive training
Risks losing external talent
Is difficult to recruit
16
What are Herzberg's two-factor theory categories?
Primary and Secondary
Hygiene and Motivational
Emotional and Logical
Intrinsic and Extrinsic
17
According to Maslow's theory, what do humans ultimately seek?
Financial stability
Social interaction
Self-actualisation
Material possessions
18
What potential downside is noted regarding the cost of training new employees?
Trained employees may leave
It is offset by benefits like productivity
It leads to immediate profit
It discourages new hires
19
What key element is associated with job design?
Productivity
Profitability
Motivation
Sustainability
20
Who are responsible for designing jobs in an organisation?
IT department
Human Resources department
Marketing department
Finance department
21
What is one advantage of flexible working arrangements for HR?
Unlimited hours availability
Increased employee loyalty
Easier to control workforce
Lower employment costs
22
Which statement about on-the-job training is accurate?
Completely external
Training occurs within the work setting
Training takes place away from work
Most expensive form of training
23
What is a potential benefit of training employees, despite its cost?
Improved employee satisfaction only
Reduced working hours
Potentially higher productivity
Increased vacation days
24
What do Herzberg's "hygiene factors" include?
Recognition and achievement
Basic salary and work conditions
Job security and advancement
Teamwork and belonging
25
What is the advantage of on-the-job training?
Requires extensive infrastructure
Employees remain unproductive
Higher training costs
Learning from experienced colleagues
26
Which theorist associates motivation with financial incentives?
Elton Mayo
Frederick Herzberg
Abraham Maslow
Friedrich Taylor
27
What is considered a crucial part of organisational design according to the text?
Employee rewards
Job design
Work schedules
Technology development
28
What are the main roles of the HR department
Recruitment and advertising
Product development
Marketing and sales
Recruitment, training, and redundancy
29
Why is repetitive job design considered boring for employees?
Both
It lacks recognition
Recognition Only
It stifles creativity
30
Why might the quality of on-the-job training vary?
Varies based on employee personal issues
It depends on economic conditions
Strict government regulations
Quality depends on the trainer's ability