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1
What are some drawbacks of performance management?
Ratings systems are too generic
Review outcomes are not managed or implemented
Staff have no belief in the effectiveness of the review system
Managers are not trained to carry out effective reviews
2
What are the benefits of external recruitment:
Acquisition of higher education levels
Risk of culture fit issues
New ideas are introduced in to the business
Different approach to management and delivery
3
Understanding Human Resource Management is essential for an effective leader.
True
False
4
There are no criminal or civil penalties for failure to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
False
True
5
What are the key characteristics of the Unitarist approach?
Common interest between employer and employee
Third party intervention is often required for resolution
Both parties want the organisation to be successful
Conflict occurs as a result of communications issues
6
Job analysis requires which of the following tasks?
Deciding on what time to have a coffee break
Data collection
Creating a person specification
Creating a job description
7
It is acceptable to discriminate against old people in the workplace because they are less productive.
False
True
8
58% of new hires will stay if there’s a structured onboarding program.
False
True
9
In recruiting and selecting new staff, which is the correct order of tasks?
job ad, selection, interview, job description
selection, job description, job ad, training
job description, job ad, interview, selection
interview, job ad, selection, job description
10
Job analysis underpins all other human resource management practices and procedures.
True
False
11
Why do we need to induct new workers to the business?
to give the new worker the best opportunity for success
to see if the person is the right fit for the company culture
to ensure best practice and follow EEO and WHS legislation
to ensure the person is trained to do the job
12
When attaching rewards to individual achievements, the awards should be based on what?
Attainment of KPI's in agreed time span
Just give the reward after the time without checking the goal has been met
Achievement of agreed outcomes
Evidence of achievements (certifications or performance evidence)
13
Industrial Relations refers to 'rules, regulations and institutions that govern the employment relationship'.
False
True
14
An 'employer of choice' attracts staff through employee centred policies and procedures to retain key talent.
True
False
15
Which of the following is a claimed disadvantage of internal recruitment for a management job?
The recruit will already know how the business operates
Workers are motivated by an opportunity for a promotion
No new ideas or experience is brought into the business
It saves time and money compared to external recruitment
16
GAP Analysis is finding the gap between current skills and the future skills required.
True
False
17
Writing a job description & person specification is the key to HRM success.
False
True
18
What are some examples of human resource policies and procedures in the business?
Remuneration & Reward Policy
Recruitment & Selection Policy
Work Place Health & Safety Policy
Diversity & Anti-discrimination Policy
19
It is discriminatory to pay a man more than a woman for the same work.
True
False
20
What is the purpose of Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation in Australia?
Workplaces are not allowed to discriminate against anyone
There is no benefit as there is still racism and sexism
Everyone should be treated fairly and given the same opportunities
Gender is not a determinant of ability
21
A job description is a list of tasks and competencies associated with a particular job role.
True
False
22
What are the key characteristics of the Pluralist approach?
Conflict is expected and almost inevitable
A third party is usually required to assist with negotiation
Conflict is a result of a lack of communication
Significant difference between employer and employee
23
What is the name of the legislation underpinning employment law in Australia?
Fair Work Act 2009
Unfair Work Act 2009
Hospitality Industry General Award 2010
Work Health & Safety Act 2011
24
Which of the following statements best describes the benefit of training and development?
decreases HR effectiveness
promotes greater levels of team work
achievement of organisational goals
Increases staff loyalty and longevity
25
Choose which of the following are demographic changes to the nature of employment:
Demotivated generation Y
Ageing population
Decreased fertility
Increased life expectancy
26
What are some of the benefits of Human Resource Management Information Systems?
High risk of data breaches so there is no benefit
Availability of data to analyse the workforce
Information for performance management and remuneration
Central system for all staff information
