Human resource management: Practice Questions

Which document is primarily used during the selection process to specify the qualities, skills, and experience required of an ideal candidate for a specific role?

A business started the year with 480 employees and ended the year with 520 employees. During the year, 75 employees left the business. What is the labour turnover rate for the year?

According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in "no dissatisfaction" but not necessarily high motivation?

What type of training is being conducted when a new employee is shown the health and safety procedures and the layout of the office on their first day?

A large multinational corporation wants to ensure its managers are focused on the long-term career progression and multi-skilling of their staff to improve organizational flexibility. Which function of Human Resource Management (HRM) is primarily responsible for achieving this objective through the design of systematic learning programmes?

Identify two main roles of human resource management (HRM) in helping a business achieve its organisational objectives.

State two differences between a job description and a person specification during the recruitment process.

Analyse the impact of high labour turnover on a firm's workforce planning and its ability to maintain its organisational objectives during a period of rapid growth.

A high-end clothing retailer is reviewing its recruitment strategy for new store managers. The HR department is debating whether to use internal or external recruitment for these senior positions.

(a) Explain two benefits to a business of using internal recruitment to fill vacancies. (2 points)
(b) Describe one situation where external recruitment might be more appropriate than internal recruitment for a business. (1 point)