Personnel Administration Online Test Questions Part 4

16. Match the Following

1] Growth Phasei] Are willing to surround themselves with required talent
2] Turnaround Phaseii] Have short term focus with long term awareness
3] Industry shifts Phaseiii] Ability to think out of box

a. 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii
b. 1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii
c. 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i
d. None of the above

Answer: a. 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii


17. What does the term Attention mean in context to Social Learning Theory?

a. The learner should know the skills or behavior he has to observe
b. It is not affected by the characteristics of a particular process and the learner
c. It suggests that a person can learn just by observation
d. None of the above

Answer: c. It suggests that a person can learn just by observation


18. Which of the following is true about Hot Stove Rule, an approach to discipline?

i] It results in termination
ii] Consequences of undesirable behaviour are communicated to the employees, well in advance
iii] Disciplinary action is taken immediately after the occurrence of undesirable act
iv] It induces transfer


a. i and ii
b. i and iii
c. ii and iii
d. Only iv

Answer: c. ii and iii


19. In case of an accident, what type of cost does the management incur _______.

a. Medicine cost
b. Operation cost
c. Indirect cost
d. Direct cost

Answer: d. Direct cost


20. What is Demotion?

a. Reassignment of lower level job + Reduced responsibility and authority + Lower pay
b. Reassignment of lower level job + Reduced responsibility and authority
c. Transfer of employee from one city to another

Answer: a. Reassignment of lower level job + Reduced responsibility and authority + Lower pay