Introduction to HR Principles

Question 1
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of recruitment in human resource management?

(A) Attracting and identifying candidates who best fit the job requirements.

(B) Only selecting candidates who match the job description exactly with no room for potential growth.

(C) Bypassing thorough screening to achieve a faster hiring process.

(D) Focusing solely on the quantity of applicants regardless of their fit.

Question 2
Which activity is most closely associated with performance management in the workplace?

(A) Conducting regular and ongoing performance evaluations with constructive feedback.

(B) Addressing performance issues solely when problems become evident.

(C) Only rewarding employees after the completion of major projects without consistent monitoring.

(D) Scheduling an annual review as the only performance measure.

Question 3
What is the key benefit of employee development in an organization?

(A) Only refining employees’ abilities to meet current job role specifications without expanding potential.

(B) Focusing strictly on profit distribution and cost-saving measures.

(C) Enhancing employee skills and contributing to overall organizational growth.

(D) Reducing training initiatives in order to minimize expenses.

Question 4
Maria, a new HR manager, is setting up a recruitment process. Which practice should she adopt to ensure the process is fair and effective?

(A) Focusing solely on internal recommendations regardless of whether the candidates meet all requirements.

(B) Relying primarily on informal recommendations even if they appear thorough.

(C) Conducting very short interviews without established criteria to speed up the process.

(D) Establishing standardized, transparent, and inclusive recruitment practices that focus on job-related criteria.

Question 5
Which of the following is a critical element of effective employee retention strategies?

(A) Implementing uniform policies without seeking employee feedback.

(B) Reducing investment in training programs to cut operational costs.

(C) Designing clear career development plans and regularly recognizing employee contributions.

(D) Offering one-time, attractive bonuses that do not support long-term career growth.

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