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The performance is judged in terms of costs and contribution of employees under ______.

  1. behavioural anchored rating scales

  2. human resource accounting method

  3. MBO

  4. assessment centers


Correct Option: B

Frederick Herzberg and his associates interviewed _________.

  1. 50 engineers

  2. 100 engineers

  3. 200 engineers

  4. 500 engineers


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Frederick Herzberg and his associates interviewed 200 engineers and accountants employed by firms in and around Western Pennsylvania. He asked these people to describe two important incidents at their jobs. First is when they feel particularly good and the second one is when they feel exceptionally bad about their job.

Which of the following methods is used in government organizations to appraise the employees?

  1. Ranking method

  2. Grading method

  3. Paired comparison method

  4. Confidential report


Correct Option: D

________ is the process of choosing the most suitable persons from all the applicants.

  1. Induction

  2. Selecting

  3. Placement

  4. Recruitment


Correct Option: B

The process of narrowing a large number of candidates to a smaller field is called ______.

  1. rushing

  2. recruitment

  3. selection

  4. enrollment


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is not included merit rating?

  1. Efficiency Rating

  2. Service Rating

  3. Job Rating

  4. Experience Rating


Correct Option: C

_____is done to verify whether the candidate possesses the required qualification and eligibility criterion.

  1. Recruitment

  2. Appointment

  3. Screening

  4. Selection


Correct Option: C

The extent to which an employment selection test provides consistent results is known as ________.

  1. Reliability

  2. Dependability

  3. Consistency

  4. Trustworthiness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reliability in controlling refers as to the extent to which an employment in his employment selection test provides consistent results so that there is uniformity in the performance of the employee and less chances of deviations. 

Which of the following are true or false?
a. Selection of candidates begins where their recruitment ends
b. Selection involves a careful screening and testing of candidates.

  1. Both (a) and (b) are true

  2. (a) is true but (b) is false

  3. (a) is false but (b) is true

  4. Both (a) and (b) are false


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In recruitment the candidates are searched for employment and stimulated to apply for jobs in the organisation. In selection, steps are taken in which the candidates are screened for choosing the most suitable candidate for the job. Selection thus starts after recruitment i.e., the candidates searches in recruitment process are tested and shortlisted in the selection process. In selection a number of tests and interviews are conducted to know the skills and ability of the candidates and their suitability for the job. 

What does selection mean?

  1. Making a choice by preference

  2. To apply fresh supplies

  3. Restoring and replenishing

  4. Discovering applicants for the future jobs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selection is a part of the recruitment process of filling vacant job position. Selection is the process of shortlisting or choosing the suitable candidates from the applications and rejecting others which are not up to the mark. This process is considered as a negative process as it involves eliminating maximum of the applications and selecting the best from them.