IOP 2605 EXAM
1. Job Analysis and Job Design
Q1: What is the primary purpose of job analysis in an organization?
A. To determine the salary structure for employees
B. To identify training needs and evaluate employee performance
C. To improve relationships between employees
D. To enhance workplace safety
Answer: B. To identify training needs and evaluate employee performance
Q2: Which method of job analysis involves observing and recording employees'
behaviors and tasks as they perform their jobs?
A. Questionnaire method
B. Interview method
C. Observation method
D. Functional job analysis
Answer: C. Observation method
2. Employee Motivation
Q3: According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is considered
a motivator factor?
A. Company policies
B. Job security
C. Opportunities for advancement
D. Salary
Answer: C. Opportunities for advancement
,Q4: Which theory posits that people are motivated when they perceive they are
treated fairly compared to others?
A. Expectancy Theory
B. Equity Theory
C. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
D. Goal-Setting Theory
Answer: B. Equity Theory
3. Leadership and Management
Q5: Which leadership style is characterized by high concern for both people and
tasks, creating a positive organizational climate?
A. Autocratic
B. Laissez-faire
C. Transactional
D. Transformational
Answer: D. Transformational
Q6: According to the path-goal theory of leadership, a leader who clarifies goals and
the paths to achieve them is using which leadership style?
A. Participative
B. Supportive
C. Directive
D. Achievement-oriented
Answer: C. Directive
4. Performance Appraisal and Feedback
Q7: Which of the following performance appraisal methods involves rating
employees against each other to rank them from best to worst?
,A. Rating scales
B. Behavioral observation scales
C. Paired comparison method
D. Forced distribution method
Answer: C. Paired comparison method
Q8: Which of the following is a key advantage of using a 360-degree feedback
system?
A. It focuses exclusively on an employee’s self-assessment
B. It provides feedback from multiple sources, including peers and subordinates
C. It is faster than traditional performance reviews
D. It avoids any potential biases in feedback
Answer: B. It provides feedback from multiple sources, including peers and
subordinates
5. Organizational Behavior and Culture
Q9: Which term describes the shared beliefs, values, and norms that influence the
way employees behave within an organization?
A. Organizational commitment
B. Organizational culture
C. Organizational citizenship
D. Organizational development
Answer: B. Organizational culture
Q10: According to the concept of “organizational citizenship behavior” (OCB), which
of the following is an example of OCB?
A. Exceeding one’s job requirements regularly
B. Taking additional training for future positions
C. Following company policies strictly
, D. Helping a colleague with a task without being asked
Answer: D. Helping a colleague with a task without being asked
6. Recruitment and Selection
Q11: What is the main objective of using structured interviews in the hiring process?
A. To allow candidates to express themselves freely
B. To ensure consistency and fairness across interviews
C. To provide flexibility to interviewers
D. To make the interview process less formal
Answer: B. To ensure consistency and fairness across interviews
Q12: Which of the following assessment tools is most appropriate for measuring a
candidate’s personality traits?
A. Situational judgement test
B. Cognitive ability test
C. Personality inventory
D. Job knowledge test
Answer: C. Personality inventory7. Training and Development
Q13: Which of the following is the first step in the training process?
A. Conducting a needs assessment
B. Implementing training programs
C. Evaluating training effectiveness
D. Selecting training methods
Answer: A. Conducting a needs assessment
Q14: A training method that uses role-play scenarios to help employees develop
interpersonal skills is an example of:
A. Simulation training
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