IPMA Modules 1-8 Practice Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
Human Resource Management is Correct Answer-Designing of
organizational systems to ensure that human talent is used effectively to
accomplish organizational goals
A line manager believes that the HR staff is intruding into his territory
and that HR initiatives result in unnecessary trouble and complications.
Which of the following statements is true? Correct Answer-Every
manager within the organization is an HR manager
To become a strategic HR professional requires: Correct Answer-
Focusing on how HR can assist the organization achieve its goals and
objectives
Which of the four 'tides of reform' identified by Paul Light can be
characterized as putting a premium on performance by letting managers
manage? Correct Answer-Liberation management
An organization has been experiencing a high level of internal
movement of employees. Individuals will be hired in entry level jobs,
but within six months, most will have transferred or have been promoted
to other positions. This job-changing activity is also high in the middle
ranges of the organization. Consequently, there is quite a bit of
disruption and down-time as job changers learn their new duties. In
order to retain the benefits of internal selection, but reduce the turmoil,
the HR director has proposed: Correct Answer-Requiring that
, individuals stay in the same job for a minimum period of time before
applying for a new internal job
Creative and unusual methods of recruiting are most appropriate:
Correct Answer-When labor markets are tight
If an organization is in need of highly-qualified employees, it will be
most able to find these employees when: Correct Answer-There is a high
level of unemployment
If an organization is recruiting for a job that pays just above minimum
wage, which labor market is the most logical one to use? Correct
Answer-Local
In order to become an employer of choice for prospective employees, an
organization needs to establish a reputation as: Correct Answer-Having a
positive brand image
The __________ pool consists of all persons who are actually evaluated
for selection. Correct Answer-Applicant
What is the responsibility of managers in the recruiting process? Correct
Answer-Determining the knowledge, skills and abilities needed from
applicants
Your organization has a vacancy for a senior executive and the top
priority of management is to fill the vacancy as soon as possible in the
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