25. TNI
- What is the difference between Need and Want?
a) Want is optional b) Need is a must c) Yes both are Correct
- Who identifies the Training Needs?
a) HOD b) Immediate Supervisor
- Training Need is
a)Expected level performance minus present level performance
b)No. it is a general need for development
- Training Needs are identified from
a) Past Experience b) Future Development c) Both
- All TNIs need evidences and data
a) Yes it must beb) Not Necessary
- Can TNI be quantified?
a) yes with set skill standardsb) No
- All TNI needs to be Trained
a) Yes but, it can be prioritizedb) Not Necessary
- Training Budget is prepared on the basis of TNIs?
a) Yes According to prioritiesb) Not Necessary
- TNI exercise is done
a) Periodicallyb) As per need basis
- Training Needs must Co-Relate
a) Business Strategy and Growth b) Employee self-development
26. ORGANIZING TRAINING PROGRAMMES
- Who prepares Training Calendar?
a) HR Managerb) HR Manager with Line Managers
- List of Trainers both internal and external are maintainers and Up-dated by
a) HR/Training Managerb) Line Managers
- Which is Comfortable?
a) Training Hall near Work Placeb) Training Hall far away from Work Place
- Who approves Training Calendar?
a) HR with Line Managersb) MD
- Informal training Programmes can be conducted
a) at work Placeb) Training Hall
- Which is better for Organizing Trg.Prog?
a) Verbalb) Written Communications
- Pooling of Skills or Pooling of available employees for organizing Trg?
a)Pooling of Skill Needs and accordingly employees are identified
b)Pooling of Employees and accordingly Needs are classified
- Technical trainings are Organized by
a) HR b) Line Managers in Co-ordination with HR
- All administration facilities are taken care of by
a) HR Managerb) Line Managers
- Whether the training Budget includes
a)Cost of admin exps. In relation to Trg
b)Not Necessary
27. TRAINING - EVALUATION
- Evaluation is for the purpose of
a) Effectiveness of the Trainer b) Self – Learning Level
- Evaluation Report immdly after Training will give any immediate expected results?
a) No.It takes sometimesb) Yes To some extent
- Who evaluates the training Programme?
a) Traineesb) Trainees and Trainer separately
- It is better to design Training Eval. Format so that the targets be spelt in Numerical terms
a) Yesb) No. we leave it to Trainees
- Understanding level achieved from training can be defined and given numerical values accordingly
a) yesb) No. Sometime it may be confusing
- Trainer Evaluates what?
a) about Trainees and other facilities b) about himself and his presentaion
- Can you suugest, some expert people need to be observers in Trg. Prog.?
a)No. free and congenial trg. Atmosphere
b)Yes They will give Un-biased values of the prog.
- Authentic at effective Training Evaluation is done only after
a) Certain periodb) Immediatley by Oral discussions by HOD,
- Immediate Trg. Eval. Will not give
a) Any useful datab) To some extent it helps
- Who prepares consolidated evaluation Report?
a) HR Chiefb) HODs
28. MEASURING EFFECTIVENESS OF TRG.PROGRAMMES
- How do you evaluate the effectineness?
a)Data before training and Data after training
b)Loss occurred before training and gains achieved (Money-wise)
- Effectiveness is also measured by
a)Total cost of Training in-relation to cost benefit achieved by Training
b)Ratio between ASK before Trg. And ASK after Trg.
- How do you measure the Attitudinal Skills?
a)By giving numerical values to the expected attitude Standards
b)By general feeling
- Who measures the effectiveness of Trg?
a) HR Manager/ Trainer b) HODs
- What is the period to be taken for evaluation?
a) As per targetted durationb) Immediate
- Who does followup on Trg. Eval?
a) HR Managerb) HOD
- ‘Effectiveness’ compels decumentary evidences.
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Data on Effectiveness is an agenda for MR
a)Yes. Definitelyb) Not Necessary
- Can the data on effectiveness be co-relate with productivity and quality improvement?
a)Yes ratio can be equal to 1 or more than 1.
- Does the effectiveness of Training reflect the effectiveness of HR Manager / Training Manager?
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
29.STATISTICAL DATA ON TRAINING
- Does basic knowledge of Satistics require for HR Manager?
a) Yes Definitelyb) Not Necessary
- Data on TNIs will help
a) Strengthening Interview processb) Re-Structuring
- Data on effectiveness can be more co-related with
a) Customer satisfactionb) Future Business Plans
- Data on effectiveness will compel
a) Corrective actionsb) Preventive actions
- effectiveness must lead to Continuous Imp?
a) Yes. it is a motivational factor b) Not Necessary
- Data can be graphed and which is better?
a) Skill-wise b) Employee-wise
- Data on Trg. Effectiveness will help identifying
a) Good Trainersb) Work Methodologies
- Retention of Data on effectiveness
a) is a mustb) No.we can keep it for some periods
- Data on attitudinal Skills can be co-related with data on motivational factors?
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Bar Charts are very useful and visible?
a) Yes for perusing the effectiveness b) Not Necessary
30. TRAINING METHODOLOGY
- Which better Training Methodology?
a) Self-Learningb) Trained by Experts
- How far class-room lecture will help
a) totallyb) To some extent
- Case Studies are good for Training?
a) Yes it shows the real talentsb) Many times it fails
- Role play will help in Training Programmes?
a) Yes it is quite interestingb) No. it is bore exercise
`5.Visual aids are good for Training Prog?
a) Yes b) Noc) To some extent only
- Participative approach is better than monotonous talk?
a) yesb) Not Necessary
- Case studies and Role Play can be taken after lunch break of the Trg. Prog.
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Motivating the trainees by jokes, etc. is good?
a) Yes it decreases the boredomb) Not Necessary
- Welcome speech preferably given by unit Head?
a) Yes it Motivates the Traineesb) Not Necessary
- ‘Empathy approach is followed by Trainer?
a) Yes it must beb) No Need at all
31. MOTIVATIONAL FACTOR
- For a Career-oriented employee
a)Money is the main motivational factor
b)No. definitely it is not
- Motivation is spontaneous and inner urge
a) Yes it is like ‘Saliva’b) No. Motivation is to be trained
- Motivation starts from Inspiration
a) Yes it is automatic mental force and change b) No it is need not be
- ‘Standards’ compels or incites motivation,
a)Yes Work standards and environment, particularly
b)No. Sometimes it de-motivates also
- Motivation is a powerful tool for succession development
a)Yes it develops very quickly b) Not necessary.
- Inspiration is another inducement for motivation?
a)Yes but, interpretation must be given correctly
b)No. Not Necessary
- Self-learning or self-inducement is a powerful factor for Motivation
a) Yes definitelyb) No.Training Motivational Factors to the Trainees
- Self-knowledge with correct interpretation is the right way for positive
motivational factors
a) Yes b) No. Experience and Validation Methods can lead to adapt it
- Which is a powerful Motivational Factor?
a) Money-relatedb) Knowledge-related
- Who trains motivational factors fast?
a) Delegative Leaderb) Participative Leader
32.DE-MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS
- De-Motivational Factors mean
a) No Motivation Factorb) Deteriorational factors
- ‘Comparison’ of personal attributes may lead to de-motivational factors
a)Yes if you see it negative ways
b) No. Comparison many times leads to growth only
- False assurances lead to demotivation
a) Yes very muchb) Not Necessary
- ‘Authoritarian way’ or ‘Centralization’ leads to de-motivation?
a) Yes definitelyb) No. many times this approach is wanted
- Enforcing Motivational factors may lead to de-motivational.
a) Yes definitelyb) Not Necessary
- De-Motivation may lead to
a) Health problemsb) To some Extent
- De-motivation leads to Recruitment cost more
a) Yes b) Not Necessary
- De-motivation is incited or charged when one feels it from
a) Downward levelb) equal level c) higher level
- Organisation Suffers heavily because of
a) De-Motivational Factorsb) No Motivation factors
- Who is totally responsible for de-motivations?
a) Management b) Self
33. MEASURING MOTIVATION
- In it possible to measure the Motivation?
a) Yes. With the skill of HR professionalsb) No. it cannot be
- With which you will measure the motivation?
a) With Standardsb) satisfaction
- Competency mapping helps to measure the motivation
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Does Motivation Compel rewards?
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Following is the quantification formula for motivation?
a)‘Zero’ is No motivation and No de-Motivation, + is for motivation and (-) is for De- Motivation,
b)It is difficult
- Do you want to ‘bench-mark’ Motivation?
a)Yes. for positive, use larger scale,For negative, use tolerance limit point.
b)Not Possible
- Open Apprassal System on Counselling will help in measuring motivation
a) yesb) No. it may give biased views
- ‘Density’ of Motivation is More when it comes from
a) Upward levelb) Lateral levelc) Downward
- ‘Density of De-motivation is more when it comes
a) Upward b) Lateralc) Downward
- You must relate all motivation / De-motivational factors to
a)Knowledge, Skill and Attitude towards job
b)Retention / Attrition
35. JOB DIS-SATISFACTION
- Job Dis-Satisfaction is not similar to job no satisfaction?
a) Yesb) No Both are same
- Job Dis-Satisfaction starts from
a) Salary Comparisonb) Skill Comparison
- Job Dis-Satisfaction leads to more de-motivation
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Authoritarionism leads to job dis-satisfaction
a) Yesb) No. it brings results
- Lack of knowledge up-dation environment leads to
a) Job Dis…..b) No. it may not be true
- Delegation or De-centralization will reduce job dis
a) Yes Definitelyb) Not Necessary
- Monotonous work also leads to job dis……
a) Yesb) No. Many times it develops in-depth skills
- Job Rotation or change in Role play will reduce Job Dis…
a) Yes. Definitelyb) No. it may aggravate further
- which leads to Job Dis…?
a) Man-Oriented work proceduresb) System-Oriented work procedures
- Periodic HR Audit is necessary for
a) reducing Job Dis. Levelb) Not Necessary
36. RETENTION METHODS
- In Current changing scenario, whether it is possible to retain best talents?
a)Yes. it can be with proper Rewards
b)No. it is not true
- Which lot, do you want to retain?
a) Best result-oriented employeesb) Less career-oriented persons
- Which factor influences Retention positively more?
a) Best HR Policiesb) Enjoy Working
- Motivational factors directly proportional to Retention?
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Retention may reduce the company’s cost
a) Yesb) No. Rentention cost may tally the Recruitment cost
- For a good employee which is a good Retention Method?
a) Training & Up-datingb) Monetary benefits
- Good Succession Planning is better than career plg?
a) Yes Definitelyb) No. for visioned employees it may not be feasible
- Instant Rewards are better than Annual Rewards?
a) Yes. Definitelyb) Not Necessary
- Data on Exit interview will be useful for Retention Methods?
a) Yesb) No. may times it is biased and Un-Prepared
- Daily Evaluation / Counselling / feedback will Strengthen Retention Factors
a) Yesb) No. it may be difficult to practise
37. EXIT INTERVIEW DATA (EI)
- Who Conducts EI?
a) HR Managerb) Line Manager first and HR Next
- Do you accept Criticisms and Suggestions?
a) Yesb) No. Many times it is exaggerated
- Exit Int. Questionnaries are designed more on
a) Attitudeb) Infra-Structurec) Environment
- Which gives data exact?
a) exit Interviewb) Daily Employee Interactions
- Transparency or close Cluture, which one gives more data during Exit
Int. process?
a) Open Talkb) Fear atmosphere
- Standard Format is better or open format?
a)Standard format with company culture expectations
b)Open Format
- How do you co-relate feedback from Exit Int?
a)Check the Uniformity and consistency on data
b)Immediate corrective action by Trial implementation
- Do you persuade the out-going employees to re-consider his leaving the service?
a)Yes. To some extent that too only with the best talents
b)No. Let him go to better place. Let me get better man
- Do you Punish the employees who contributes negative opinion on company?
a) Nob) Yes. as per genunity of the feedback
- Which is better during Exit Int. process?
a) Oral Discussionsb) Written Statements
38. EMPLOYEE – COUNSELLING DATA
- Who Counsels the employees?
a) Line Managers initiallyb) HR Manager
- Counselling is only for
a) Negative Attitude b) Positive as will as Negative
- Do you welcome openness during counselling?
a) Yes. definitelyb) Not Necessary
- Which is more effective?
a) Individual Counsellingb) Group Counselling
- Counselling is because of
a) Complaints b) Periodic Requirement
- Periodic Self-Appraisals will Strengthen the process of Counselling?
a) Yes. Definitelyb) Not Necessary
- Daily Self – Appraisal (simple Format) Method in relation to skills and Results, whether it is necessary?
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- HR Manager must posses following traits during counselling procedure/
a) Flexible and Philosophicalb) Rigid and authoritarian way
- Managers must develop Listening Skills during counselling
a) Yesb) To some extent
- Counselling is an informal training Programme, particularly on Attitudinal Skills
a) Yes Definitelyb) Not Necessary
39. COMPENSATION SURVEY (CS)
- CS is necessary under present employment conditions
a) Yes definitelyb) No. it may not serve any purpose
- CS is done to retain the
a) Best Talentsb) To correct HR Policies
- Who does the CS?
a) HR Peopleb) Finance Manager
- CS includes Motivation and satisfaction factors
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- CS can also be on the basis of
a) Career Planningb) Retention Planning
- Preparation of Check- List is necessary
a)Yes. as per expected level of corrective action
b)No. Open format is enough
- Nowadays it is difficult to conduct CS, because many companies do not disclose data? For this….
a)Obtain the data from candidates during interview
b)Leave it to the consultants
- CS, many times, it is a futile exercise
a) Yes. I agreeb) No. effective data can be implemented
- CS can be done by the following will give better results?
a) HR Managerb) HR Consultants
- Data from Exit Int. and Employee Counselling can serve food purpose in CS
a) Yes Definitelyb) No. many times, it is biased
40. SKILL SURVEY (SS)
- Data on skill Survey can be obtained from
a) Campus Interviewb) Job Advertisements
- On-line facilities will contribute quicken and better data for SS
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Skill levels are up-dated from
a) Competitorsb) Market Trendsc) Both
- Releasing advertisements will invite move Skill data on Survey
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Training Programmes will lead to more skill up-dation
a) Yes definitelyb) Not Necessary
- Write – ups on a specific skill topic, will bring data from the ‘Candidates
a) Yesb) No. many times it is exaggerated
- How do you bring out hidden or latent Skills?
a) Thro’ Case Studies and role playb) Personel Discussions
- Job Rotation and Demonstration by self also contribute towards skill data
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- ‘Delegation of power’ or Empowerment will contribute more data on skill Inventory
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Competency Mapping Method will also contribute to skill Inventory/
a) YesDefinitelyb) Not Necessary
41. SKILL DATA BANK
- Available Skills are measured in relation to the expected level standards’
a) Yes Periodicallyb) No it is difficult
- Employment Application ‘Data’ will contribute more towards skill data
a) Yes To some extentb) No. it may be biased
- Job description will give exact skill Data
a)Yes. it gives expected level
b) No. many times it is confusing with actual Role Play
- Customers feedback will also add towards skill Data up-dation
a) Yes definitelyb) Not Necessary
- Vendor feedbck will also add data requirements on Skills
a) Yes. definitelyb) Not Necessary
- Quality ‘Standards’ will help in pooling Skill Data
a) Yesb) No. my be to some extent
- Periodic Perf. Appraisals are powerful tool for pooling skill Data
a) Yesb) No. Many times it is Un-biased
- Job related Magazines / Seminars will contribute more on skill Data
a) Yes if it is Specificb) Not Necessary
- Which is better?
a) Micro level Datab) Macro level data on skills
- Do you prefer quantification methods on Attitudinal Skill Data
a) Yes. definitely b) No it may be biased
42. INTERVIEW PROCEDURES
- Interview Evaluation Committee gives
a) Un-biased Selectionb) Not Necessary
- 70% job – related and 30% attitude-related Questions are good for interviews
a) Yesb) No. it can be 50:50
- Body language gives some correct picture on Attitude of the interviewee
a) Yesb) No. it need not be
- Which is better?
a) Pre–Set Questionnaire Methodb) Spontaneous Questions
- One Window interview system is good
a)Yes it saves time and money
b) No. it may lead to un-biased selection
- On-line interview method is good
a) No. it may lead to wrong selection b) Yes it saves and time
- Campus Interview is the best method for selection
a)No. it need not be many times we may lose good candidate
b)Yes it saves time and cost
- Referral Candidates are better
a)No.it leads to wrong selection many times
b) yes it can motivate the employees
- Whether Selection by Consultant is good?
a) No. Not Necessaryb) Yes. it saves time
- Subject- basics and fundamentals are important while designing questions
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
43. INTERVIEW EVALUATION BY HR
- Evaluation of Candidates’ Culture is very important
a) Yes. it can be done by HRb) Not Necessary
- Body language evaluation is done by HR
a) yes. it must beb) No need to evaluate
- Acceptance of weakness is a good quality of the Candidate?
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Skill of Communication is evaluated by HR
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Listening Skill can be evaluated during interviews
a) Yes. it must beb) No. it need not be
- ‘Assertiveness’ must be evaluated
a) Yes. by some examplesb) Need not be
- Can Motivational Skill be evaluated in interviews?
a) Yes it is important b) it is difficult
- Will you give weightage to candidates’ Mannerisms and personal cleanliness
a) Yes. it must beb) Not Necessary
- Aptitude Test will Serve any purpose
a) Yes definitelyb) Not Necessary
- Do you give chance of learning Skill during interview process
a) Yes. to some extentb) No. it may not be feasible
- INDUCTION
- Induction Programme is done by whom?
a) HR Manager initiallyb) Line Managers
- Will ‘Culture’ of the organization be briefed during Induction?
a) Yes definitely with examplesb) Not possible
- Write-up about organization goal, structure etc. will be helpful
To the new entrants
a) Yes. it must beb) No May be confusing
- Preparation & Circulation of Employee Hand book is very useful
a) Yesb) Not Necessary
- Brief on important Statutory labour laws is very important
a) Yesb) No. It may not be understood immediately
- Organization Structure is explained
a) Yes. in briefb) No
- Appraisal Systems, Traits to be evaluated and Ratings will be explained
a) Yes. definitelyb) No Need not be
- General Discipline, welfare etc. are also briefed
a) Yes it must beb) No. He may come to know afterwards
- Job Related Induction is given by Line Managers
a) Yesb) No. They may not find time
- Induction needs evaluation?
a)No. Not Necessary
b)Yes. But it can eb focused ‘understanding levels’ only
- JOB DESCRIPTION
- Who prepares Job description Manual?
a) HR Managersb) HR with Line Managers
- Responsibility and authority are to be explained
a) yes. Then only clarity will be understoodb) Not Necessary
- Attitudinal Skills are also to be included in JD?
a) Yesb) No Need