Vertical integration in relation to SHRM can be described as which of the following?

A. The relationship or integration between an organisation’s senior managers
B. The relationship or integration between hr functional policies, for example employee development, employee reward and employee relations
C. The relationship or integration between the internal hr processes, and the organisation’s business strategy and external market.
D. The relationship or integration between operational functions and policies

Why might there be some difficulty in identifying and applying the Best-practice approach to HRM in Organisations?

A. Because the best-practice approach tends to be resource- intensive
B. Because there is much variation in the literature and empirical research as to what constitutes best-practice
C. Because the best-practice approach would not fit the cost-reduction driven strategies favoured by many in short-termist economies.
D. Because the best-practice approach does not emphasize the individual business context

Which of the following department of an Orqanisation performs the managerial function of matching Orqanisational needs with the skills & abilities of the employees?

A. Finance department
B. Marketing department
C. Production department
D. Human resource department

The most popular method of recruiting applicants to jobs is_________?

A. Radio and tv advertisement
B. Corporate website
C. Employee referral schemes
D. Commercial job boards

Tests that measure traits, temperament, or disposition are examples of___________?

A. Manual dexterity tests
B. Personality tests
C. Intelligence tests
D. Work sample tests

Which Personnel association uses the idea of bundles of integral HRM practices?

A. European association for personnel management
B. U.s office of personnel management
C. Chartered institute of personnel & development
D. Association of personnel service orqanisations

HRP stands for___________?

A. Human resource project
B. Human resource planning
C. Human recruitment planning
D. Human recruitment procedure

In which stage of HR intranet site development are multiple sites linked together to create a seamless experience for the individual?

A. Personalized
B. Integrated
C. Transactional
D. Brochureware

Which approach that seeks the to link strategy, business, performance and HRM policies and practices, assumes that there are a number of HRM practices that are suitable for all Organisations?

A. Best practice
B. Best fit
C. Resource-based view
D. Life cycle models

Job analysis produces which of the following, regardless of the technique used?

A. Benchmarks
B. Individual interview
C. Job specifications
D. Replacement charts