Contemporary Quotient

Though your job is dependent on the knowledge of your area of functional expertise, it is the interaction with Human Resource Department that really clinc hes the deal. So, one needs to be contemporary with HR concepts and trends.

1. Today's competitive environment demands employees to be:

a) Workaholic

b) Skilled

c) Dedicated

d) Energetic

2. The right candidate for the job should have:

a) Right attitude

b) Qualification

c) Experience

d) Public Relations

3. The training methodology to learn while working is:

a) On-the-job training

b) Off-the-job training

c) Technical training

d) The case study method

4. In performance appraisal systems, the acronym KPA stand for:

a) Key performance attitude

b) Key performance attendance

c) Key performance area

d) Key performance appraisal

5. The appraisal system in which the employee reviews his own performance:

a) Management appraisal

b) Self-Appraisal

c) Periodic appraisal

d) Group appraisal

6. Voluntary and involuntary permanent withdrawal from the organisation is called:

a) Retirement

b) Suspension

c) Turnover

d) Dismissal

7. Delegation is more effective when you:

a) Share credit

b) Enhance creativity and skills

c) Define employees' authority and responsibility

d) Fear that the employee will make mistakes

8. Occupational stress (is)

a) Means physical condition of a person

b) A combination mental health, physical health and measures of job satisfaction

c) Linked to low levels of pay

d) Relates to occupational hazards

9. KSA in job analysis is:

a) Key Skill Analysis

b) Key, Skill Areas

c) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

d) Knowledge, Skill, Analysis

10. Attitudes towards work develop as a

result of:

a) Interpersonal relationships at work

b) Perceptions of job processes

c) Experiences at the workplace

d) All of the above

For the key to the CQ quiz please refer to the FAQs column.