BBM Human Resource Management 3

Question 1

What is the 'halo effect' in performance appraisals?

Accepted Answer

Allowing one positive trait to positively influence all other ratings

Answer

The halo effect is a cognitive bias where a rater's positive impression of one trait causes them to rate all other traits more favorably.

Question 2

What does HRIS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Human Resource Information System

Answer

HRIS (Human Resource Information System) is software used to collect, store, manage, and analyze employee data and HR processes.

Question 3

Which HR concept refers to employees' emotional commitment to their organization's goals?

Accepted Answer

Employee engagement

Answer

Employee engagement describes the level of enthusiasm, dedication, and emotional investment employees have toward their work and organization.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an exit interview?

Accepted Answer

To gather feedback from leaving employees to improve the organization

Answer

Exit interviews collect candid feedback from departing employees about their experience, helping organizations identify issues and improve retention.

Question 5

Which principle states that employees are promoted until they reach their level of incompetence?

Accepted Answer

The Peter Principle

Answer

The Peter Principle (Laurence Peter, 1969) states that employees tend to be promoted based on current performance until they reach a role they are incompetent to perform.

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BBM Human Resource Management 3