Question 1

1. Which of the following is a key characteristic of anorganization?

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C) Purpose-driven with coordinated activities

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B) A focus on social, cultural, or environmental goals

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D) Minimal roles and responsibilities for employees

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A) A single leader making all decisions

Question 2

2. Which of the following is the first step in the staffing process?

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C) Manpower Planning

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D) Appraisal Process

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B) Placement

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A) Recruitment

Question 3

3. Why is it important for an organization to establishclear policy guidelines for performance evaluation/appraisal?

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B) To provide a transparent process that fairly assessesemployee contributions and identifies areas

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D) To reduce the need for employee training and development.

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C) To eliminate feedback for employees who are performing poorly.

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A) To ensure that promotions and raises are given based on personal preferencesrather than performance.

Question 4

4. A company is experiencing low employee morale and highturnover rates. The management decides to implement a more participativeleadership style where employees are given more autonomy in decision-making.Which organizational theory best supports this approach?

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C)McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y

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A) Scientific Management Theory

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B) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory

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D) Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

Question 5

5. Which of the following best describes the primary difference between leading and managing in an organizational context?

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B) Leading focuses on inspiring and motivating employees, while managing is more about planning, organizing, and controlling resources.

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A) Leading involves setting clear goals, while managing focuses on ensuring tasks are completed.

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C) Leading requires technical expertise, while managing requires soft skills like communication and decision-making.

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D) Leading involves following processes strictly, while managing is about being flexible with procedures.

Question 6

6. Which of the following is an important element ofdelegation that helps ensure accountability?

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C) Setting clear deadlines and defining the expected results

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A) Ensuring the task is vague and open-ended

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B) Giving the employee full control without any supervision

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D) Assigning tasks based on personal preferences, not jobroles

Question 7

7. An organization that combines elements of both nonprofitand for-profit entities is called a:

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C) Hybrid Organization

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A)Government Organization

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D) Social Enterprise

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B) Business Organization

Question 8

8. A leader who focuses on motivating followers by providing rewards in exchange for high productivity is demonstrating which type of leadership?

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B)Transactional Leadership

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C) Transformational Leadership

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D) Servant Leadership

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A) Charismatic Leadership

Question 9

9. A company is experiencing a high level of inefficiency due to unclear roles and responsibilities. Employees are unsure who to report to, and there is a lack of coordination between departments. Which organizational structure would be most effective in solving this problem?

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B) Functional Design

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C) Boundary-less Design

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D) Simple Design

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A) Matrix-Project Design

Question 10

10. You are a business consultant helping a retail company decide on the best way to expand its operations internationally. The company has gathered the following alternatives for global expansion:

Franchising in key international markets

Direct investment to open company-owned stores

Partnership with local distributors

E-commerce expansion targeting international customers

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C) Partnership with local distributors

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A) Franchising in key international markets

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B) Direct investment to open company-owned stores

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D) E-commerce expansion targeting internationalcustomers

Question 11

11. An employee has been demoted after failing to meet performance expectations despite multiple opportunities for improvement. The HR team now needs to communicate this decision to the employee. What is the best approach to manage this employee movement?

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B) Acknowledge the employee’s past contributions and explain the reasons for the demotion clearly, offering guidance on how to improve and supporting their transition to the new role.

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D) Allow the employee to choose whether they want to accept the demotion or leavethe company.

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C) Immediately terminate the employee’s contract to avoid further issues.

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A) Inform the employee of the demotion without providing further details or support.

Question 12

12. How does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory explain employee motivation in the work place?

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B) Motivation arises when individuals fulfill basic physiological and safety needs before advancing to higher needs, such as self-actualization.

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C) Employees are primarily driven by external rewards, such as bonuses and promotions.

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A) Employees are motivated by a clear set of monetary rewards.

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D) Motivation is solely influenced by the organization's goals and objectives.

Question 13

13. Which type of organization focuses primarily on generatingprofit by providing goods or services to customers?

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C) Business Organization

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B) Government Organization

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D) Hybrid Organization

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A) Nonprofit Organization

Question 14

14. Scenario: A multinational company faces difficulties in aligning its global strategy with local operations. The leadership has adopted a matrix structure to allow for both functional and regional over sight. Which organizational theory best addresses the challenge of balancing global strategy with local needs?

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B) Systems Theory – This theory emphasizes that an organization must be viewed as a system of interrelated parts, suggesting that global and local operations should be integrated to work effectively.

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D) McGregor’sTheory X – It assumes that employees are inherently lazy and need constantsupervision, which would not directly address global-local strategy alignment.

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C) Structural Contingency Theory – It supports using specific organizational structures based on situational factors, which might suggest a matrix structure is the right choice.

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A) Classical Management Theory – It advocates for a hierarchical and rigid structure to ensure control over global operations.

Question 15

15. What impact did the Spanish colonization have on Filipino art and architecture?

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A) It introduced elements of Gothic architecture and Catholic religious symbolism into Filipino art and structures.

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C) Filipino art and architecture became purely secular with no religious influences.

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B) It had no significant impact, as Filipino art remained strictly traditional.

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D) It led to the creation of Filipino-only architectural styles without any foreign influences.

Question 16

16. Which leadership style is most likely to be effective when tasks are highly structured and the leader has clear authority to reward or discipline team members?

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C) Task-oriented Leadership

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D) Charismatic Leadership

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A) Transformational Leadership

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B) Relationship-oriented Leadership

Question 17

17. As a new employee in the HR department, you are tasked with developing a compensation policy for a company. The company wants to ensure fairness while being competitive in the market. Which approach should you take to create the policy?

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B) Conduct a market analysis to compare salaries for similar roles and align compensation with industry standards and job responsibilities.

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D) Offer identical salaries to all employees regardless of their role, experience, or job performance.

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A) Set wages arbitrarily based on budget limits, ignoring industry standards.

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C) Only consider the salary expectations of current employees without researching external benchmarks.

Question 18

18. Which of the following is a key policy guideline for settingcompensation and wages in an organization?

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B) Wages should be aligned with industry standards and the employee’s role and responsibilities.

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C) Compensation policies should be kept secret to avoid employee dissatisfaction.

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A) Compensation should be based solely on employee tenure, regardless of job performance.

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D) Compensation should be the same for all employees, regardless of their performance or job level.

Question 19

19. Which of the following is an example of an on-the-job training program?

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B) A new employee shadowing a senior worker to learn their tasks and responsibilities.

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A) A leadership development seminar conducted at an external conference.

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C) An online course in digital marketing offered by a third-party provider.

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D) A week-long workshop on customer service skills hosted by the HR department.

Question 20

20. A long-term employee has requested a transfer to a different location within the company to be closer to family. The HR department mustassess whether this transfer should be approved. What should HR consider when making this decision?

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B)The employee's performance, qualifications for the new role, and the availability of suitable positions at the requested location.

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D) Transfer approval should be denied, as it is too difficult to manage multiple locations.

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C) The employee's personal reasons, regardless of job fit or company needs.

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A) Only the employee's tenure with the company, ignoring other factors.

Question 21

21. In what way does the Filipino language reflect influences from foreign cultures?

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B) It incorporates loanwords from Spanish, English, and other languages, showing the historical and modern interconnections.

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A) It remains pure and unaltered by foreign languages over time.

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C) Filipino is primarily a mix of indigenous languages only.

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D) The Filipino language is dominated only by Spanish vocabulary and grammar.

Question 22

22. You are tasked with advising a company on the best marketingstrategy to reach a younger demographic. The company is considering thefollowing alternatives:

Social media campaigns targeting influencers

Traditional TV and radio advertisements

Developing a mobile app with loyalty rewards

Hosting community-based events and contests

Which of the following decisions would best leverage currenttrends in technology and consumer behavior to maximize reach and engagementwith the younger demographic?

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A) Social media campaigns targeting influencers

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C) Developing a mobile app with loyalty rewards

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D) Hosting community-based events and contests

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B) Traditional TV and radio advertisements

Question 23

23. A global consulting company is working on a high-stakesproject that requires expertise from various departments, including finance,marketing, and operations. To ensure the project's success, the employees mustcollaborate closely, sharing information and resources. However, the dualreporting structure is causing confusion, and project delays are occurring.Which organizational design could the company adopt to improve collaborationand solve this problem?

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A) Matrix-Project Design

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C) Simple Design

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B) Functional Design

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D) Team Design

Question 24

24. Which of the following communication tools is most effective for fostering collaboration and information sharing among team members in an organization?

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C) Team meetings and collaborative platforms

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D) Formal reports

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B) Email

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A) Memorandum

Question 25

25. A company has a performance evaluation system that includes specific measurable goals, feedback sessions, and a review of achievements against key performance indicators (KPIs). After an employee’s evaluation, it’s determined that their performance met most but not all of the established goals. According to typical performance evaluation policy guidelines, what should the next step be?

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B) Acknowledge the achievements and discuss areas for improvement, along with potential developmental goals for the future.

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A) Provide the employee with no feedback since their performance was not perfect.

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C) Immediately suspend the employee's contract for failing to meet all goals.

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D) Ignore the feedback and make no further adjustments to their goals ordevelopment plans.

Question 26

26. Which of the following is a key policy guideline for setting compensation and wages in an organization?

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B) Wages should be aligned with industry standards and the employee’s role and responsibilities.

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D) Compensation should be the same for all employees, regardless of their performance or job level.

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C) Compensation policies should be kept secret to avoid employee dissatisfaction.

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A) Compensation should be based solely on employee tenure, regardless of job performance.

Question 27

27. Which of the following best describes the role of employee movements in maintaining a healthy employee relations environment?

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B) Employee movements are important for maintaining employee satisfaction through promotions, transfers, and addressing grievances

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A) Employee movements primarily focus on creating more opportunities for firing under performing employees

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C) Employee movements aim to limit career growth opportunities and reduce workforce stability

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D) Employee movements are not critical to employee relations as long as rewards are distributed equally

Question 28

28. When delegating a task, which of the following should a manager do first to ensure the task is completed successfully?

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B) Provide clear instructions and expectations

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A) Assign the task to the first available employee

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C) Complete the task themselves to ensure accuracy

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D) Avoid checking on progress to encourage independence

Question 29

29. According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which of thefollowing would most likely lead to job satisfaction?

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B) Opportunities for achievement, recognition, and personal growth.

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C) Offering employees only financial rewards with no recognition of their work.

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D) Maintaining job security without providing employees any opportunity for development.

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A) A high level of supervision and strict work guidelines.

Question 30

30. An employee has been promoted to a managerial position in a different department within the same company. The HR department now needs to manage this transition. What type of employee movement does this represent, and what should be the next step to ensure a smooth transition?

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B) Promotion– Provide leadership training and orientation to the new role, along with necessary support for the employee's growth.

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D) Resignation– The employee should leave the company, and a new hire should be recruited for the managerial position.

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A) Transfer– The employee should be given a similar set of responsibilities without any additional training.

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C) Demotion– The employee should receive a smaller salary and fewer responsibilities to match their capabilities.

Question 31

31. According to the Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Model, which of the following leadership styles is most appropriate when followers are highly experienced and confident in completing tasks independently?

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C) Delegating

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A) Selling

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B) Telling

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D) Participating

Question 32

32. A technology firm has recently expanded and is now offering multiple product lines. Each product line has its own team responsible for marketing, production, and sales. However, there is increasing internal competition and a lack of cooperation between the teams. What organizational design could address these issues while maintaining focus on each product line?

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A) Divisional Design

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D) Boundary-less Design

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C) Matrix-Project Design

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B) Team Design

Question 33

33. A company is deciding whether to expand its product line. The options are:

Option A (introduce a high-end version of their current product),

Option B (introduce a low-cost version of their current product), or Option C (enter a new product category altogether).

After evaluating the potential market, resources, and competition, which alternative should the company choose to maximize profitability?

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B) Option B (low-cost version) to attract a broader customer base in a price-sensitive market

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C) Option C (new product category) to diversify the product range and reduce risk

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A) Option A (high-end version) because it appeals to a niche market willing to pay more

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D) Option A (high-end version) to leverage existing brand equity and customer loyalty

Question 34

34. What is the primary goal of staffing in an organization?

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B) To acquire, develop, and retain a qualified workforce

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C) To reduce employee turnover

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A) To hire the cheapest labor available

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D) To assign all employees to leadership roles

Question 35

35. Why is effective communication an essential component ofemployee relations?

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A) It helps reduce employee turnover by eliminating misunderstandings

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C) It enables the organization to maintain strict control over employees

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B) It guarantees that all employees will receive equal pay

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D) It makes employees feel they have no room to voice their concerns

Question 36

36. What is the primary purpose of performance appraisals inmost organizations?

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B) To evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and determine compensation adjustments.

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D) To provide managers with an excuse to terminate employees.

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C) To create competition between employees for rewards.

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A) To punish employees who underperform.

Question 37

A manufacturing company is struggling with inefficiencies and communication issues between departments. The company’s leadership decides to implement a more decentralized structure, allowing each department to operate with greater autonomy. Which organizational theory aligns with this approach?

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A) ContingencyTheory

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D) Systems Theory

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C) Administrative Theory

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B) Bureaucratic Theory

Question 38

38. Which of the following is a key feature of the staffing process?

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B) Recruitment

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A) Promoting employees without considering qualifications

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C) Focusing solely on employee retention

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D) Assigning work tasks without job descriptions

Question 39

39. How can managing conflicts and grievances effectively contribute to a positive work environment?

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B) It builds trust and ensures employees feel heard and valued

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A) It prevents employees from ever expressing dissatisfaction

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C) It results in more frequent terminations

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D) It decreases employee engagement by focusing on negative issues

Question 40

40. Why is it important for a manager to match a task with anemployee's skills when delegating?

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B) It ensures the task is completed efficiently and accurately

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C) It reduces the need for training and development

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D) It makes the employee feel more overburdened

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A) It allows the manager to avoid being responsible for the task

Question 41

41. In the context of Vroom's Expectancy Theory, which of the following factors most directly influences employee motivation?

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A) The belief that increased effort will lead to better performance, and that performance will be rewarded.

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C) A focus on providing employees with intrinsic motivation through minimal supervision.

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D) The idea that employees will be motivated based on the organization's overall success rather than individual effort.

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B) A guaranteed reward system regardless of performance.

Question 42

42. A company is experiencing low employee morale and high turnover rates. The management decides to implement a more participative leadership style where employees are given more autonomy in decision-making. Which organizational theory best supports this approach?

Accepted Answer

C) McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y

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A) Scientific Management Theory

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D) Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

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B) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory

Question 43

43. A company has recently implemented a new performance evaluation system that includes self-assessments, peer reviews, and manager feedback. As an HR manager, how would you ensure the policy aligns with best practices for fair and transparent performance appraisals?

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B) Ensure the evaluation criteria are clearly defined and consistently applied across all departments.

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A) Focus only on feedback from the immediate supervisor, ignoring input from peers or the employee.

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C) Use the performance evaluation as a way to identify employees for immediate termination.

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D) Keep the evaluation process private and provide feedback only during annual reviews.

Question 44

44. Which of the following is the primary benefit of effective communication in directing people within an organization?

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A) Enhances decision-making by ensuring all team members understand the goals

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C) Reduces the need for performance evaluations and feedback

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B) Increases competition among employees for leadership positions

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D) Guarantees immediate organizational success without effort

Question 45

45. What is the role of feedback in the communication process within an organization?

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B) It provides a means for leaders to direct and adjust team performance based on employee input

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A) It helps to maintain the status quo without changing current practices

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D) It encourages one-way communication from leadership to subordinates

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C) It eliminates the need for clear communication from leadership

Question 46

46. How can the influence of foreign cultures on Filipinotraditions be seen in the country’s holiday celebrations?

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B)The adoption of Western holidays like Christmas and New Year’s illustrates the blending of Filipino traditions with foreign practices.

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A) Filipino holidays are solely based on indigenous practices and have no foreign influence.

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D) Filipino holidays are influenced by only religious traditions, with no impact from other cultures.

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C) Filipino holidays are a direct reflection of Chinese customs without any modification.

Question 47

47. A manufacturing company has to choose between three methods of improving its production efficiency: Option A (invest in advanced machinery), Option B(provide training and development for workers), or Option C (outsource some of the production to a third-party supplier). After considering costs, long-term benefits, and operational impact, which alternative should the company choose to achieve sustainable efficiency improvements?

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D) Option A (invest in advanced machinery) combined with Option B (training) to balance technology and human capital

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C) Option C (outsource production) to reduce costs and focus on core competencies

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A) Option A (invest in advanced machinery) for long-term efficiency and automation

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B) Option B (provide training) to increase worker productivity and morale

Question 48

48. A company is considering three options to improve employeeproductivity. The alternatives are:

Implementing a flexible work-from-home policy

Investing in high-tech office equipment and tools

Providing more employee training and development programs

Offering performance-based incentives and bonuses

After analyzing employee feedback and productivity trends, which alternative would best foster a culture of continuous improvement and engagement?

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C) Providing more employee training and development programs

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B) Investing in high-tech office equipment and tools

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D) Offering performance-based incentives and bonuses

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A) Implementing a flexible work-from-home policy

Question 49

49. Which of the following is a key element of delegation?

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B) Assigning specific tasks and responsibilities to others

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C) Setting personal goals for yourself

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A) Deciding who will be promoted

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D) Ignoring team members' strengths and weaknesses

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