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EXERCISESQUESTION BANK
EXERCISES [Pages 200 - 206]

Goyal Brothers Prakashan solutions for Commercial Studies [English] Class 10 ICSE 11 Recruitment, Selection and Trading EXERCISES [Pages 200 - 206]

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

1.Page 200

The process of searching the prospective employees is known as ______.

  • Recruitment

  • Selection

  • Staffing

  • Training

2.Page 200

The process of eliminating unqualified and unfit job seekers based on the information supplied by them in their application is called ______.

  • Reference checks

  • Preliminary screening

  • Selection decision

  • Training

3.Page 200

______ is a negative process.

  • Education

  • Selection

  • Training

  • Recruitment

  • Staffing

4.Page 200

______ is a positive process.

  • Recruitment

  • Selection

  • Staffing

  • Training

5.Page 200

______ is the application form to be filled by the candidate when he goes for recruitment process in the organisation.

  • Job application

  • Formal application

  • Application blank

  • None of the above

6.Page 200

______ is not an internal source of recruitment.

  • Promotion

  • Transfer

  • Job rotation

  • Departmental exam

7.Page 200

______ is a selection test which judges the emotional ability which will help to judge work in group.

  • Personality test

  • Intelligence Test

  • Dexterity Test

  • None of the above

8.Page 200

Such tests are designed to determine an individual’s capacity to use his hands and fingers in industrial work.

  • Personality test

  • Interest test

  • Dexterity test

  • Intelligence test

9.Page 200

It refers to assigning specific jobs to the selected candidates.

  • Placement

  • Induction

  • Training

  • Development

10.Page 200

______ is a horizontal shifting of employees.

  • Promotion

  • Transfer

  • Casual callers

  • None of these

11.Page 200

______ is not an external source of recruitment.

  • Campus selection

  • Internal advertisement

  • Consultancy

  • Walk-in

12.Page 200

Promotion motivates the employees if it is ______ based.

  • Time

  • Function

  • Performance

  • Training

13.Page 200

Industrial and factory workers are recruited through ______.

  • Campus recruitment

  • Placement agencies

  • Labour contractors

  • None of these

14.Page 200

It is the process of carefully screening the candidates to choose the most suitable persons for the job vacancies to be filled in.

  • Recruitment

  • Selection

  • Staffing

  • Training

15.Page 200

These tests are designed to measure the applicant’s level of knowledge and skill already achieved in a particular trade or occupation.

  • Personality test

  • Trade test

  • Dexterity test

  • Intelligence test

16.Page 200

Promotion is a ______ source Recruitment.

  • Internal

  • Higher

  • Suitable

  • External

17.Page 200

Which is not an advantage of internal Source of recruitment?

  • Time saving

  • New blood

  • Less expensive

  • Increased cost

18.Page 201

Campus selection is a ______ source of recruitment.

  • Fresh  

  • Modern

  • Internal

  • External

19.Page 201

Which is not an advantage of external source of recruitment?

  • New blood

  • More competition

  • Less expensive

  • Less partial

20.Page 201

Identifying the ______ candidates and ______ them to apply for the job is called Recruitment.

  • Available, insisting

  • Available, making

  • Potential, Attracting

  • Potential, insisting

21.Page 201

______ recruitment does not bring new employees into the organisation while ______ recruitment brings new employees into the organisation.

  • Internal, external

  • External, internal

  • Suitable, competitive

  • Potential, external

22.Page 201

While choosing the right source of recruitment, the following factors should be considered:

  • Number of persons to be recruited.

  • Type of staff to be recruited and the nature of the job to be filled in.

  • Time available for recruitment.

  • All of these

23.Page 201

Which of the following are the advantages of internal sources of recruitment?

  • Internal recruitment helps to minimise labour turnover and absenteeism. People wait for promotion and the work-force is more satisfied.

  • It is a cheaper source of recruitment.

  • Internal candidates may not give a new outlook and fresh ideas to business.

  • Unsuitable candidates may be promoted to positions of higher responsibility.

24.Page 201

Arrange the following steps of staffing in correct sequence.

  1. Preliminary interview
  2. Application form
  3. Tests
  4. Interview
  • i, ii, iii, iv

  • iv, iii, i, ii

  • i, iv, ii, iii

  • iii, ii, i, iv

25.Page 201

When vacancies at higher levels are filled by shifting people from lower levels to higher levels with increase in status and salary it is called ______.

  • Promotion

  • Transfer

  • Employment exchange

  • Placement agency

26.Page 201

Advertisements, labour constractors, placement agencies etc. are examples of ______ recruitment.

  • Internal

  • External

  • In house

  • Selection

27.Page 201

Individuals who are hired to do a specific job are known as ______.

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Retailers

  • Employers

  • Employees

28.Page 201

______ is the process of carefully screening the candidates to choose the most suitable persons for the job.

  • Recruitment

  • Selection

  • Training

  • Development

29.Page 201

When the CEO of a company retires, the Sales Manager is given her place. Identify which of the following will be true in this context.

  1. The Sales Manager is being transferred.
  2. The Sales Manager will be getting a higher salary.
  3. The Sales Manager is getting promoted.
  4. The Sales Manager will be getting the same salary.
  • (i) and (ii) are true

  • (iii) and (iv) are true

  • (ii) and (iii) are true

  • (ii) and (iv) are true

30.Page 201

ASSERTION: In Apprenticeship Training method, classroom training is given first, and then the trainees try out the job under the guidance of a master worker.

REASONING: An apprenticeship programme may run from 2 to 5 years.

  • A is true, and R is the correct explanation for A.

  • A is true, and R is not the correct explanation for A.

  • A is true, but R is false.

  • A is false, but R is true.

31.Page 202

ABC Business House approached Juveriya’s educational institute for recruitment. Juveriya got job even before she left the institution. Identify the type of Recruitment:

  1. Campus Interviews
  2. Recommendations
  3. Internal
  4. External
  • i & iii

  • ii & iii

  • i & iv

  • ii & iv

32.Page 202

Cedric applied for the job of a typist. He was asked to type a page to judge his speed and accuracy. Name the type of test done.

  • Dexterity tests.

  • Personality tests.

  • Interest tests.

  • Trade tests.

33.Page 202

Which of the following is NOT a method of Training?

  • Job Instruction Training

  • Job Rotation

  • Simulation Exercises

  • Transfers

34.Page 202

It is said that selection is a negative process whereas recruitment is a positive process.

  • True

  • False

35.Page 202

As the HR of Zoya Garments, how would you articulate the benefits of external recruitment in terms of bringing fresh perspectives, diverse skill sets, and driving innovation within the company?

  • The injection of new perspectives can foster creativity and lead to better problem-solving and decision making processes.

  • External recruitment can be a time-consuming process as it involves various stages.

  • Leading to decreased morale and employee retention challenges.

  • There is always an element of uncertainty.

36.Page 202

The main advantage of advertising job vacancies is that it brings in a flood of applications, many of which may be from unqualified candidates.

  • True

  • False

37.Page 202

When job vacancies are filled up from people already working in the organisation, it is called internal recruitment. The main advantage of internal recruitment is ______.

  • Limited Pool of Talent

  • Lethargic Employees

  • Restricted Choice

  • Retention of Talent

38.Page 202

Observe the image and identify the external source of recruitment.

  • Advertisements

  • Campus Interviews

  • Employment Exchanges

  • Placement Agencies

39.Page 202

Observe the given image and identify the type of training shown.

  • Vestibule Training

  • Apprenticeship Training

  • Job Rotation

  • Simulation Exercises

40.Page 203

Simulation Exercises are usually short-structured learning experiences where individuals learn by participating.

  • True

  • False

41.Page 203

People who want to enter skilled trades (such as welder, plumber, electrician, machinist) are required to undergo Job Rotation training.

  • True

  • False

42.Page 203

Observe the image and identify the step of selection.

  • Group Discussion

  • Checking References

  • Medical or Physical Examination

  • Selection or Final Interview

43.Page 203

Assertion (A): Tests are more useful in identifying and eliminating unsuitable candidates.

Reasoning (R): Tests are fully reliable and they do not involve time and money.

  • A is true and R is the correct explanation for A.

  • A is true and R is not the correct explanation for A.

  • A is true, but R is false.

  • A is false, but R is true.

44.Page 203

Labour Contractors is also known as recruitment at factory gate.

  • True

  • False

45.Page 203

Observe the image and identify source of recruitment.

  • Placement Agencies

  • Promotions

  • Campus Interviews

  • Transfers

46.Page 203

ASSERTION: Promotion involves shifting an employee to a higher post carrying a higher status and higher salary.

REASONING: Promotion means shifting an employee from one factory, branch or office to fill a vacancy in another factory, branch or office of the company.

  • A is true, and R is the correct explanation for A.

  • A is true, and R is not the correct explanation for A.

  • A is true, but R is false.

  • A is false, but R is true.

47.Page 203

Which of the following is NOT the merit of internal sources of recruitment?

  1. Provides wide choice of the required number of employees having desired qualifications.
  2. Provides people with new ideas and specialised skills required to cope with new challenges and to ensure growth of the organisation.
  3. Time and money need not be spent on advertising of vacancies, tests and interviews, checking references, etc.
  4. It is a cheaper source of recruitment.
  • I & II

  • II & III

  • III & IV

  • I, II & III

48.Page 203

When the Principal of a school retires, the vice - principal is given her place. Identify which of the following will be true in this context.

  1. The vice-principal is being transferred
  2. The vice-principal will be getting a higher salary
  3. The vice-principal is getting promoted
  4. The vice-principal will be getting the same salary but her designation will change
  • I and II are true

  • III and IV are true

  • II and III are true

  • I and IV are true

49.Page 204

Mr. ‘P’ has been selected for a mission to go to the moon. Before be goes into space he is trained to survive in ‘Zero Gravity’ Identity the training used.

  • Job rotation

  • Apprenticeship

  • Classroom

  • Vestibule

50.Page 204

Which of the following is an example of Off-the-Job Training?

  • Job rotation

  • Mentoring

  • Apprenticeship

  • Classroom training

51.Page 204

Which type of selection test helps to measure an applicant's level of knowledge and skill in a particular occupation?

  • Aptitude test

  • Interest test

  • Trade test

  • Dexterity test

52.Page 204

Dexterity tests help to determine a candidate’s ______.

  • ability to learn new skills in the industry.

  • capacity to use hands and fingers in industrial work.

  • emotional balance and temperament.

  • knowledge in a particular occupation or trade already achieved.

53.Page 204

Which one of these is NOT a method of External Recruitment?

  • Casual callers

  • Transfer

  • Placement agencies

  • Campus interviews

54.Page 204

Identify the step of selection which helps to know from reliable sources about the background and character of the candidate.

  • Application blank

  • Medical examination

  • Checking references

  • Placement

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1.Page 204

What is Recruitment?

2.Page 204

Mention any four sources of external recruitment.

3.Page 204

What is selection?

4.Page 204

How is recruitment different from selection?

5.Page 204

Selection is a negative process. Explain.

6.Page 204

Mention any two objectives of training.

7.Page 204

How do group discussions help in the selection process of suitable candidates for employment?

8.Page 204

What is meant by induction training?

9.Page 204

Briefly explain any two methods of off-the-job training.

10.Page 205

Give any two methods used for on-the-job training.

11.Page 205

Distinguish between internal recruitment and external recruitment.

12.Page 205

List two main objectives of orientation training.

13.Page 205

State any two uses of group discussion in selecting employees for a concern.

14.Page 205

Name four important methods used for training.

15.Page 205

Distinguish between on-the-job training and off-the-job training.

16.Page 205

State any two disadvantages of internal recruitment.

17.Page 205

Name and explain the type of training designed to correct mistakes.

18.Page 205

Explain the two methods of Training. Give an example for each.

19.Page 205

State two advantages of internal recruitment.

20.Page 205

State two advantages of Campus Recruitment as an external source of recruitment.

21.Page 205

Briefly explain any two types of Selection tests.

22.Page 205

Briefly explain any two types of Selection tests.

23.Page 205

Write a short note on Internal Recruitment.

24.Page 205

Explain the Application Blank.

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. (i)Page 205

What is Recruitment?

1. (ii)Page 205

Mention any four sources of external recruitment.

2. (i)Page 205

Compare the merits of internal and external sources of recruitment.

2. (ii)Page 205

Compare the demerits of internal and external sources of recruitment.

3.Page 205

An organisation has decided to follow a three-tier selection process of appointing Executive Trainees: Aptitude Test (A.T.), Group Discussion (G.D.), and Final Interview (F.I.). Outline the details of this process stating clearly the tasks involved at each stage. 

4. (i)Page 205

What is training?

4. (ii)Page 205

How does training differ from education?

4. (iii)Page 205

How does training differ from development?

5.Page 205

Describe the five various internal sources of recruitment.

6. (a)Page 205

What is the significance of staff training?

6. (b)Page 205

Name and explain any four types of training.

7.Page 205

Name and explain any four types of training.

8. (i)Page 205

What is meant by induction training?

8. (ii)Page 205

Is induction training the same as on-the-job training? 

9.Page 205

Explain the various steps involved in the preparation of a training programme for office staff.

10. (i)Page 205

Discuss various types of training.

10. (ii)Page 205

Point out the merits of the main methods used in staff training.

10. (iii)Page 205

Point out the demerits of the main methods used in staff training.

11.Page 205

Explain any two types of employment tests which are conducted to select employees for an enterprise.

12. (a) i.Page 205

State two advantages of internal recruitment.

12. (a) ii.Page 205

State any two disadvantages of internal recruitment.

12. (b)Page 205

Discuss any five techniques used by a company in the training of its employees.

13.Page 205

Describe the importance of training.

14.Page 205

How does training differ from education?

15.Page 205

State the various stages in the selection process of workers.

16.Page 205

Give any two methods used for on-the-job training.

17.Page 206

Describe the five various internal sources of recruitment.

18.Page 206

State the various stages in the selection process of workers.

19.Page 206

Describe the importance of training.

20.Page 206

Briefly explain any two methods of off-the-job training.

21. (a)Page 206

Write a short note on the following step of selection.

Medical/Physical examination

21. (b)Page 206

Write a short note on the following step of selection.

Group discussion

22.Page 206

Mention any four sources of external recruitment.

23.Page 206
Mr. Francis is the Human Resource Manager of a private limited company. He has observed that the employee’s performance level has declined. As a result, efficiency is low, and has affected the organisational objectives. He is of the opinion that employees should be provided some training to enhance their performance.
  1. Suggest on-the-job training by explaining its major techniques that could increase the level of productivity.
  2. Suggest any two evaluation systems that may be used to judge the performance of employers after training.
24. (i)Page 206

What is internal recruitment?

24. (i)Page 206

Discuss the merits of Internal Sources of recruitment.

24. (ii)Page 205

Explain any three demerits of internal sources of recruitment.

Assignment/Project Work

1.Page 206

Your class may meet the principal of your school. In the meeting, you may request the principal to tell you the methods used for selection of teaching and non-teaching staff in your school. What differences do you notice in the selection procedure used for two kinds of staff?

2.Page 206

Visit the head of Personnel/Human Resource Department of a company. Find out the methods used by the company for training and appraisal of its managers. How much weightage is given to formal training programmes outside the job? How does the company evaluate the performance of its managers? Is there any linkage between training methods and appraisal methods used in the company?

QUESTION BANK [Pages 206 - 209]

Goyal Brothers Prakashan solutions for Commercial Studies [English] Class 10 ICSE 11 Recruitment, Selection and Trading QUESTION BANK [Pages 206 - 209]

1. (i)Page 206

Why is recruitment called a positive process?

1. (ii)Page 206

Selection is a negative process. Explain.

2.Page 206

Mention any four sources of external recruitment.

3.Page 206

What is the purpose of Selection?

4.Page 207

Briefly explain any two types of Selection tests.

5.Page 207

Define Casual Callers.

6.Page 207

Explain two effects of faulty selection of employees.

7.Page 207

State any two uses of group discussion in selecting employees for a concern.

8.Page 207

Who are Labour Contractors?

9.Page 207

What are the points to be kept in mind while choosing the source of Recruitment?

10.Page 207

State the various stages in the selection process of workers.

11.Page 208

“Reference checks are not fully reliable”. Comment.

12.Page 208

Explain five benefits of training to employees.

13.Page 208

State the various stages in the selection process of workers.

14.Page 209

It is said that training is a two-way process because there must be someone to learn and someone to teach. Explain the objectives of training.

15.Page 209

What is meant by campus recruitment?

16.Page 209

Why is internal recruitment alone insufficient for an enterprise, and why must it eventually turning to external recruitment? Discuss the concept of external recruitment and describe three key sources for finding external candidates.

Solutions for 11: Recruitment, Selection and Trading

EXERCISESQUESTION BANK
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