HUMAN RESOURCE FAQS

HR planning interview questions What is competency mapping? Competency mapping is a process through which one assesses and determines ones strengths as an individual worker and in some cases, as part of an organization. It generally examines two areas: emotional intelligence or emotional quotient (EQ), and strengths of the individual in areas like team structure, leadership, and decision-making.

Can you define Job analysis/job description/job specification?

Job Analysis: Its a systematic collection and compilation of data about each job in the organisation to redesign each job in such a manner so as to distinguish it from the other jobs. Job Description: Its an organised factual statement of job contents in the form of duties responsibilities of a specific job. Job Specifications: Its a document which states the minimal acceptable human qualities necessary to perform a job properly

How will you conduct Job Analysis?

Methods of collecting job analysis information include: OBSERVATION METHODS 1. Direct Observation 2. Work Method Analysis 3. Critical Incident Technique (CIT model). 4. Interview Methods 5.Questionnaire Method

OTHER METHODS Task Inventory, Competency profiling, Examining Manuals, Job element method, Diary method, Checklists and rating scales reference material, Technical conference, Threshold Traits Analysis System (TTAS model)

What is HR scorecard?
The framework of the HR scorecard, which is modelled after the Balanced Scorecard developed by Kaplan and Norton and is a measurement as well as an evaluation system for redefining the role of HR as a strategic partner in helping to achieve the organisations visions into achievable goals.

How to set up HR strategy?

All of the other major business functions, human resources must accomplish a wide range of activities from basic transaction processing to strategic planning in order to be successful Every organisation derives its own strategy based on its past and current process. One must always keep in mind the following pointers: Identifying and prioritizing jobs Candidates to target Sources of recruitment Trained recruiter

What is core competency of HR?

The term "core competency" first became popular in Harvard Business Review in June 1990, entitled The Core Competency of the Corporation, by Prahalad and Hamel. These are: Understanding of Our Business Driving Change and Managing Transformation The Ability to Create and Manage Culture Management of HR Practices/Deliver HR

What are the Key Qualities of a Hr Executive/Manager?

Personal drive and effectiveness: People management and leadership Business understanding Professional and ethical behaviour Added-value result achievement Continuing learning Analytical and intuitive/creative thinking 'Customer' focus Strategic thinking Communication, persuasion and interpersonal skills

Recruitment and selection interview questions

What is staffing?

Staffing involves determination of manpower requirements of the enterprise and providing it with adequate competent people at all its level. Thus staffing function of management involves recruitment, selection, training, development appraisal and remuneration of personnel.

Define recruitment?
Recruitment is the process of identifying the sources for prospective candidates to stimulate them to apply for the jobs in the organisation

What are the recruitment channels?

SOURCES OF RECRUITMENT

Is Recruitment and Selection similar?

Both recruitment and selection are the two phases of the employment process However, both recruitment and selection are the two phases of employment process. Recruitment is the first phase of decision of choices tapping sources whereas selection is the second phase which involves giving various types of tests and interviewing them.

Health and safety interview questions

What are the key Health and Safety function in HR and Admin management. Key contents of Health and safety can include ones as follows. Health and safety procedures Health and safety instructions Health and safety training Health and safety records Health and safety committee

Training and development interview questions

What does the term Training & Development mean to you?

Training is concerned with increase in the knowledge and skill of employee for doing specific jobs, its an organised activity to increase the working capability of an individual. Development involves the growth of an employee in all aspects. Its a process through which the employees acquire skills and increase their competence to do their present jobs.

What are the training methods generally used in companies?

METHODS OF TRAINING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

Coaching Job Rotation

OFF THE JOB TRAINING

Lectures/Conferences Films Simulation Exercise Cases Experiential Exercises Vestibule Training Role Play Management Games In-Basket Exercise.

How will you assess a companys training needs

Training is a process of learning a sequence of programmed behavior. It is the application of knowledge & gives people an awareness of rules & procedures to guide their behavior. It helps in bringing about positive change in the knowledge, skills & attitudes of employees. Thus, training is a process that tries to improve skills or add to the existing level of knowledge so that the employee is better equipped to do his present job or to mould him to be fit for a higher job involving higher responsibilities

General HR interview questions

What is human resource management?

Human resource management (HRM) Definition Administrative activities associated with human resources planning, recruitment, selection, orientation, training, appraisal, motivation, remuneration, etc. HRM aims at developing people through work

What do you mean by 360* feedback?

360 degree respondents for an employee can be his/her peers, managers (i.e. superior), subordinates, team members, customers, suppliers/ vendors - anyone who comes into contact with the employee and can provide valuable insights and information or feedback regarding the "on-the-job" performance of the employee.

What do you understand by the term Quality and Control?

The term Quality refers to the degree of excellence of a product. Thus the quality of a Product means the degree of excellence of the characteristics it possesses.
The word Control is used to denote the process of setting standards,measuring the performance and taking corrective action.

How Will you manage change in HRM?

The term Change refers to any alteration which occurs in the overall work environment of an organisation.. There are two forms of change occurring Proactive or Reactive Following are the steps to manage change:
Identification of need of change Determination of elements to be changed. Planning of change Force-field Analysis Soliciting workers participation Implementation of change Appraisal.

Have you heard of the term KPI?

A key performance indicator otherwise known as KPI, is a financial and nonfinancial measure used to measure progress towards a stated organizational goal or objective.

What are the methods of conducting interviews

Phone interview questions Situational interview questions Behavioral interview questions Stress interview questions Tough / difficult Interview questions

What is HR Audit?

HR audit is very much useful to achieve the organizational goal and also is a vital tool which helps to assess the effectiveness of HR functions of an organization HR Audit means the systematic verification of job analysis and design, recruitment and selection, orientation and placement, training and development, performance appraisal and job evaluation, employee and executive remuneration, motivation and all the HR functions.

Human Resource Frequently Asked Questions Compensation and benefits interview questions

How many methods are used to pay employee? Hourly Pay Salary Pay by Service Units ( Flat Rate ) Incentive Pay

What is the Career Scope for the person working in HR.

The scope of a management education, in the field of human resource, probably has great potential A human resource specialist can work in the following areas: Personnel management Organizational behavior and change. Management training and development Resolution of conflict and their management. Potential appraisal and feedback counselling

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