TN 12th Commerce Solutions Chapter 11 Employee Selection Process
Tamilnadu 12th Commerce Solutions Chapter 11 Employee Selection Process.12th standard students who want to get full marks in public examination conducted by Tamilnadu government must go through this guide. This is a book back answers all in one page. This guide is separated by chapter wise. One mark two mark and all brief questions are answered on this page
TN 12th Commerce Employee Selection Process Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers
I. Choose the Correct Answer
1.The recruitment and Selection Process aimed at right kind of people.
(a) At right people
(b) At right time
(c) To do right things
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
2.The poor quality of selection will mean extra cost on _________ and supervision.
(a) Training
(b) Recruitment
(c) work quality
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Training
3._________ refers to the process of identifying and attracting job seekers so as to build a pool of qualified job applicants.
(a) Selection
(b) Training
(c) Recruitment
(d) Induction
Answer:
(c) Recruitment
4.Selection is usually considered as a _________ process.
(a) Positive
(b) Negative
(c) Natural
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) Negative
5.Which of the following test is used to measure the various characteristics of the candidate?
(a) physical Test
(b) Psychological Test
(c) attitude Test
(d) Proficiency tests
Answer:
(b) Psychological Test
6.Wfifich of the following orders is followed in a typical selection process? .
(a) application form test and or interview, reference check and physical examination
(b) Application form test and or interview, reference check, and physical examination
(c) Reference check, application form, test and interview and physical examination
(d) physical examination test and on interview application term and reference check.
Answer:
(b) Application form test and or interview, reference check, and physical examination
7.The purpose of an application blank is to gather information about the
(a) Company
(b) Candidate
(c) Questionnaire or Interview Schedule
(d) Competitors
Answer:
(b) Candidate
8.Identify the test that acts as an instrument to discover the inherent ability of a candidate.
(a) Aptitude Test
(b) Attitude Test
(c) Proficiency Test
(d) Physical Test
Answer:
(a) Aptitude Test
9.The process of eliminating unsuitable candidate is called _________
(a) Selection
(b) Recruitment
(c) Interview
(d) Induction
Answer:
(a) Selection
10.Scrutiny of application process is the _________
(a) Last step in Selection process
(b) First step in Selection process
(c) Third step in Selection Process Selection process
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(b) First step in Selection process
11.Scrutiny of the application process is the
(a) Locating candidates
(b) Determining the suitable of the candidates
(c) preparing employees for training
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(b) Determining the suitable of the candidates
12.The process of placing the right man on the right job is called _________
(a) Training
(b) Placement
(c) Promotion
(d) Transfer
Answer:
(b) Placement
13.Probation/Trial period signifies _________
(a) one year to two years
(b) One year to three years
(c) Two years to four years
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) one year to two years
14Job first man next is one of the principles of _________
(a) Test
(b) Interview
(c) Training
(d) placement
Answer:
(d) placement
II. Very Short Answer Questions
1.What is selection?
Answer:
Selection is the process of choosing the most suitable person for the vacant position in the organization.
2.What is an interview?
Answer:
According to Scott and others, “an interview is a purpose full exchange of ideas, the answering of questions and communication between two or more persons.”
3.What is intelligence test?
Answer:
Intelligence tests are one of the psychological tests, that is designed to measure a variety of mental ability, individual capacity of a candidate.
4.What do you mean by test?
Answer:
Several tests are conducted in the selection process to ensure whether the candidate possesses the necessary qualification to fit into various positions in the organization.
5.What do you understand about biodata?
Answer:
Most of the Public sector undertakings Recruitment boards supply applications forms for selection of jobs. In this form, the candidate fills the details about family background, educational qualifications, experience, co-curricular activities.
6.What do you mean by placement?
Answer:
Placement is a process of assigning a specific job to each and every candidate selected. It includes initial assignment of new employees and promotion, transfer or demotion of present employees.
III. Short Answer Questions
1.What is stress interview?
This type of interview is conducted to test the temperament and emotional balance of the candidate interviewed. Interviewer deliberately creates stressful situation and tries to assess the suitability of the candidate by observing his reaction and response to the stressful situations.
2.What is structured interview?
Answer:
Under this method, a series of questions to be asked by the interviewer are pre-prepared by the interviewer and only these questions are asked in the interview.
3.Name the types of selection tests?
Answer:
Selection tests are of two types: Ability Tests and Personality Tests. Ability tests can further be divided into aptitude tests, achievement tests, intelligence tests, and judgment tests. Personality tests can further be divided into interest tests, personality inventory tests, projective tests or thematic appreciation tests, and aptitude tests.
4.What do you mean by achievement test?
Answer:
This test measures a candidate’s capacity to achieve in a particular field. In other words this test measures a candidate’s level of skill in certain areas, accomplishment and knowledge in a particular subject. It is also called proficiency test.
5.Why do you think the medical examinations of a candidate is necessary?
Answer:
The last technique used in the selection process is a medical examination. This is the most important step in the selection because a person of poor health cannot work competently and any investment in him may go waste if he/she is unable to discharge duties efficiently on medical grounds.
6.What is an aptitude test?
Answer:
An Aptitude Test is a test to measure the suitability of the candidates for the post/role. It actually measures whether the candidate possesses a set of skills required to perform a given job. It helps in predicting the ability and future performance of the candidate.
7.How is panel interview conducted?
Answer:
Where a group of people interview the candidate, it is called panel interview. Usually panel comprises chair person, subject expert, psychological experts, representatives of minorities/ underprivileged groups, nominees of higher bodies and so on. All panel members ask different types of questions on general areas of specialization of the candidate.
8.List out the various selection interviews.
Answer:
Interview represents a face to face interaction between the interviewer and interviewee
- Preliminary Interview
- Structured Interview
- Unstructured Interview
- In-depth Interview
- Panel Interview
- Stress Interview
- Telephone Interview
- Online Interview
- Group interview
- Video Conference Interview
9.List out the significance of placement.
Answer:
The significance of the placement is as follows:
- It improves employee morale.
- It helps in reducing employee turnover.
- It helps in reducing conflict rates or accidents.
- It avoids misfit between the candidates and the job.
- It helps the candidate to work as per the predetermined objectives of the organization.
IV. Long Answer Questions
1.Briefly explain the various types of tests.
Answer:
Several tests are conducted in the selection process to ensure whether the candidate possesses the necessary qualifications.
A. Ability Test: Ability test may be divided into:
- Aptitude Test: Aptitude test is a test to measure suitability of the candidates for the post.
- Achievement Test: This test measures a candidate’s capacity to achieve in a particular field.
- Intelligence Test: Intelligence test is designed to measure a variety of mental ability, individual capacity of a candidate.
- Judgment Test: This test is conducted to test the presence of mind and reasoning capacity of the candidates.
B. Personality Test: It refers to the test conducted to find out the non-intellectual traits of a candidate. It can be further divided into:
- Interest Test: Interest test measures a candidate’s extent of interest in a particular area.
- Projective Test: This test measures the candidate’s values, personality of the candidate.
- Attitude Test: measures candidate’s tendencies towards the people, situation, action and related things.
2.Explain the important methods of interview.
Interview means a face to face interaction between the interviewer and interviewee. Interview may be of various types:-
- Preliminary Interview: It is conducted to know the general suitability of the candidates who have applied for the job.
- Structured Interview: In this method, a series of questions is to be asked by the interviewer. The questions may be pre-prepared.
- In depth Interview: This interview is conducted to test the level of knowledge of the interviewee in a particular field.
- Panel Interview: Where a group of people interview the candidate. The panel usually comprises the chair person, subject expert, psychological experts and so on.
- Stress Interview: This type of interview is conducted to test the temperament and emotional balance of the candidate.
- Online Interview: Due to tremendous growth in information and communication technology, interviews are conducted by means of internet via Skype, Google duo, Whatsapp.
3.Explain the principles of placement.
Answer:
The following are the principles of placement:
- Job First, Man Next: Man should be placed on the job according to the requirements of the job.
- Job Offer: The job should be offered to the man based on his qualification..
- Terms and conditions: The employee should be informed about the terms and conditiqns of the organisation.
- Aware about the Penalties: The employee should also be made aware of the penalties if he / she commits a mistake.
- Loyalty and Co-operation: When placing a person in a new job, an effort should be made to develop a sense of loyalty and co-operation in him.
TN 12th Commerce Employee Selection Process Additional Questions and Answers
I. Choose the Correct Answer
1.The types of Aptitude Test are
(i) Numerical Reasoning Test
(ii) Attitude Test
(iii) Vocabulary Test
(iv) Interest Test
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iii)
Answer:
(b) (i) and (iii)
2.Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
| (a) | In-depth interview | Skype |
| (b) | Online interview | Group of people interview the candidate |
| (c) | Video conferencing interview | Level of knowledge |
| (d) | Telephone interview | Face to face interview |
Answer:
(d) Telephone interview – Face to face interview
II. Very Short Answer Questions
1.What is meant by a personality test?
Answer:
A personality test refers to the test conducted to find out the non-intellectual traits of a candidate namely temperament, emotional response, capability, and stability.
2.Write a note on the attitude test.
Answer:
Attitude test measures candidate’s tendencies towards the people, situation, action, and related things. For example morale study, values study, etc.
III. Short Answer Questions
1.What do you mean by an online interview?
Answer:
Due to tremendous growth in information and communication technology, these days interviews are conducted by means of the internet via Skype. We chat, Google duo, Viber, Whatsapp, or Video chat applications. This enables the interviewers to conduct interviews with the candidates living in faraway places.
TN 12th Commerce Guide Book Back Answers
TN 12th Commerce Book Back Answers
Unit 1 Management Process
- Chapter 1 Principles of Management
- Chapter 2 Functions of Management
- Chapter 3 Management By Objectives (MBO) and Management By Exception (MBE)
Unit 2 Financial Markets – I
Unit 3 Financial Markets – II
Unit 4 Human Resource Management
- Chapter 9 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
- Chapter 10 Recruitment Methods
- Chapter 11. Employee Selection Process
- Chapter 12 Employee Training Method
Unit 5 Elements of Marketing
- Chapter 13 Concept of Market and Marketer
- Chapter 14 Marketing and Marketing Mix
- Chapter 15 Recent Trends in Marketing
Unit 6 Consumer Protection
Unit 7 Business Environment
Unit 8 The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 and The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Unit 9 Entrepreneurship Development
- Chapter 23 Elements of Entrepreneurship
- Chapter 24 Types of Entrepreneurs
- Chapter 25 Government Schemes for Entrepreneurial Development
Unit 10 Company Law and Secretarial Practice
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