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1. Statement 1: HRM is primarily concerned with managing people in organizations to achieve organizational goals. Statement 2: HRD is a subset of HRM that focuses specifically on developing human potential through learning and growth. Statement 3: HRM and HRD are completely independent functions with no interdependence or overlap.

2. Which of the following best describes the role of an HR professional acting as a ‘Strategic Partner’ in an organization?

3. Statement 1: Strategic HRM involves linking HR practices directly to the organization’s strategic objectives. Statement 2: Strategic HRM focuses only on recruitment and selection processes to meet staffing needs. Statement 3: A key characteristic of Strategic HRM is its long-term orientation and proactive approach to workforce planning.

4. Scenario: A large private sector bank in India is undergoing a major digital transformation. The HR Head has been invited to participate in the Board-level discussions on the new technology roadmap and workforce reskilling requirements. Which approach to HRM is being demonstrated here?

5. Which of the following represents the CORRECT sequence of development of HR functions in India?

6. Statement 1: HRD subsystems include Performance Appraisal, Training & Development, Career Planning, and Organizational Development. Statement 2: HRD subsystems are independent of each other and have no interconnection. Statement 3: Succession Planning is NOT considered a part of HRD subsystems.

7. Scenario: ABC Bank has implemented a structured 12-month program for its new management trainees that includes classroom training, on-the-job assignments, mentoring by senior managers, and periodic assessments. Which HRD concept is BEST reflected in this initiative?

8. Which of the following statements about ‘Attitude Development’ in the context of HRD is CORRECT?

9. Statement 1: Career Path Planning helps employees understand potential growth trajectories within the organization. Statement 2: Career path planning is exclusively the responsibility of the employee and requires no organizational support. Statement 3: Effective career path planning aligns individual aspirations with organizational talent needs.

10. Which of the following BEST distinguishes ‘Talent Management’ from general training and development activities?

11. Scenario: PQR Bank identifies 50 high-potential officers across the country. These officers are enrolled in a special 2-year program with rotational assignments across departments, leadership workshops, executive mentoring, and grooming for the next level of leadership. This initiative PRIMARILY represents which HRD subsystem?

12. According to Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development, which stage is characterized by the crisis of ‘Generativity vs. Stagnation’ and is associated with the middle adult years?

13. Statement 1: Individual differences in organizations arise from variations in personality, abilities, values, and perceptions. Statement 2: Understanding individual differences helps managers adopt uniform management approaches applicable to all employees. Statement 3: Diversity in individual differences, if managed effectively, can be a source of competitive advantage for organizations.

14. Which of the following theories of motivation is a ‘Two-Factor Theory’ that distinguishes between factors causing job dissatisfaction (hygiene factors) and those leading to job satisfaction (motivators)?

15. Scenario: A branch manager notices that despite giving salary increments, employees remain demotivated and complain about poor working conditions and lack of recognition. According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which is the MOST appropriate corrective action?

16. According to McClelland’s Theory of Needs, which type of individual is MOST suited for high-responsibility leadership roles in banking that require taking calculated risks and achieving challenging targets?

17. Statement 1: In Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, ‘Expectancy’ refers to the belief that effort will lead to a given level of performance. Statement 2: ‘Instrumentality’ in Vroom’s model refers to the belief that performance will lead to certain outcomes or rewards. Statement 3: ‘Valence’ refers to the emotional orientation people hold with respect to outcomes or rewards.

18. The concept of ‘Role’ in organizational behavior refers to:

19. Scenario: Priya, a credit manager at a bank, is simultaneously expected by her boss to approve loans quickly (to meet targets), by the compliance team to conduct thorough due diligence (to avoid NPAs), and by customers to be friendly and flexible. She is experiencing significant stress and confusion about her job. What organizational behavior concept BEST describes Priya’s situation?

20. Which of the following is an example of ‘Workplace Diversity’ in the banking sector context?