Showing posts with label Compensation Management (Set - 2). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Compensation Management (Set - 2). Show all posts

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Compensation Management - 6

Question : SEBI has taken an action to ban on Badla.
Answer : True
Question : As per the reports and the letter of intent filed with SEBI, what amount is expected to be paid from the primary market during this year?
Answer:15000 crores
Question :SEBI cannot investigate the affairs of mutual funds and their trustees and asset management companies.
Answer:False
Question :A mutual fund scheme shall not invest more than ________ of its NAV in unrated debt by a single issuer.
Answer:0.1
Question :Securities offered in a pledge can change if a ________ agrees.
Answer:Pledgee
Question :A bidder can request for a transaction registration slip as the proof of his having entered the bid.
Answer:True
Question :SENSEX is calculated using ________ method.
Answer:Market capitalization
Question :AA rated companies can raise ________ of its net worth.
Answer:2.5 times
Question :In the book building process pricing is determined on the basis of ________.
Answer:Investor feedback
Question :What is Sweat equity ?
Answer:Equity shares issued by the company to the employees , Issued to directors at a discount , For consideration other than cash for providing now
Question :An AMC fees :-
Answer:To be borne by the individual schemes
Question :What are the objectives of NHB?
Answer:To promote, establish, aid in promotion and support of housing finance institutions , To make loans advances or render any other form of financial assistance to focusing finance institutions , To guarantee financial obligations

Question :What are participatory notes?
Answer:Instruments used by foreign funds , Instruments used but investors not register with SEBI , Investors interested in taking exposure in Indian securities
Question : When can an offer be withdrawn?
Answer: Statutory approvals refused , Sole acquirer being person died , Circumstances as in opinion of board
Question :MIBOR is a security. Derivatives based on this interest rate have legal recognition under SCRA.
Answer:False
Question :For issues upto Rs. 50 crores the number of lead managers will not exceed ________.
Answer:2

Question -----Correct Answer
Share buy back is a way of--Returning surplus cash to the shareholders
Dutch Auction ---Price of the Buy back is done by the shareholders
Open market purchases--No minimum price stipulation
Companies holding more than 90% equity --Can be delisted


Question :Under section 11 B of SEBI act how many issuers were debarred?
Answer:1
Question :The continuing growth in ________ was one of the factors that contributed to the growth of credit rating.
Answer:Information technology
Question :What was the turning point in the working of Indian capital markets?
Answer:Establishment of NSE
Question :What do you understand by capital markets ?
Answer:Market for long term funds and investments in long term instruments
Question :In February 2004, UTI sought permission of SEBI to prematurely close ________ schemes.
Answer:7
Question :What are the limitations of refinance facility?
Answer:Cannot exceed 5 times NOF , Not to exceed 50% of total Loan funds of HFC's , Not to exceed 15 % of NOF of NHB
Question :What is the amount invested by the FII's in the Indian Capital market?
Answer:US$14 bn
Question :The buy back of shares by Indian corporates has been very successful in India.
Answer:False
Question :The NSE Nifty index comprises of ________companies.
Answer:50
Question :Who is required to make a public announcement ?
Answer:Acquirer
Question :What are the norms for Approval of Housing finance companies by NHB?
Answer:Minimum paid up capital 1 crore , At least 2 directors , Any appointment of auditors
Question :What are the major factors influencing portfolio decisions?
Answer:Investor characteristics , Liquidity needs and tax considerations , Investment and interest rate risk
Question :What was the reason for not introducing rolling settlements earlier in India?
Answer:Lack of depositories

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Compensation Management - 5

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



True/False
Question
An employee gets deduction to the extent, professional tax paid by him from income chargeable under 'salaries'.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the forms of the cost of replacement :-
Correct Answer
Cost of advertisement for recruitment , Cost of conducting interviews , Cost of interruption in production
Your Answer
Cost of conducting interviews , Cost of interruption in production , Cost of advertisement for recruitment

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Cost accounting department analyze payroll for the purpose of revealing :-
Correct Answer
Normal and abnormal idle time , Direct & indirect labour , Variance from budgeted costs
Your Answer
Normal and abnormal idle time , Direct & indirect labour , Time standards

True/False
Question
With about 2-5 years of experience, an employee can move upto manager level from executive level in IT industry.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Differential piece rate system is suitable where :-
Correct Answer
Fixed costs are higher in proportion to veriable cost , It is possible to count production accurately , There are standardised methods of production
Your Answer
Fixed costs are higher in proportion to veriable cost , It is possible to count production accurately , There are standardised methods of production

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Extent of employees turnover depends upon :-
Correct Answer
Type of industry , Male to female ratio , Physical conditions within organisation
Your Answer
Type of industry , Male to female ratio , Physical conditions within organisation

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In recent times, in addition to stock options, employees of dotcom companies are demanding :-
Correct Answer
Cash bonus
Your Answer
Cash bonus

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The wage structure or grade is comprised of jobs of appropriately equal difficulty or importance as determined by :-
Correct Answer
Job evaluation
Your Answer
Job evaluation

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Cost accounting Dept.
Accumulation & classification all cost data
Accumulation & classification all cost data
Personnel Dept.
Selection & training of employees.
Preparation of drawings
Payroll Dept.
Maintain record of wage rate of each employee.
Maintain record of wage rate of each employee.
Engineering Dept.
Preparation of time & motion studies
Time keeping

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Salient features of profit-sharing are :-
Correct Answer
Agreement is voluntary , Payment may be in cash / stock of future credits , Computation on the basis of some agreed formula
Your Answer
Agreement is voluntary , Payment may be in cash / stock of future credits , Computation on the basis of some agreed formula

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are economic causes of idle time of labour :-
Correct Answer
Trade cycles. , Non availability of working capital.
Your Answer
Poor management. , Break down of machinery. , Trade cycles.

True/False
Question
Incentive schemes sometimes lead to jealousies and misunderstanding among the workers.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Employees in the railways are entitled of payment of wages Act, 1936 who are drawing wages and salaries below :-
Correct Answer
Rs. 1600/- a month
Your Answer
Rs. 1600/- a month

True/False
Question
Any contribution to pension, provident fund or a scheme of social security etc. amounts to wages.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Select The Blank
Question
Payment to out workers is done on ________ basis.
Correct Answer
Monthly
Your Answer
Daily

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
For a normal adult the net intake of calories should be :-
Correct Answer
2700
Your Answer
2700

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The characteristics of profit sharing plan are :-
Correct Answer
Payments to employees are uncertain , Payment is regarded sometimes as windfall gain , Profits are payable at long intervals
Your Answer
Profits are payable at long intervals , Payments to employees are uncertain , Payment is regarded sometimes as windfall gain

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By using straight piece rate system of compensation output :-
Correct Answer
Increases
Your Answer
Increases

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Apart from salaries, IT employees are giving importance to :-
Correct Answer
Job content , Job security , Company image
Your Answer
Job content , Job security , Company image

Select The Blank
Question
From economic and ________ point of view woman was subject to man.
Correct Answer
Social
Your Answer
Social

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Gate time keeping helps for :-
Correct Answer
Payroll preparations.
Your Answer
Ascertaining labour cost of each job.

Select The Blank
Question
Overtime payment given to the worker due to inefficiency of other department is charged to ________.
Correct Answer
Responsible Department
Your Answer
Job

Select The Blank
Question
There are many methods that an alive ________ management can creatively develop for employees rendered redundant through little forethought.
Correct Answer
HRD
Your Answer
Personnel

True/False
Question
Equal remuneration Act, 1976 discriminates on the ground of sex against women in the matter of employment.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Level II in junior managers comprises of :-
Correct Answer
Engineers , Officers , Senior Engineers
Your Answer
Engineers , Officers , Senior Engineers

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Better production planning & control is facilitated through :-
Correct Answer
Job cards.
Your Answer
Daily time sheet.

Select The Blank
Question
Ratio of number of persons over 4 years of service at present to present total employees is called ________
Correct Answer
Skill dilution index
Your Answer
Skill wastage index

Select The Blank
Question
Generally, the strong & more powerful is the trade union, the ________ are the wages.
Correct Answer
Higher
Your Answer
Higher

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In post IPO stage, dotcom company gives its employees :-
Correct Answer
Balanced total reward package
Your Answer
Stock options

True/False
Question
Provident fund is component of gross earnings.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Remuneration
Employees
Two
Wage Differentials
Three categories
Employees
Mathematical tables
Calculations
Calculations
Elements of good Wage Plan
Two
Four Categories

Select The Blank
Question
________ is the unique code allotted to each & every employee in the organization.
Correct Answer
Employee No.
Your Answer
Employee No.

True/False
Question
Monitory payment often act as motivators and satisfiers interdependently of other job factors.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In high profit making organisation compensation paid is relatively:-
Correct Answer
Higher
Your Answer
Higher

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Components of deductions in salary are :-
Correct Answer
E.S.I. , Housing loan installment.
Your Answer
Basic salary. , E.S.I. , House rent allowance

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Long-term wage Incentive plans are useful, where :-
Correct Answer
Jobs are inter-related
Your Answer
Jobs are inter-related

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In piece rate and time rate combination system, if piece rate earning constantly fall below minimum guaranteed payment, labour cost :-
Correct Answer
Increases
Your Answer
Decreases

True/False
Question
Rate of change in the working force of an organisation during a period of time is known as employee turnover.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Reward may be money or promotion, but more likely it will be some pay-off -a smile, and :-
Correct Answer
Acceptance by peer
Your Answer
Acceptance by peer

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Bonus, as the incentive to managers is determined :-
Correct Answer
By formula , By discretion used in allocation of bonus
Your Answer
By formula , By discretion used in allocation of bonus , By Board of Directors

Select The Blank
Question
________ refers to compensation programmes that allow employees to choose the type and quantity of reward desired by him during the year.
Correct Answer
Cafeteria style compensation
Your Answer
Non-monetary rewards

True/False
Question
Overtime paid for uncontrollable reasons is charged to Profit and Loss Account.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

True/False
Question
Economic system does result in the concentration of wealth.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
As industrialization taking place, the family values have :-
Correct Answer
Changed
Your Answer
Changed

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Objectives laid down by I.L.O. are :-
Correct Answer
Abolish malpractices , Abuse in wage payment , Promote Trade Union
Your Answer
Abolish malpractices , Abuse in wage payment , Promote Trade Union

Select The Blank
Question
Today there is strong competition for acquiring as much ________ as possible.
Correct Answer
Wealth
Your Answer
Wealth

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
To make Scanlon plan successful, there should be :-
Correct Answer
Stable product lines and costs , Strong commitment to plan , Healthy labour relations
Your Answer
Stable product lines and costs , Strong commitment to plan , Healthy labour relations

Compensation Management - 4

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



True/False
Question
Surprise check on calculation & disbursement of payments is necessary to avoid any fraud.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Dotcom companies were founded to go beyond :-
Correct Answer
Physical business
Your Answer
National boundaries

Select The Blank
Question
Piece workers come under ________ class of workers.
Correct Answer
Semi - skilled
Your Answer
Unskilled

Select The Blank
Question
Persons interested in enhancing their reputations and receiving recognition may respond to ________.
Correct Answer
Verbal praise
Your Answer
Decision making authority

True/False
Question
Direct labour costs are included in cost of production of each unit.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In co-partnership Incentive system, there is division of :-
Correct Answer
Surplus profit
Your Answer
Surplus profit

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Wage & salary administration refers to the establishment and implementation of sound policies and practices of employee :-
Correct Answer
Compensation
Your Answer
Compensation

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Remuneration paid for the service of the labour in production is :-
Correct Answer
Wage
Your Answer
Wage

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are used to compensate major executives?
Correct Answer
Straight salaries , Bonuses , Profit sharing
Your Answer
Straight salaries , Bonuses , Profit sharing

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Carpenters engaged in cutting of wood in a furniture making shop is an example of :-
Correct Answer
Direct labour
Your Answer
Direct labour

Select The Blank
Question
Employee's State Insurance Act, ________ is a pioneering measure in the field of social insurance of our country.
Correct Answer
1948
Your Answer
1948

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are avoidable causes of employees turnover :-
Correct Answer
Unsatisfactory pay package , Absence of job satisfaction
Your Answer
Unsatisfactory pay package , Better prospects outside , Absence of job satisfaction

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Francis A Walker
1840 - 1897
1849 - 1883
David Ricardo
1772 - 1823
1723 - 1790
Adam Smith
1723 - 1790
1728 - 1794
Karl Marx
1849 - 1883
1772 - 1823

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Marriages were supposed to be made in :-
Correct Answer
Heaven
Your Answer
Heaven

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Wage differentials are of following factors :-
Correct Answer
Difference in labour efficiency , Social esteem , Occupation
Your Answer
Difference in labour efficiency , Social esteem , Occupation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In India, Group incentive plans face problems like :-
Correct Answer
High norms of standard work , Illiterate workforce , Numerous slabs in rate structure
Your Answer
Numerous slabs in rate structure , High norms of standard work , Illiterate workforce

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
HR or Personnel department realises the relative worth of jobs by :-
Correct Answer
Job evaluation
Your Answer
Job evaluation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Scanlon plan of profit sharing aims at :-
Correct Answer
Reduction of cost of operation of increased production , Sharing in gains , Workers participation
Your Answer
Workers participation , Reduction of cost of operation of increased production , Sharing in gains

Select The Blank
Question
Ratio of number persons over 4 years of service at present to total employed 4 years ago is called ________
Correct Answer
Skill wastage index
Your Answer
Skill wastage index

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To minimize disparity in wages & levels, following act is passed :-
Correct Answer
Minimum wages Act
Your Answer
Minimum wages Act

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In developmental phase, the dotcom companies concentrate on :-
Correct Answer
Building brand
Your Answer
Launching IPO

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Employees are paid incentives on 'Output' basis if :-
Correct Answer
Units of output can be measured , Direct relationship between employee efforts and quantity of output , Jobs are standardised
Your Answer
Units of output can be measured , Direct relationship between employee efforts and quantity of output , Jobs are standardised

Select The Blank
Question
Compensation system should reduce ________.
Correct Answer
Employee turnover
Your Answer
Overheads

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Article 43 reads: State shall endeavour to secure by suitable legislation to all :-
Correct Answer
Agricultural workers , Industrial , Working in a living wage
Your Answer
Agricultural workers , Industrial , Working in a living wage

Select The Blank
Question
To perform a ________ function by way of determining the social status of workers.
Correct Answer
Social
Your Answer
Social

True/False
Question
If workers do not understand relationship between performance and rewards, incentive plans cannot motivate workers.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Sequence of operations for a job is clear in case of :-
Correct Answer
Job cards.
Your Answer
Daily time sheet.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Level II in senior managers include or comprises of :-
Correct Answer
General Manager , Senior General Manager , Deputy General Manager
Your Answer
General Manager , Senior General Manager , Deputy General Manager

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Group incentive plans are best suited for :-
Correct Answer
Small work groups
Your Answer
Small work groups

Select The Blank
Question
compensation should be ________ efficiency & result .
Correct Answer
Directly proportional
Your Answer
Directly proportional

True/False
Question
IT jobs still remain the best paying jobs in the country.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Good compensation system
Avoid exploitation
Avoid exploitation
High demand & Low supply
High compensation
High compensation
Equal work
Equal pay
Equal pay
Unskilled worker
Lower compensation
Lower compensation

Select The Blank
Question
If the idle time is controllable and normal, its cost is treated as ________ cost.
Correct Answer
Indirect
Your Answer
Direct

Select The Blank
Question
Life and Medical insurance or reimbursement of medical bills is considered as a part of ________.
Correct Answer
Perks
Your Answer
Perks

True/False
Question
Overtime paid because of inefficiency of other department is charged to the job.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Effectiveness of incentive system is ascertained with the help of :-
Correct Answer
Efficiency report.
Your Answer
Efficiency report.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Demerits of time rate system at ordinary level are :-
Correct Answer
No distinction between efficient and inefficient workers at regards output , Increase the cost of production in case of low productivity
Your Answer
No distinction between efficient and inefficient workers at regards output , Increase the cost of production in case of low productivity , Simple to understand

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Job analysis describes :-
Correct Answer
Duties , Responsibilities , Working conditions
Your Answer
Duties , Responsibilities , Working conditions

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
A good incentive scheme should have :-
Correct Answer
Elasticity , Parity , Less operational costs
Your Answer
Elasticity , Parity , Less operational costs

True/False
Question
Employee turnover rate focuses on stability of employee in the organisation.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Employees cost to the company includes :-
Correct Answer
Basic wages , Incentives
Your Answer
Cost of personnel administration , Basic wages , Dearness allowance

True/False
Question
The cost of time lost in strikes is charged to Profit & Loss Account.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
When a dotcom company starts earning profits, promoters are focused on the launch of:-
Correct Answer
IPO
Your Answer
New business deals

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The total of direct material, direct labour, direct expenses is called :-
Correct Answer
Prime cost
Your Answer
Prime cost

True/False
Question
Insurance of a worker is a part of gross salary.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
At germination stage, to attract and retain talent, dotcom companies offer :
Correct Answer
Stock option
Your Answer
Stock option

Select The Blank
Question
The ________ criterion is usually regarded as an automatic minimum equity pay criterion.
Correct Answer
Cost of living pay
Your Answer
Supply & demand of labour