(All are conceptual +
important + exam-style)
- What is the main goal of human resource management
(HRM) in an organization?
- a) Maximizing profits
- b) Maximizing employee performance
- c) Minimizing costs
- d) Managing the inventory
Answer: b) Maximizing employee performance - Which of the following is NOT part of intellectual
property rights?
- a) Patents
- b) Trade secrets
- c) Employee benefits
- d) Copyright
Answer: c) Employee benefits - What does a patent grant to an inventor?
- a) Exclusive rights for a certain period
- b) Financial benefits from sales
- c) The right to make copies of the invention
- d) Protection of confidential information
Answer: a) Exclusive rights for a certain period - What is the primary function of a technical director in
a software company?
- a) Managing client relations
- b) Quality management and research
- c) Managing sales and marketing
- d) Financial planning
Answer: b) Quality management and research - Which of the following is a source of funds for a
startup company?
- a) Loans
- b) Grants
- c) Sale of equity
- d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - What is the primary role of a Human Resource Manager?
- a) Managing the company's legal affairs
- b) Managing human resources and staffing
- c) Overseeing IT operations
- d) Handling customer relations
Answer: b) Managing human resources and staffing - Which act primarily deals with health and safety at
work in the UK?
- a) Data Protection Act
- b) Health and Safety Act 1974
- c) Equality Act 2010
- d) Employment Rights Act 1996
Answer: b) Health and Safety Act 1974 - What is the concept of 'Self-management' in HRM?
- a) Employees work independently without supervision
- b) Employees are autonomous in managing their tasks
- c) Managers take responsibility for all employee tasks
- d) None of the above
Answer: b) Employees are autonomous in managing their tasks - Which of the following is NOT an example of
intellectual property?
- a) A trademark
- b) A secret recipe
- c) An employee handbook
- d) A software program
Answer: c) An employee handbook - Which of the following is NOT a trait expected from a
professional in a software house?
- a) Enthusiasm
- b) Focus on individual success
- c) Effective communication
- d) Leadership skills
Answer: b) Focus on individual success - What is the significance of monitoring financial
performance in a software house?
- a) To ensure proper client relationships
- b) To track income and expenditure
- c) To manage staff performance
- d) To improve marketing strategies
Answer: b) To track income and expenditure - Which of the following is the main objective of
strategic HR planning in an organization?
- a) To reduce overheads
- b) To increase employee turnover
- c) To align HR policies with long-term goals
- d) To cut training costs
Answer: c) To align HR policies with long-term goals - In a software house, who is typically responsible for
the company's operations and project management?
- a) CEO
- b) Operations Director
- c) Technical Director
- d) HR Manager
Answer: b) Operations Director - What is a major challenge faced by new companies when
raising capital?
- a) Availability of employees
- b) High levels of competition
- c) Delayed payments from clients
- d) Lack of technical knowledge
Answer: c) Delayed payments from clients - Which of the following is NOT a common remedy for
breach of copyright?
- a) Damages
- b) Injunctions
- c) Termination of employment
- d) Account of profits
Answer: c) Termination of employment - What does the HR department aim to achieve in terms of
employee engagement?
- a) High salaries
- b) A committed and motivated workforce
- c) High employee turnover
- d) Strict disciplinary control
Answer: b) A committed and motivated workforce - What does 'fair dealing' mean in the context of
copyright law?
- a) Copying for commercial purposes
- b) Reproduction of copyrighted materials for
educational or research purposes
- c) Distribution of pirated software
- d) None of the above
Answer: b) Reproduction of copyrighted materials for educational or research purposes - What is the main challenge of managing working capital
in a startup?
- a) Keeping costs low
- b) Ensuring the company has enough cash flow to cover
operational expenses
- c) Managing employee payroll
- d) Marketing the product effectively
Answer: b) Ensuring the company has enough cash flow to cover operational expenses - Which of the following does NOT fall under
'intellectual property rights'?
- a) Patents
- b) Trade secrets
- c) Employee performance
- d) Copyrights
Answer: c) Employee performance - What is the primary purpose of training in HRM for
software companies?
- a) To increase staff salaries
- b) To improve skills and increase productivity
- c) To reduce the need for experienced staff
- d) To enhance marketing strategies
Answer: b) To improve skills and increase productivity - What does a 'unitary perspective' in HRM refer to?
- a) Viewing the company as a team with one focus of
loyalty and authority
- b) Treating all departments as separate entities
- c) Focusing solely on individual employee performance
- d) None of the above
Answer: a) Viewing the company as a team with one focus of loyalty and authority - Which of the following is an example of confidential
information?
- a) Public domain information
- b) Trade secrets
- c) Published research
- d) Advertisements
Answer: b) Trade secrets - What is the role of the 'confirmed sales report' in
financial monitoring?
- a) To forecast future staff requirements
- b) To track revenue from future contracts
- c) To estimate project costs
- d) To evaluate market competition
Answer: b) To track revenue from future contracts - What is an important aspect of maintaining a 'learning
organization'?
- a) Limiting employee development to company-specific
skills
- b) Encouraging employees to seek external opportunities
- c) Fostering self-motivation and career growth
- d) Reducing employee flexibility
Answer: c) Fostering self-motivation and career growth - Which type of intellectual property right protects the
look and feel of a product?
- a) Copyright
- b) Trademark
- c) Design Rights
- d) Patents
Answer: c) Design Rights - In HRM, what does performance appraisal focus on?
- a) Legal compliance
- b) Employee satisfaction
- c) Evaluation of employee contributions
- d) Financial performance
Answer: c) Evaluation of employee contributions - What is a key characteristic of patents?
- a) They last indefinitely
- b) They grant exclusive rights to an invention
- c) They apply only to software
- d) They are automatically granted for every invention
Answer: b) They grant exclusive rights to an invention - Which of the following is a primary responsibility of
the Technical Director?
- a) Staff recruitment
- b) Quality control and R&D
- c) Marketing strategy
- d) Sales reporting
Answer: b) Quality control and R&D - Which of these is NOT a type of intellectual property?
- a) Patents
- b) Copyrights
- c) Employee compensation plans
- d) Trademarks
Answer: c) Employee compensation plans - What does an 'employee commitment' in HRM typically
result in?
- a) High turnover rates
- b) Increased employee satisfaction and productivity
- c) Lack of team coordination
- d) Reduced employee skills
Answer: b) Increased employee satisfaction and productivity - What is the role of ‘confidential information’ in
intellectual property?
- a) It is non-protectable by law
- b) It includes sensitive trade secrets that must be
protected
- c) It can be shared freely with third parties
- d) None of the above
Answer: b) It includes sensitive trade secrets that must be protected - Which HRM concept emphasizes teamwork and communication
between managers and employees?
- a) Self-management
- b) Performance appraisal
- c) Employee motivation
- d) Face-to-face communication
Answer: d) Face-to-face communication - Which of the following is a key feature of patents?
- a) They provide a limited time monopoly on an
invention
- b) They last forever
- c) They apply only to computer programs
- d) They do not require government approval
Answer: a) They provide a limited time monopoly on an invention - What does the 'monetary compensation' refer to in
intellectual property?
- a) Financial reward for breach of contract
- b) Compensation for unauthorized use of intellectual
property
- c) Salaries of inventors
- d) Profit sharing from product sales
Answer: b) Compensation for unauthorized use of intellectual property - Which of the following is the focus of ‘health and
safety’ in the workplace?
- a) Employee performance metrics
- b) Ensuring the safety and well-being of employees
- c) Financial audits
- d) Marketing strategies
Answer: b) Ensuring the safety and well-being of employees - What is the importance of 'training' in HRM?
- a) To teach soft skills only
- b) To improve the overall skills and performance of
employees
- c) To reduce employee turnover
- d) To increase employee dissatisfaction
Answer: b) To improve the overall skills and performance of employees - Which of these is NOT protected by copyright?
- a) Computer programs
- b) Software designs
- c) Business ideas
- d) Manuscripts
Answer: c) Business ideas - What is a core value of HRM for the success of any
organization?
- a) Maximizing profits without considering employees
- b) Prioritizing the well-being and development of
employees
- c) Minimizing employee satisfaction
- d) Focusing only on operational efficiency
Answer: b) Prioritizing the well-being and development of employees - What is the first requirement for protecting confidential
information in a legal sense?
- a) It must be shared publicly
- b) It must be disclosed under legal obligation
- c) It must be confidential
- d) None of the above
Answer: c) It must be confidential - What is the key principle of self-management in HRM?
- a) Employees are completely independent with no
supervision
- b) Employees take responsibility for managing their
own tasks and development
- c) Managers decide all tasks for the employees
- d) All of the above
Answer: b) Employees take responsibility for managing their own tasks and development - What is meant by 'working capital' in financial
management?
- a) The money used for short-term expenses
- b) Long-term investment capital
- c) Capital raised through loans
- d) Fixed capital used for buying property
Answer: a) The money used for short-term expenses - Which aspect of intellectual property protects the
creative expression of ideas in software?
- a) Copyright
- b) Patents
- c) Trade secrets
- d) Trademarks
Answer: a) Copyright - What is the main purpose of monitoring financial
performance in a software house?
- a) To evaluate employee productivity
- b) To track and manage income and expenditure
- c) To manage client relationships
- d) To set employee salaries
Answer: b) To track and manage income and expenditure - Which of the following is an important skill for HRM in
a software company?
- a) Accounting knowledge
- b) Leadership and motivation skills
- c) Marketing knowledge
- d) Legal expertise
Answer: b) Leadership and motivation skills - What is a primary objective of strategic HR planning in
a software organization?
- a) Increasing employee turnover
- b) Aligning HR policies with company goals
- c) Managing operational costs
- d) Reducing employee salaries
Answer: b) Aligning HR policies with company goals - What is a trademark in intellectual property law?
- a) A patent for a new invention
- b) A symbol or logo representing a brand
- c) A protection for creative writing
- d) A form of government grant
Answer: b) A symbol or logo representing a brand - Which of the following best defines 'plagiarism'?
- a) Using someone else's work or ideas without giving
credit
- b) Paraphrasing without permission
- c) Writing a research paper
- d) Developing an original idea
Answer: a) Using someone else's work or ideas without giving credit - What is the role of the 'Operations Director' in a
software house?
- a) Overseeing marketing efforts
- b) Ensuring that all projects are completed on time
and within budget
- c) Handling financial operations
- d) Managing human resource policies
Answer: b) Ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget - What type of intellectual property protects software
innovations?
- a) Patents
- b) Trademarks
- c) Copyrights
- d) Trade secrets
Answer: c) Copyrights - Which of the following is the primary objective of
human resource management training?
- a) To reduce the company's workforce
- b) To enhance employees’ skills and knowledge
- c) To focus only on technical skills
- d) To evaluate employee performance
Answer: b) To enhance employees’ skills and knowledge
Weeks Covered: 1 to 7
(All are conceptual + important + exam-style)
1. Which of the following best defines a
profession?
a) A hobby practiced regularly
b) A disciplined body of knowledge with standards
c) Any job performed for money
d) A part-time activity
Answer: b
2. Professional ethics primarily guide a person
to:
a) Increase personal income
b) Improve technical skills only
c) Make morally responsible decisions
d) Gain promotions faster
Answer: c
3. Which trait is essential for a professional
in dealing with unexpected challenges?
a) Emotional reactions
b) Panic under pressure
c) Composure and problem-solving
d) Rigid thinking
Answer: c
4. Which IEEE/ACM principle stresses accuracy
in public statements?
a) Respect for colleagues
b) Honesty in communication
c) Lifelong learning
d) Avoiding conflicts of interest
Answer: b
5. A centralized organization mainly features:
a) Decision-making distributed widely
b) No formal structure
c) Decisions controlled by top management
d) Total absence of rules
Answer: c
6. In decentralized organizations, decisions
are:
a) Made only by the CEO
b) Made at multiple levels
c) Always made by shareholders
d) Made only by the board
Answer: b
7. What is the primary purpose of an
organizational hierarchy?
a) Reduce employee empowerment
b) Streamline authority and responsibility
c) Limit communication
d) Increase bureaucracy
Answer: b
8. A software house’s Technical Director is
mainly responsible for:
a) Marketing campaigns
b) Customer billing
c) Quality assurance and R&D
d) HR hiring
Answer: c
9. The Operations Director ensures:
a) Code reviews only
b) Projects run on time and budget
c) Branding and logo design
d) Recruitment
Answer: b
10. Which of the following is an example of
working capital?
a) Office building
b) Long-term investment
c) Cash used for daily operations
d) Patented technology
Answer: c
11. Which is considered a reliable long-term
method of raising funds?
a) Daily sales
b) Grants
c) Equity investment
d) Employee contributions
Answer: c
12. A major disadvantage of relying on loans
is:
a) No ownership dilution
b) Mandatory repayment with interest
c) Immediate capital availability
d) Increased company valuation
Answer: b
13. HRM mainly aims to:
a) Maximize employee performance
b) Reduce all employee benefits
c) Avoid training
d) Increase employee turnover
Answer: a
14. “Self-management” in HRM refers to:
a) Employees working without teams
b) Employees controlling their own motivation and tasks
c) Managers performing employees’ work
d) Outsourcing decision-making
Answer: b
15. Which of the following improves commitment
to an organization?
a) Lack of career growth
b) Punitive work culture
c) Development and training opportunities
d) Absence of feedback
Answer: c
16. In HRM, performance appraisal helps to:
a) Punish workers
b) Evaluate employee contributions
c) Cut salaries
d) Remove teams
Answer: b
17. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
primarily protects:
a) Customer rights
b) Worker safety and workplace conditions
c) Imported goods
d) Marketing standards
Answer: b
18. Confidential information is protected
legally only when:
a) It is known publicly
b) It is properly classified and shared under obligation
c) It is leaked online
d) It is already patented
Answer: b
19. Which intellectual property right protects
inventions?
a) Trademark
b) Copyright
c) Patent
d) Trade name
Answer: c
20. Software source code is primarily protected
by:
a) Patent
b) Design rights
c) Copyright
d) Trademark
Answer: c
21. Trademark primarily protects:
a) Company brand name or logo
b) Source code
c) Business strategy
d) Employee manual
Answer: a
22. Copyright infringement can lead to:
a) Salary deduction
b) Civil remedies such as damages
c) Loss of trademark
d) Shareholder dissolution
Answer: b
23. “Fair dealing” allows:
a) Unlimited copying
b) Limited use of copyrighted works for research/study
c) Commercial redistribution
d) Plagiarism
Answer: b
24. Plagiarism is best defined as:
a) Using someone’s work with permission
b) Citing sources properly
c) Using someone’s ideas without acknowledgment
d) Creating original work
Answer: c
25. Which is an essential characteristic of a
profession?
a) No standards
b) Personal interest only
c) Code of conduct
d) Complete freedom
Answer: c
26. A software project failure often occurs due
to:
a) Proper documentation
b) Overstaffing
c) Poor planning and estimation
d) Quality training
Answer: c
27. Which budgeting method predicts future
project income?
a) Appraisal review
b) Sales forecasting
c) Technical audit
d) HR audit
Answer: b
28. A software house needs financial monitoring
because:
a) It helps in client hiring
b) It tracks expenses vs. revenue
c) It replaces HRM
d) It eliminates budgeting
Answer: b
29. Intellectual property rights help
organizations by:
a) Reducing innovation
b) Protecting creative and technical assets
c) Making products public
d) Allowing piracy
Answer: b
30. A “learning organization” emphasizes:
a) Minimal training
b) Continuous employee development
c) No performance evaluations
d) Removing teamwork
Answer: b
31. In the software industry, training is
important because:
a) Technology evolves rapidly
b) Developers dislike learning
c) HR prefers it
d) Laws require it
Answer: a
32. Which department handles employee–employer
relationships?
a) Finance
b) HRM
c) Operations
d) Quality
Answer: b
33. Equity financing may result in:
a) No ownership change
b) Increased ownership dilution
c) No capital increase
d) Reduced investor involvement
Answer: b
34. Intellectual property violations often
occur due to:
a) Proper licensing
b) Unauthorized copying
c) Ethical practices
d) Secure systems
Answer: b
35. A key advantage of patents for software
companies is:
a) They prevent competition forever
b) They create temporary monopoly protection
c) They eliminate development costs
d) They guarantee high profits
Answer: b
36. HRM ensures effective utilization of:
a) Money
b) Buildings
c) Human resources
d) Hardware
Answer: c
37. Software development teams function best
when:
a) Working individually
b) Working through defined team structures
c) No communication occurs
d) Leadership is absent
Answer: b
38. Good project management ensures:
a) Every project is risk-free
b) On-time and within-budget delivery
c) Zero documentation
d) No stakeholder involvement
Answer: b
39. Organizational structure helps in:
a) Eliminating goals
b) Assigning roles and responsibilities
c) Reducing employee skills
d) Avoiding delegation
Answer: b
40. Copyright law grants owners the right to:
a) Destroy public copies
b) Control copying, distribution, and adaptation
c) Hide ownership
d) Eliminate trademarks
Answer: b
41. Acts permitted under copyright include:
a) Commercial distribution
b) Making backup copies of software
c) Uploading pirated content
d) Selling freeware as paid software
Answer: b
42. A well-structured organization increases:
a) Chaos
b) Team confusion
c) Efficiency and clarity
d) Conflict
Answer: c
43. Plagiarism in programming includes:
a) Changing only variable names
b) Documented citation
c) Independent coding
d) Original algorithms
Answer: a
44. The HR model promotes:
a) Autonomy and team motivation
b) Isolation and silence
c) Zero communication
d) Only individual output
Answer: a
45. Software houses require budgeting to:
a) Waste resources
b) Track revenues and expenses
c) Remove financial transparency
d) Increase random spending
Answer: b
46. The purpose of organizational design is to:
a) Complicate roles
b) Reduce accountability
c) Build workflow and authority structure
d) Increase conflicts
Answer: c
47. Confidential information becomes public
when:
a) Disclosed freely without protection
b) Protected by law
c) Safeguarded internally
d) Encrypted
Answer: a
48. A company trademark helps in:
a) Software debugging
b) Identifying brand identity
c) Writing documentation
d) Designing UI
Answer: b
49. The Health and Safety Act requires:
a) No employer responsibility
b) Safe working conditions and equipment
c) No reporting system
d) Full employee liability
Answer: b
50. HR training is essential because:
a) Employees do not learn naturally
b) It maintains competitiveness in a fast-changing industry
c) It eliminates the need for teamwork
d) It reduces innovation
Answer: b
1. Which of the following best defines a
profession?
a) A hobby practiced regularly
b) A disciplined body of knowledge with standards
c) Any job performed for money
d) A part-time activity
Answer: b
2. Professional ethics primarily guide a person
to:
a) Increase personal income
b) Improve technical skills only
c) Make morally responsible decisions
d) Gain promotions faster
Answer: c
3. Which trait is essential for a professional
in dealing with unexpected challenges?
a) Emotional reactions
b) Panic under pressure
c) Composure and problem-solving
d) Rigid thinking
Answer: c
4. Which IEEE/ACM principle stresses accuracy
in public statements?
a) Respect for colleagues
b) Honesty in communication
c) Lifelong learning
d) Avoiding conflicts of interest
Answer: b
5. A centralized organization mainly features:
a) Decision-making distributed widely
b) No formal structure
c) Decisions controlled by top management
d) Total absence of rules
Answer: c
6. In decentralized organizations, decisions
are:
a) Made only by the CEO
b) Made at multiple levels
c) Always made by shareholders
d) Made only by the board
Answer: b
7. What is the primary purpose of an
organizational hierarchy?
a) Reduce employee empowerment
b) Streamline authority and responsibility
c) Limit communication
d) Increase bureaucracy
Answer: b
8. A software house’s Technical Director is
mainly responsible for:
a) Marketing campaigns
b) Customer billing
c) Quality assurance and R&D
d) HR hiring
Answer: c
9. The Operations Director ensures:
a) Code reviews only
b) Projects run on time and budget
c) Branding and logo design
d) Recruitment
Answer: b
10. Which of the following is an example of
working capital?
a) Office building
b) Long-term investment
c) Cash used for daily operations
d) Patented technology
Answer: c
11. Which is considered a reliable long-term
method of raising funds?
a) Daily sales
b) Grants
c) Equity investment
d) Employee contributions
Answer: c
12. A major disadvantage of relying on loans
is:
a) No ownership dilution
b) Mandatory repayment with interest
c) Immediate capital availability
d) Increased company valuation
Answer: b
13. HRM mainly aims to:
a) Maximize employee performance
b) Reduce all employee benefits
c) Avoid training
d) Increase employee turnover
Answer: a
14. “Self-management” in HRM refers to:
a) Employees working without teams
b) Employees controlling their own motivation and tasks
c) Managers performing employees’ work
d) Outsourcing decision-making
Answer: b
15. Which of the following improves commitment
to an organization?
a) Lack of career growth
b) Punitive work culture
c) Development and training opportunities
d) Absence of feedback
Answer: c
16. In HRM, performance appraisal helps to:
a) Punish workers
b) Evaluate employee contributions
c) Cut salaries
d) Remove teams
Answer: b
17. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
primarily protects:
a) Customer rights
b) Worker safety and workplace conditions
c) Imported goods
d) Marketing standards
Answer: b
18. Confidential information is protected
legally only when:
a) It is known publicly
b) It is properly classified and shared under obligation
c) It is leaked online
d) It is already patented
Answer: b
19. Which intellectual property right protects
inventions?
a) Trademark
b) Copyright
c) Patent
d) Trade name
Answer: c
20. Software source code is primarily protected
by:
a) Patent
b) Design rights
c) Copyright
d) Trademark
Answer: c
21. Trademark primarily protects:
a) Company brand name or logo
b) Source code
c) Business strategy
d) Employee manual
Answer: a
22. Copyright infringement can lead to:
a) Salary deduction
b) Civil remedies such as damages
c) Loss of trademark
d) Shareholder dissolution
Answer: b
23. “Fair dealing” allows:
a) Unlimited copying
b) Limited use of copyrighted works for research/study
c) Commercial redistribution
d) Plagiarism
Answer: b
24. Plagiarism is best defined as:
a) Using someone’s work with permission
b) Citing sources properly
c) Using someone’s ideas without acknowledgment
d) Creating original work
Answer: c
25. Which is an essential characteristic of a
profession?
a) No standards
b) Personal interest only
c) Code of conduct
d) Complete freedom
Answer: c
26. A software project failure often occurs due
to:
a) Proper documentation
b) Overstaffing
c) Poor planning and estimation
d) Quality training
Answer: c
27. Which budgeting method predicts future
project income?
a) Appraisal review
b) Sales forecasting
c) Technical audit
d) HR audit
Answer: b
28. A software house needs financial monitoring
because:
a) It helps in client hiring
b) It tracks expenses vs. revenue
c) It replaces HRM
d) It eliminates budgeting
Answer: b
29. Intellectual property rights help
organizations by:
a) Reducing innovation
b) Protecting creative and technical assets
c) Making products public
d) Allowing piracy
Answer: b
30. A “learning organization” emphasizes:
a) Minimal training
b) Continuous employee development
c) No performance evaluations
d) Removing teamwork
Answer: b
31. In the software industry, training is
important because:
a) Technology evolves rapidly
b) Developers dislike learning
c) HR prefers it
d) Laws require it
Answer: a
32. Which department handles employee–employer
relationships?
a) Finance
b) HRM
c) Operations
d) Quality
Answer: b
33. Equity financing may result in:
a) No ownership change
b) Increased ownership dilution
c) No capital increase
d) Reduced investor involvement
Answer: b
34. Intellectual property violations often
occur due to:
a) Proper licensing
b) Unauthorized copying
c) Ethical practices
d) Secure systems
Answer: b
35. A key advantage of patents for software
companies is:
a) They prevent competition forever
b) They create temporary monopoly protection
c) They eliminate development costs
d) They guarantee high profits
Answer: b
36. HRM ensures effective utilization of:
a) Money
b) Buildings
c) Human resources
d) Hardware
Answer: c
37. Software development teams function best
when:
a) Working individually
b) Working through defined team structures
c) No communication occurs
d) Leadership is absent
Answer: b
38. Good project management ensures:
a) Every project is risk-free
b) On-time and within-budget delivery
c) Zero documentation
d) No stakeholder involvement
Answer: b
39. Organizational structure helps in:
a) Eliminating goals
b) Assigning roles and responsibilities
c) Reducing employee skills
d) Avoiding delegation
Answer: b
40. Copyright law grants owners the right to:
a) Destroy public copies
b) Control copying, distribution, and adaptation
c) Hide ownership
d) Eliminate trademarks
Answer: b
41. Acts permitted under copyright include:
a) Commercial distribution
b) Making backup copies of software
c) Uploading pirated content
d) Selling freeware as paid software
Answer: b
42. A well-structured organization increases:
a) Chaos
b) Team confusion
c) Efficiency and clarity
d) Conflict
Answer: c
43. Plagiarism in programming includes:
a) Changing only variable names
b) Documented citation
c) Independent coding
d) Original algorithms
Answer: a
44. The HR model promotes:
a) Autonomy and team motivation
b) Isolation and silence
c) Zero communication
d) Only individual output
Answer: a
45. Software houses require budgeting to:
a) Waste resources
b) Track revenues and expenses
c) Remove financial transparency
d) Increase random spending
Answer: b
46. The purpose of organizational design is to:
a) Complicate roles
b) Reduce accountability
c) Build workflow and authority structure
d) Increase conflicts
Answer: c
47. Confidential information becomes public
when:
a) Disclosed freely without protection
b) Protected by law
c) Safeguarded internally
d) Encrypted
Answer: a
48. A company trademark helps in:
a) Software debugging
b) Identifying brand identity
c) Writing documentation
d) Designing UI
Answer: b
49. The Health and Safety Act requires:
a) No employer responsibility
b) Safe working conditions and equipment
c) No reporting system
d) Full employee liability
Answer: b
50. HR training is essential because:
a) Employees do not learn naturally
b) It maintains competitiveness in a fast-changing industry
c) It eliminates the need for teamwork
d) It reduces innovation
Answer: b
___________ defines
not only what you do but who you are.
Profession
__________ carry
additional connotation of rightness.
Ethics
You can destroy your
reputation, if you break the ______________.
moral code
_______________ is
established by various professional organizations.
Code of Ethics
The Customs of a
particular group are called ________________.
Moral values
_____________ is not
only accumulation of knowledge but way of
thinking and living.
Professionalism
A company which can
sell its shares to public is called
_______________.
public company
Good communication
skills do not include _______________.
Concept
If an employee takes
every day a new beginning and tries to do best,
then that employee is
__________.
Enthusiastic
______________ means
something more than ‘law’ and ‘morals’.
Ethics
Trait # 10 of a
professional states that analyze the ___________ and
willing to take new
paths and try new solutions.
Situation
“Using code from a
copyrighted commercial Software” is an example
of violating
___________.
Intellectual
property rights
___________________can
earn a fine or jail time.
Breaking the
law
__________ defines
socially acceptable behavior.
Ethics
Violating ____________
can ruin your conscience.
code of ethics
Which of the following
is not an example of Sole Traders:
Bank
The best definition of
a sole trader form of business organization is:
The business is
owned by one
person
The Operations
Director of a Company is responsible for:
Revenue
Earning
Operations
Quality Management is
the responsibility of _____________ in Syniad
Software Company.
Operations
Director
Professional traits of
different professions are _________.
Different
Operations Director in
Syniad Software Company is responsible for all the
____________
operations of the company.
revenue earning
“Failure to give
credit for another’s work” is an example of violating
______________.
Intellectual
property rights
______________ensures
that all projects are completed satisfactorily.
Operations
Director
Rules that mandates or
prohibit certain behavior in society fall under the
umbrella of _______.
Law
Project costing does
not include ________________.
Annual Income
An organization which
operates in more than one country is called
__________
organization.
Geographical
Operations director in
Syniad Software company is responsible for all of the
following except
_____________________.
research and
development
_________ produces a
positive effect on judgment.
Code of ethics
Staff management
activities do not include _____________.
Salary
The Technical Director
of a Company is not responsible for:
Revenue
Earning
Operations
A company in which
shareholders are personally liable for all the company’s
debts is called
a(n)______________.
unlimited
company
Incorporation is a
process through which organizations are given
___________.
legal existence
________________ are
responsible for the long-term strategy of the
organization.
Corporate
Managers
When two or more
people are carrying on business together, the law will
treat them as a
______________.
Partnership
A ___________ company
cannot sell its shares to public. Private
A company in which
shareholders are personally liable for all the company’s
debts is called
a(n)______________.
unlimited
company
Short
Questions (20 Questions)
- What are the main
responsibilities of an HR Manager in a software company?
- Define 'intellectual property
rights' and their importance in a software house.
- Explain the concept of
patents and their role in protecting software inventions.
- What is the significance of training
and development in HRM?
- Discuss the concept of
'working capital' and its importance for startups.
- What role does performance
appraisal play in human resource management?
- What are the challenges faced
by software companies in managing human resources?
- Explain the process of
producing a budget in a software company.
- What are the benefits of a
trademark for a software product?
- Describe the role of the
Technical Director in managing software projects.
- How does confidentiality
relate to intellectual property rights?
- What are the types of
intellectual property rights that can be used to protect software?
- Why is health and safety an
important concern in software houses?
- Discuss the importance of
strategic planning for HRM in software companies.
- What does 'self-management'
mean in the context of human resources?
- What is the role of the
Operations Director in a software company?
- What are the legal
implications of copyright infringement in software development?
- Explain the relationship
between employee commitment and organizational success.
- What is the purpose of
monitoring financial performance in software houses?
- Describe the process of
patenting a software innovation.
Long
Questions (10 Questions)
Week 1: Introduction to Professional Practices
- Definition of professional practices and their importance.
- Key attributes of a professional (e.g., accountability, integrity,
reliability).
- Role of professional practices in achieving career goals.
Week 2: Ethics in Professional Practices
- Definition of ethics and its importance in professional life.
- Major ethical theories: utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics.
- Difference between personal ethics and professional ethics.
- Examples of ethical dilemmas in the workplace.
Week 3: Code of Conduct
- Purpose and significance of a code of conduct.
- Core components of a code of conduct (e.g., integrity, confidentiality).
- Examples of violations of codes of conduct and their consequences.
Week 4: Professional Communication
- Elements of effective communication (clarity, conciseness, coherence).
- Email etiquette: formatting, tone, and structure.
- Presentation skills: preparation, delivery techniques, and handling
Q&A sessions.
Week 5: Teamwork and Collaboration
- Key characteristics of effective teams (e.g., clear goals, mutual
trust).
- Roles and responsibilities in team settings.
- Techniques for resolving conflicts within a team.
Week 6: Time Management
- Definition and importance of time management in professional life.
- Techniques for prioritizing tasks (e.g., Eisenhower Matrix, SMART
goals).
- Strategies to overcome procrastination and improve productivity.
Week 7: Professional Development
- Importance of continuous learning and skill enhancement.
- Methods of networking for professional growth.
- Role of certifications and training programs in career advancement.
Week 8: Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- Understanding workplace diversity: cultural, gender, and generational
differences.
- Benefits of diversity and inclusion in achieving organizational goals
- Strategies to promote an inclusive workplace environment.
- Discuss
the importance of intellectual property rights in the software industry.
Provide examples of how these rights protect innovations and the potential
risks if they are violated.
- Explain
the role of human resource management in a software company. How do HR
strategies contribute to achieving the company's long-term goals?
- What are
the main sources of funds for a startup software company? Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of each source.
- Examine
the various types of intellectual property rights (patents, copyrights,
trademarks). How do they apply to software products and services?
- Discuss
the challenges in managing working capital for a software house. How can
cash flow prediction help mitigate these challenges?
- What are
the key elements of a successful HRM strategy in a software company? How
can HRM practices impact employee retention and productivity?
- Explain
the concept of strategic HRM in the software industry. How can HRM
policies be aligned with the company's business objectives?
- Describe
the legal aspects of intellectual property protection in software
development. How can software companies enforce their rights and prevent
infringement?
- How do
patents and copyrights differ in protecting software innovations? Discuss
the pros and cons of patenting software innovations.
- Examine
the importance of health and safety in the workplace, specifically in a
software development environment. How can the Health and Safety Act of
1974 be applied in modern workplaces?
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