Mbad 641: Human Resource Management Question Paper
Mbad 641: Human Resource Management
Course:Masters In Business Administration
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MBAD 641: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
STREAMS: MBAD Y1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 13/8/2013 5.30 PM- 8.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer all Questions
• Do not Write on the Question Paper
1. (a) What functions does a Human Resource department normally perform.
[10 Marks]
(b) Explain specific ways in which a Human Resource Manager contributes to company profit. [10 Marks]
(c) Explain clearly five challenges currently facing Human Resource Managers.
[5 Marks]
2. (a) Describe an affirmative action plan. [5 Marks]
(b) Discuss the steps taken in Job Analysis [10 Marks]
(c) Outline four most frequently used methods of job analysis. [10 Marks]
3. (a) “Making accurate predictions about the quantity and abilities required in staff for the future involves gauging the unknown”. Discuss this statement with reference to the factors influencing the demand and supply of Human Resources.
[10 Marks]
(b) What can managers do to make Diagnostic selection interview more valid and reliable. [10 Marks]
(c) Outline the principles of learning that should be employed by a modern organization. [5 Marks]
4. (a) You have been requested by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an
organisation in a service industry to investigate the possibility of introducing performance related pay. Prepare a report for the CEO addressing arguments for and against introducing performance related pay. [10 Marks]
(b) You are the Human Resource Manager of a large company. Feedback suggests many of the workers are unhappy and are looking for new jobs. Recent survey show productivity has fallen. You know the managing director has said there will be no wage increase this year. What improvement could you suggest at the next management meeting which would improve motivation and productivity?
[10 Marks]
(c) Under what circumstances is strike or a lock out prohibited? [5 Marks]
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