Hrmg 431: Cross Cultural And Diversity Management Question Paper
Hrmg 431: Cross Cultural And Diversity Management
Course:Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
SCHOOL : SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions
Question 1
a) Briefly discuss the following:
i) Diversity management
ii) Nominal group technique
iii) Work – life balance
iv) Geocentric staffing policy (10marks)
b) An organizations success and competitiveness depends upon its ability to embrace diversity and realize its benefits. Discuss the benefits that an organization realizes from diversity management. (10marks)
c) As a HRM Manager, discuss the guidelines that you would follow to bring about an effective culture change in your organization. (10marks)
Question 2
a) Discuss the various dimensions of diversity in an organization. (10marks)
b) Briefly discuss the strategies that a Human Resource manager would apply to achieve an effective diversity management in an organization. (10marks)
Question 3
a) Discuss the characteristics of effective groups. (10marks)
b) Groups in an organization are usually formed to achieve the organizational objectives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making. (10marks)
Question 4
a) Differentiate between international human resource management and domestic human resource management, outlining the characteristics of each. (10marks)
b) Various multinational companies can apply various staffing policies. Discuss at least three staffing policies giving their advantages and disadvantages. (10marks)
Question 5
a) Discuss the main types of organizational culture. (10marks)
b) The choice of an employee for an international assignment is a critical question. As a Human Resource manager, discuss the criteria you would consider in choosing an employee for an international assignment. (10marks)
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