Hrmg 433/431: Cross Cultural And Diversity Management Question Paper
Hrmg 433/431: Cross Cultural And Diversity Management
Course:Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''st ''TRIMESTER 2012 EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : HRMG 433/431
UNIT TITLE : CROSS CULTURAL AND DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Question One
Define the term cultural diversity
(2 Marks)
Elaborate on the meaning of workforce diversity and outline the primary dimensions of quality.
(10 Marks)
Explain the Human resource life cycle and its importance in managing diversity.
(8 Marks)
Explain the THREE aspects of cultural intelligence.
(6 Marks)
List and explain the TWO individual approaches to diversity management.
(4 Marks)
Question Two
What are the characteristics of international Human Resource Management.
(10 Marks)
Explain the practical steps a manager can use in managing diversity in the workplace.
(10 Marks)
Question Three
Demographic trends are constantly changing in organization. Explain some of the demographic trends that have resulted in increased work force diversity in organizations. (20 Marks)
Question Four
There are a number of competitive advantages an organization can acquire from cultural diversity. Discuss.
(10 Marks)
Discuss the major challenges facing managers in the management of a diverse workforce.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Geert Hofstede proposed a systematic framework for assessing and differentiating cultures. Explain these different dimensions.
(10 Marks)
Explain the benefits of effective management of diversity.
(4 Marks)
Discuss any THREE organizational approaches used in managing diversity.
(6 Marks)
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