Hrmg 433/331: Cross Cultural And Diversity Management Question Paper
Hrmg 433/331: Cross Cultural And Diversity Management
Course:Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2011 EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : HRMG 433/331
UNIT TITLE : CROSS -CULTURAL AND DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO.
Question One
Joseph has been attached as a HR expert in one of the Multinational corporations and be has been holding this position in Kenya for the last six (6) years. To him this is an offer that he wishes not to turn down besides the wife being six months expectant and he is wondering whether to postpone leaving the country to his new work station or opting to leave and come back later. The wife on the other hand is torn between the husband leaving or waiting until she delivers. The two have mixed reactions about the job offer and they are contemplating postponing the offer till after three months.
In light of this,
Discuss the work life balance challenges that Joseph is likely to experience in the course of assuming his new position.
(8mks)
Discuss the challenges of workforce diversity in his new appointment.
(6mks)
Discuss how globalization is likely to affect Joseph in his new appointment in a far off country.
(6mks)
Compare and contrast the additional benefits that this new appointment will have on his career as a HR expert in Kenya and abroad.
(6mks)
Advice Joseph on alculturation issues in the foreign land and how this is likely to affect his cultural values.
(4mks)
Question Two.
When an organization acknowledges differences among the workforce, it can manage its employees in such away as to create harmony in work practices and higher standards of cooperation. In the light of this,
Discuss the benefits of appreciating work place diversity.
(12mks)
Discuss two main classifications of groups give relevant examples in each case and how each is likely to influence individual performance.
(8mks)
Question Three.
Discuss the major challenges that Human Resource Managers face in managing organizations globally.
(12mks)
Discuss the application of Hofstedes theory of culture in modern management of Human resources.
(8mks)
Question Four.
Discuss the main challenges of international Human resource management and how these challenges can be overcome.
(12mks)
Discuss the reasons for relying on parent country nationals for staffing and recruiting top positions.
(8mks)
Question Five.
Discuss the major types of organizational cultures and their application in enhancing improved organizational performance.
(12mks)
Discuss the guidelines for cultural changes.
(8mks)
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