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Human Resource Management Year 2008 Question Paper

Human Resource Management Year 2008

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2008

COURSE CODE: BMGT 213
COURSE TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
STREAM: Y2S1 & Y2S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
Attempt Question ONE and any other THREE
QUESTION ONE
a) Distinguish between Personnel Management and Human Resources Management
(6 Marks)
b) Outline any SIX functions of a personnel officer in any organization
(3 Marks)
c) Human Resources planning is a process involving demand and supply forecasting.
Discuss the process highlighting the main activities in both forecasts
(10 Marks)
d) Job analysis involves the process of examining jobs in order to identify the main
features, duties and qualifications of the job holder. Briefly distinguish between
job descriptions and job specifications using appropriate examples (6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Distinguish between job evaluation, job analysis and job rotation (6 Marks)
b) Using appropriate examples, compare and contrast on – the – job and off – the –
job training (9 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Briefly highlight any FIVE types of tests used in selection of candidates for a job
(5 Marks)
b) Discuss any FIVE factors that influence pay decisions in organizations
(10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Define Performance Appraisal. Explain the reasons and importance of
performance appraisal in an organization. (10 Marks)
b) Using elaborate examples, distinguish between employee relations from industrial
relations (5 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Write short notes on the following:
i. Job satisfaction
ii. Hierarchy of Needs
iii. Communication in organization (2 Marks @)
b) Discuss any three emerging issues in Human Resources and the effects they have
on the Human Resources functions (9 Marks)
END OF EXAMINATIONS - SUCCESS

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