Buss 220: Human Resource Management Question Paper
Buss 220: Human Resource 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) Define HRM. What are reservations of HRM. (6marks)
b) There are TWO sets of HRM function, Managerial and operative. Discuss these functions. (8marks)
c) Explain the difference between internal and external types of environment in HRM. (6marks)
d) Highlight the importance of HRM in modern management. (6marks)
e) Give reasons for employee chastening in organizations. (4marks)
Question 2
a) Discuss the process of job analysis. (8marks)
b) Discuss the reasons for continued emphasis on HRP in modern organizations. (8marks)
c) What is the significance of occupational health in employee welfare. (4marks)
Question 3
a) Discuss the performance management process in modern organizations. (10marks)
b) Discuss the recruitment process. (7marks)
c) What do you understand by the term selection. (3marks)
Question 4
a) What is placement? Explain its significance for an organization. (5marks)
b) Distinguish between:
i) Career planning and HR planning (3marks)
ii) Job description and job specification. (3marks)
iii) Employee induction and orientation (3marks)
c) Why do you think workers participation in management is necessary. (6marks)
Question 5
a) Write short notes on the following
i) Backmastership (3marks)
ii) Employee welfare (3marks)
iii) Demand forecasting (3marks)
iv) Grievance handling (3marks)
b) “The business Environment is changing and so is HR environment” Discuss. (8marks)
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