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
JIMBIRI TRADERS
Jimbiri Traders is one of the most successful organizations in Kenya. This can be attributed to the wage policy that is normally used in the company. In the policy hard work and contributions never go unnoticed. The “Umoja Hall of Fame” is the highest reward the company has to offer. This award gives recognition on sustained and consistent performance by a single employee or team.
If an individual employee comes up with an innovative idea or a solution he is rewarded with the “master mind” award. In recognition of the effort as part or a team, a reward “feather in my gap” is given. If an employee helps a colleague in need, then the colleague can nominate him for the “Thanks award”. It is given in recognition of the help in bailing the colleague out from difficult situation.
a) With reference to case discuss the types rewards recognised by the Jimbiri Traders. (10marks) b) Discuss the objectives of wage and salary administration. (10marks)
c) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of piece rate method of wage administration. (10marks)
Question 2
a) Explain the roles that a human resource manager is expected to undertake in an organization. (10marks)
b) Human Resource Planning (HRP) is a vital function of HRM. Discuss the benefits of HRP to an organization. (10marks)
Question 3
a) Citing relevant examples explain two theories of motivation and how they are applicable to the modern organization. (10marks)
b) Job evaluation helps in knowing the worth of a job. As a HR student at KeMU you have been requested by your organization to help them in the preparation of the job evaluation. Discuss the methods you would advise them to use and explain how it is done (steps). (10marks)
Question 4
a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using internal recruitment. (10marks)
b) Staffing function cannot be complete without performance appraisal. Explain the importance of staff appraisal. (10marks)
Question 5
a) As a training manager in your organization, explain the different ways in which you can evaluate the training program. (10marks)
b) Explain the benefits that will accrue an organization which keeps on training and developing its employees. (10marks)
Question 6
a) Discuss the three components of job analysis and give examples. (10marks)
b) Discuss the disadvantages of using interview as a method of selection. (10marks)
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