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) “Ideally, HR professionals role is to facilitate heads of departments and team leader to function as HR manager. In the light of the above statement, discuss the functions of HR management. (20marks)
b) Discuss the key factors influencing retrenchment in organizations. (10marks)
Question 2
a) Differentiate between job description and job specification. (4marks)
b) Discuss the uses of job analysis (8marks)
c) Explain the need for employee induction programme. (8marks)
Question 3
a) In the current volatile business environment, how relevant is the concept of Human Resource Planning for the organization? Explain your views with relevant illustrations. (10marks)
b) Discuss the steps involved in Human Resource Planning? (10marks)
Question 4
a) Differentiate between recruitment and selection. (4marks)
b) Critically discuss the complete selection process. (10marks)
c) Explain why an organization should consider recruiting from within. (6marks)
Question 5
a) Distinguish between training and education. (4marks)
b) How will you evaluate the effectiveness of training and development programs. (6marks) c) Explain the importance of performance appraisal in an organization. (5marks)
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