Hrmg 220: Human Resource Management Question Paper
Hrmg 220: Human Resource Management
Course:Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : HRMG 220
UNIT TITLE : HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one and any other two questions
Question One
"Human Resource planning is a prerequisite for effective management of human capital." In the light of this statement, discuss the significance of H.R. planning.
(10 marks)
A sales manager says to you. "Face it, the only reason people come to work is for the money. Pay them more and they will work harder." Do you agree with this statement? discuss.
(10 marks)
Discuss the functions of the human resource management.
(10 marks)
Question Two
Health and safety in some times regarded as luxury by senior management. What action could be taken on the initiation of human resource department to change this view?"
(10 marks)
Discuss at least five emerging issues in human resource management.
(10 marks)
Question Three
The company you work for as a human resource officer intends to undertake a human resource planning exercise. Explain six activities that you will undertake to accomplish this exercise.
(12 marks)
Highlight four ways in which information generated by a human resource information system is used in an organization.
(8 marks)
Question Four
One approach that organizations use to provide training to employees is off-the-job training method. Explain five off-the job training methods that an organization may adopt for training its staff.
(10 marks)
Highlight five reasons why it is important for an organization to undertake a job evaluation.
(10 marks)
Question Five
You have been give the responsibility of under-taking recruitment exercise in your organizations. Explain five sources of recruitment and five methods of recruitment that your would apply.
(12 marks)
Employees need a feeling of enthusiasm and confidence as they perform tasks assigned to them. In your own opinion what factors would account for contributing towards decreasing low morale on employees.
(8 marks)
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