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 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) 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 Management (HRM) is not just limited to manage and optimally exploit human intellect. The scope of HRM is widening with every passing day. The most successful companies and the most successful countries will be those that manage human resource in the most effective and efficient manner."
With the help of very clear examples discuss the above statement in relation to the following scopes of HRM noting to address at least two key functions of HRM in each scope
HRM in Personal management.
(10 Marks)
HRM in Employee welfare.
(10 Marks)
HRM in industrial relations.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
"Job analysis is the cornerstone of all human resource functions since several human resource management activities are supported by the information derived from it." Do you agree? Give reasons for your stand noting to address yourself to at least four common HRM activities that are supported by the information derived from job analysis.
(10 Marks)
Identify the main players in career development and explain the role played by each of them.
(10 Marks)
Question Three
Define performance appraisal and explain four key objectives it is meant to meet.
(10 Marks)
Define job evaluation and explain four key objectives met by it.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
How do you determine and identify training needs?
(10 Marks)
List and explain the meaning and purpose of five kinds of employment interviews.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Write short notes on the following noting to give examples in support of your answer
Job description.
(5 Marks)
Purposes of human resource planning.
(5 Marks)
Collective bargaining.
(5 Marks)
Compensation.
(5 Marks)
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