Hrmg 331: Performance And Reward Management Question Paper
Hrmg 331: Performance And Reward Management
Course:Performance And Reward Management
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2008 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTEMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE : HRMG 331
COURSE TITLE : PERFORMANCE AND REWARD MANAGEMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer Question ONE (Compulsory) and any other TWO Questions
Question 1
(a) Discuss the concept of “total rewards “and explain how human resource managers can utilize this concept to enhance employee motivation. (20 marks)
(b) Discuss the benefits that would accrue to an organization carrying out job evaluation consistently. (10 marks)
(c) You have been invited as a reward management consultant to give a talk to Human Resource Managers on reward policy. Explain the key highlights of your speech.
(10 marks)
Question 2
Kiembeni Food Processors have decided to carry out a job evaluation exercise and have been advised to use the Job Classification Method. Discuss the steps that they would follow when using this method. Explain the key strengths of this method including the challenges they are likely to experience when using this approach. (20 marks)
Question 3
The management of Kamboni Manufacturers, Lizoda Food Processors and Manzoni Welders have decided to carry out a salary survey and have decided to use the salary club survey method. Discuss the key factors, the management of these three companies should consider before adopting this method. Explain the advantages that would accrue to these firms on adopting this salary survey method. (20 marks)
Question 4
Explain the key highlights of the Employment Act 2007 and discuss the reasons why employers are advocating for its change. (20 marks)
Question 5
(a) Discuss the concept of the balanced scorecard that is in use in organizations today as a method of managing employee performance. (10 marks)
(b) Discuss the key components of the performance management cycle. (10 marks)
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