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Strategic Human Resource Management (Hrmg 432) Question Paper

Strategic Human Resource Management (Hrmg 432)

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011

TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS • Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions
Question 1
a) Clearly distinguish between Human Resource Management and Strategic Human Resource Management. (10marks)
b) Why is culture an important factor to take into consideration if you want to be strategic as a human resource manager? (5marks)
c) Clearly outline the benefits and barriers of Strategic as a Human Resource Manager?(10marks)

d) What is Strategy and how it is applicable to Human Resource Management? (5marks)

Question 2
There are SEVEN steps to developing a Human Resource Strategy and the active involvement of senior line managers should be sought through out the approach. Explain these steps. (20marks)

Question 3
a) Clearly explain the TWO camps in the study of organizational culture and point out which camp is useful or organizational transformation. (10marks)
b) As a leader how can you detect desirable and undesirable characteristics of organizational culture. (10marks)

Question 4
a) Schein outlined some specific steps leaders can employ to change and influence or manage organization`s culture. Outline these specific steps. (10marks)
b) Define organizational development, pointing out clearly its distinguishing characteristics.(10marks)

Question 5
a) Write short notes on the following approaches to HR strategy development
i) The best practice approach
ii) The best fit approach
iii) The bundling approach (15marks)
b) Give a critical view of the above 5 a approaches. (5marks)

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