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Performance Hrmg 331 Question Paper

Performance Hrmg 331

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer THREE Questions
Question ONE is Compulsory and attracts 30 Marks)
All other Questions carries 20 Marks
Question One
Briefly discuss the purpose of performance appraisal in relation to formulation of reward systems of an organization.
(5 Marks)

Discuss the objective of performance management.
(5 Marks)
What is the significance of the "Internal Equity" in decision making?
(5 Marks)
Compare and construct: "simple classification methods" of job classification and "ranking method" bringing out the advantage and disadvantages of each method.
(5 Marks)
Discuss FOUR (4) advantages of output based incentive remuneration systems.
(5 Marks)
Discuss FOUR criteria applied by employer to design a reward system.
(5 Marks)

Question Two
Briefly explain the theories underpinning performance management as indentified by Buchner (2007).
(10 Marks)
Briefly enumerate FIVE (5) examples of non-financial rewards.
(10 Marks)

Question Three
In your view should an organization use "relative" or "absolute" performance thresholds commonly referred to as "Tournament-style Rewards?" (20 Marks)

Question Four
Discuss the 360 degree feedback system of evaluation and the benefits that are likely to accrue to an organization that adopts this system.
(20 Marks)
(b)Explain the following terms used in wage payments.
Straight Work Scheme
(5 Marks)
Group bonus scheme
(5 Marks)

Questions Five
Briefly explain what "extreme market pricing?". Justify its use by the many organizations as a basis for valuing jobs and what are the problems this approach might create.
(12 Marks)

Job evaluation may be deficient in some aspects. Discuss.
(8 Marks)

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