Hrm 601 Human Resource Seminar Question Paper
Hrm 601 Human Resource Seminar
Course:Masters Of Business Administration In Human Resource Management
Institution: Kca University question papers
Exam Year:2014
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2013/2014
EXAMINATION FOR THE MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(MBA) HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HRM 601 HUMAN RESOURCE SEMINAR
DATE: AUGUST, 2014
TIME: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any Other Three Questions
QUESTION ONE (31 MARKS)
Read the given extract on Hays Method of Compensation and answer the given questions.
In developing the Hays Job evaluation method, the Hays Group made several observations about
organizations and jobs. It noticed that although there were many factors that could be considered in
evaluating a job, there were only three that were significant enough to consider for every job.
Required
a)
Name the three most significant factors that should be considered when evaluating a job
according to the Hays Group.
b)
(3 Marks)
The Hays Group further observed that different types of jobs would possess the three factors in
different patterns. Give a brief explanation of the patterns in which a Human Resource
Manager would require the factors.
c)
(6 Marks)
In their final product, the Hays group came up with a four factor, eight elements classification
under the hays system of compensation. Name the four factors and give a brief explanation of
what each of them entails.
d)
(12 Marks)
Hays System of Compensation is one of the most widely used job evaluation methods. Explain
the various ways in which the method is used.
(10 Marks)
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QUESTION TWO (23 MARKS)
According to Debra (2001) It may be argued that traditional culture constitutes a major impediment in
the development and implementation of Performance Management in Ghana.
a)
Name two cultural influences and explain how they affect performance management in Ghana.
(4 Marks)
b) Briefly explain four other challenges affecting performance management in Ghana. (8 Marks)
c) Giving specific examples, explain the extent to which the given challenges are replicated in the
Kenyan public service.
d)
(8 Marks)
Give three weaknesses that challenge the effectiveness of performance appraisals. (3 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (23 MARKS)
In an article titled aligning rewards to organizational goals, a multinationals experience, John
Strediwick identified various ways in which pay structures have been changing to reflect changing
work cultures over time.
a)
Give a comprehensive discussion of the ways in which pay structure has been changing over
time.
b)
(20 Marks)
Give three job evaluation methods that are used to determine pay. (3 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (23 MARKS)
A study seeking to identify the extent to which the entrepreneurs’/business owners’ Perceptions of
success compare with previously identified success factors found four substantive categories of factors
and their characteristics. Required;
a) Name the four identified categories and their corresponding properties.
(8 Marks)
b) A study commissioned by the IPD''s Recruitment Forum (Kilibarda and Fonda, 1997)
highlighted a number of common failings in the recruitment and selection process. Identify six
such failings.
c)
(12 Marks)
To what extent do the above failings correspond to those experienced in the Kenyan situation?
(3 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE (23 MARKS)
a)
In a study seeking to explore the contribution of appraisal systems to sustainable organizational
effectiveness, Folger and Bies (1989) identified seven procedural elements important to
managers. Clearly outline them.
(7 Marks)
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b) Give a brief discussion of the summary of findings of the study. (10 Marks)
c) Explain the challenges related to appraisals from the employees point of view. (6 Marks)
QUESTION SIX (23 MARKS)
In a study seeking to explore graduate recruitment and selection practices in small businesses,
researchers found that the most significant difference between SMEs and large organizations is the
expectation in the former that graduates will perform and contribute immediately.
a) Discuss the other findings of the research. (14 Marks)
b) Briefly explain how named cultural factors affect selection procedures. (3 Marks)
c) Explain how the following cultural dimensions affect performance in African countries
i) Uncertainty avoidance
ii) Collectivism
iii) Large power distance
(6 Marks)
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