Hbc2301:Project Management Question Paper
Hbc2301:Project Management
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
(a) Discuss the role of Strategic Human Resource Management in the organization. (10Marks)
(b) Compare and contrast traditional Human Resource Management and Strategic Human Resource Management. (5Marks)
(c) A Junior Colleague in your HR department has sent you an e-mail to the effect that “during the course of my studies, I have come across the phrase” “best fit is more important than best practice”. What exactly does this mean and what is its significance to us?” Give a reply. (5Marks)
(d) Briefly explain the conditions necessary for a successful integration of Human Resource Strategies in the organization. (10Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
(a) How does reward strategy contribute to the achievement of corporate goals? (10Marks) (b) What are the main barriers that prevent successful implementation of Human Resource Strategies? (10Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
(a) Describe the eight-step strategic decision-making process as proposed by Wheelen and J.D Hunger. (16Marks) (b) Explain the two major benefits of strategic management. (4Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
(a) Explain how an organization can create and sustain a competitive advantage through Human Resources. (10Marks)
(b) The change process starts with an awareness of the need for change. Discuss five reasons why employees resist change. (10Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – 20 MARKS
(a) Discuss the nature and significance of strategic evaluation. (10Marks)
(b) “Strategists make a deliberate effort to analyse the environment”. Explain the reasons for this effect. (10Marks)
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