Human Resource Management Question Paper
Human Resource Management
Course:Master Of Business Administration
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2007
KENYATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DATE: Wednesday 28th November 2007
TIME: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer questions ONE and any other THREE
1.
"The future performance of any business organization is dependent upon the seriousness attached by it to the human resource audit process. With the use of empirical examples, demonstrate how this exercise has impacted on the performance of the public sector in Kenya and how this has and still affects workload allocation. [30 marks]
2.
Compare and contrast the implications of the various sources of the human factor during recruitment on organizations performance. When would it be appropriate for a firm to outsource employees? Use suitable but current examples for justification. [10 marks]
3.
"Training is an expensive exercise that at all times must be need driven" with the use of suitable examples, justify the above statement in the context of limited resources and the many challenges in today's workplace. [10 marks]
4.
Critically analyze the principles and concepts of management and with the use of empirical examples, justify their relevance and application in human resource management. [10 marks]
5.
Write short notes on any five of the following:
(a)
Reconciling HR practices with business strategies.
(b)
Human resource planning programs.
(c)-
Demand for labor forecasting.
(d)
Vacancy determination.
(e)
Person specification.
(f)
Job specification.
[10 marks]
More Question Papers
Exams With Marking Schemes
Popular Exams
Mid Term Exams
End Term 1 Exams
End Term 3 Exams
Opener Exams
Full Set Exams
Return to Question Papers