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Cam 308: Human Resource Planning Question Paper

Cam 308: Human Resource Planning

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2009/2010
THIRD YEAR STAGE 1 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CAM 308: HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING (EVENING CLASS)
DATE: DECEMBER 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ONE and Any other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) State the concept of human resource planning and explain four assumptions that form the basis
of a viable HR Planning. (10 Marks)
b) Discuss the role of Human resource planning and its strategic importance. (10 Marks)
c) Explain five limiting factors to a successful Human resource planning. (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) What do you understand by the term Human resource forecasting? Discuss the factors that you
as a HR planner would consider when forecasting on HR needs. (12 Marks)
b) Write brief notes on the following methods of forecasting employment needs. (8 Marks)
i) Trend analysis
ii) Ratio analysis
iii) Managerial judgment
iv) Zero base forecasting
QUESTION THREE
a) Describe in details the process of Human resource planning. (12 Marks)
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b) Explain four measures that an organization can take to ensure that it becomes an ‘employer of
choice’ (8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) You have recently being recruited to KCA University as a Human resource planner. Highlight
five HR planning strategies that you can employ to ensure optimum contribution of people
working in the organization. (10 Marks)
b) Describe how the effectiveness of the HR practices can be evaluated in an organization set up
(10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Many universities in Kenya have been using part-time workers as part of their HR planning
strategy. Discuss the pros and cons of using part-time workers (12 Marks)
b) Compare the relationship between organization planning and Human Resource planning
(8 Marks)

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