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Cam 309-H Personnel Administration (Day) Question Paper

Cam 309-H Personnel Administration (Day)

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2011

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2010/2011
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
CAM 309-H PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION (day)
DATE: DECEMBER2011 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any Other Two Questions
Question One
a) The success of Human Resource functions in an organisation are usually guided by the
existence of personnel policies. Organisations however operate in dynamic environments
and this inevitably influences the personnel policies.Discuss the factors which may
influence development of HR policies. (10 Marks)
b) Explain briefly the items that are exempt when computing PAYE and indicate their
numerical value as well as applicable limits. (10 Marks)
c) Explain the various ways that the formulated Human Resource policies can be
communicated to employees in an organisation. (10 Marks)
Question Two
Mwangaza Limited has increased the number of employees from 150 to 289 due to expansion in
its operations. The intricacy of the large number of employees has made it difficult to deal with
matters such as distribution of work and other administrative issues. The Human Resource
manager intends to formulate appropriate policies to address the problems of sexual harassment
facing the company and has sought your advice in this regard.
a) Explain the factors that the Human Resource manager of Mwangaza Ltd should consider in
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formulating the said policies and procedures manual. (15 Marks)
b) Discuss the items that should be included in a policy on HIV/AIDS. (5 Marks)
Question Three
The newly appointed director of Mawingu holdings has observed that the company does not have a
Human Resource policies and procedures manual. he has given directions that the Human
Resource department come up with an appropriate document.
Explain the various sources from which the management would obtain information for compiling
the manual. (20 Marks)
Question Four
In a forum organised by the National Social Security Fund Board of trustees, an introductory brief
was given by one of the facilitators on the kind of benefits that accrue to members of the fund.
a) As a participant in this forum, outline and briefly explain the different types of benefits
payable to contributing members of the fund and the circumstances under which each
benefit is paid. (10 Marks)
b) Explain the challenges that are faced by NSSF in administering the scheme.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
a) Discuss the various challenges that are likely to be faced by Human Resource Managers as
they formulate and implement the Human Resource policies and procedures. (10 Marks)
b) Outline the criteria for eligibility as NHIF member and the benefits that accrue to members.
(10 Marks)

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