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Cam 309: Personnel Administration Question Paper

Cam 309: Personnel Administration

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
THIRD YEAR STAGE 1 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CAM 309: PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
DATE: APRIL 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
The success of Human Resource functions in an organisation is usually guided by the existence of
personnel policies. Organisations however operate in dynamic environments and this inevitably
influences the personnel policies.
a) Discuss the factors which may influence changes in personnel 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 employment policies to address the problems facing the company and has
sought your advice in this regard.
Explain the factors that the Human Resource manager of Mwangaza Ltd should consider in
formulating the employment policies and procedures manual. [20 Marks]
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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 can 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 likely to be faced by NSSF in administering the scheme.
[10 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE
Discuss the challenges that are likely to be faced by Human Resource Managers as they formulate and
implement the Human Resource policies and procedures. [20 Marks]

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