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Hrmg 548: Strategic Human Resource Management Question Paper
Hrmg 548: Strategic Human Resource Management
Course:Master Of Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DECEMBER, 2012 (EVENING)
UNIT CODE : HRMG 548
UNIT TITLE : STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
TIME: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
Question One
SENIOR HR EXECUTIVES DECRY LACK OF STRATEGIC INPUT
Though many HR management gurus have championed the evolving and expanding strategic role of HR professionals, a recent report from the conference board of Canada seems to indicate that most HR executives feel they aren’t very involved with their company’s strategic plans.
The recent survey of 155 senior level HR executives, found that 63 per cent of the respondent felt that ’HR is never rarely or only some times’ a major part of their company’s’ overall strategy.
The remaining 37 per cent did feel that HR plays a significant role in their company’s’ strategic planning.
According to research with their conferment boards, employees at companies that encourage HR participation in strategic planning have a stronger understanding of their functions within the organizations "there is a strong correlation between those companies that say HR is always liked to strategic process and how well the companies employees understand when the company want to go, says Brian Hackett a senior HR specialized with the board.
Is there a strong business case for the strategic approach to HRM or is it more the care of academics and HR professionals have embraced strategic HRM out of a self – interact.
(10 Marks)
Briefly discuss the approach that he can use to manage its workforce.
(7 Marks)
In your opinion is there a relationship between linking the HR strategy and the overall business strategy and organizational ¬¬¬¬performance.
(8 Marks)
Question Two
Human resource management is defined as a strategic and coherent approach to the management of an organization most valued assets. Why is human resource (people) referred to as the most valued assets of the organization?
(10 Marks)
Explain how an organization can create competitive advantage through people.
(15 Marks)
Question Three
Write short notes on the following:
(25 Marks)
Strategic intent.
Resource-based strategy.
Strategic capability.
The framework of strategic HRM.
Question Four
Clearly explain the process of formulating strategy.
(15 Marks)
Explain why it is important for organization to shift their attention to strategic human resource management.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
To be effective, a human resource management strategy should be formulated after considering an organization’s environment, mission and objectives, strategies and internal strength and weaknesses including its culture. Explain. (25 Marks)
Question Six
While managing human resource, the management also need to develop organization. This can be done through developing organization development programs. What are some of the activities that may be incorporated in an organization development program? (25 Marks)
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