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Human Resource Management 1 Question Paper

Human Resource Management 1

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce In Human Resource Management

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

BBA 301:
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1

DATE:
Wednesday 8th October 2008
TIME: 3.00pm-5.00pm
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Attempt question one and any two other questions.
2.
Additional marks will be given for clarity of issues and real life examples.

Q.1
a)
Distinguish between human resource management and personnel management and explain why it is normally considered multidisciplinary in nature (10 marks)
b)
Analyze the role and process of man power planning in human resource management. (10 marks)
c)
What are the limitations of human resource planning. (10 marks)

Q.2
Discuss the main components or functions of human resource management (20 marks)

Q.3
Training is an important function of personnel management. Write brief notes in each of the following:
i)
Importance of training needs assessment
ii)
Types of training and their role
(20 marks)

Q.4
Discuss the role and steps in recruitment and selection of staff in today’s Organization (20 marks)

Q.5
a)
Distinguish between job design and job enrichment (5 marks)
b)
Explain the role of job design in today’s organization (15 marks)