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Human Resource Management Question Paper

Human Resource Management

Course:Master Of Business Administration

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
TRIMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
BBA 502: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

DATE: THURSDAY 19TH AUGUST 2010

TIME: 5.30 P.M. - 8.30 P.M.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and any THREE other questions.

1.
“Trade unions are there to present the interests of employees; however, they
have very little evidence to be proud of”. Using an existing Kenyan union as
an example, discuss the statement. (20 marks)

2.
Explain the factors which affect the development and implementation of a
sound compensation system of any company. (20 marks)

3.
Training need assessments is key to the success of any training programme for
employees. Although, the training methods applied could also affect its success.
Required to discuss the methods which could be applied in training employees.
(20 marks)

4.
The culture existing within a firm has an effect on the employees’ degree of
satisfaction as well as the quality of their performance. You are required to
explain the determinants of corporate culture in organizations.
(20 marks)

5.
Planning is one of the key principles of management; however, it has been
used nearly in all disciplines. Explain the role of planning in Human Resource
Management. (20 marks)