DISTANCE EDUCATION
P.G.D.H.R.M. EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
HUMAN RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2008 Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the concept of labour force, state the extent of
labour force participation.
2. What are flexibilities and rigidities in the Indian labour
market?
3. Explain the concept of real wage and money wage.
4. How is price index for dearness allowance computed?
5. Narrate the impact of employee migration.
6. Explain the terms rationalisation and automation.
7. Write a note on cost of living index.
8. State briefly the extent of neutrallisation.
Sub. Code
12
DE-3421
2
Sp 1
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the nature and scope of Human Resource
economics.
10. Explain the composition of Indian labour market.
11. Critically examine the wage theories in brief.
12. Is full employment myth or reality? Discuss.
13. Narrate the causes and effects of labour absenteeism.
14. What are the theories associated with employee
migrations?
15. Outline the broad principles of wage policy.