DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the objectives of human resource management?
How do you achieve these objectives?
2. Give the meaning of human resource planning. What are
its characteristics?
3. What is demotion? What are the causes of demotion?
4. Explain the causes and objectives of transfers.
5. Write a note on the meaning and different types of fringe
benefits.
6. Explain the basic principles of wage and salary
administration.
7. Define the term health and discuss the various ways and
means to protect employees' health in industries.
8. What is a human resource report? Describe the essentials
of a good human resource report.
Sub. Code
31
DE-2881
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the scope of human resource policies and the
process of formulating human resource policies.
10. Explain job description along with its importance in the
modern context.
11. Critically examine the merits and limitations
''seniority" and as the basis of promotion. Which of
the two will you recommend for promotion of professional
in your organisation? Why?
12. Explain the wage and salary administration in relation to
personal taxation in India.
13. Discuss in detail on the factors governing wage and
salary administration in India.
14. Write a detailed note on employee welfare and safety.
15. Explain the scope and importance of personnel audit.