DISTANCE EDUCATION
P.G.D.B.M. EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
PRINCIPLES OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the need for personnel policies in an industry.
2. Explain the scope of Human Resource planning.
3. What are the various steps involved in the process of Job
Analysis?
4. Discuss any four important Tests used in the employee
selection process.
5. What are the factors to be considered for designing a
compensation plan?
6. What are the merits and demerits of Incentives Schemes?
7. What are the various causes for industrial accidents?
Explain.
8. Discuss the various methods used for Personnel
Research.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Describe the emerging role of personnel management in
Indian Industries.
10. Discuss the problems in Human Resource Planning. How
can these problems be overcome?
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DE-3209
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11. ''Selection is one of the most important of all functions in
the management of personnel'' — Comment. What are
the major problems in the way of proper selection of
personnel in India?
12. Discuss the various stages involved in the process of
training.
13. What are the requisites for effective incentives plans?
14. Describe the procedure involved in a disciplinary action.
15. Discuss the different areas of HR Audit with suitable
examples.