DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Third Semester
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012 13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define Human Resource Management. Highlight the
functions of Human Resource Management in business
organizations.
2. What do you mean by Human resource Planning?
Explain the objectives and needs of Human Resource
Planning.
3. Give the meaning and methods of Training.
4. Write a short note on Compensation Plan.
5. Discuss briefly about the different techniques of job
evaluation.
6. What are the causes for accidents in the work place?
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7. Explain the need of employee motivation.
8. Give the meaning of personnel records along with its
importance in the modern organisation.
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the steps involved in the formulation and
implementation of personnel policies.
10. Explain job design and specification? What are the
benefits of job specification?
11. Discuss the steps involved in conducting a training
program in the modern business organisation.
12. Write a detailed note on individual and group incentives
with suitable examples.
13. Explain the different methods and techniques used in
wage fixation.
14. Discuss in detail on discipline in an organization along
with its administrative measures.
15. Explain the meaning of personnel research and what are
its objectives and importance?