SEARO sm NNN: B.COM. (HONS.) : 2016 Qa. (a) Define HRM and explain the strategic role of HRM in the'2 1st century. 8 (b) What do you mean by workforce diversity ? Why is it posing as a challenge to various organisations ? 7 or (a) Discuss the main functions, duties and responsibilities ofa human resource , manager In a modern organisation, & (b) ost hglsaplanned elimination of positions nan organisation: Critically examine this statement, 7 Q2. (a) Define HR policies and discuss their nature and Importance. (b) Critically examine the evolution of HRM in India, or 7 (a) What are the important aspects of Human Resource Planning? Explain. | 8 (6) What Is Job Analysis ? Describe the process involved in conducting a job analysis. : 7 Q3. ‘i (a) Briefly explain the significance of providing training to employees. What criterla would you use to evaluate the effectivenpsy of a training programme ? 8 (b) Differentiate between performance appraisal and job evaluation, Briefly discuss any two methods of performance appraisal. F 7 or (a) What is management development? Describe any four important techniques ; .of management development. 8 384. 385 R.COM. (HONS): 2016 (b) What do you understand by fringe benefits 7 What types of fringe benefits can a company provide for it's employees ? 7 Q4 ‘ : (a) What should be the basis of promotion - merit or seniority? Elaborate. 4 (b) The need for employee counselling in industry arises due to the problem of , . conflict, frustration and stress. Enumerate. 7 : : or ' (a) Explain base compensation and supplementary compensation. What is the difference betweent the two ? 8 (b) Why is employee counselling required ? State the various types of counselling 7 . used in an organisation to deal-with problems of employees. Qs. (a) What do you mean by labour wel fare facilities to workers. (b) Define social security. Explain it’ industry. : fare ? Bring out the need for providing wel- 8 s scope and importance in Indian Zz us Or Write short notes on any three of the following :- 5x3 (a) URIS : (b) Employee Stock Option Plan {c) Retention , (d) HRaudit (e) EmpowermentCRAM SYM TOE 2 B.COM. (HONS.) : 2017 Liat eatantatiien amenities nanan Q1 (a) Define HRM and discuss its features and objectives, 8 (4) HRM involves all management decisions and practices that directly affect or influence the people who work for the organisation. Explain. 1,7 Or . (a) “The Human Resource Manager performs managerial as well as operative functions.” In the light of this statement explain the role of HR manager. @ (8) Critically discuss the various sources of recruitment. 2 Q2. (a) Discuss the significance of employment ‘tests, Discuss any three types of employment tests commonly used in an industry. : (6) What do you understand by placement? Distinguish between placement and 7 induction. 7 or \ (a) Define Human Resource Planning. Describe its characteristics, objectives and limitations. . 8 (6) “The human resource of a firm can be a source of competitive advantage.” Explain the statement with examples. 7 Q.3. (a) Briefly explain the significance of training to both employers and employees. Why is on-the-job training method preferred over off-the-job training? 8 (b) Differentiate between sensitivity training androle- playing. How1s role playing useful in management development in the present era of globalisation and 7 liberalisation ? , Or (a) Distinguish between performance appralsal and potential appraisal. Critically examine the MBO approach In modern organisations. 8 382) |F.COM, (HONS): 2017 1 (b) Explain with an example the concept of pay band compensation system. Whar + are its merits ? 7 Qa (@) Job evaluation determines the worth of the Job and not the job-holder. Cor ment. Explain any two techniques of Job-evaluation. (b) Whatis the rationale behind offering financial Incentives to employees ? How will you formulate a good incentive scheme ? 7 : : or : : (a) Wby'ts it important for an organisation to care for employees health? (b) What do you mean by HR audit ? Explain Its objectives, benefits and limita- tions, 7 Q.5. Briefly explain the emerging issues and challenges in HRM In the 21st century. : or Mr. Swamlisa senior Supervisor inan electric department ofa company. He served the company for nearly 25 years with flawless career record. Unfortunately there was an accident In the department causing death of one attendant. Management investigated the incidence and found Mr. Swami responsible for accident. His services were terminated holding payment of his gratuity and otherbenefits. Mr. Swaml feels that he is unjustly treated and Union agrees with him, Answer the followirig questions on the basis of the above case study: (1) Would such action on the part of management be justified ? . (2) What woult! be your opinion and advice on this matter?QUESTION PAPERS B.COM. (HONS.) : 2018 TN ao Qh (a) Explain the concept of “Human Resource Management”. How Is it importa to both individuals and or (b) Define "Workforce Diversity effectively manage workforc Skee Or (a) Discussthe tole of HRmanager in building up core competencies and creating . competitive advantage. . : 7 (b) Define ‘empowerment’ and'e barrier’s to employee empowerment in business Qz- , (a) What are the major terview bé made more effective™\_ (b) Explain the, concept of job evaluation. How is job evaluation different from job analysis? pganizations? ” What steps or measures would you suggest e diversity in an organization? mpowering organization: Explain the common organizations. 8 n- problems of interview as a selection tool? How can i or and qualitative aspects of human resource planning. 7 (b) Define orientation and discuss Its Importance for the organization and the employees, 8 (a) Briefly explain the quantitative Qa. . (a) Distinguish between training and development. How will you determine the training needs of a manufacturing enterprise? (b) Write an explanatory note on any two techniques of Management Develop- 8 7 ment. Or380 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (a) What do you understand by Potential appratsal? Hows ta tt diff Performance appraisal? (6) “Counsellingote ant from 7 mployoos resulta in veducing conflict, frystratloniand stress Do you agreo? Give reasons In support of your answer 8 Qa (2) Discuss the merits and limitations of senlority based proqiotion and m it based promotion, 7 (¥) Define xoctal security and oxpluin its significance in the eintoxt of Indl an working egnditions, 8 : or (a) What does the concept of compensation Imply? What factors should be con- sidered while determining the, financial com, pensation of employees of an enterprise? 7 ce Information System (HRIS) in a a (®) Explain the applications of Human Resour modern organization, 5. Write detailed ntes on any two of the following: (a) HR Audit (6) Importance of collective bargaining : () Employee Stock Option Plan = -(@) 360 degree appraisal (e) On the job training methods. Last year, Mr. Manohar had received promotion to the Engineering Department of Madras Manutacturing Comps producing numerous household products, M degree and had been working with the graduating from a reputed institute of tech Manohar’s record asa design en, products that were being marke rid and was widely respected for his innovative contributions to th le company recognized for its reputation as the industry leader in new product research ai nd development. Throughout his seven years with the Madras ManufacturingSgmpany, Manohar had kept himself up-to- date in his field by reading engineering journals and by attending conferences and workshops. Because of his technical/engineering experience-with the company and his ability to get along with People, top management felt very confident in promoting Manohar to the position of manager of engineering.department. position of Manager of any, a medium sized firm anohar had an electrical engineering company for about.seven years after hnology.B.COM. (HONS,) + 2018 381 Manohar’s early experience in coordinating the working of eighteen engineers inthe department proved to be a real challenge. He experienced considerable difficulties being a manager as compared to an engineer. He continued to be very involved with rokearch aid product design and worked very long hours (sometimes upto twelve hotirs a day) in order to keep up his design engineering. Recently, Mayohar was told by his boss that he was not providing the leadership to the department that top management believed was necessary in order to achieve maximum effectiveness. Manohar also began to feel pressure from some of the engineers who likewise believed that he was involved in performing routine engineering jobs and not managing the department. Answer the following questions.on the basis of the above case study: (q) What is the basic problem confronting Manohar as a manager? (2) Did the management make a mistake in promoting Manohar tothe position of a manager? (c) Whatsuggestions would youliketo make toimprove Bet See as a manager?”