Gauhati University Question Papers
Human Resource Planning & Development (May-June’ 2016)
Full Marks: 80
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Answer either in
English or Assamese
1.
Answer the following as directed: 1x5=5
(a)
Fill in the blanks with suitable answer:
1)
Human resources are the only assets that _____
over a period of while physical resources just depreciate with time.
2)
HRIS can relieve HR managers from routine
activities as the system takes over the task of _____ employee information.
3)
_____ is a process of gathering relevant
information about various aspects of a job.
4)
_____ refers to the process of identifying and
accomplishing the employees’ career objectives.
5)
_____ is the purpose of exposing the employees
beyond the scope of their present knowledge.
(b)
State whether the following statements are True or False: 1x5=5
1) In-basket
refers to a wood or metal container placed on the managers’ desk to hold
incoming materials/mail.
2) HRA
is irrelevant in manpower planning.
3) Inefficiency
may be a reason for demotion.
4) Point
ranking is the quality method of job evaluation.
5) When
employees leave an organization for any reason, an exit interview may be
conducted.
2.
Write very short notes on the following (within 30 words each): 2x5=10
a) Two
characteristics of Japanese career model.
b) Two
advantages of job enlargement.
c) Two
disadvantages of downsizing.
d) Two
HRM functions.
e) Two
HR models.
3.
Write short answers to any four of the following (within 50 words each): 5x4=20
a) Explain
briefly employee turnover rate.
b) Describe
four causes of absenteeism.
c) What
is employee counseling?
d) What
are the techniques of job analysis?
e) Give
four reasons for employee evaluation.
f) Describe
three measures for successful career planning.
4.
Answer any four of the following (within 120 words each): 10x4=40
a) Define
the concept and need of Human Resource Development in the Indian context.
b) Explain
the meaning and importance of training. Distinguish between training and
executive development.
c) Briefly
describe various methods of performance evaluation. Distinguish between
transfer and demotion.
d) What
are the various methods of Human Resource Accounting? Describe the advantages
and limitations of HRA in general.
e) Explain
the importance of Human Resource Information System. Explain the steps involved
in designing HRIS for an organization.
f) Describe
briefly the importance of Human Resource Planning for an organization with
special reference to any public sector organization in India.
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