Dibrugarh University B.Com 3rd Sem (General): Human Resource Management Question Papers (Nov' 2018)

2018 (November)

COMMERCE (General)

Course: 301 (Human Resource Management)

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

(NEW COURSE)

Full Marks: 80

Pass Marks: 24

Time: 3 hours

1. (a) Answer the following questions very briefly:

1)      Write down any two objectives of Human Resource Management.           1x2=2

2)      Mention two advantages of training.                                                          1x2=2

(b) Write True or False:                                                                                                 1x4=4

1)      Human Resource Management is a continuous process.

2)      ‘Promotion’ is a source of recruitment.

3)      There is no difference between ‘coordination’ and ‘cooperation’.

4)      Planning is a managerial function of Human Resource Management.

2. Write short notes on:                                                                                4x4=16

a)      Objectives of Human Resource Planning.

b)      Job enrichment.

c)       Inductive training.

d)      Incentives.

3. (a) Discuss the nature and objectives of Human Resource Management.            4+10=14

Or

(b) Discuss the evolution and development of Human Resource Management in India.                  14

4. (a) What do you mean by Human Resource Planning? Discuss the importance of Human Resource Planning in the management of a large company.                                            4+10=14

Or

(b) What is job analysis? Explain about the process of job analysis.                4+10=14

5. (a) Explain the meaning of ‘recruitment’ and ‘section’. Distinguish between recruitment and selection.         2+2+10=14

Or

(b) Critically discuss the various sources of recruitment.                              14

6. (a) Describe in detail the various steps in a training programme.              14

Or

(b) Explain the different methods which are generally used for executive development.               14

(OLD COURSE)

Full Marks: 80

Pass Marks: 32

Time: 3 hours

1. (a) Answer the following questions very briefly:

1)      Mention two points of distinction between Human Resource Management and Personnel Management.  2

2)      Write down two functions of personnel manager.                                    2

(b) Write True or False:                             1x4=4

1)      A good human resource development practice motivates the organizational members to do an outstanding work.

2)      Employee selection is the process of attracting capable applicants for employment.

3)      There is no difference between career planning and career counseling.

4)      Compensation management is a continuous process.

2. Write short notes on any four of the following:                             4x4=16

a)      Scope of HRM.

b)      Scientific selection of employees.

c)       Job analysis.

d)      Career development.

e)      External sources of recruitment.

3. (a) Discuss the functions of Human Resource Management.                                11

Or

(b) Discuss in brief the development of Human Resource Management in India.                        11

4. (a) What do you mean by Human Resource Planning? Explain the different steps in Human Resource Planning.  4+7=11

Or

(b) What is meant by ‘job analysis’? Describe the importance of job analysis in an organization. 4+7=11

5. (a) Describe the internal sources of recruitment.                                             11

Or

(b) Distinguish between ‘recruitment’ and ‘selection’.                                   11

6. (a) Define training. Describe the importance of training.                                         4+7=11

Or

(b) What is ‘executive development’? Explain its significance.                                   4+7=11

7. (a) What do you mean by ‘compensation management’? Discuss its importance in a developing country like India. 4+8=12

Or

(b) Write an explanatory note on ‘health and safety measures’ for employees of a large organization. 12

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