MSc Human Resource Management

Cohort: MHRM/13/PT Aug

Examinations for 2013 - 2014 Semester II

/ 2014 Semester I

MODULE: CONTEMPORARY STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT II
MODULE CODE: MGMT 5316
Duration: 3 Hours

Instructions to Candidates:

1. This paper consists of Sections A and B.

2. Section A is Compulsory.
3. Answer any two questions from Section B.
4. Always start a new question on a fresh page.
5. Total Marks: 100.

This question paper contains 5 questions and 3 pages.

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 SECTION A: COMPULSORY

QUESTION 1: (40 MARKS)

(a) Give an overview of Whittington’s four generic approaches to strategy.

(20 marks)

(b) Discuss how Strategic HRM can contribute towards Organizational Success.
(10 marks)

(c) Elaborate briefly on Strategic HRM (SHRM) interventions that can align an
organisation’s culture. (10 marks)

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS

QUESTION 2: (30 MARKS)

(a) Give an overview of Ulrich’s four main roles for HR professionals and explain
the impact that they can have in organizations. (20 marks)

(b) Elaborate on how the link between Human Capital Management (HCM) and
business strategy can be established. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3: (30 MARKS)

Discuss the main principles of Strategic HRM as derived from Guest, Sisson and
Hendry and Pettigrew and explain the benefits that can accrue to an organization by
adopting these principles.

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QUESTION 4: (30 MARKS)

(a) Explain the salient features of the three models of Strategic HRM.
(20 marks)

(b) Taking any one of the model give reasons as to why organizations should adopt
such a model. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5: (30 MARKS)

(a) Elaborate on the salient features of the Resource Based View(RBV) and explain
its relevance in modern day organizations. (20 marks)

(b) Discuss the statement ‘The concept of strategic integration is fundamental in

SHRM’. (10 marks)

***END OF QUESTION PAPER***

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