Spring 2010(Jan-June)

Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester I

Subject Code – MB0043

Subject Name – Human Resource Management

3 Credits
(Book ID: B0909)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Training refers to the process of imparting specific skills. “Training need analysis” is

required for effective training program. Explain in detail, all the three factors of Thayer and

McGhee model of identify training needs.

[10 Marks]

Q.2 India is considered as the leading „emerging economy‟. India‟s organizational

success is rooted in its culture; bring out Indian culture and historical perspective to HRM.

Write a brief note on Human relations movement in India.

[10 Marks]

Q.3 A company is being set up by a group of 3 professionals. The business objective is to

sell mobile phones of a Chinese company which has come up with an inexpensive range of

handset ranging from Rs.1200 to Rs.7000. They need to submit a human resource plan to

their investors. Explain the process of Human Resource Planning system for this company,

which covers all important steps needed for HRP.

[10 Marks]

Q.4 Organizations hire candidate through various sources. Discuss all the possible

sources of recruitment.

[10 Marks]

Q.5 Write short notes on:

[10 Marks]
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 MBO

 360 Degree

Q.6 Hawthorne study has played a critical role in human resource development: Elucidate

the Hawthorne study and explain its contribution to human relations movement.

[10 Marks]

Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester I

Subject Code – MB0043

Subject Name – Human Resource Management

3 Credits
(Book ID: B0909)
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 It is assumed that high morale leads to high productivity. Explain what morale is and

how it is related to productivity?

[10 Marks]

Q.2 “Coxen” is a medium size, plastic manufacturing company. In this Company, workers

have developed grievances against management. For past 2 years, in spite of making profit,

company is not paying bonus to workers. It is expected that, if the grievances are not dealt

with, it might lead to severe consequences. Imagine this situation and explain the grievance

handling procedure, list each steps of the procedure. Suggest few measures to avoid

grievances

[10 Marks]
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Q.3 Write a brief note on Succession planning.

[10 Marks]

Q.4 Think of a situation in which an employee is to be dismissed from the organization,

what will be the fair steps of dismissal followed by the organization?

[10 Marks]

Q.5 Describe the process of wage fixation and the machinery available for it

[10 Marks]

Q.6 Write short notes on:

[10 Marks]

 Charismatic Leadership

 Participative Leadership

 Delegative Leadership

 Transformational Leadership