Final Examination Briefing

Final Examination

Date: 3rd October 2020, Saturday;

Time: 6:00pm to 11:59pm;
Venue: google classroom;
 Exam Briefing

The examination is worth 30% of total marks and you

will have six hours for the paper.
BUS601-5: Human Resource Management is a take-
home examination.
 Final Exam Briefing

This examination consists of 5 (five)

questions;
You are required to answer 3
(three) questions (3X10=30 marks);
 Rules for take home exam
Read your questions very carefully and provide answers that
are relevant and as far as possible provide examples to
demonstrate that you understand the concepts.
The best source of examples is your prescribed textbook
and the cases we have discussed in lectures.
You can also illustrate your answers with cases found in
other textbooks, journal articles, the internet, or from your
own practical experience.
Make sure that your case references are contextually
relevant.
 Rules for take home exam
Write your answers in MS word format.
Include the questions when answering.
Observe the following formatting guidelines:
Margin: 1 inch;
Spacing: 1.5;
Font: Times new roman 12 pts;
 Rules for take home exam
The only option for submission is by using google classroom
(follow the designated tab and upload / submit your answer
script).
Internet problems will not be accepted as an excuse for late
submissions. It is your responsibility to make sure that your
internet works properly and that I receive the submission on
time.
The exam must be taken completely alone. Showing it or discussing it
with anybody is forbidden, including (but not limited to) the other students
in the course in current or previous years.
 Rules for take home exam
You may use any publicly available material you want,
including books, journal articles, the internet, etc.
If you find a solution of a test problem in a book or online,
cite it in your submission and do not copy it as-is, but make
changes which demonstrate you understand what you are
writing. Otherwise we may not accept it.
Make an effort to make your submission clear and
readable.
 Rules for take home exam
Marks allocated to the questions have been indicated on the
right side.
I would like to see the degree of your understanding of
Human Resource Management issues not your capacity to
memorise them.
ABSOLUTELY NO EXTENSIONS.
Late submission is not allowed.
 Human Resources Management
Topics covered
Lecture 7
Induction (Short note) & Training
Training Methods: Major features with example, advantage & disadvantage
 Human Resources Management
Topics covered

Lecture 8
Employee Development: 2 out of 4 methods; all
the types under 1 method
Development-related Challenges: Glass ceiling,
succession planning, dysfunctional manager:
short note/separate question
 Human Resources Management
Topics covered

Lecture 9
Performance Appraisal
Appraisal Methods: 2 out of 4 methods; under 1
particular method write all different types with
example
 Human Resources Management
Topics covered

Lecture 10
Benefits and Services (Reward Management)
Incentive pay programs
Employee Benefits
 Human Resources Management
Topics covered
Lecture 11
Ethics, justice and fair treatment
What is meant by ethical behaviour at work
Important factors that shape ethical behaviour at work
Four specific ways in which HR management can influence ethical behaviour
at work
Employ fair disciplinary practices
Four important factors in managing dismissals effectively
 Human Resources Management
Topics covered
Lecture 12
Employee Safety and Health
Explain the basic facts about Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA).
Explain the manager’s role in safety.
Minimize unsafe acts by employees.
Explain how to deal with important occupational health problems.