KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
MAIN CAMPUS/NTC
SECOND SEMESTER, 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
BMGT 213: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
STREAM: Y2S1
TIME: 9.00-11.00 AM
EXAMINATION SESSION: APRIL
DATE: 19/04/2018
INSTRUCTIONS
 ANSWER QUESTION ONE SECTION A (COMPULSORY) AND ANY
OTHER TWO QUESTIONS FROM SECTION B
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
(a)
You have been consulted to carry out a job analysis for Bata shoe company.
Describe the types of information to be collected and the specifics of a job
description and job specification.
(b)
(6marks)
Discuss any five (5) operative functions of human resource management.
(5 marks)
(d)
(e)
Briefly discuss any three determinants of employee compensation in an
organization.
(3 marks)
Elaborate on the need for human resource planning in an organization.
(6 marks)
As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart
in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)
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(f)
Explain five performance appraisal errors that can lead to rating injustices in
organizations.
(10 marks)
SECTION B -ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
(a)
Explain any two Human resource activities that are carried out by both Human
Resource Managers and Line managers.
(b)
(4 marks)
According to Kane and Palmer (1995) there are external factors that affects Human
Resource practices. Discuss three (3) of the external factors that cannot be
controlled and changed as per organization’s needs.
(c )
(6 marks)
Analyze any six (6) contemporary issues of Human Resource Management.
(6 marks)
(d)
Human Resource planning consist of a series of activities. Explain any four of
these activities.
(4 marks)
QUESTION THREE - (20 MARKS)
(a)
In Assessing the supply of labour available to the organization there are two major
areas to be reviewed. Explain the Analysis of supply in the existing workforce and
any five (5) areas in which it focus on.
(6 marks)
(b)
Explain ways of dealing/managing workforce surplus in the organization.(8 marks)
(c)
Distinguish between Job Enrichment and Job Enlargement.
(4 marks)
(d)
Define the term Job Design.
(2 marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 Marks)
(a)
Highlight the criteria for improving quality work life.
(b)
Explain the term external sourcing, highlighting four sources of external
(c)
(8 marks)
recruitment.
(6 marks)
Discuss any 3 three advantages of on-the job training method.
(6 Marks)
As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart
in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)
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QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
(a)
Outline any five internal approaches to training.
(5 marks)
(b)
Outline five (5) benefits of a safe and healthy workforce to an organization.
(5 marks)
(c)
Explain any three advantages of outsourcing Human Resource work.
(d)
Explain the guidelines for administering discipline to employees in an
organization.
(3Marks)
(7 marks)
As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart
in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)
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