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HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT I
Instructions to candidates:
a) Time
allowed: Three hours (plus an extra ten minutes’ reading time at the start – do
not write anything during this time)
b)
Answer any FIVE questions
c) All
questions carry equal marks. Marks for each question are shown in [ ]
1. Is
internal recruitment, and in particular succession planning, always a useful
source of selection or can it have disadvantages? Briefly outline methods of
internal recruitment and succession planning before you analyse and give
conclusions to this question. [20]
2. a)
Give at least one example which demonstrates the practical use of job design.
[10]
b) Analyse the concept of job design in
general. [10]
3. Teamwork – a panacea for effective
working? Discuss those elements which contribute to effective teamwork. [20]
4.
Briefly outline the activities used by an external assessment centre to aid
selection, and debate their effectiveness in ensuring a successful appointment
is made. Make reference to the expense of using an external assessment centre
as opposed to carrying out this function internally. [20]
5. What
are the component parts of an effective human resource strategy? Explain why
such a strategy is a vital component to organisational performance. [20]
6.
Describe and evaluate all relevant internal
factors to be considered when drawing up the
human resource plan. [20]
7.
Detail every element of PESTEL – a process used in drawing up the external factors significant to devising
the HR plan. Conclude by explaining why EACH element is a significant and
relevant consideration to the plan. [20]
8.
Apply ONE theory of motivation to the working environment, i.e. outline your
chosen theory and then relate it to actual jobs or work processes, explaining
how it increases output and performance. [20]