Gauhati University Question Papers
Human Resource Planning & Development (May-June’ 2017)
Full Marks: 80
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Answer either in
English or Assamese
The figures in the
margin indicate full marks for the questions
1.
Answer the following as directed:
(a)
Fill in the blanks with suitable answers: 1x5=5
1) At
the _____ level, HRD makes individual employees aware of the expectations other
persons have about their roles in the organisation.
2) Restricting
ratings to the middle points of the scale in performance appraisal is called
_____ error.
3) _____
recommends solutions for quality and productivity problems which can be
implemented by management.
4) When
a transfer is made to avoid misuse of office or of funds by employees, it is known
as _____ transfer.
5) _____
Implies critical examination and evaluation of human resource policies,
programmes and procedures.
(b)
State whether the following statements are True or False: 1x5=5
1) Human
resource Planning only meets the short-term human resource requirements.
2) Audio
visual aids are used in training to enhance the efficacy of training process.
3) Absence
of computer literacy to operate the system is a major advantage of HRIS.
4) Career
planning is the process of aligning the career needs of the employees with the
organisational career opportunities.
5) Lack
of promotional policy is an employer oriented avoidable cause of labour
turnover.
2.
Write very short answer to the following: 2x5=10
a) What
is succession ‘planning’?
b) Point
out any two qualities of HRD manager.
c) State
the significance of potential appraisal.
d) Give
two limitations of human resource accounting.
e) State
the nature of human resource planning.
3.
Write short answers to any four of the following (within 150 words each): 5x4=20
a) Write
short notes on VRS.
b) Bring
out the significance of career planning.
c) Differentiate
between human resource management and human resource development.
d) What
are the Advantages of outsourcing?
e) State
the importance of human resource information system.
f) What
is the role of HR personnel in downsizing?
4.
State the concept of training. How can training needs of employees in an
organisation be identified? 2+8=10
Or
Define executive development. Discuss any two methods of
executive development highlighting their merits and demerits. 2+8=10
5.
Describe the methods for valuation of human resource. 10
Or
Explain the techniques that can be used for human resource
audit. 10
6.
Define the terms: job analysis, job description and job specification and also
discuss the relationship among them. 10
Or
Discuss demand forecasting for human resources emphasizing
on the techniques employed in such forecasting. 10
7.
State the differences between promotion and transfer. Discuss the different
bases of promotion along with their limitations. 4+6=10
Or
What are the objectives of performance appraisal? Discuss in
details any three methods in evaluating employee performance in an
organisation. 4+6=10
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