Global Human Resource Management (GHRM) | November 2018 | Dibrugarh University Question Papers | B.Com 5th Sem (Speciality)

 2018 (November)
COMMERCE (Speciality)
Course: 503 (Global Human Resource Management)
 (New Course)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 24
Time: 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

1. Write True or False:                                                    1x8=8

a)         The preliminary function of global HRM is that the organizations carry a local appeal in the host country despite maintaining an international feel.

b)         According to Ethnocentric staffing policy, the key management positions are filled in by the parent country individuals.

c)          Job analysis is not performed upon on-going jobs.

d)         An expatriate is a citizen of the country where he or she has been residing.

e)         Global HRM planning should be responsive to both short-term and long-term needs of the organization.

f)          A retention rate of 90% indicates that a company keeps 90% of its employees in a given period.

g)         Work Life balances means balance between time allotted for work and other aspects of life.

h)         Individual and organizational careers and separate and distinct.

2. Write short notes on any four of the following:                                             4x4=16

a)         Objectives of Global HRM.

b)         Features of Home country HRM.

c)          Job Analysis (in global context).

d)         Main objectives of Work Life Balance.

e)         Succession Policy.

3. (a) “Global HRM is the process of procuring, allocating and effectively utilizing human resources at global level.” Discuss the main functions of GHRM in the light of this statement.                           4+10=14

Or

(b) What is Global Human Resource Management? Differentiate between Home Country HRM and Host country HRM. 4+10=14

4. (a) Describe the selection criteria needed for a successful international staffing.           14

Or

(b) Write the meaning of job design. Give a brief account of the different steps involved in the process of job design. 4+10=14

5. (a) Define the term ‘Total Quality Management’ (TQM). Explain the main elements of Total Quality Management. 4+10=14

Or

(b) Discuss the different technological factors of business environment affecting on Global Human Resource Management.                                   14

6. (a) Explain the different steps involved in the process of framing Global Recruitment Policies.                                14

Or

(b) Write a critical note on the various effects of Globalization on the present day Human Resource Management.      14

 (Old Course)

Full Marks: 80

Pass Marks: 32

1. Write True or False:                                    1x8=8

a)         HRM cannot be practised only one hour each day or one day a week.

b)         There is no difference between Strategic HRM and Traditional HRM.

c)          Through Succession Plans the organization can find out the approximate date(s) by which important positions may fall vacant.

d)         Vestible training is generally used to train personnel for clerical and semi-skilled jobs.

e)         Business firms need global orientation even to survive in the domestic market.

f)          Workforce diversity means that organizations are becoming more homogeneous in terms of age, gender race, ethnicity, etc.

g)         A number of companies fail in foreign markets due to their inability to understand the cultural environment of these countries.

h)         Ethnocentrism extends the scope of exploitation of international business opportunities.

2. Write short notes on any four of the following:                                             4x4=16

a)         Significances of Personnel Management.

b)         Selection Process.

c)          Causes of Turnover.

d)         Elements of Culture.

e)         Polycentric Staffing.

3. (a) Explain the concept of HRM. Discuss the functions of Human Resource Management.                         4+7=11

Or

(b) What is Strategic HRM? Distinguish between Traditional HRM and Strategic HRM.                  4+7=11

4. (a) Discuss the main objectives and importance of Global HR Planning.                              6+6=12

Or

(b) Define Recruitment. Explain the various external sources of recruitment.                  4+8=12

5. (a) What do you mean by Total Quality Management (TQM)? Explain the main ideas on which TQM is built.     4+7=11

Or

(b) Explain the different factors that are to be considered by the Global Human Resource Managers to bring the success of the organization in the global market.                               11

6. (a) Discuss the various effects of the present-day Globalization process on the HRM at the international level.                    11

Or

(b) What do you mean by culture? Briefly describe the main cultural elements affecting global business.               4+7=11

7. (a) Write an explanatory note on International Staffing Policies.                            11

Or

(b) Explain the term International HRM. Discuss the different factors affecting on International Human Resource Management.                                   4+7=11

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