Global Human Resource Management (GHRM) | November 2016 | Dibrugarh University Question Papers | B.Com 5th Sem (Speciality)

 2016 (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)   Region centric approach to Global HRM reflects the geographic strategy and structure of the multinationals.

b)   Global HRM does not required interdependence of resources across all business units regardless of boundaries.

c)    Job analysis is performed upon ongoing jobs only.

d)   Global HRM policy is needed in order to meet the needs, expansion and diversification programmes of a global business firm.

e)   Succession policy aims at matching the current talent with the needed future talent.

f)    The TQM does not focus on continuous improvement or ongoing incremental change in organizational activities.

g)   An American manager on assignment in India is an expatriate.

h)   Industrial health is essential to reduce accidents, injuries, absenteeism and labour turnover.

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

a)   Objectives of Global HRM.

b)   Global Human Resource Planning.

c)    Effects of Technology on HRM.

d)   Need of Job Analysis in Global HRM.

e)   Cross-Culture Management.

f)    Factors affecting Job Design.

3. Explain the term Global HRM. Make a comparative study between Home Country HRM and Host country HRM. 4+10=14

Or

Define Global HRM. Discuss all those functions which a present-day global business organization must successfully perform. 4+10=14

4. Explain in detail the various sources of recruitment of labour by the MNCs. Also mention the respective merits of these sources.               7+7=14

Or

Discuss the different selection criterions used by the MNCs to fulfill their global employee needs.            14

5. Write a critical note on the impacts of globalization upon the Human Resource Management system in the world.   14

Or

Describe about the changing role of Global HRM in the era of globalization.                          14

6. What is Total Quality Management (TQM)? Point out the main differences between traditional thinking and TQM. Briefly describe the main ideas on which TQM is built. 2+6+6=14

Or

What are the importances of Work Life Balance in Human Resource Management? Explain the international issues related to Work Life Balance.     7+7=14

(Old Course)

Full Marks: 80

Pass Marks: 32

Time: 3 hours

1. Write True or False:                                    1x8=8

a)   An important objective of Human resource Management is to develop and maintain a quality of work life.

b)   Human Resource Planning systematically attempts to forecast personnel demand, access supply and reconcile the two.

c)    Job analysis succeeds recruitment.

d)   The geocentric way of International Recruitment Policy assumes that management candidates must be searched on a global basis.

e)   Lecture is an indirect method of training.

f)    Discipline is a negative approach.

g)   Workforce Diversity means that organizations are becoming more homogeneous in terms of age, gender, race, efficiency, etc.

h)   Cross cultural training to the global employees may create adjustment problem for them.

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

a)   Scope of Personnel Management.

b)   Job Analysis.

c)    International Recruitment Policy.

d)   Systems Approach to HRM.

e)   Total Quality Management (TQM)

f)    Effects of Globalization on HRM.

3. Describe the meaning and functions of Human Resource Management.           4+7=11

Or

What is Personnel Management? Discuss the main significances of Personnel Management in the light of globalization. 4+7=11

4. State the main objectives of Human Resource Planning. Explain the main barriers of Human Resource Planning. 4+7=14

Or

What do you mean by Recruitment? Briefly describe the different sources of recruitment.          4+7=11

5. Explain the various causes of high rate of absenteeism in Indian industries. Suggest some important measures to control this problem.     6+5=11

Or

What is the importance of employee health? Explain the different statutory provisions which the industrial establishment must made for safeguarding employee health. 4+7=11

6. Describe the cultural variables that affect the Global Human Resource Management system.                                 11

Or

Critically discuss about the changing role of Human Resource Management under the influence of globalization.       11

7. Explain the concept of International HRM. Point out the main differences between Domestic HRM and International HRM.     4+8=12

Or

Write a note on International training and development.                          12