Human Resource Development (HRD) | November 2013| Dibrugarh University Question Papers | B.Com 5th Sem (Speciality)

 2013 (November)
COMMERCE (Speciality)
Course: 504 (Human Resource Development)
(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:        1x5=5

(a) HRD emphasizes improvement of human processes.

(b) The function of HRD is merely to cope with the needs of the organization.

(c) Job training aims at developing the total personality of the individual.

(d) HRD culture is an integral part of organizational culture.

(e) Career planning reduces dependence on external sources of recruitment.

2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

(a) When seniority is the only deciding factor in promotion, it is not the management but the _______which ranks individuals.

(b) A transfer implies a ______movement of an employee in the hierarchy of positions with the same pay and status.

(c) All HRD-oriented organizations regard training as a _____activity.

3. Write short notes on the followings:        4x4=16

(a) HRD department

(b) HRD audit

(c) Methods of training

(d) Learning process

4. (a) What do you mean by HRD? Discuss its importance in the present industrial scenario.           4+7=11

Or

(b) Explain the position of HRD in Human Resource Management in a large industrial organization.      11

5. (a) Discuss the various strategies involved in introducing a new human resource development system.            11

Or

(b) What is organizational climate? How does it affect organizational effectiveness?  4+7=11

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6. (a) Write an explanatory note on the ‘HRD practices in India’ during the period of globalization.          11

Or

(b) Explain the meaning and characteristics of strategic HRD.    4+7=11

7. (a) How would you determine the training needs in an organization? Discuss.       11

Or

(b) What is ‘executive development? Explain its objectives.          4+7=11

8. (a) Describe the important steps involved in career planning.

Or

(b) Distinguish between the following:      6x2=12

(i) Career Planning and Career Development

(ii) Training and Education

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