Human Resource Development Question Paper 2023 [DODLDU MCOM 4TH SEM Question Papers]

Human Resource Development Question Paper 2023
[DODLDU MCOM 4TH SEM Question Papers]

2023 (Held in 2024)

Paper: COM-404 (A) [Human Resource Development (HRD)]

Full Marks: 80

Time: 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.

1. Answer the following questions as directed:  1×4=4

(a) In international HRM, the host country is one, where the firm's headquarters is located.   (Write True or False)

(b) Who is known as the father of total quality management? (Choose the right option)

(i) Edwards Deming

(ii) Joseph Juran

(iii) Edwin Flippo

(iv) Philip Crosby

(c) The ____ shows the interrelationships among HRD instruments, processes, outcomes and organisational effectiveness. (Fill in the blank)

(d) Which of the following is not a component of strategic HRM?  (Choose the right option)

(i) Process

(ii) Pattern

(iii) Procedure

(iv) People

2. Write short notes on (any four): 4×4=16

(a) Benefits of HRD

(b) Quality of work life

(c) Elements of HRD climate

(d) Change management

(e) Employee leasing

(f) HRD mechanism

3. (a) Explain briefly the effects of HRD culture and climate on employee’s performance.  12

Or

(b) What do you mean by HRD? Discuss the distinctions between HRM and HRD.  2+10-12

4. (a) Define strategic HRD. Discuss the role of strategic HRD in organisational effectiveness. 2+10-12

Or

(b) Write a comprehensive note on the components of strategic HRD.  12

5. (a) Explain briefly why managing organisational change is essential. 12

Or

(b) Describe the barriers to organisational change management.  12

6. (a) Explain briefly the major dimensions involved in international HR practices.  12

Or

(b) Define the terms 'parent country nationals', 'host country nationals' and 'third country nationals'. Discuss briefly the main similarities and dissimilarities between domestic and international HRM.   6+6=12

7. (a) Explain the main pillars on which total quality management is built. 12

Or

(b) Define the term 'human resource empowerment' in the context of HRM. Discuss the importance of employee empowerment in human resource management. 3+9=12