The exam represents 30% of the total marks for the unit
Answer THREE questions from the SIX provided (3X10=30)
Question 1
a) What do you understand by training? Describe the pros and cons of employee training.
b) Discuss two (2) specific training methods of human resource management with example.
(3 + 7 = 10 Marks)
Question 2
a) What is employee development? What are the four approaches of employee development?
b) Describe two (2) approaches of employee development with example.
(2 + 8 = 10 Marks)
Question 3
a) Contrast the differences between straight piecework, differential piece rate, and standard hour
plans. Explain where each plan might best be used.
b) Discuss the advantages of profit sharing and identify specific characteristics that will assure
success for your plan.
(7 + 3 = 10 Marks)
Question 4
You are the HR consultant to an SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) with about 70 employees. Now
the firm offers only one week of vacation, one-week paid holidays, and legally mandated benefits such as
maternal leave. Develop a list of legal benefits you believe it should offer, along with your reasons for
suggesting them. Use examples to support your arguments.
10 Marks
Question 5
a) What is the purpose of a performance appraisal? Answer the question. “Who should do the
appraising?”
b) Discuss two (2) methods of measuring performance of employees of an organization with example.
(3 + 7 = 10 Marks)
Question 6
Write a short note on [Any two]:
a) Development-related Challenges;
b) Errors in Appraisal;
c) Paying incentives for Group Performance;
(2X5 = 10 Marks)