ASSIGNMENT DRIVE SUMMER 2016

PROGRAM - MBA (HUMAN RESOURCE)

SEMESTER - 4TH
SUBJECT CODE & NAME - MU0015 Compensation and Benefits

Q. No 1 Discuss the contents of Job Evaluation. Describe the process of Job

evaluation
(Explain the contents of Job Evaluation, Explain the process of Job Evaluation) 3+7=10
Answer:The contents of job evaluation are as follows:
1. Job analysis: It is the process of examining the job content by breaking it down into its
functions, elements, tasks, operations and processes.
2. Job description:

Q2 Suppose you are a HR Manager and you are asked to develop an effective
Incentive Scheme for your organization. What are the pre-requisites you will
consider while developing an Effective Incentive Scheme? Discuss the merits and
demerits of Incentives
(Explain the pre-requisites for an Effective Incentive Scheme, Explain the merits and demerits
of Incentives) 10
Answer: The pre-requisites are as under:
1. The workers co-operation is mandatory
Q3 Discuss the types of managerial remuneration. Explain the elements of a
managerial remuneration
(Explain the types of managerial remuneration, Explain the elements of a
managerial remuneration)2+8=10
Answer:
Types of Managerial remuneration:

1. Short term pay: The short term

Q4 Define Pay Structure. What are its objectives? Explain the major decisions
involved in designing and setting competitive pay structures
(Definition of Pay Structure, Objectives of Pay Structure, Explain the major decisions involved
in designing and setting competitive pay structure) 2 +2+6= 10
Answer:
Definition:
A pay/salary structure refers to the collection of salary grades, bands or levels, connection of
related jobs within a series or

Q5 Explain the criterias considered for rewarding the employees for their good
service
(Explanation of the criterias responsible for rewarding the employees) 10
Answer:
The criteria for rewarding the employees for their good service in the firm are as follows:
1. Analysing and surveying of staff: Conducting the surveys is regarded as one of the
most critical challenge for the firms when it comes to motivate their employees. For this
the firm must deeply understand their employees as well as their culture

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Q6 Write a short note on the following:

a)Wage Policy Plan in India
b)Voluntary Retirement Scheme(VRS)
(Wage Policy Plan in India, Voluntary Retirement scheme) 5+5=10
Answer:
a)Wage Policy Plan in India:
The plans of wages in India are explained as follows:
The first plan (1951 to 1956) suggested

ASSIGNMENT DRIVE SUMMER 2016

PROGRAM MBA (HUMAN RESOURCE)
SEMESTER 4TH
SUBJECT CODE & NAME - MU0016 Performance Management and Appraisal

Q.No 1 Discuss the principles and dimensions of Performance Management

(Explaining the principles of Performance Management, Explaining the dimensions of
Performance Management) 5+5=10
Answer:Principles of Performance Management:
Integration of individual and organisational objectives: The first principle is that the
organisations and the individual goals should be aligned and integrated. This

Q2 What do you mean by feedback? Explain its Role, Types and Principles.

Explaining the meaning, role ,types and principles of feedback. 10

Answer:
ROLE:-

Feedback is the provision of information to

Q3 Assume that you have joined as an HR in an organization. The first task

assigned to you is to conduct the Performance Appraisal Process. What according
to you is its purpose? Describe the entire Performance Appraisal process.
(Explain the purpose of Performance Appraisal, Explain the Performance Appraisal Process)
4+6=10
Answer:
Purpose of Performance Appraisal:
1. If organisational goals are converted into
Q4. Discuss the skills that a line manager require for effective Performance
Management.
(Listing the skills, Explaining the skills) 1+9=10
Answer:
The line managers require the following skills for effective PM:
Preparing role profiles, i.e., defining key result areas and competency requirements.
Often this is done by the HR managers without consulting

Q5 Define the term Ethics. Discuss the key factors involved in ensuring Ethics in
Performance Management (PM)
(Definition of Ethics, Explaining the key factors to ensure Ethics in PM) 2+8=10
Answer:
The word 'ethics' comes from the Greek word 'ethikos'. It refers to one's moral character and the
way in which society expects people to behave

Q6 Write short notes on the following:

a) MBO
b) Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales Method (BARS)
a) Explaining the meaning and steps in MBO
b) Explaining the concept and process of BARS 5+5=10

Answer:
a) MBO
This method involves setting particular calculable goals with each employee and then
respectively discussing his/her progress
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PROGRAM MBA, SEMESTER- 4TH
SUBJECT CODE & NAME -MU0017 - TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE
RETENTION
Q1. Explain the need for talent management. What are the consequences of failure
in Managing Talent?

Need for talent management

Consequences of failure in Managing Talent 7+3=10
Answer.
Need of talent management:Workforce cost is the major portion of resources spends for most organizations. Automation and
analysis of the recruiting and hiring processes

Q2. What are the building blocks of effective talent management system? Explain
any one.

Listing the building blocks of talent management

Explanation of any one of the building blocks 1+9=10
Answer.

Four Building Blocks of Effective Talent Management System

Following are the building blocks of Talent Management:

Competency.

Q3. Define talent planning. What are objectives and steps of Talent Planning?

Definition of talent planning

Objectives of talent planning
Steps of talent planning 3+3+4=10
Answer.
Talent planning:Talent planning mainly focuses on the responsibilities of leaders. These responsibilities include
developing the workforce and also think

Q4. What is meant by talent acquisition? Explain some of the talent acquisition
strategies.

Meaning of talent acquisition

Explanation of talent acquisition strategies 3+7=10
Answer:
Talent Acquisition
Talent acquisition is an influential software tool used to administer all the sub-processes that
are involved in recognizing, attracting, and finally

Q5. Why employee engagement is important? What are the factors of

engagement? Describe some of the best practices in talent engagement.

Importance of Employee engagement

Factors of Employee engagement
Best practices in Talent engagement 2+2+6=10
Answer.
Importance of employment engagement
An organizations ability to achieve increased productivity and advanced business results is
strongly associated with its skill

Q6. Describe some of the major challenges in talent management. (Description of

major challenges in talent management) 10 marks

Explanation of major challenges in talent management 10

Answer.
Todays top 10 Talent Management Challenges
Talent management is the systematic attraction, identification, development,
engagement/retention and deployment of the employees

ASSIGNMENT DRIVE-SUMMER 2016

PROGRAM MBA/ SEMESTER- 4
SUBJECT CODE & NAME- MU0018 - CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Book ID B1807
Credit & Marks 4 CREDIT, 60 MARKS
Q1. Define the term organizational transformation. Discuss the various strategies
to manage transformation in organizations.
(Definition of organizational transformation-2 marks, Explanation of various strategies to
manage transformation-8 marks) 10 marks
Answer.
Definition of Organizational Transformation:Organizational transformation is a term which collectively refers to the activities such as
the reengineering, redesigning and redefining
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Q2. Describe Integrative Model for Planned Change

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(Description of Integrative Model for Planned Change) 10 marks

Answer.
Bullock and Batten proposed the integrative model to describe both the temporal states and the
change processes involved in planned change. This model is based on the principle that
organizations at different times, exist in

Q3. The key purpose of communication of change is to ensure that the individuals
understand what is going to happen and what is expected from them. Explain
some other important needs for communicating change. Also explain the major
methods and techniques for communicating change.
(Explanation of important needs for communicating change-3 marks, Explanation
of methods and techniques for communicating change-7 marks) 10 marks
Answer. Communicating the need for change and performing group planning meetings
showed that participation reduced
Q4. What do you mean by resistance to change? Discuss some of the reasons for
individual (employees) resistance.
(Meaning of resistance to change-2 marks, reasons for individual (employees)
resistance.-8 marks) 10 marks
Answer.
Meaning of resistance to change
The adoption of new ideas and techniques does not occur naturally but results from hard work,
trial and error. It is important to recognize

Q5. List the types of change management strategies. Explain any two of them.
(Listing the types of change management strategies- 2 marks, Explanation of any
two change management strategies- 8 marks) 10 marks
Answer.
Listing the types of change management strategies:

CHANGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Q6. Write short notes on the following:

a. Change agents
b. Kolbs Learning Cycle
c. Organisational Learning 3+3+4=10
Answer.
a. Change agents
A change agent is a person who acts as a channel for a change. Generally a change agent brings
change to an organization. A change agent
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