MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE: BHR 302
COURSE TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCE POLICY
DATE:16TH APRIL 2014 TIME: 2.00PM – 5.00PM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Question ONE is compulsory
Answer any other THREE questions
This paper consists of 2 printed pages. Please turn over.
Question one
a) Giving relevant examples, briefly discuss the following terms
i. Legal consideration 4 mark
ii. Operational consideration 5 marks
b) Differentiate between policy and procedure 4 marks
c) State six key human resource management areas where policy development is important showing why policy is important in those areas. 12 marks
Question two
Mombasa Unga limited is a private company that produces maize mills. The management of the company has approached you to help them prepare their human resource policy document. You are to guide them on need development. Prepare a paper to guide them on the same. 15 marks
Question three
a. Drafting a policy document is key to the stakeholder’s understanding and implementation of the policy. What are the key factors to consider while drafting the policy? 10 marks
b. As the Board Chairman of an organization, what are the considerations that you make before approving a policy document? 5 marks
Question four
a. What are the factors that you consider when preparing a policy training session? 10 marks
b. How would you ensure that the line managers accept your policy? 5 marks
Question five
The implementation of policy is a key component in the success of any organization. This does not happen without challenges. Citing examples briefly discuss five key challenges that managers face in implementing policy and give suggestions on how to overcome them. 15 marks
