Foundations of Human Resource Management 2018 November Knec Past Paper

THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
DIPLOMA IN HI MAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MODULE I
FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1. Explain five features that distinguish human resources from other resources in an organization.
2. Explain five benefits that an organization may derive from computerising human resource record keeping system.
3. Nato Limited is in the process of formulating human resource policies. Highlight five factors that should be considered when carrying out this task.
4. Explain live ways in which a human resource manager may enhance teamwork among members of the human resource department.
5. Outline five uses of human resource records in an organization.
6. Explain five external factors that may influence the recruitment process in an organization
7. Highlight five consequences that an organization may face for operating without human resource policies.
8. Outline four limitations of using the diary method to collect data for a job analysis exercise in an organization.
9. Explain live challenges that un organization rnay face for failing to conduct formal induction for their employees.
10. Some organizations are reluctant to use tests during employee selection. Explain five reasons that may have led to this reluctance.
11. Outline five guidelines that should be followed to ensure effective human resource planning in an organization.
12. Describe the steps that arc involved in carrying out a job analysis exercise in an organization.
13. Explain five benefits that an organization may derive from using external sources of recruitment.
14. Highlight five measures that a human resource manager nuiy take to ensure effective interviewing process in an organization.