MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE: HRD 013
COURSE TITLE: STRATEGIC HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DATE: 27TH APRIL 2017 TIME: 8.30AM-10.30AM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Answer question ONE (compulsory) and any other THREE
• Question one carries 25 marks
• All other questions carry 15 marks
This paper consists of 2 printed pages. Please turn over
QUESTION ONE
a) Discuss the term strategic human resource management. (5marks)
b) Discuss the strategy management process. (10marks)
c) Describe any three features of a strategy. (10marks)
QUESTION TWO
Describe any five models of strategic HRM development and implementation. (15marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Discuss the criteria of measuring HRM performance and point out measurement dimensions in each. (9marks)
b) Strategy can be formulated at various levels in an organization. Explain them and give an example of strategy at each level. (6marks)
QUESTION FOUR
You have been approached by Directors of Transmara Sugar Company to design for them a HR strategy. Describe in detail the steps you will follow. (15marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Discuss any five strategic responsibilities of a HR manager. (10marks)
Discuss factors considered by an organization in fixing competitive wage level. (5marks)
