WEDNESDAY: 3 August 2022. Morning paper. Time Allowed: 3 hours.
Answer any FIVE questions. ALL questions carry equal marks. Do NOT write anything on this paper.
QUESTION ONE
1. Describe four benefits of employee counselling. (4 marks)
2. Explain six features of an employment contract. (6 marks)
3. Discuss five challenges likely to be faced during the conduct of training evaluations. (10 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION TWO
1. Analyse five advantages of collective bargaining in employee relations. (10 marks)
2. Evaluate five benefits of implementing an employee wellness programme in the workplace. (10 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION THREE
1. With reference to the foundational theories of motivation, explain five strengths of the human capital theory. (10 marks)
2. Discuss five functions of a human resource department in an organisation. (10 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
1. Explain five ways a Human Resource Manager could ensure equality and diversity in an organisation. (5 marks)
2. With regard to recruitment, describe five factors to consider when using selection tests. (5 marks)
3. Evaluate five measures that need to be addressed by an organisation while using performance related pay systems to reward employees. (10 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
1. Explain five objectives of human resource planning to an organisation. (10 marks)
2. Examine five benefits of using automated human resource management system at the workplace. (5 marks)
3. Explain how employees can achieve work life balance. (5 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION SIX
1. Explain five characteristics of a good job description. (5 marks)
2. Describe five methods used in individual training needs assessment. (5 marks)
3. Discuss five contents of a job analysis. (10 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION SEVEN
1. Examine five benefits of using non-financial rewards in an organisation. (10 marks)
2. Summarise five factors to consider to ensure effective record-keeping for employees. (5 marks)
3. Evaluate five benefits that could accrue to an organisation from recruiting its employees from outside the organisation. (5 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
