Ms-2 Dec 2011

MS-2 -   DEC, 2011

MS-2 : Human resource management

1. "Regardless of industry type, size or location, the companies are faced with critical challenges of change, intellectual capital, technology, and profitability through growth and globalization." How do you see the changing role and importance of managing Human Resources in the newly 'emerging business scenario. Elaborate and explain with suitable examples.

2. What is the importance and role of Selection Tests ? Briefly describe various types of Selection Tests employed by the organisations.

3. What is an 'Assessment Centre'? What are the internationally recognised elements and essentials for a process to be considered as 'Assessment Centre'? Explain with relevant examples.

4. What is the importance of 'Focus', 'Structure' and 'Functioning' as principles in designing 'HRD System in an organisational setup ? How and why are the boundaries of HRD changing in today's business scenario ? Explain with examples.

5. Write short notes on any three of the following :

(a) Separations

(b) Training - A strategic function

(c) Wage structure in India

(d) Reward Systems

(e) Mediation and Litigation