Human Resource Management
Model Question Paper
Paper Format
Q. 1 - 20 Marks Question with option (One of the questions could be based on a case
study)
Q.2 – 10 Marks Question with option
Q.3 – Five short notes out of which you have to write any 4. (Each carries 5 marks) –
Total 20 Marks
Sample 20 Marks Questions:
1. What is the role of a HR manager in administering executive compensation?
What are the ethical and social issues related with executive compensation?
2. Do you believe that an employee’s behavior is always influenced by the rewards
expected? – Discuss
3. Many managers describe performance appraisal as the responsibility which they
like the least. Why is this so? What could be done to improve the perception?
4. Training programs are frequently the first items eliminated when management
wants to cut cost. Why is it so? What can be done to change the situation?
5. Identify the importance of orientation and discuss how you would orient a new
management trainee.
Sample 10 Marks Questions:
1. What is HRM? Trace its evolution.
2. Explain various steps in the Human Resource Planning process.
3. What are competencies? Explain the Iceberg Model of competencies.
4. What is international Human Resource Management? How does it differ from
Human Resource Management?
5. What is recruitment? What are the various internal and external sources of
recruitment?
Sample Short Notes (5 Marks each)
1. Job Evaluation
2. Kirkpatrick’s Model of training evaluation
3. Job analysis
4. Performance Management Process
5. Behavioral Event Interview