DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (PM IR) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
PRINCIPLES OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Define personnel management. State its objectives.
2. State the characteristics of human resource planning.
3. What are the contents of job description?
4. Distinguish between transfer and promotion.
5. What are fringe benefits? Explain them.
6. Why is employee motivation required?
7. Point out the objectives of personnel audit.
8. Mention the various objectives of transfer.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the role and structure of personnel function in
organisations.
10. Enumerate the steps involved in human resource
planning.
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11. Explain the terms 'training' 'development' and
'education'. With an illustration.
12. Narrate the essentials of sound compensation plan.
13. Examine the significance of employee maintenance and
integration.
14. 'Personnel research is an effective tool of personnel
management' Elucidate.
15. Discuss the methods of job evaluation pointing out the
merits and drawbacks.