DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (PM IR)/M.A. (PM IR) Lateral DEGREE
EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What are the recent trends in management of human
resources?
2. What are the qualities of HR manager?
3. State the features of job analysis.
4. What are the uses of effective counselling?
5. What is performance appraisal? How would you go for
appraisal?
6. Enumerate the merits of career planning.
7. Describe any five management development programmes
adopted by Indian industrial organisation.
8. Explain the following
ISO 9000
Six sigma.
Sub. Code
22
DE-260
2
Sp7
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Classify and explain the functions of HRM.
10. Briefly explain the importance of performance appraisal.
11. Evaluate critically the different steps involved in an
employee training process.
12. Evaluate the merits and limitations of career planning
process.
13. Why is it important for HR managers to introduce
strategic human resource management in their
organizations?
14. Discuss in detail the uses of ISO 9000 in human resource
management.
15. "Organizational development is planned approach to
change" Discuss.