Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management

2012/12/10, 6:30 pm

Time Limit: 80 minutes + 10 extra minutes

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Before answering, in order to respect the limited space provided, please organize your main ideas. Answer all your questions in the limited space provided. Answers that overcome the limited space will not be read. You are allowed to have one-page with notes.

There are two sections: A (25%) and B (75%).

Section A: Please, answer the question from section A.1 (30 points) and one question out of the set of questions presented in section A.2 (20 points).

Section B: is compulsory (150 points).  

Good Luck!!!

SECTION A

Section A.1- Case Studies

Question: 30 points. Don’t forget to mention the case-study selected.

Q- The case-studies examined throughout the course clearly considered employees as intangible assets and a strategic source for competitiveness. How does this approach relate to corporate strategy and how does it influence human resource systems?

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Section A.2- Topics

(Each question: 20 points. Please reply to only one question within the space provided below.)

Q1 – Unanswered calls and signature experiences play a major role in workers’ motivation and decision to work for a company. Discuss implications for management (benefits and risks)?

Q2 –Highlight the main advantages in doing exit interviews and describe how to implement exit interviews successfully.

Q3 – Discuss current trends in talent management and how it influences the relationship between HRM and corporate strategy.

Q4 – How important is feedback for organizational competitiveness? Discuss man obstacles in implementing a performance feedback system.

Q5 – What’s the importance of networks for organizational competitiveness? How does it relate to HRM systems?

Q6 – Discuss the difference between temporary motivation (KITA) and job enrichment as a more sustainable approach to employee motivation.

Q7 – Explain the difference between labor rates and labor costs and discuss how this distinction is relevant for organizational competitiveness.

Q8 – Define “thriving workforce”. Discuss the importance of being happy in doing one’s job.

Q9 –What is mental health promotion in the work place? Highlight Key characteristics of mental health promotion programs and list some of the best practices.^[a]

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