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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
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III SEMESTER
BA5019- STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Regulation – 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
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Dr. J. Padmini - Professor / MBA
SUBJECT : BA5019- STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER : III Semester/ II Year
UNIT I -HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Meaning – Strategic framework for HRM and HRD – Vision, Mission and Values Importance - Challenges to Organisations – HRD Functions - Roles of HRD Professionals - HRD Needs Assessment - HRD practices – Measures of HRD performance – Links to HR, Strategy and Goals HRD Program Implementation and Evaluation – Recent trends – Strategic Capability, Bench Marking and HRD Audit.
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| Q.No | Unit - I - Part - A - Question | Level | Competence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Define Strategic Human Resource Management | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 2 | Compare HRD and HRM. | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 3 | Identify two vision statements of a company of your choice | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 4 | Classify the types of on –the –job training. | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 5 | What is meant by HRD functions & HRD Audit? | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 6 | In your opinion what are the recent trends in HRD. | BTL 6 | Create |
| 7 | Define HRM. | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 8 | Compare objectives and goals. | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 9 | How would you show your understanding of the framework of HRM competencies? | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 10 | What are the current challenges for HRM? | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 11 | How would you evaluate the ROI of training? | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 12 | What is procedure followed in a HRD audit of a company? | BTL 6 | Create |
| 13 | What is meant by the term benchmarking? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 14 | What is HRD Audit?. | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 15 | How would you show your understanding on the term HRD programme evaluation? | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 16 | Why is strategic assessment needed? | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 17 | Define company's mission and vision | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 18 | Classify the different types of Bench Marking. | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 19 | How would you apply Competency mapping in an organization? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 20 | What is meant by Strategic Capability? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| Q.No | Unit - I - Part - B - Question | Level | Competence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (i) Define Strategic Human Resource Management. How would you describe the framework of Strategic Human Resource Management Process? (7marks) (ii)State the objectives & recent trends in HRD.(6marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 2 | (i)What is Benchmarking? State its characteristics.(6marks) (ii) Discuss about the different types of benchmarking. State its advantages and dis- advantages.(7marks) | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 3 | (i)How are goals and strategy linked? Give examples. (7marks) (ii) List the levels of HRD need assessment.(6marks) | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 4 | (i)Comment on the role of HRD professionals in strategizing their functions in the organization. Explain the different challenges faced by them in current scenario.(7marks) (ii)Explain the various ways of measuring HRD performance in an organization.(6marks) | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 5 | What is the necessity of integrating organizational mission with HRD? | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 6 | Explain the links between HR, Strategy and goals with examples. | BTL 6 | Create |
| 7 | (i) Explain the steps involved in HRD program implementation and evaluation.(6marks) --- Content provided by FirstRanker.com --- (ii) Also discuss the role of benchmarking and HRD audit to the above said process.(7marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 8 | Discuss the role of the Human Resource Manager in Strategic Planning | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 9 | Elaborate the various roles of HRD professionals. (6marks) | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 10 | Explain the major HRD practices of a company in the present day context. | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 11 | In what ways does the HRD function relate to the organization strategy? Give contextual examples. | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 12 | (i)Write short note on HRD(6marks) | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 13 | (ii)What are the methods used for conducting HRD needs assessment? (7marks) | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 14 | Give a brief account of the evolution of HRM as a functional area in an organization “HRD is concerned with development of the grass root- level in the organizations Substantiate your answer. Differentiate between HRM and HRM. | BTL 1 | Remember |
Part-C
| S.NO | QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | HR Managers play a vital role in managing today's workforce- Discuss. |
| 2 | (i) why some organizations that fail to invest heavily in human assets still be financially successful? (8marks) (ii)Why some organizations that do invest heavily in human assets still be financially unsuccessful? (7marks) |
| 3 | What is the most important workplace trends affecting HR today? |
| 4 | As a HR manager, how would you plan an induction program for middle level managers? |
UNIT-II EHRM
e- Employee profile– e- selection and recruitment - Virtual learning and Orientation – e- training and development – e- Performance management and Compensation design – Development and Implementation of HRIS – Designing HR portals – Issues in employee privacy – Employee surveys online.
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| Q.No | Unit - II - Part - A – Question | Level | Competence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Define e-Employee profile. | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 2 | What is meant by outsourcing? | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 3 | What do you mean by the term e-training and development? | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 4 | List the challenges in outsourcing. | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 5 | Can you assess the value or importance of employee privacy? | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 6 | Write short note on e-recruiters in India. | BTL 6 | Create |
| 7 | What is a HR portal? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 8 | How is e-training conducted? | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 9 | What are the benefits of e-selection? | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 10 | What is meant by online employee survey? | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 11 | Outline what is meant by compensation design? | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 12 | What is meant by repatriation? | BTL 6 | Create |
| 13 | Define recruitment. | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 14 | Outline the scope of internal sourcing. | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 15 | Using theory briefly explain about E-selection? | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 16 | Why is virtual learning important? | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 17 | What is meant by HRIS? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 18 | State any two differences between e-recruitment and e-selection. | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 19 | What do you mean by e-orientation? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 20 | How do you design a HR portal? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| Q.No | Unit - II - Part - B – Question | Level | Competence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (i).What is the importance of training (7marks) (ii) How is training evaluated?(6marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 2 | Explain E-Selection and E-Recruitment pointing out its advantages. | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 3 | Explain the steps involved in the e-recruitment process if you are a HR involved in the recruitment process of your concern? | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 4 | Examine the concepts of virtual learning and orientation | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 5 | (i).What is the need for designing a HR portal in an organization.(6marks) (ii).Critically evaluate how the traditional HR practices differ from e- selection and recruitment, e-training and development Justify your views.(7marks) | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 6 | For a startup small scale restaurant, design the content of HRIS and HR portal. What are the common issues the company would face with respect to employee privacy and suggest ways to overcome it? | BTL 6 | Create |
| 7 | (i).List the benefits of e-Recruitment?(7marks) (ii).What are the benefits of maintaining e-employee profile?(6marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 8 | Explain the components required for best virtual learning environment Outline the benefits of virtual learning? | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 9 | (i).Explain the process of e-performance management with examples. (7 marks) --- Content provided by FirstRanker.com --- (ii)List out the benefits and limitations of online employee surveys.(6marks) | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 10 | (i). What may be the issues which may emerge in employee privacy?(6marks) (ii).Explain the process of e-training with examples.(7marks) | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 11 | What is e-orientation? List out its merits. | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 12 | How is e-compensation system designed in an organization? | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 13 | How will merger create value and when will this Value will be be realized. | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 14 | (i)Discuss the concept of employee privacy.(6marks) (ii) What are the methods of monitoring employee privacy?(7marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
Part-C
| S.NO | QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Many organizations' have adopted e-recruitment methods. Examine the pros and cons. |
| 2 | Predict societal changes that you believe might take place within the next ten years. What challenges will these changes present to organizations? |
| 3 | How does an organisation's investment in staffing benefit the organisation after an applicant becomes an employee? |
| 4 | What problems can result from cutting corners to save time or money in staffing process? |
UNIT-III CROSS CULTURAL HRM
Domestic Vs International HRM - Cultural Dynamics - Culture Assessment - Cross Cultural Education and Training Programs – Leadership and Strategic HR Issues in International Assignments - Current challenges in Outsourcing, Cross border Mergers and Acquisitions - Repatriation etc - Building Multicultural Organisation - International Compensation
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| Q.No | Unit - III - Part - A – Question | Level | Competence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Define International Corporation. | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 2 | Mention any two problems relating @ International Compensation procedures | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 3 | Write about the benefits of joint venture. | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 4 | Write about the benefits of joint venture. | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 5 | Can you assess the advantages of cross-cultural training? | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 6 | Write short note on International Compensation. | BTL 6 | Create |
| 7 | What is meant by acquisition or take over? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 8 | How would you explain spillover risks? | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 9 | What are the responsibilities of HR manager in a MNC? | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 10 | What does cultural assessment mean? | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 11 | Outline the process of cultural assessment | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 12 | What is cultural dynamics? | BTL 6 | Create |
| 13 | What do you mean by ethnocentric MNC? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 14 | Outline the scope of cross border mergers. | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 15 | How does one build a multi-cultural organisation? | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 16 | Can you list the importance of multi-domestic strategy? | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 17 | What is a horizontal merger? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 18 | Compare between expatriation and repatriation | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 19 | Can you explain the meaning of polycentric MNC? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 20 | Define outsourcing. | BTL 1 | Remember |
| Q.No | Unit - III - Part - B – Question | Level | Competence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (i).What is International compensation? Discuss the implications involved in international compensation.(6Marks) (ii).List out factors influencing international compensation.(7marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 2 | Explain in detail the concept of Cultural Dynamics. | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 3 | (i).Discuss the strategic issues in International Assignments.(6 Marks) (ii). Discuss the cultural issues faced by HR professional in international assignments. As a global HR head, what steps you can take to minimize the same?(7marks) | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 4 | Examine and explain the factors affecting International HRM. | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 5 | Discuss the steps involved in building and running a multi- cultural organisation | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 6 | Explain in detail about the selection criteria of Expatriates. | BTL 6 | Create |
| 7 | Explain the cultural environment of International . | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 8 | Explain about cross cultural education and training programs | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 9 | (i).Write an essay on how both domestic and international s shape human resource management in individual countries.(6marks) (ii).Explain the role of culture in IHRM.(7marks) | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 10 | (i)What does outsourcing mean? (4marks) (ii) What are the implications and advantages of Outsourcing in the globalized era?(9marks) | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 11 | (i)What are the factors to be considered when organizations go for the cross- border mergers and acquisitions? (7marks) --- Content provided by FirstRanker.com --- (ii) what is the role of culture in IHRM? (6marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 12 | (i)Explain the challenges and difficulties faced by HR professionals in HR outsourcing and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.(7marks) (ii) As a HR head, how would you overcome the problems with respect to Repatriation?(6marks) | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 13 | (i)What are the current challenges in outsourcing?(6marks) (ii) Why is India a favorite's destination for outsourcing? Explain.(7marks) | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 14 | (i)Discuss the relevance and effectiveness of various leadership models in present context.(6marks) (ii)Distinguish between Domestic HRM and International HRM.(7marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
Part- C
| S.NO | QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Explain the Recent trends with reference to Mergers and Acquisitions. |
| 2 | Repatriation is an opportunity or not for the today's HR Manager. |
| 3 | Discuss about cross cultural mergers and acquisitions |
| 4 | How the outsourcing the helps the HR Managers. |
Unit-IV CAREER & COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT
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Career Concepts – Roles – Career stages – Career planning and Process – Career development Models- Career Motivation and Enrichment –Managing Career Plateaus-Designing Effective Career Development Systems - Competencies and Career Management – Competency Mapping Models – Equity and Competency based Compensation
| Q.No | Unit - IV - Part - A – Question | Level | Competence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Define Career. | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 2 | What is Career Planning? | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 3 | Give the benefits of Career Management. | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 4 | Enumerate the stages in Career development | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 5 | Define competency mapping development? | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 6 | Explain the concept of career motivation | BTL 6 | Create |
| 7 | What is Career Anchor? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 8 | Can you explain the meaning of Career enrichment? | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 9 | Give few successful career tips. | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 10 | List the role of competency mapping in Human Resource Management. | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 11 | What do you mean by competency based compensation? | BTL 5 | Evaluate |
| 12 | Explain the concept of Career Development | BTL 6 | Create |
| 13 | List the career development models | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 14 | Explain briefly about Knowledge Management. | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 15 | Identify the meaning of the term Adaptive learning. | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 16 | What do you mean by the term competency mapping? | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 17 | Define Sabbaticals. | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 18 | What is meant by Career plateau? | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 19 | What do you mean by Exploration stage in career management? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 20 | What is Equity-Based Compensation? | BTL 1 | Remember |
| Q.No | Unit - IV - Part - B – Question | Level | Competence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How do the employees in an organization manage their career plateaus? | BTL1 | Remember |
| 2 | (i).Explain in detail concepts, roles and stages of Career.(7marks) (ii).Discuss about the types of career problems.(6marks) | BTL2 | Understand |
| 3 | Explain four models of career development with suitable examples. | BTL3 | Apply |
| 4 | Bring out the steps in career planning and process. | BTL4 | Analyze |
| 5 | How can an effective career development system be designed in an organization? | BTL5 | Evaluate |
| 6 | Differentiate the organization-centred and person centered planning system. | BTL6 | Create |
| 7 | (i).What is Career Development? (4marks) (ii).List the various stages in career development.(9marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 8 | (i).Outline the practical applications of competency.(6marks) (ii).Highlight the advantages and dis-advantages of competency -based pay.(7marks) | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 9 | Discuss the components of Career motivation? | BTL 3 | Apply |
| 10 | (i)How job can be designed to enhance career motivation .(6marks) --- Content provided by FirstRanker.com --- (ii) Elaborate on equity and competency based compensation.(7marks) | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 11 | (i) How is competency mapping model executed in an organisation?(7marks) (ii)"The career planning process involves both the organization and individual responsibility”. Examine the above statement.(6marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
| 12 | (i)Discuss the importance and benefits of career development system.(7marks) (ii) State the types of career plateaus.(6marks) | BTL 2 | Understand |
| 13 | Explain in detail concepts and roles of career. | BTL 4 | Analyze |
| 14 | (i)Give the importance of competency and how competency is related to compensation and promotion.(7marks) (ii) Highlight the advantages and dis-advantages of competency-based pay.(6marks) | BTL 1 | Remember |
Part-C
| S.NO | QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Trace the impact of Training and Development on employee performance and productivity. |
| 2 | Based on your learning draft a suitable reward and recognition program for a medium sized startup. |
| 3 | How does global human resource management differ from domestic human resource management? |
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