Download JNTUH (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad) MBA (Master of Business Administration) 4th Semester (Fourth Semester) R15 2018 Dec 724AK International Human Resource Management Previous Question Paper
Code No: 724AK
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
MBA IV Semester Examinations, December - 2018
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:75
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B.
Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B
consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries
10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub-questions.
PART - A 5 ? 5 Marks = 25
1.a) How does International HRM differ from domestic HRM. [5]
b) How might the structure of an organization influence the role of an International HR
manager? [5]
c) In your opinion, which approach to HRM will be adopted in China? Do you think it
will be a unique, hybrid, or Western approach? [5]
d) In terms of HRM policies,why might differentiation be a more practical approach for
companies operating in many countries? [5]
e) What factors should an employer consider before sending employees on expatriate
assignments? [5]
PART - B 5 ? 10 Marks = 50
2. Describe the main characteristics of ethnocentric, geocentric, Polycentric approach to
staffing? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach? [10]
OR
3. What measures do you think should be taken to prepare expatriates and their families
for a new overseas assignment? Do you think it is possible for pre-departure training to
prevent culture shock? [10]
4. Which model of IHRM most effectively incorporates strategy? Why is this a model
useful as a basis for understanding organizations? [10]
OR
5. Which HR practices are affected by cultural difference? Give specific country examples
to support your answer. [10]
6. How might employees react if they think the selection processes in their organization
are unfair? How might these reactions vary between countries? [10]
OR
7. How does national culture affect the selection process? Give some examples of the
different selection processes in different countries and try to explain why these
differences occur. [10]
R15
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Code No: 724AK
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
MBA IV Semester Examinations, December - 2018
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:75
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B.
Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B
consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries
10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub-questions.
PART - A 5 ? 5 Marks = 25
1.a) How does International HRM differ from domestic HRM. [5]
b) How might the structure of an organization influence the role of an International HR
manager? [5]
c) In your opinion, which approach to HRM will be adopted in China? Do you think it
will be a unique, hybrid, or Western approach? [5]
d) In terms of HRM policies,why might differentiation be a more practical approach for
companies operating in many countries? [5]
e) What factors should an employer consider before sending employees on expatriate
assignments? [5]
PART - B 5 ? 10 Marks = 50
2. Describe the main characteristics of ethnocentric, geocentric, Polycentric approach to
staffing? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach? [10]
OR
3. What measures do you think should be taken to prepare expatriates and their families
for a new overseas assignment? Do you think it is possible for pre-departure training to
prevent culture shock? [10]
4. Which model of IHRM most effectively incorporates strategy? Why is this a model
useful as a basis for understanding organizations? [10]
OR
5. Which HR practices are affected by cultural difference? Give specific country examples
to support your answer. [10]
6. How might employees react if they think the selection processes in their organization
are unfair? How might these reactions vary between countries? [10]
OR
7. How does national culture affect the selection process? Give some examples of the
different selection processes in different countries and try to explain why these
differences occur. [10]
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8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of off-shoring for an MNC? In what ways
might an International Human Resource Manager be involved in this process? [10]
OR
9. Explain the concepts of convergence and divergence. Provide examples, particularly
from your own country, of HR practices which a) are becoming similar across the
world and b) remain distinctive. [10]
10. According to Peter Ackers, HRM professionals face a dilemma, being asked to focus on
the bottom line which may imply sacrificing their values. In your opinion, how far can
HR be a champion of employees while at the same time maintaining its focus on the
?bottom line?? [10]
OR
11. Under what circumstances might a multinational company practice Discriminatory
Management? in its treatment of employees in order to promote its business interests?
[10]
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