Hrm Definitions and Terms

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Human Resource Management (Autumn Exam 2012) 2

1. Complete either a) or b) 2

A) Explain the Harvard Business School Model of model HRM? 2

b) Discuss the development of ‘Welfarism in the late 19th and 20th Centuries, and its influence on modern HR practice. 3

2. Complete either a) or b) 3

a) Describe the diagnostic approach to manpower planning 3

b) Discuss what is meant by HR Stocktaking 4

3. Complete either a) or b) 5

a) Discuss what is involved in the person specification phase of job analysis 5

b) Explain what competency frameworks are, and what what competences are typically included in such frameworks. 7

4. Complete either a) or b) 8

a) Explain either 4 interview errors and biases you are familiar with. 8

a) Discuss what points should be considered to ensure that an assessment centre operates successfully. 9

Human Resource Management (Summer Exam 2012) 10

1. Complete either a) or b) 10

a) Describe the main differences between Human Resource Management, and Personal Management. 10

b) Explain how Human Resource Management has evolved two theories you are familiar with 10

2. Complete either a) or b) 12

a) Describe the Human Resource Planning process 12

3. Complete either a) or b) 16

b) Describe the contents of a good induction programme. 19

4. Complete either a) or b) 20

a) Discuss the influence that American HR practices have had on Human Resource Management in Ireland 20

Human Resource Management (Autumn Exam 2012)

1. Complete either a) or b)

A) Explain the Harvard Business School Model of model HRM?

The Harvard model (Beer, Spector, Lawrence, Quin Mills and Walton, 1984) works as a strategic map to guide all managers in their relations with employees and concentrates on the human or soft aspect of HRM. It strives at...