HR Management

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Section A:

10 short questions and you are required to attempt all questions.

  • 1.List and briefly explain five functions of the HR Department (LO1: 1 mark)
  • 2.Outline how the HR function can help a company achieve its overall goals (LO1: 1 mark)
  • 3.Explain how training and development can contribute to the effectiveness of an organisation
  • 4.Discuss reasons why it is important for companies to develop a training plan (LO4: 1 mark)
  • 5.Evaluate the impact that trade unions have on industrial relations in the workplace (LO7: 1 mark)
  • 6.Outline what is meant by the term Performance Appraisal (LO5: 1 mark)
  • Briefly explain what is meant by a 360 degree Performance Appraisals (LO5: 1 mark)
  • Name two trade unions that exists in Ireland and the sector they each represent
  • 9.Discuss how other departments in an organisation can help to support the HR Function
  • 10.Outline why it is important for HR to liaise and integrate with other departments in the organisation

(LO4: 1 mark)

(LO7: 1 mark)

(LO14: 1 mark)

(LO14: 1 mark)

Section B:

4 structured questions and learners will be required to attempt 3 questions.

Question 1: Evolution & Functions

a) Explore the development of the role of Human Resources, from the ‘welfare officers’ in the 18th Century to the 1970s

(LO1: 5 marks)

b) Discuss how the functions of the HR Department have evolved from the 1970s to 2022 and beyond

(LO1: 5 marks)

Question 2: Motivation

a) Discusses various theories on motivation and how these might apply to the work environment

(LO4: 5 marks)

b) Propose ways to increase staff motivation, especially in Covid times

(LO4: 5 marks)

Question 3: HR Strategy

a) Evaluate how a Human Resource Management (HRM) Strategy can help an organisation achieve its goals and objectives

(LO2: 5 marks)

b) Discuss the factors involved in preparing a HRM Strategy

(LO2: 5 marks)

Question 4: Performance Appraisal

a) Discuss the performance appraisal / staff evaluation process and the benefits of this process.

(LO5: 5 marks)

b) Outline the process involved in implementing an effective performance appraisal system and discuss why some performance appraisals are not successful

(LO5: 5 marks)