HRM and OB Back to Basics

HRM
1. In your opinion, what is the most crucial role of a HR manager in todays
organizations?
2. How do you think HR Department can contribute to an organizations
performance as a strategic partner?
3. What are the factors you need to consider, while preparing a job
description for an incumbent?
4. What do you mean by demand and supply forecast of manpower?
5. What is replacement chart and skill inventory?
6. What is the difference between recruitment, selection and placement?
7. What are the pros and cons of internal and external sources of
recruitment?
8. What is assessment centre and simulation exercise?
9. What do you mean by on-the job training and off-the-job training?
10.What is systematic approach to training?
11.What are the possible mistakes you may commit while conducting your
subordinates performance appraisal interview?
12.What is 360 degree appraisal and self-appraisal?
13.What is MBO?
14.What do you mean by C to C? How do you calculate C to C?
15.What do you mean by fixed and variable salary?
16.What do you mean by industrial dispute?
OB
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What are the major challenges in organization which OB can address?

How do workplace attitudes affect organizations?
Why is job satisfaction necessary in organizations?
How can emotional intelligence help in assessing behaviour of people
effectively?
5. How do personality variables affect organizational relationship among its
employees?
6. How can employees be motivated in organizations today?
7. How do biases affect our perception process while making judgements
about people and situations?
8. How can you avoid biases in decision making to take optimal decisions in
organizations?
9. How can effective leadership create efficient organizations?
10.How can and groups and teams become more effective in delivering
organizational targets?
11.How do we manage conflict in organizations?
12.Can negotiation be effective in handling and managing conflicts?
13.What kind of new organizational designs and structures can help create
more responsive organizations today?
14.Why is managing employee stress so important in organizations?
15.What steps can be taken to manage stress?
16.Managing and learning organizational culture is the key to success in
todays diverse workplaces. Explain.
17.Is organizational change necessary? If so, what steps can be taken to bring
about change and embed the same in organizations?