ASSIGNMENT(SET-1) HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (MB0038) Q.1 Trace out the growth of human resource management in India. Ans.

(refer to pg.26-28) Q.2 What are the factors that affect recruitment in organizations? Ans.Different factors that affect recruitment in organizations are as follows: i)the size of the organization ii)the employment conditions in the country where the organization is located iii)the affects of past recruiting efforts which show the organisations ability to locate and keep good performing people iv)working conditions and salary and benefit packages offered by the organization v)the level of seasonality of operations and future expansion and production programmes vi)cultural ,economic and legal factors (refer to pg57 for explanation) Q.3State the major career development activities found in organizations. Ans.Major career development activities found in organizations are as follows: i)work family programs ii)relocation hindrance and hiring practices iii)work life balance seminars and flexible HRpractices iv)flexible work schedules v)outplacement programs vi)special programs for women ,minorities and employees with disabilities vii)fast track employees (refer to pg.114-116 for explanation) Q.4 What are the major problems faced in benefits management?

Ans.Major problem in managing benefits is that while it costs a lot it is often taken for granted by the employees.The dilemma of finding the right balance of benefits and cash compensation is on-going one.Like for compensation,Benefits too are benchmarked by organizations and implemented keeping the market practices and trends in view.The key to leveraging the investment made by organizations on benefits can be got by adequate communication making employees aware of them.It includes ,providing clarity on how to apply for and claim benefits ,as well as hold roadshows showcasing the benefits and what the employees can avail of .It focuses on to remind the employees that they are the part of total compensation package. Q.5 Assume yourself to be the HR manager of a publishing house.You find that the morale of the employees is generally low.What steps would you take to improve employee morale? Ans.To improve employee morale, following steps should be taken: i)creation of whole jobs ii)job enrichment iii)building responsibility into a job iv)managerial effectiveness v)flexible working hours vi)rotation of jobs vii)incentive and profit-sharing plans (refer to pg.194-195 for explanation) Q.6 Explain the general procedures followed in case of disciplinary action. Ans.Following steps are recommended to to be taken in case of disciplinary action: i)an accurate statement of the disciplinary problem ii)collection of data or facts supporting the reports of the offence iii)review policy and past similar incidents iv)identify corrective action to implement;take legal counsel to ensure that the local laws of the land are not in contact v)apply the action vi)follow-up on the disciplinary action (refer pg.228-229 for explanation)