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MS 02 (January 2025 - July 2025) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code:MS-02

Course Title : Management of Human Resources

Assignment Code :MS-02/TMA/JAN/2025

Coverage :All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the coordinator of your study centre. Last date of submission for January 2025 session is 30th April, 2025 and for July 2025 session is 31st October, 2025.

1. Discuss the evolution and importance of human resource management. What is the role of HRM in changing environmental scenarios? Explain with suitable examples.

2. Outline the steps involved in the selection process. "Tests often do not reflect an individual's true ability." Give your comments on this statement.

3. What is a worker's participation in management? Discuss the factors responsible for its success.

4. Discuss and evaluate the status and techniques of training in organisations. Cite suitable examples.

5. Write short notes on the following:

a) Induction programme

b) Executive compensation

e) Red hot stove rule

d) Moral

e) Potential appraisal

MS 02 (January 2026 - July 2026) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-02

Course Title : Management of Human Resources

Assignement Code : MS-02/TMA/JAN/2026

Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the coordinator of your study centre. Last date of submission for January 2026 session is 30th April, 2026 and for July 2026session is 31st October, 2026.

1. Explain the concept, objectives, and functions of Human Resource Management (HRM). Trace the evolution of HRM from traditional personnel management to the present strategic orientation, highlighting its relevance in today's changing social and business environment.

2. Describe the process of Human Resource Planning (HRP), bringing out its linkage with organisational strategy. How do job analysis, recruitment, selection, and socialisation together ensure that the "right person is in the right job at the right time"? Illustrate with suitable examples.

3. Define performance management and distinguish it from traditional performance appraisal. Discuss how competency mapping, performance planning and review, and potential appraisal can be integrated to support career and succession planning in an organisation.

4. What is Human Resource Development (HRD) and how is it different from HRM? Explain the role of training, mentoring, and performance coaching in building roles and teams, and analyse how a well-designed HRD system contributes to individual and organisational effectiveness.

5. Discuss the main considerations in designing a fair and competitive compensation and reward system, with reference to relevant wage and welfare laws. How do sound compensation practices, effective grievance handling, and constructive dealings with unions contribute to healthy employer–employee relations and industrial democracy?

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