Subject Code: 475A Paper: STRATEGIC HR Specific Instructions:

Answer all the four questions. Marks allotted 100. Each Question carries equal marks. Word limit is 250-300 words

General Instructions:
The Student should submit this assignment in the handwritten form (not in the typed format) The Student should submit this assignment within the time specified by the exam dept Each Question mentioned in this assignment should be answered within the word limit specified The student should only use the Rule sheet papers for answering the questions. The student should attach this assignment paper with the answered papers. Failure to comply with the above Five instructions would lead to rejection of assignment.

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Question No1 Explain the following: a. Why has diversity training become an important component of corporate training programmes? b. Why competency based approach is being increasingly used by organization for management development? Question No2 What are the different sources of appraisal information? Discuss the pros and cons of each source? Question No3 Portray the prevailing scenario of Strategic HRD system in your organization or an organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to? Question No4 In order to develop your strategic HR plan you have come to the point where you must audit your firms competencies. What are the three main steps of the audit process? State what factors you would include in the audit process.