Summer 2013

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3 MU0013 HR Audit - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1735) Note: Assignment (60 marks) must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should not exceed 400 words. Q1. Define Human Resource (HR) Audit. What is the need for HR Audit? What are the various approaches to HR Audit? (definition 2, need for HR audit- 2, explanation of HR audit approach by Walker- 3, common approach to HR audit- 3) Q2. Write a brief note on staffing. How does employee orientation programs help employees? What are the characteristics of good employee orientation programs? (meaning of staffing- 2, explanation of staffing 3, use of orientation programs- 2, characteristics 3) Q3. What is HR Scorecard? Explain the reason for implementing HR Scorecard. (meaning of HR scorecard- 3, explanation of reasons 7) 10 marks 10 marks 10 marks

Q4.

Define competency management. Explain the two frameworks of competency management. (definition 3, listing two frameworks 1, explanation of two frameworks -6) 10 marks

Q5.

Write a brief note on workplace policies and practices. (explanation on workplace policies and practices 1, safeguarding employee information 2, performance management 2, safe work environment 2 and auditing workplace behaviours 3)

10 marks

Q6.

What are the areas to be concentrated on for HR Audit? Prepare a questionnaire for conducting an audit for manpower planning. (explanation of areas 4, preparation of questionnaire 6) 10 Marks

Summer 2013