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SchoolforContinuingEducation(NGASCE)
Course:EssentialsofHRM
InternalAssignmentApplicableforDecember2017Examination

AssignmentMarks:30

Instructions:

AllQuestionscarryequalmarks.
AllQuestionsarecompulsory
All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1 and 2 and for
question 3 in not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples,
illustrationsasfaraspossible.
Allanswerstobewrittenindividually.Discussionandgroupworkisnotadvisable.
Studentsarefreetorefertoanybooks/referencematerial/website/internetforattempting
their assignments, but are not allowed to copy the matter as it is from the source of
reference.

Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from
otherstudentsisnotallowed.

Studentsshouldfollowthefollowingparameterforansweringtheassignmentquestions.

ForTheoreticalAnswer ForNumericalAnswer
AssessmentParameter Weightage AssessmentParameter Weightage
Introduction 20% Understandingandusage 20%
ConceptsandApplication 60% oftheformula
relatedtothequestion Procedure/Steps 50%
Conclusion 20% CorrectAnswer& 30%
Interpretation

Question 1: Ajay has not been performing well in accounts department due to the new
system on GST has been implemented in the organisation. He is lagging behind in the
concepts of GST as well as his communication skills are not as expected. The accounts
head of the organisation believes in the institution of training and wants to send Ajay for

NMIMSGlobalAccess
SchoolforContinuingEducation(NGASCE)
Course:EssentialsofHRM
InternalAssignmentApplicableforDecember2017Examination
the same. Introduce the concept of training by commenting on the above proclamations.
Also, discuss the factors influencing the effectiveness of training. Conclude your answer in
a brief way by focusing on the importance of training for any organisation (10 Marks)

Question 2: In reference to the above case explain various kinds of On the Job and Off the
Job training methods that can be provided to Mr. Ajay? Also, give concluding remarks by
choosing the best method suited in the above scenario? (10 Marks)

Question 3: Over the years Ajay attended many trainings as well as development
programs and really honed his skills. Evaluating his performance over the past few years
the department has really been proud of his achievements and he has been identified as key
successor in his department.

a) Write down the objectives of succession planning which Ajays organisation wants to
achieve? (5 Marks)

b) Though succession planning has many positive aspects but there are some flip sides to it,
explain what could be the demerits of it (succession planning). Conclude by sharing few
lines on the failure of succession planning of any organisation. (5 Marks)

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