Human Resource Management — DU B.A. (Hons.) Social Work Previous Year Question Papers

1. Define Human Resource Management (HRM) and discuss its significance in the contemporary organizational setup. Explain how the "Hard" and "Soft" perspectives of HRM influence the way employees are managed. 2. Examine the evolution of Human Resource Management from traditional Personnel Management. Critically analyse the various perspectives of HRM, specifically focusing on the Universalist and Contingency approaches. What do you understand by Performance Management and Compensation? Explain with examples how a fair salary and a good working environment help an organization in retaining its best employees. (Performance Management 8 me 4. "Human Resource Development (HRD) is not merely about training, but a strategic process to achieve organizational goals through various approaches." In light of this statement, discuss the relationship between HRD, Labour Relations, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). How do these elements together contribute to the holistic development of human resources in a modern industry? 5. "The Factories Act, 1948 and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 are the pillars of labour welfare and industrial peace in India." Critically examine the key provisions of these two Acts. How do they ensure the safety of workers and provide a mechanism for settling disputes between employers and employees? 6. You are tasked with making your office more inclusive for persons with disabilities (PwD). Suggest structural and policy level changes to the recruitment process to achieve this. 7. "A Social Work trainee working in a high-pressure medical setting often experiences secondary traumatic stress and emotional exhaustion." In the light of this statement, discuss the role of Counselling in supporting the mental health of frontline workers. Suggest four Stress Management techniques that a trainee can apply to maintain their professional efficiency and personal well-being. #< 9{ İ & (Stress Management) 8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: a) Motivation b) Recruitment Process c) Bonus act