HRM Exam Question Essay

1. Explain the ways that recruitment can contribute to the implementation of Human Resource Strategy
2. Outline and explain the options to consider when designing a reward strategy.
3. Briefly compare and contrast the differences between the ‘best fit’ and the ‘resource based’ approaches to strategic human resource management.
4. Outline the main uses of competency models in Strategic Human Resource Management?
5. Explain what you understand by the terms ‘unitarist’ and ‘pluralist’ and their implications for employee relations strategies.
6. Outline and discuss the factors to consider when designing a retention strategy

October —2013

1. Critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of ‘best practice’ models of HRM strategy?
2. Outline and discuss the main obstacles hindering or preventing HR departments from delivering strategic HRM
3. What should organisations consider when developing a reward strategy?
4. How can recruitment and selection processes contribute to strategic HRM?
5. Discuss the main features of a Learning Organisation.