Madurai Kamraj University (MKU) 2003 M.B.A PERSONNEL MANAGEMENTAND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS - Question Paper

Time: 3 hours Maximum: 100 marks
ans any 5 ques.. All ques. carry equal marks.

1. You have been requested to assess the manpower plan for a medium sized production
unit. How would you assess? discuss with examples.

2. elaborate the various methods of performance appraisal system? discuss any 3 of
them in detail.

3. Write short notes on :
(a) Career actors
(b) Career stages
(c) Career paths and
(d) Career development programmes.

4. Mention the cheap characteristics of a wage and salary structure in the industry and
how will you evolve
such a structure for a newly started industry.

5. explain briefly the different provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, relating to the
employment of children and young persons.

6. When and for what purposes may a trade union create a political fund and state the
objects for which the general funds of a trade union may be spent.

7. Write briefly how the subsequent authorities are appointed or constituted and their
functions:
(a) Conciliation officers.
(b) Boards of conciliation.
(c) Labour courts and
(d) Tribunals.

8. "Several militant Trade Unions oppose the workers participation, which they say is like
cosmetics on the ugly face of capitalism". Do you agree with this view?

Earning:   Approval pending.