1. QUESTION BANK FOR DEC EXAMS
1. Critically evaluate the system of centralized selection.
2. Explain on the job and off the job training methods in detail with reference to their merits
and demerits respectively.
3. What is training? Why is it beneficial? What principles should be followed to have effective
training session?
4. What are the problems associated with Short term man power planning?
5. How can job knowledge, organizational knowledge and general knowledge be developed
among executives?
6. Draw out various challenges faced by modern personnel professionals in the changing world
of today.
7. Differentiate between training and development.
8. Differentiate between training and education.
9. “Huge amount of money and energy is spent on the training programmes. Therefore, it is of
paramount importance that their effectiveness is assessed.” Justify the statement by giving
reference to the objectives underlying evaluation. What criteria and techniques can be used
to carry out this task?
10. State the features, objectives and importance of development.
11. Explain the nature of Human Resource Management. How is Strategic HRM different from
Traditional HRM?
12. What are the essential steps taken in planning the executive development programme?
What principles should be kept in mind while planning and conducting developmental
sessions?
13. What principles should be borne in mind while conducting evaluation?
14. What are the contents and problems of an induction programme? Cite examples of the
induction programmes followed in Indian industry.
15. What are the various steps involved in formulating a systematic training plan?
16. As HR manager, you are entrusted with a job of developing Decision making skills and Inter-
personal skills of some of your executives. Which developmental techniques will you choose
and why?

2. 17. “After deciding objectives and policy of training, an appropriate training programme can be
designed.” Explain the steps involved in designing a training programme.
18. What are guidelines that must be kept in mind while framing a promotion policy?
19. State clearly various principles which must form the basis of a Personnel policy. Why do you
think framing personnel policy is essential for any organisation and how will you evaluate
the impact of these policies?
20. Why is induction beneficial for both – a new entrant and organization?
21. “Promotions are generally done with a purpose.” Substantiate this statement. Also discuss
various pros and cons attached with different bases of promotion.
22. Placing an employee on his job properly is very important. What guidelines should be
followed while conducting one of the HRM steps of placement?