SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION: ANDHRA UNIVERSITY - MHRM (PREVIOUS YEAR)

ASSIGNMENTS - 2018-2019

GUIDELINES FOR ANSWERING ASSIGNMENTS -MHRM PROGRAMME

1. Assignments constitute the continuous evaluation which carries a weightage of 20 per cent in each
course. There will be two assignments for each course. The Candidates should answer
compulsorily both the assignments per course and the average of two will be counted for the
purpose of final result. A candidate shall be declared to have passed in the assignments if he/she
secures not less than 10 marks in each course.
2. The main purpose of assignment is to test the student’s comprehension of the course material sent
to him and also in helping him in getting through the courses. The information given in the printed
course material should be sufficient for answering the assignments. The answers should be
complete in all respects. Incomplete answers bring poor marks. The assignments (I &II) separately
are to be submitted to School of Distance Education, Andhra University before the due date. It is
desirable that the student should retain a copy of all assignment responses which he/she submits.
3. Answering Assignments: While Answering Assignments:
(i) A student should read the assignment carefully and follow the specific instructions, if any.
(ii) He/She has to study thoroughly the units on which assignments are based.
(iii) He/She should note down relevant points of answers; rearrange those points in a logical order and
draw a rough outline of answer. In respect of essay questions, introduction as well as conclusion is
to be given. The answer should be logical, cohesive and it should have clear connections between
sentences and paragraphs. The answer should cover the main points of the question. While solving
case questions, proper format should be used.
(iv) Each Assignment is to be answered one side and submitted separately in booklet form using A-4
size white paper and maintain clear cut margins and sufficient space in between each answer. The
responses should be in candidate’s own handwriting preferably using blue colour point pen.
(v) Print or Typed answers will not be accepted. Answers copied either from course material sent by
the University or from the response sheets of other students or Xerox copy of other’s assignment
will get zero marks. After receiving the assignment from the candidate, the office of the School of
Distance Education will arrange to send acknowledgement thereon.
(vi) If pass marks are not obtained in any assignment, it should be resubmitted. Since the assignment
questions papers are being changes every year, backlog candidates shall have to answer the current
year assignment question papers and submit the assignments. Assignments submitted on the basis
of previous years question papers will not be considered once the pass marks are obtained, the
assignments cannot be resubmitted for improvement of marks/class.
(vii) Please note that there is no revaluation provision for assignments, hence, candidates should take
necessary precautions while answering the assignments.
Assignment first page froforma
1. ID No/Regd.No :
2. Name of the Student :
3. Academic Year :
4. Study Centre :
5. Subject Code & Title :
6. Assignment No : I/II
7. Date of Submission :
8. Address :
9. Mobile No :
10. Signature of the Student :
 SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION: ANDHRA UNIVERSITY - MHRM (PREVIOUS YEAR)
ASSIGNMENTS - 2018-2019

Answer all the Questions

Each Answer shall not exceed FOUR pages
All Questions Carry Equal Marks

Assignment I PAPER – 101 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5x4=20 marks)

1. Define HRM .Explain the evolution of HRM in India.
2. Explain the reasons for conflicts between line and staff
3. Explain the concept of Training. Describe the training methods.
4. State the methods of performance appraisal.
5. Discuss the significance of HRM in hospitals.

Assignment II (5x4=20 marks)

1. Explain the approaches of Human Resource Management

2. Define Human Resource Planning. Explain the process of HRP.
3. Differentiate between Recruitment and Selection. Explain the process of Selection.
4. Discuss issues and challenges of HRM in the globalised era.
5. Explain the concepts of Minimum Wage, air Wage and Living Wage.

Assignment I PAPER -102 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (5x4=20 marks)

1. Explain the concept, scope and functions of Management.

2. List out the types of managers in the modern organizations.
3. Explain the techniques and steps in decision making.
4. What are the essential characteristics of a good communication?
5. Define financial management and explain the functions of finance of modern business concern.

Assignment II (5x4=20 marks)

1. Define Management. Discuss the Fayol’s 14 principles of management.

2. What do you mean by MBO? Elucidate the need and significance of MBO
3. Define Planning?. Discuss the types and steps in Planning.
4. Discuss the steps in Project Management process.
5. What is market information system? Explain the components of market information system.
 SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION: ANDHRA UNIVERSITY - MHRM (PREVIOUS YEAR)
ASSIGNMENTS - 2018-2019

Answer all the Questions

Each Answer shall not exceed FOUR pages
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
Assignment I PAPER - 103 LABOUR LEGISLATION & CL (5x4=20 marks)

1. Bring out the evolution of labour legislations in India.

2. Explain welfare measures and working hours under Factories Act, 1948.
3. Settlement machinery under Industrial Disputes Act,1947
4. Explain the important provisions relating to Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act,1946.
Explain the benefits provided to employees under Employees State Insurance Act, 1948

Assignment II (5x4=20 marks)

1. Explain the principles of Labour Legislation.

2. Explain the important provisions of the AP Shops and establishment Act 1988 and rules
3. Explain retrenchment compensation provisions under ID Act, 1947.
4. List out the significant features of Trade Unions Act, 1926.
5. What are the recent amendments in labour laws in India

Assignment I PAPER - 104 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (5x4=20 marks)

1 Explain the concept and components of Organisational Behaviour.

2 Write about the concept of Group Dynamics. Describe various types of Groups.
3 Explain Maslow and Herzberg contributions to motivation.
4 Describe the process involved in organizational change.
5 Define OD. Discuss the techniques of Organizational Development

Assignment II (5x4=20 marks)

1. Discuss the different models of OB.
2. Define learning. Explain classical conditioning theory of learning.
3. Describe any two Leadership theories and styles
4. Explain the reasons for conflicts and find out the resolution techniques of conflict.
5. Explain the significance of Transactional analysis
 SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION: ANDHRA UNIVERSITY - MHRM (PREVIOUS YEAR)
ASSIGNMENTS - 2018-2019

Answer all the Questions

Each Answer shall not exceed FOUR pages
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
Assignment I PAPER – 105 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (5x4=20 marks)

1. Define IR. Explain the approaches of Industrial Relations.

2. Discuss various forms of Participative Management.
3. Discuss the principles and procedures in handling disciplinary matters.
4. Explain Evolution of Trade Union Movement in India.
5. Discuss the Red hot stove rule of Disciplinary action
Assignment II (5x4=20 marks)
1. Discuss the objectives of Industrial Relations.
2. Explain the impact of ILO on Industrial relations
3. What are the objectives of Wage Boards? Explain their role in Industrial Relations.
4. Explain the privileges of a recognized trade union.
5. Discuss the emerging trends in unionism in India.

Assignment I PAPER – 106 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (5x4=20 marks)

1. Explain the functions of HRD.
2. Explain (i) Potential appraisal life (ii) 360 degree method of appraisal
3. Explain some of the HRD Experiences in Indian organizations.
4. What is training? How do organizations assess training needs?
5. Define HRD audit. Explain the significance of HRD audit.
Assignment II (5x4=20 marks)
1. Describe the approaches of HRD.
2. Explain briefly HRD interventions
3. Write about the concept of learning organization and its advantages.
4. Define competency mapping and explain concept of competency based training.
5. Explain the following concepts : (i) Sensitivity training (ii) Simulation training

PAPER – 107 EMPLOYEE WELFARE AND LABOUR ADMINISTRATION

Assignment I (5x4=20 marks)
1. Define labour welfare. Explain the principles of labour welfare.
2. Explain the different agencies of labour welfare and their roles.
3. List out the statutory and non statutory employee welfare programmes.
4. Explain the concept of social security. Describe social assistance and social insurance.
5. State the importance of labour welfare administration of Andhra Pradesh.
Assignment II (5x4=20 marks)
1. Write about the role of Indian constitution for development of labour welfare in India.
2. Discuss the impact of ILO on labour welfare in India.
3. List out the extra mural and intra mural welfare measures
4. Who is a labour officer? Explain the qualities and qualifications of labour officer.
5. Elucidate the roles and responsibilities of chief labour commissioner.