PRIFYSGOL ABERTAWE: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

DEGREE EXAMINATIONS: MAY/JUNE 2022

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT



MN-2508: Human Resource Management
Normal Duration: 2 hours

Answer TWO Questions ONLY
All Questions are Equally Weighted


ONLINE EXAM INSTRUCTIONS

• You have a period of 24 hours in which to complete this exam and upload your answers
on Turnitin.
• As a guide we recommend that you spend approximately 2 hours working on your
answers.

• The deadline for submission of your answers for this exam is 09.15 am BST on the
27th May 2022

• Type your answers in an MS Word or Excel file where possible.
• The total word limit for this paper is: 2500. Examiners will not continue marking past
this limit.
• Fill in the ONLINE exam submission cover sheet and include it as the first page of
your answers.
• Save the file on your computer or other device – the file name MUST include your
student ID and the module code e.g. 123456MN8000.
• Upload your completed answers at the ONLINE Exam Turnitin link on the Canvas
site for your module. A direct link is provided in the e-mail to which this exam paper
was attached.
• Only one file can be submitted for each exam – please include all your answers in
one file.
• If you have problems submitting your file or queries about these instructions,
please contact somsubmit@swansea.ac.uk immediately.

Page 2 MN-2508 (May/June 2022)

Answer TWO Questions ONLY

Question 1
Critically discuss why using valid and reliable selection tools are in the best interests of an
employer.
[50 marks]
Question 2
The issue of equity highlights the importance of a well-designed reward strategy for
organisational members. Critically discuss the ways in which HR professionals can ensure
equity in reward.
[50 marks]
Question 3
Define human resource development (HRD). Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations
of the systematic training model in terms of ensuring the effective implementation of human
resource development.
[50 marks]
Question 4
The COVID pandemic has drawn new attention to flexible working. Analyse the both the
benefits and drawbacks of flexible work for employees during the pandemic.
[50 marks]

End of Paper