MBA Final Exam - HRM - Arab Academy

MBA Final Exam: Human Resource Management
Section 1: Recruitment, Selection & Hiring
1-1 Steps in the Recruitment and Selection Process

• Explain each step in the recruitment and selection process.
1-2 Employment or Personnel Planning
• Discuss the importance and process of employment or personnel
planning.
1-3 Recruitment
• a. Define the requirements for a job position.
• b. Explain strategies for attracting suitable candidates.
• c. Discuss the key steps in dealing with job applications.
1-4 The Supply for Human Resources
• Analyze the factors influencing the supply of human resources in the job
market.
1-5 Selection
• a. Describe different methods of interviewing in the selection process.
• b. Discuss the role of testing in the selection of shortlisted candidates.
1-6 Hiring
• a. Explain the importance of obtaining references in the hiring process.
• b. Outline the steps involved in pre-employment checkups.
• c. Discuss the significance of following up with new hires.
Section 2: Orientation, Training and Developing Employees
2-1 Purpose of Orientation

• Discuss the purpose and benefits of employee orientation.
2-2 Orientation Process
• Outline the key steps involved in the orientation process for new
employees.
2-3 Employee Training
• Explain the importance of employee training for organizational success.
2-4 Training Process
• Discuss the components of the ADDIE process in the context of employee
training.
2-5 Employee Development
• Describe the various methods and strategies for employee development.
2-6 Implementing Development Programs
• Discuss the challenges and considerations in implementing effective
development programs.
Section 3: Performance Management and Appraisal
3-1 Performance Management vs. Performance Appraisal

• Highlight the differences between performance management and
performance appraisal.
3-2 Different Uses of Performance Management
• Explain the various purposes and benefits of performance management.
3-3 Performance Management Process
• Discuss each phase of the performance management process.
3-4 Goals’ Setting Phase
• Explain the importance of the goals' setting phase in performance
management.
3-5 Performance Review Phase
• Discuss key considerations in the performance review phase.
3-6 Evaluate and Develop IDPs
• Explain the process of evaluating and developing Individual Development
Plans (IDPs).
3-7 Set Effective Performance Appraisal Standards
• Discuss the criteria for setting effective performance appraisal standards.
3-8 Problems to Avoid in Appraising Performance
• Identify and discuss common problems to avoid in the performance
appraisal process.
Section 4: Coaching, Careers, & Talent Management
4-1 Coaching and Mentoring

• Differentiate between coaching and mentoring and explain their
significance in employee development.
4-2 Talent Management
• Discuss the key elements and challenges of talent management in
organizations.
4-3 Succession Planning
• Explain the importance of succession planning and its process.
4-4 Organizational Development
• Discuss the role of organizational development in enhancing
organizational effectiveness.
4-5 Change Management
• Explain the key principles and strategies of change management in
organizations.
Section 5: Strategic Reward Systems
5-1 Reward Strategy

• Discuss the importance of having a reward strategy in organizations.
5-2 Reward Management Systems
• Explain the components and functions of reward management systems.
5-3 Rewards’ Types
• Describe various types of rewards used in organizations.
5-4 Model of Total Rewards: Towers Perrin
• Explain the Towers Perrin model of total rewards.
5-5 Compensation & Benefits
• Discuss the relationship between compensation and benefits in an
organization.
5-6 Equity in Pay Determination
• Explain the concept of equity in determining pay within an organization.
5-7 Establishing Pay Rates
• Discuss the factors and methods involved in establishing pay rates.
5-8 Salary Survey
• Explain the importance and process of conducting a salary survey.
5-9 Job Evaluation
• Discuss the process and methods of job evaluation.
5-10 Grouping Jobs
• Explain the concept of grouping jobs in the context of job evaluation.
5-11 Salary/Wage Curve
• Discuss the significance and construction of a salary/wage curve.
5-12 Pay Ranges
• Explain the concept of pay ranges and their importance in compensation
management.
Format:
• The exam is a group based one, distribute yourself among groups as agreed during
the lecture.
• Each one indicates the part he/she was responsible for in the exam.
• The exam should be presented in two formats as follows:
1- A report format; use Word Document files only (not PDF).
• The length of the report should be around 12 A4 papers with 1 cm margins
in all directions.
• Use Times New Roman font 14 for titles and Times New Roman font 12 for
contents.
2- PowerPoint format.
• The presentation to be in the range of 40 slides.
• Use proper citations and references.
Submission: Submit your assignment electronically max by Monday 15th January 2024
11:59 pm to [email protected]
Evaluation Criteria:
• Clarity and depth of understanding of HR concepts and SHRM.

• Application of HR concepts to real-world examples.
• Insightful analysis of the alignment of HR strategy with organizational strategy.
• Comprehensive understanding and application of the entire topics studied in the
course.
• Creativity and critical thinking in proposing solutions related to aforementioned
subjects.
• Using external references.
Note: Ensure that your analysis is supported by relevant theories and concepts from the
course material and additional research. Apply a strategic lens when discussing HR
practices and provide practical examples to enhance the relevance of your arguments.
End of Exam
Best of luck!
Dr. George Sedky

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MBA Final Exam: Human Resource Management

Section 1: Recruitment, Selection & Hiring

1-1 Steps in the Recruitment and Selection Process

Section 2: Orientation, Training and Developing Employees

2-1 Purpose of Orientation

Section 3: Performance Management and Appraisal

3-1 Performance Management vs. Performance Appraisal

Section 4: Coaching, Careers, & Talent Management

4-1 Coaching and Mentoring

Section 5: Strategic Reward Systems

5-1 Reward Strategy

• Clarity and depth of understanding of HR concepts and SHRM.

Dr. George Sedky

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