BUS818 Past Questions Nov 2018 (NOUN)

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

PLOT 91, CADASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESSWAY, JABI, ABUJA

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

NOVEMBER 2018 EXAMINATION  

COURSE CODE:      BUS818                                                             CREDIT UNIT: 2

COURSE TITLE:     REWARDS AND COMPENSATION

INSTRUCTIONS:    1. Attempt question number one (1) and any other two (2) questions.

2. Question number 1 carries 30 marks, while the other                questions carry 20 marks each.
3. Present all your points in coherent and orderly manner.

TIME ALLOWED:   2 HOURS

 

1a. Reward policies are sets of specific guidelines for decision making and course of action. Discuss ten (10) reward policies.                                                                                   20 marks

1. Discuss five (5) external environment of reward management.             10 marks

 

2a. Explain what comprises learning and development.                                             10 marks

1. Enumerate four advantages and disadvantages of total reward. 10 marks

 

3a. Distinguish clearly with the components between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.15 marks

1. Define motivation in the context of reward. 5 marks

 

4. Discuss the following theories of motivation. 20 marks
5. Instrumentality theory
6. Cognitive theory

iii. Expectancy theory

1. Goal theory
2. Equity Theory

 

5a. Describe Job evaluation                                                                                        5 marks

1. List and explain three types of job evaluation 7 marks
2. Describe performance management cycle 8 marks

 

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