NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
14/16 AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTIRIA ISLAND, LAGOS
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MARCH 2014 EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: BHM 854 CREDIT UNITS: 3
COURSE TITLE: MANPOWER PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
TIME ALLOWED: 2 1/2 HOURS
Instructions: 1. Attempt Question one and any other three (3) Questions.
2. Question 1 is compulsory and carries 25 marks
While the other 2 questions carry 15 marks each
3. Present all your points in coherent and orderly manner.
1. (a) What do you understand by the term Manpower planning in an
organization?
(b) What are the reasons for systematic manpower planning in organizations?
2. (a) Distinguish between recruitment and selection .
(b) What are the internal and external sources of recruitment?
3. Transfer in an organization has its merits and demerits. Discuss.
4. Performance appraisal is an essential instrument of personnel management
designed to serve some purposes. Discuss.
5. (a) What is Leadership
(b) Discuss any four Leadership styles you know.
6. Manpower planning is a necessary step for the success of any organisation. Discuss.
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