THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
2014 ACADEMIC YEAR ASSIGNMENTS
PAM 3030: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND LABOUR
RELATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. QUESTIONS ONE
AND TWO CARRY 15% OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT EACH.
QUESTION THREE CARRIES 20% ..
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ANY FAILURE TO MEET THE STIPULATED DEADLINE WILL
WARRANT A REDUCTION OF 5% FROM THE TOTAL MARK.
1. What is training? Why is it considered as an ongoing process in any
large organisation and what are its main benefits and costs to both the
organization and an employee
(Due date: 10th November, 2014)
2. Any Employee Rewa~d System should ensure both external and internal
equity. Explain in detail how an organisation can achieve the latter.
(Due date: 10th December, 2Q14)
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3. On the basis of the iron law of oligarchy, explain the behavior of trade
union officials in Zambia.
(Due Date: 30th
annary,2~.
B. G. Musondela (Mr.)
Course Lecturer
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