Human Resource Objectives (AQA A Level Business): Exam Questions

Exam code: 7132

51 mins4 questions
1
25 marks

A business changes its human resource management (HRM) approach from hard HRM to soft HRM.

To what extent is this change guaranteed to increase the motivation of all employees?

2
1 mark

The table below shows the two different management styles used by managers in four companies.

Company

Management styles

A

‘Country club’ and ‘Impoverished’

B

‘Produce or perish’ and ‘Team leader’

C

‘Produce or perish’ and ‘Impoverished’

D

‘Country club’ and ‘Team leader’

Which company is most likely to use a soft human resource management approach?

  • Company A

  • Company B

  • Company C

  • Company D

3
9 marks

Analyse how employing a more diverse workforce might increase the profit of a business.

4
16 marks

Read the case study in the Insert.

KMH plc uses a soft approach to Human Resource Management. Using the information provided, assess whether KMH plc should change its approach to Human Resource Management to help boost its profit.