Professional Documents
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Semester-2
Even Semester
MBA (2021-23)
The functions and principles of Management have been undergoing a sea change since the
announcement of liberalisation in the country 1991. In fact, the practice of management has been
increasingly humanised in the process of globalisation of Indian economy unlike in personnel
management. The concept of human resource management (HRM) is increasingly becoming a
most vital function of a modern manager.
Human resource takes active role in the modern economic scenario of any country. The abundant
physical resource alone cannot benefit the growth of the country without human resource
component, which transform physical resource into productive resources. In fact, the differences
in the level of economic development of the countries are large reflection of the differences in
quality of their human resources. The key element in this proposition is that the values, attitudes,
general orientation and quality of people of a country that determines its economic development.
Out of the fundamental areas of management, HRM is adjudged as the most important area. In
the management four Ms, Money, Materials, Machines and Men, it is needless to be labour the
obvious point that, considering the nature of man, the management of men is not only
fundamental but also dynamic and challenging. Management of human resource includes guiding
human resource into a dynamic organisation that attains its objectives with a high degree of
morale and to the satisfaction of those conferenced with it.
The concept of Human Resource Development (HRD) assumes immense importance as HRD plays
vital role in meeting the challenging requirements of highly skilled and competent human
resources due to globalisation. Further, maintenance of industrial peace plays a vital role, as
Indian economy cannot afford industrial unrest in the context of global competition.
Human Resource plays a crucial role in the development process of modern economics. Arthur
Lewis observed “there are great differences in development between countries which seem to
have roughly equal resources, so it is necessary to enquire into the difference of human
behaviour”. It is often felt that, though the exploitation of natural resources, availability of
physical and financial resources and international aid play prominent roles in the growth of
modern economies, none of these factors is more significant than efficient and committed
manpower. It is, in fact said that all development comes from the human mind.
Objective: This module teaches us how mangers and organization change agents put personal
feeling aside, avoid anger, and resolve conflicts. Intensified completion among domestic private
and public sector companies and multinational companies consequent upon globalisation, along
with the changed demographic factors like increase in women employee, aging population,
shortage of talent employee and adapted of mind set and attitude of the people changed the
systems and structures of human resource management function and placed it at strategic level in
the organizational hierarchy. It would also cover the universal truth that “Change is only
permanent” and the resistance to change and the model related to it. Finally we would discuss
how firms have to deal with individual differences at various levels especially when firms are
moving and setting up base beyond national boundaries and the relevance of new learning or
knowledge organisation in terms of meeting long term challenges in the future. They need self-
identity to focus on what theyare trying to accomplish and keep their eyes on the big picture.
In order to achieve the learning outcomes, it is expected that will devote around 120 hours to
work on the module. This includes class attendance, weekly reading and self-study exercises,
course work assignments and examination revision.
Methodology:-
Presentations
Lectures
Simulations and games
Case Analysis and Discussion
Group Discussions
Individual and Group Assignments
Each week you will be expected to attend lecture, seminar/workshop, presentation of topics assigned and
also participate in group discussions. You would also complete a set of self-study exercises.
In designing the course, its content, and operating procedures, we have tried to adhere to a
number of basic beliefs and values that are worth making explicit:
1. Responsibility: The students in the course are responsible, both individually and
collectively, in large measure for what goes on both in the classroom and outside of class.
The quality of class discussion depends on all of you coming to class prepared to discuss
the issues raised by the material. Learning depends on your reading and mastery of the
material. What you learn from your group project depends on the effort you and your
colleagues expend and what you do to apply the course concepts. I will do my utmost to
facilitate the learning process, but in the end, what you gain from the course is up to you.
2. Implementing the Principles We Are Learning: We have tried to organize and run the
course in ways consistent with the ideas we are teaching. These include an emphasis on
teams, mutual trust and respect, and information sharing. So, we will engage in 360
degree performance evaluation. We will do a lot of the course work in groups/teams,
including a project that counts for one-half the grade. And, in the everyday interactions
that occur in the course, we should strive to treat each other with respect and trust.
3. Fun: The material is interesting and engaging, and learning should be fun. We will do a
number of things, including using video material, stimulating debate, and relying on your
insights and examples to make the course enjoyable.
Learning Outcomes
All elements of this module-lecture, seminar exercises, workshops and self-study exercises will be
assessed in form of both multiple choice as well as subjective examination.
Knowledge and Understanding
Goals of HRM
Role of HR Managers
Methods of HRP.
a. Delphi Technique.
Recruiting Employees.
Week 16 Wrap-up/revision/
Defaulter’s assessment.
DISCLAIMER: The Module Leader can bring about any change in the curriculum-content,
evaluation-assessment parameters & style, sequence of lectures without any prior information or
notice.
Note: All written work will be passed through plagiarism detector approved by the Examination
Office.
Guest Lecture: The guest lecture would be arranged according to the availability of the guest (Working
on the dates)
RIGHT OF STUDENTS:
You can look forward to access and support from faculty but not dependence.
You are encouraged to question and challenge views, ideas and logic of the faculty through
providing your logic. You can express your beliefs. However, beliefs without reason may be
hard to deal with.
You are encouraged to make suggestions in the class to make the course more meaningful.
You can seek outside class time from faculty for discussing any issue related to the course.
You have right to disagree with the faculty on any issue. If the issue needs a decision, the
faculty’s decision will be final.
You have right to question and seek justification for the grading of the faculty on merits of
logic.
In the events of disagreement, a faulty decision would be final.
WEEK 1 and 2
Topic Overview
Managing human resource is one of the key issues today. Human resource management
is also a management function concerned with hiring, motivating and maintaing people
in an organization. It focuses in people in organisations. Environment of HRM
compromise political-legal, economic, technological, cultural and conflict, unions,
strategy and professional bodies. Knowledge about the environment helps the HR
manger and his/her team to become proactive. The competitive nature of business
today means that all managers must defend their plans and contribution in measurable
terms and this applies to the HR manager as well, hence understanding HR from
Management perspective is impartant.
Chapter Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students will be able:
1.0 To understand the nature, scope and objectives of managing human resource
2.0 To understand the environmental factors that have a bearing on HRM
3.0 To understand that why it is important to all managers
4.0 To illustrate the HR responsibilities of line and function managers
Lecture Outline
Learning Outcomes:
The students will be able to understand the environment in which HR
works and will be able to appreciate the importance of HR in making any
Business successful.
WEEK 3
Topic Overview
HR as a function has been at receiving end for business has been accusing HR to operate in a silo
in a organisation. The new corporate environment expects HR to assume the role of business
partnering. HR should be in a position to make an impact on and contribution to the bottom line
of the organisation. It is important for HR to align its strategies with the business strategies to help
business gain competitive advantage. This is all about the manager’s role in strategic planning,
strategic human resource management and creating high performance organisations
Learning Objectives
After studying this topic, the students will learn to:
Learning Outcome
1.0 Hierarchy of goals
2.0 Fundamentals of management Planning
2.1 Planning Process
2.2 Putting together the business plan
2.3 Objective Setting
3.0 Strategic management Process
4.0 Strategic Human Resource Management
5.0 Managing HR in Challenging times.
6.0 Building High Performance Work System
Discussion Questions
WEEK 4, 5
RECRUITMENT
Topic Overview
Recruitment is understood as the process of searching for and obtaining applicants for jobs, from
among whom the right people can be selected. It is the process of finding and attracting capable
applicants for employment. The process begins when new recruits are sought and ends when
their applications are submitted. The result is a pool of applicants form which new employees are
selected.
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students be able to:
Discussion Questions
1.0 Describe the different sources of candidates with their respective pros and cons.
2.0 How do you analyse the application form for the job?
3.0 What are the indicators of cost effective recruitment?
4.0 How does “Brand as Employer” play a role in recruitment?
WEEK 6, 7 and 8
Topic Overview
One of the agendas, where maximum resources in terms of time, money and efforts, are put by
HR is selection of the employees. The texture of the manpower in the organisation is crucial for
the roadmap of organisational success. In most of the cases, this process becomes subjective,
despite the fact that this is something which has the maximum impact on the organisation –
positive, in terms of higher productivity and negative may lead to legal battle with the employee.
The process is so vulnerable to the mood swings or preoccupation of both the interviewer and
interviewee. The efforts are made by the progressive organisations to make the technique of
selection and interviewing as objective as possible.
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students will be able to:
1.0 Understand how selection is different from Recruitment and why are recruitment and
selection important ?
2.0 Different tests/techniques used for employee selection
3.0 Types of interviews
4.0 Learn the guidelines for interview.
5.0 Tentative Assessment
Learning Outcome
Discussion Questions
2.0 How would you explain that structured interviews, regardless of content, are more valid
than unstructured interviews?
WEEK 9 And 10
Topic Overview
Training is any attempt to improve current or future employee performance by increasing an
employee’s ability to perform through learning, usually by changing the employee’s attitude or
increasing his or her skills and knowledge. The need for training and development is determined
by the employee’s performance deficiency. Development refers to the learning opportunities
designed to help employees grow.
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students will be able to:
Learning Outcome
WEEK 12 and 13
Performance Management
Topic Overview
Performance Appraisal may be understood as the assessment of an individual’s performance in a
systematic way, the performance being measured against such factors as job knowledge, quality
and quantity of output, initiative, leadership abilities, supervision, dependability, cooperation,
judgement, versatility, health and the like. Assessment should not be confined to past
performance alone. Potentials of the employee for further performance must also be assessed.
Job evaluation seeks to determine the relative worth of each job so that salary differentials can be
established. In job evaluation only jobs are rated unlike in PA where only job holders are rated.
Learning Objective
Learning Outcome
1.0 Basic concepts
Discussion Question
HR Decision Making
Chapter Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students will be able to:
Learning Outcome:
To understand the process of Disciplinary process and various control mechanisms to
effectively manage the organizations.
WEEK 15
Marking Criteria:
ASSESSMENT PLAN
External Exam will be of 100 marks and weightage is 50 %.
2. Skit/Presentation 20 marks
Marking Criteria:
Marking Criteria:
An excellent answer, which contains a high degree of insight, some originality and 70-84%
pertinence. The level of analysis and reflections as applied analysis should be high where
appropriate. The standard may show that the candidate has clear potential for higher order of
work.
A good or very good answer, which is well planned, well structured and pertinent. There 60-69%
should be critical reviews of relevant question and critical analysis of evidence where
appropriate. The answer written should go beyond taught material by showing evidence of
wide reading and/or personal insight. There should be some attempt at original contribution,
though this may be more limited than in the case above, or it may contain minor flaws.
An adequate and substantially correct but unimaginative response to the question, drawing 50-59%
heavily on taught material. There should be some evidence of either wide reading, critical
insight or originality, but this will be limited or somewhat flawed.
A partial and incomplete treatment of the topic, which may furthermore have a flaws in the 40-49%
argument. A mark in this range may also be awarded where there is an absence of any critical
analysis. Overall, the work would not be worthy of a pass at masters.
The work contains some material of relevance to some part of the question, but is seriously 30-39%
flawed or thin in content. There is insufficient understanding of the basics to allow any form
of critical analysis.
Little work of any relevance to the question; a missed question; analysis which is wrong and 0-29%
demonstrates fundamental lack of understanding. Little written.
Marking Criteria:
Text Book:
Recommended Reading:
1. 1, S Aggarwala, Dharma Vir (1999), Manpower, Planning, Selection, Training and
Development, Deep & Deep Publications
2. Aswathappa, K. (2008), Human Resources Management (Text and Cases), Tata McGraw
Hill
3. Arun Monppa , Managing Human Resources
4. Bhatia S. K. (2005), International Human Resource Management. A Global Perspective.
Deep and Deep Publication. New Delhi
5. C. B. Mamori, Personnel Management
6. Dayal Raghubir (1996), Dynamics of Human Resource Development, Mittal
7. Dessler, Gary ; Varkkey, Biju (2010), Human Resource Management, Pearson
8. Dr. P. C. Pardeshi, Human Resource Management
9. DonaldBrown and Don Harvey, (2006), An Experimental Approach to Organizational
Development, Pearson Education Inc New Delhi.
10. French Wendell L. (1998), Organizational Development-Prentice Hall of India, new
Delhi
11. Gerhart, Barry and Rynes, Sara. L. (2008), Compensation Theory, Evidence and
Strategic
Journals
1. Journal of Organisation and Human Behaviour
2. Journal of social and Management Science
Marking Criteria:
Magazines
1. Human Capital
2. Forbes
3. Business World
4. Outlook
5. Business Today
6. Bureaucracy Today
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