SVKM’S NMIMS Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

Program: B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 8102 Semester: IV

Module: Management IV Module Code:
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Lecture Practical Tutorial Credit Internal Continuous Term End
(Hours (Hours (Hours Assessment (ICA) Examinations (TEE)
per per per week) (Marks - 50) (Marks- 50 in Question
week) week) Paper)
4 0 0 4 Marks Scaled to 50 Marks Scaled to 50
Pre-requisite: NA
Course Objectives:
 To undertake research in order to develop a clear understanding of Organizational
behaviour and Human Resource Management concepts and foster a culture of research
and scientific temper by promoting students to publish their research papers in peer
reviewed journals.
 To enable the learners to understand various Human Resource Management concepts and
their application in business.
 To provide an insight on Organizational Behaviour and Human resource Management,
changing dynamics of HRM and a basic understanding of the global trends in Human
Resource Management with the help of relevant case studies.
 To facilitate interdisciplinary learning of emerging trends in Human Resource
Management and its implications on laws which are revolutionizing Organizational
functioning.
 To understand the ethical dilemmas associated with using technology in human resource
functions, grievance redressal and succession planning.
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 To develop an understanding of the application of the concepts related to Human resource

management and Organizational behavior and to motivate students to participate in
Seminar, Conferences and publish their research papers in peer reviewed journals.
(PLO1a).
 To develop a deeper understanding of Organizational Behaviour, Understanding
Workplace Diversity, evolving HRM practices, role of digital technology having an impact
on human resource functions, Changing Role of HR Managers (PLO2b)
 To understand the implications of VUCA changes on the workplace and the
interdisciplinary ramifications it has on the future of workspaces. (PLO3b)
 To develop a better understanding of Human resource management functions by
highlighting HR’s ethical responsibility in an era of digital transformation and VUCA
changes. (PLO4a)
Detailed Syllabus: (per session plan)

Unit Description Duration

 SVKM’S NMIMS Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

1. Topic: Introduction to Organizational Behaviour (OB) 3 Hrs

Topic Details: Organizational Behaviour - Concept, Importance of
Organizational Behaviour
Basic Reading: K.Aswathappa, Organizational Behaviour, Himalaya
Publishing House, 12th Edition, 2017
Advance Reading:
https://jebgroup.com/news/2018/1/11/the-importance-of-organizational-
behaviour
https://www.iedunote.com/organizational-behavior
https://studiousguy.com/organizational-behavior/
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
2. Topic: Individual and Group Behaviour 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Factors affecting Individual Behaviour, Concept of
Group,Types of groups, Stages of Group Development
Basic Reading: K.Aswathappa, Organizational Behaviour, Himalaya
Publishing House, 12th Edition, 2017
Organisational Behaviour, S.Robbins, Pearson, 18th edition, 2018
Organisational Behaviour, John W.Newstrom and Keith Davis, Tata
McGrawhill, 12th edition, Classic
Organisational Behaviour, Fred Luthans, McGrawhill, 12th edition, 2017
ReferenceReading:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/psychosocial/principles/Pa
ges/behaviour-factors.aspx
https://www.businessmanagementideas.com/organisation/group-concept-
structure-and-types-organisation/9170
https://fellow.app/blog/management/stages-of-team-development-and-
how-to-navigate-them-smoothly/
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
3. Topic: Organizational Conflicts 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Conflict – Meaning, Reasons for Conflict, Strategies for
resolving Conflicts
Basic Reading: Organisational Behaviour, S.Robbins, Pearson, 18th edition,
2018
Organisational Behaviour, John W.Newstrom and Keith Davis, Tata
McGrawhill, 12th edition, Classic
Organisational Behaviour, Fred Luthans, McGrawhill, 12th edition, 2017
ReferenceReading:
https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/organization/conflict-
management/organizational-conflict/99695
https://learn.saylor.org/mod/page/view.php?id=29749&forceview=1
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
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4. Topic: Stress Management 3 Hrs

Topic Details: Stress Management – Concept, Sources, Effects, Strategies to
manage stress
Basic Reading: Organisational Behaviour, K.Aswathappa, Himalaya
Publishing House, 12th Edition, 2017
Organisational Behaviour, S.Robbins, Pearson, 18th edition, 2018
Organisational Behaviour, John W.Newstrom and Keith Davis, Tata
McGrawhill, 12th edition, Classic
Organisational Behaviour, Fred Luthans, McGrawhill, 12th edition, 2017
Advance Reading:
https://positivepsychology.com/stress-management-techniques-tips-burn-
out/
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
5. Topic: Organizational Culture 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Organizational Culture – Meaning, Characteristics of
organizational culture. Types, functions and Barriers of organizational
culture, Ways of creating and maintaining effective organization culture
Basic Reading: Organisational Behaviour, K.Aswathappa, Himalaya
Publishing House, 12th Edition, 2017
Advance Reading: L M Prasad: Organizational Behavior, Classic
https://hbr.org/2013/05/what-is-organizational-culture
https://hbr.org/2021/02/company-culture-is-everyones-responsibility
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
6 Topic: Motivation at Workplace 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Modern Motivation Theories: ERG Theory , David Mc Celland
Theory of Needs, Goal Setting Theory ,
Basic Reading: Jason Colquitt, Jeffery Le Pine and Micheal Wesson:
Organizational Behaviour, McGraw-Hill Education; 6th edition 2018
Advance Reading:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320358566_How_individual_nee
ds_influence_motivation_effects_a_neuroscientific_study_on_McClelland's_n
eed_theory
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232501090_A_Theory_of_Goal_S
etting_Task_Performance
https://www.google.com/search?q=research+paper+on+erg+theory+of+mo
tivation&client=ms-android-oppo-
rvo3&sxsrf=ALiCzsb4tJmNBB5_QDKoiaxoV10q-
pcZvQ%3A1653478986153&ei=ShaOYsr_COfD3LUP8oO9wAo&oq=research
+paper+on+erg+theory&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAEYA
DIECCMQJzIECCMQJzoHCAAQRxCwAzoECCEQCjoFCAAQgAQ6CggAEI
AEEIcCEBQ6BggAEB4QFjoICAAQHhAPEBY6BQghEKABOgQIABANOgYI
ABAeEA1KBAhBGABQ7AtYxkBgpUloAXAAeACAAfwBiAG7JJIBBzAuMTI
uMTGYAQCgAQHIAQjAAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp
https://hbr.org/2020/04/how-to-keep-your-team-motivated-remotely
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2018/01/20/why-
leaders-need-to-embrace-employee-motivation/
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-business/chapter/motivation-
techniques-in-practice/

Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint

presentations
7. Topic: Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM) 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Meaning, Features, Objectives, Significance, Functions,
Strategic HRM – Concept, Difference between HRM and Strategic HRM
Basic Reading: Human Resource Management by Gary Dessler, Pearson 16th
Edition 2020
Advance Reading:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/03/08/red
efining-the-role-of-hr-in-2021/?sh=36de157a56d5
Pedagogy adopted: Class discussion, aided by PowerPoint presentations
8. Topic: Job Analysis 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Meaning, Benefits, Components – Job Description, Job
Specification, Methods of Collecting Job Data
Basic Reading: Human Resource Management by Armstrong, Kogan Page,
15th edition, 2020
ReferenceReading:
https://hr.unl.edu/compensation/nuvalues/jobanalysis.shtml/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/009102608000900303
Pedagogy adopted: Class discussion, aided by PowerPoint presentations
9. Topic: Human Resource Planning (HRP) / Manpower Planning 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Concept of HRP, Benefits, Limitations, Human Resource
Information System (HRIS) – Concept and Significance
Basic Reading: Mamoria, “Personnel Management” Himalaya Publications,
13th edition 2019
Edwin B Flippo,“Principles of Personnel Management” Mc Graw Hill
International, Classic
Advance Reading: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-
topics/technology/pages/louch-workforce-planning.aspx
https://www.mbaskool.com/business-concepts/human-resources-hr-
terms/4417-manpower-planning.html
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
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Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

10. Topic: Recruitment and Selection 3 Hrs

Topic Details: Recruitment – Concept, Sources, Factors Affecting
Recruitment, Selection – Concept, Steps in Selection Process, Use of Artificial
Intelligence in hiring
Basic Reading: Mamoria, “Personnel Management” Himalaya Publications,
13th edition 2019
Edwin B Flippo,“Principles of Personnel Management” Mc Graw Hill
International, Classic
Advance Reading: https://www.economicsdiscussion.net/human-
resource-management/recruitment-and-selection-process/31594
https://hbr.org/2019/04/the-legal-and-ethical-implications-of-using-ai-in-
hiring
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
11. Topic: Training and Development 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Training versus Development, Steps in designing an Effective
Training Programme, Challenges before Trainers, Management Development
Programme – Techniques
Basic Reading: M. Nair and T. V. Rao, “Excellence through HRD”, Tata Mc
Graw Hill, classic
William J. Rothwell and H. C. Kazanaz – Planning & Managing Human
Resources, Jacob Publishing House, 2nd edition classic
ReferenceReading:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2020/12/23
/five-learning-and-development-trends-to-watch-for-in-
2021/?sh=51073cb64d2f
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/organizational-and-
employee-development/pages/key-steps-for-better-training-development-
programs.aspx
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
12. Topic: Compensation Management 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Employee Compensation – Concepts, Factors affecting
Compensation, Components of Compensation, Concept- Salary Slip
Basic Reading: M. Nair and T. V. Rao, “Excellence through HRD”, Tata Mc
Graw Hill, classic
William J. Rothwell and H. C. Kazanaz – Planning & Managing Human
Resources, Jacob Publishing House, 2nd edition classic
Advance Reading: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-
business/chapter/compensation/
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
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Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

13. Topic: Performance Appraisal 3 Hrs

Topic Details: Concept, Advantages, Limitations, Process, Traditional and
Modern Methods of Appraisal
Basic Reading: Human Resource Management by Gary Dessler, Pearson 16th
Edition 2020
Advance Reading: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-
business/chapter/performance-promotion-and-firing/
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
14. Topic: Grievance Handling 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Employee Grievances – Concept, Causes and Effects of
Employee Grievances, Employee Grievance Handling Procedure, Effective
Ways of Handling Grievance
Basic Reading: Human Resource Management by Gary Dessler, Pearson 16th
Edition 2020
Lewicki, Saunders & Barry - Negotiation (Tata Mc Graw Hill, 5th Ed.).
B. D. Singh - Negotiation Made Simple (Excel Books, 1st Ed.).
Advance Reading: https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/human-
resources/grievance-handling-definition-features-causes-and-effects/32387
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
15. Topic: Career Advancement and Succession Planning 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Career Planning – Concept, Stages in Career Planning and
Development, Succession Planning – Meaning, Factors affecting Succession
Planning steps.
Basic Reading: Human Resource Management by Gary Dessler, Pearson 16th
Edition 2020
Advance Reading: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-
samples/toolkits/pages/engaginginsuccessionplanning.aspx
https://www.spencerstuart.com/research-and-insight/ceo-succession-
planning-in-india
https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/lack-of-succession-
planning-greatest-long-term-risk-to-indian-msmes-say-experts/2257382/
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
16. Topic: Promotions and Transfers 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Promotion – Concept, Types, Bases, Transfer – Concept, Types
Basic Reading: Human Resource Management by Gary Dessler, Pearson 16th
Edition 2020
Reference Reading:
https://www.murraystate.edu/about/Offices/HumanResources/MSUPers
onnelPoliciesAndProceduresManual/PromotionsAndTransfers.aspx
https://corehr.wordpress.com/2013/12/04/transfer-and-promotion/
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
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Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

17. Topic: Employee Welfare 3 Hrs

Topic Details: Employee Welfare - Concept, Need and Importance, Work Life
Balance – Need and Importance, Strategies. HR’s ethical responsibility in an era
of digital transfornation
Basic Reading: Mamoria, “Personnel Management” Himalaya Publications, 13th
edition 2019
Advance Reading: https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/human-resource-
management-2/employee-welfare/employee-welfare/99778
https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-cib-promotes-employee-welfare/
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/technology/pages/hr-
ethical-responsibility-digital-transformation.aspx
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
18. Topic: Employee Health and Safety 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Health and Safety – Safety measures and safety programmes,
Stress and its Impact on Job Performance, Role of organization in ensuring mental
and physical health of employees, Employees mental wellbeing during Covid 19
.
Basic Reading: K. Ashwathappa “Human Resources & Personnel Management
– Text and Cases, McGraw Hill; 9th edition 2021
Michael Armstrong, Stephen Taylor “Handbook of Human Resource
Management Practice”, Kogan Page; 15th edition 2020
Advance Reading: icicilombard.com/blogs/safety-at-workplace-a-case-study
https://hbr.org/2018/03/7-ways-to-improve-operations-without-sacrificing-
worker-safety
https://www2.deloitte.com/bg/en/pages/legal/articles/caring-for-employees-
mental-health-during-covid-19.html
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
19. Topic: Workforce Diversity and Workplace Dynamics 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Workforce Diversity – Concept, Managing Diversity effectively,
Managing Ethics at work place, Managing Sexual harassment at workplace and
introduction to the PoSH Act, 2013, measuring inclusion at workplace ,future of
workspaces post Covid 19.
Basic Reading: K. Ashwathappa “Human Resources & Personnel Management
– Text and Cases, McGraw Hill; 9th edition 2021
Michael Armstrong, Stephen Taylor “Handbook of Human Resource
Management Practice”, Kogan Page; 15th edition 2020
Advance Reading: https://www.jstor.org/stable/40214561
http://www.researchjournali.com/view.php?id=450
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/04/business-case-for-diversity-in-the-
workplace/https://elplaw.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ELP-Booklet-POSH-
case-studies-in-India.pdf
https://hbr.org/2021/05/how-to-measure-inclusion-in-the-workplace
https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGGR_2021.pdf
https://hbr.org/2021/06/figure-out-the-right-hybrid-work-strategy-for-your-
company
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
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Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

20. Topic: Employee Seperation 3 Hrs

Topic Details: Layoffs – Concept and case studies of Layoffs in VUCA times
induced by Covid 19 , Reasons, Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) – Concept,
Advantages, Managing Separation .
Basic Reading: K. Ashwathappa “Human Resources & Personnel Management
– Text and Cases, McGraw Hill; 9th edition 2021
https://hbr.org/2020/03/the-coronavirus-crisis-doesnt-have-to-lead-to-layoffs
Michael Armstrong, Stephen Taylor “Handbook of Human Resource
Management Practice”, Kogan Page; 15th edition 2020
Advance Reading: https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/hrm/top-5-forms-of-
employee-separation/35326
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-
principlesofmanagement/chapter/employee-separation-and-termination/
Pedagogy adopted: Case Studies, Group discussion, aided by PowerPoint
presentations
Total 60 Hrs
Text Books:
1. K.Aswathappa, Organizational Behaviour, Himalaya Publishing House, 12th Edition, 2017.
2. Organisational Behaviour, S.Robbins, Pearson, 18th edition, 2018.
3. Mamoria, “Personnel Management” Himalaya Publications, 13th edition 2019.
4. K. Ashwathappa “Human Resources & Personnel Management – Text and Cases, McGraw Hill;
9th edition 2021.
5. Michael Armstrong, Stephen Taylor “Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice”,
Kogan Page; 15th edition 2020.
Reference Books:
1. Organisational Behaviour, John W.Newstrom and Keith Davis, Tata McGrawhill, 12th edition,
Classic.
2. Organisational Behaviour, Fred Luthans, McGrawhill, 12th edition, 2017.
3. M. Nair and T. V. Rao, “Excellence through HRD”, Tata Mc Graw Hill, classic.
4. William J. Rothwell and H. C. Kazanaz – Planning & Managing Human Resources, Jacob
Publishing House, 2nd edition classic.
5. Jason Colquitt, Jeffery Le Pine and Micheal Wesson: Organizational Behaviour, McGraw-Hill
Education; 6th edition 2018.
6. Edwin B Flippo,“Principles of Personnel Management” Mc Graw Hill International, Classic.
Any other information :
Total Marks of Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA) : 50 Marks
Distribution of ICA Marks :
Description of ICA Marks
Research Paper 20 Marks
Seminar 10 Marks
Viva 10 Marks
Class Participation 10 Marks
Total Marks : 50 Marks

Dr. Karishma Desai

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