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Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)

I Semester

Code: MHR 121

Paper 1: Fundamentals of Management

Total Number of Lectures Allocated: 60

Credit: 4 Contact Hrs/week: 4 Hrs

Objective

Paper has been designed such that it acquaints the students with the basic management concepts and

organizational processes in the organization.

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I Management-Concepts, Functions, Significance of management, Management and

administration, Levels of management. Schools of management thought-classical,

neo-classical and modern school.

Principles of management-Meaning, Need, Importance, Contribution of Henry

Fayol and F W Taylor.

10

II Planning-Concept, Nature, Processes, Types, Significance of planning, Planning

process, Management by Objectives (elementary knowledge only)

Organization-Concept, Importance, Process of organizing, Principles of

Organization, Types-Formal and Informal.

Organization Structure-Concept, Features, Types of Organization Structure-line,

line and staff, functional, project, matrix and committee. Delegation and

Decentralization of Authority(conceptual knowledge only)

14

III Decision Making-Meaning, Significance, Types of decisions, Process of decision-

making, Techniques of decision-making, Principles of decision making.

Controlling-Concepts, Features, Steps of controlling, Importance, Techniques-

Traditional and Modern (elementary knowledge only)

12

IV Motivation-Meaning, Types of motivation, Importance, Theories of motivation-

Maslaw’s need-hierarchy theory, McGregor’s theory X and theory Y,Herzberg

motivation-hygiene model, William Ouchi’s motivation theory, Victor-vroom

expectancy model.

11

V Leadership-Definition, Importance, Difference between leadership and

management, Functions of a leader, Styles of Leadership-autocratic, participative

and free-rein, Theories of leadership-trait theory, behavioural theory and

situational theory.

13

* Case studies related to entire topics are to be taught.

Books Recommended:

1. Essential Readings

• Chhabra T.N “Principles and Practice of Management” Dhanpat Rai & Co. Pvt Ltd,New Delhi.

• Nolakha, R.L “Principles of Management” .RBD Publishers, Jaipur.2007

• Sudha G S., “Management”, RBSA Publishers, Jaipur.2007

2. Reference Books

• Koontz, Herold and Weihrich, Heinz. “Management”, McGraw Hill, New York.5th edition.

• Stoner, James A.F. and Freeman, R.Edward, “Management”., New Delhi. 6th edition

• Mathew, M.J “Business Management” Sheel Sons Publishers,Jaipur. 1st edition


I Semester

Code: MHR 122

Paper 2: Business Research Methods



Objective Paper has been designed such that it acquaints the students with the basic understanding of research

methodology for the purpose of managerial decision-making.

Unit Contents No. of

Lectur

es

I Meaning and objectives of Research. Need and Importance of Research in Business.

Types of Research, Problems in Social Science Research.

Research Process-Meaning, Steps in marketing reaearch,Charactersitcs of a good

marketing research

12

II Research Design-Meaning, characterstics, Types of research design, techniques-

traditional and modern.

Data Collection-Meaning, types of data collection- Primary and Secondary Data, Basic

Methods of Primary and Secondary Data, Advantages and Disadvantages of Primary

and Secondary Data

12

III Scaling-Meaning, Importance, Types of Scales, Selection of Scale.

Questionnaire- Functions,utility,classification of a Questionnaire, Questionnaire

Design, Types of Questions, Advantages and Disadvantages of Questionnaire.

14

IV Market Survey-, Survey Techniques,seletion of survey techniques

Sampling- Meaning, Objective of Sampling, Methods of sampling, Problems with

Sampling

09

V Data Analysis and Interpretation-Meaning,importance,techniques of data

analysis(theoretical knowledge only)

Processing and Analyzing Data: Presentation of Research Findings- Types of Reports,

Report content, Principles of Report Writing, Various Graphic Representation.

Managing Market Research- Client/ Researcher Interface, Resources of Marketing

Research

13

* Case studies related to entire topics are to be taught.

Books Recommended:


• Sharma D D , “Marketing research-principles,Applications and Cases” ,Sultan Chand and Sons,New

Delhi.

• Marketing Research: Beri Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication.,New Delhi..2nd

edition

• Research Methodology :Methods and techniques C.R Kothari..,Wiley Eastern ltd,New Delhi.2nd

edition

2. Reference Books

• Marketing Research:Concepts and practices in India., S shajahan.,Mc Millan India Ltd., New

Delhi.2005

• Marketing Research: An application orientation.,Naresh K Malhotra Prentice Hall of India Pvt

Ltd.,New Delhi.4th edition

• Research Methodology:., R. Panneerselvam.,Prentice Hall of India,New Delhi

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) I Semester

Code: MHR 123

Paper 3: Human Resource Management I



Objective Paper has been designed such that it acquaints the students with the various facets of managing people and to

create an understanding of the various policies and practices of human resource management.


Lectures

I Human Resource Management: Concept, Functions of HRM, Importance, Objectives, Policies.

Difference between HRM and personnel management.

Human Resource Environment-Meaning, Importance, Types -Internal and external

Environment that effect HRM Programmes.

14

II Human resources Planning: Concept, Importance Process of human resource planning,

Quantitative and Qualitative aspect of human resource planning, Levels of HRP, Limitations of

HRP.

Job Analysis -Meaning,Benefits,Process,techniques

Job design-Meaning, approaches, methods of job design.

13

III Recruitment:Concept,Importance,Objectives,

Sources of recruitment –internal and external recruitment. HR recruitment practices in India.

13

IV Selection-Meaning, Importance, Selection criteria ,Steps in selection process, Selection tools

Placement and Induction

10

V

Training & Development:Meaning,Importance,benefits,types,process,methods of executive

development, Evaluation, Training need assessment.

Career Planning : Concept, Process of career planning, career counseling, limitations

10

*Case studies related to entire topics are to be taught.

Books Recommended:


• Aswathappa K “Human Resource and Personnel Management”. Tata Mc Graw Hill, New

Delhi.3rd

edituon

• Gupta C B , “ Human Resource Management”.Sultan Chand and Sons,New Delhi.

• V S P Rao- “ Human Resource Mamagement-Text and Cases”.,Excel Publications,New

Delhi.2nd

edition

2. Reference Books

• Bhatia S K & Singh Nirmal, “Principles and Techniques of Personnel Management and

Human Resource Management” ,Deep & Deep Publications,New Delhi.

• Garry Dessler “Human Resource Management”Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.7th edition


Code: MHR 124

Paper 4: Managerial Economics



Objective The Objective of this course is to acquaint the participants with concepts and techniques used in Micro-Economic

Theory and to enable them to apply this knowledge in business decision-making. Emphasis is given to changes

in the nature of business firms in the context of globalization

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I Managerial Economics: Meaning, Nature and Scope of managerial economics

Role of Micro and Macro Economic Analysis in Formulation of Business Policies

10

II Demand analysis: Demand and law of demand, determinants of demand on demand

function, change in demand, elasticity of demand-degrees, Measurement of price

elasticity of demand-total expenditure method, proportionate method, point elasticity

method. Law of supply.

12

III Meaning, utility and indifference curve approaches-law of diminishing, marginal rate

of substitution, properties of indifference curve, price line, consumer’s equilibrium-

conditions of consumer equilibrium, income substitution and price effect.

Demand forecasting- Meaning and techniques of demand forecasting

14

IV Cost and Output Analysis: Cost Concepts and Cost Output Relationship

Concepts of Revenue, General Theory of Price Determination

Role of Time Element in Price Determination

13

V Production Function: Short Run and Long Run

Markets: Meaning, characteristics, types of markets-perfect and imperfect markets.

11


Books Recommended 1. Essential Books

• Mathur N.D. Business Economics, Shivam Publication, Jaipur2003

• Mathur, Yadav, Vyas, Business Economics, RBSA, Jaipur

• Jain,Khanna & Tiwari, “ Business Economics”,V K India enterprises,New Delhi.

2 Reference Books

• Adhikary, M. Business Economics., New Delhi, Excel Books, 2000.

• Keat, Paul G & Philips K. Y. Young, Managerial Economics, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1996.

• Somdeo, Business Economics, RBD, Jaipur


Code: MHR 125

Paper 5 Fundamentals of Information Technology Total Number of Lectures Allocated: 60


Objective Purpose of this course is to make the students familiar with general purpose office automation tools


Lectures

I MS-Windows:Introduction,Features (Desktop and its components,the window,the

application window(various bars),the document window,the dialog window,the

icons,)Installing windows,new printer,modem,mouse and new fonts.

Exploring the windows-Windows explorer,control panel,setting wallpaper,screen

saverbackgruond,managing files nand folders.

Creating a folder,Scandisk,Checking and formatting disk space,compressing or

zipping files,Virus and Antivirus.

12

II Introduction to Word processing-Features of word processor,Getting started with MS

word,working ewith word documents,quitting words,shortkeys.

Formatting Documents: selectin text,formatting characterchanging cases,paragraph

formatting,indents,drop cap,using format painter ,page formatting,headerer and

footer, bullets and numbering,tabs,formatting tables.

Editing Text-Finding and replacing text,proffing text,reversing

actions,macros,inserting pictureshyperlinks,mail merging

12

III Excel basics

Various tools and functions in excel

Making charts in excel.

14

IV Power point basics

Tools in PowerPoint

Use of advance tools in making PowerPoint.

10

V Computer and networks

Introduction to E-Commerce

12

Books Recommended


• Elementary Computer Application-Dr.Leena Bhatia & Dr. Indu Jain,Swati Publications,Jaipur.

• Elementary Computer Application-Shubhi Lall. National publication house,Delhi

• Frontiers of Electronic Commerce-Ravi Kalakota.,BPB publications,New Delhi.5th edition

2 Reference Books

• Mastering DOS-Robbins, BPB Publication Delhi 2nd

edition

• Mastering Windows. -Robbins, BPB Publications, Delhi. 2nd

edition


Code: MHR 126

Paper 6: Seminar Presentation


Credit: 2 Contact Hrs/week: 2Hrs

Objective:

To create awareness regarding current trends, issues and researches related to various aspects of human resource

management.

Each student will be assigned a topic in the beginning of the semester. They will be required to prepare and

submit a project report on the same. The panel of examiners will evaluate the project.


II Semester

Code: MHR 221

Paper 4: Organization Behaviour



Objective The objective of this subject is to acquaint the students with the basic concepts of organization behaviour.


Lectures

I Organizational Behaviour: Definition, Scope, Disciplines contributing to Organization

Behaviour.

Foundations of Individual Behaviour: Perception, Personality, Learning.

10

II Foundations of Group Behaviour: Meaning, Importance, Process of Group Formation,

Types of Groups, Factors influencing group behaviour,Group cohesiveness.

Team: Meaning, difference between team and leadership, Types of teams, techniques of

effective team building.

13

III Organizational Power: Meaning, characteristics, classification of power, contingency

approaches to power.

Politics: Meaning, reasons of politics, Political implications of power.

13

IV Conflicts: Meaning, Reasons of conflict, types of conflict, Process of conflict, merits and

demerits, management of conflict.

Stress: Meaning, reasons of stress, types of stress, effect of stress, strategies for coping

stress.

12

V Organizational Change; Meaning, reasons, types, process of change, résistance to

change, management of change.

12



• Stephen P. Robins, Organizational Behaviour, Prentice-Hall of Indian Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.11th

edition

• Mehta Anil & Chouhan Bhumija., “Organizational Behaviour”, RBD Publications, Jaipur.

• Prasad L M., “Organization Behaviour”, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.2nd

edition

2. Reference Books

• John W. Newstrom and Kilth Davis, Organisational Behaviour, (Human behaviour at work) Tata

McGraw – Hill, New Delhi:9th edition

• Luthans, Fred, Organisational Behaviour McGraw-Hill Inc., New Delhi: 1992 9th edition

• Davies, Keth, Organisational Behaviour (Human Behaviour at work), Tata McGrawHill,

NewDelhi.

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) II Semester

Code: MHR 222

Paper 2: Human Resource Development



Objective: The purpose of paper is to give students an in-depth knowledge as well as understanding of the

various concepts related to human resource development.

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I • Human Resource Development (HRD) : Concept, Origin and Need, Overview,

HRD as a Total System; Activity Areas of HRD : Training, Education and

Development; HR Climate.

13

II • HRD Interventions: Integrated Human Resource Development Systems (VRS,

TQP, And EVA), Staffing for HRD: Roles of HR Developer, Infrastructure

industries.

12

III • Management Development: Role Play, In-Basket Exercise, Simulation;

Vestibule Training, Management Games, Case Study, Team Development,

Designing and Evaluating Training and Development.

• lecture method – correspondence method – Programmed learning , brain

storming ,panel discussions ,syndicate method , Sensitivity training

10

IV • Subsystems/Mechanisms of Human Resources development: Potential appraisal

– Individual and group coaching, Quality circles Behaviour modification,

Transactional analysis.

12

V • Human Resources Development Practices in India: agencies / Institution

involved in HRD,Quality of work life

• HRD Programmesin Indian persepctive – Evaluation of HRD future and

prospective of the HRD in India-recent trends

13


Books Recommended:


• Rao T.V. Human Resource Development, Sage pub, New Delhi

• Tripathi P C., “Human Resource Development”, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.

• Margaret debes, Harry Barrinton, Marry Brown., “HRD beyond Training Intervention”,

pinnacle publications.

2. Reference Books

• Jaya Gopal R. Human Resource Development; Conceptual Analysis and Strategies ; Sterling Pub. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi :

• Singh & Kumar, “ Current Trends in Human Resource Development” .Deep and Deep

Publications, New Delhi


II Semester

Code: MHR 223

Paper 3: Human Resource Management II



Objective

Paper has been designed such that it acquaints the students with the various facets of managing people and to

create an understanding of the various policies and practices of human resource management.

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I Performance Appraisal-Meaning, Objectives, Importance, Process of performance

appraisal, techniques of performance appraisal.

Conceptual knowledge of job changes-tranfers, promotions and demotions.

Job Evaluation-Meaning, Objectives, Process of job evaluation, Scope and methods of

Job Evaluation

12

II Compensation-Meaning, types of compensation-basic (essentials of a sound wage and

salary administration, methods of basic compensation) ,supplementary compensation.

Work Environment-Meaning,Nature,Importance and

types,Fatifue,Monotony,Boredom(brief knowledge only)

12

III Discipline and Grievance-Meaning, Types, Causes, Hot-stove rule, Grievance redressal

procedure.

Morale-Meaning, importance, factors and impact of morale on productivity.

10

IV Human Resource Audit-Nature, Benefits, Scope and Approaches of Human Resource

Audit.

Human Resource Accounting-Meaning, Scope and Importance.

13

V Emerging horizons in HRM.

HRM strategies for the new millennium-Human capital,mentoring,360 degree appraisal

technique,TQM and Top-Quality Circles,Kaizen (a brief knowledge)

E –HRM recruitment techniques (e recruitment selection development training)

13


Books Recommended: 1. Essential Readings

• Aswathappa K “Human Resource and Personnel Management”. Tata Mc Graw Hill, New

Delhi.3rd

edituon

• Gupta C B , “ Human Resource Management”.Sultan Chand and Sons,New Delhi.

• V S P Rao- “ Human Resource Mamagement-Text and Cases”.,Excel Publications,New

Delhi.2nd

edition

2. Reference Books


Human Resource Management” ,Deep & Deep Publications,New Delhi.

• Garry Dessler “Human Resource Management”Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.7th edition


II Semester

Code: MHR 224

Paper 4: Labour Economics and Labour Welfare



Objective The basic purpose of this subject is to develop an insight of the application and interpretation of the various

labour laws and their implications for industrial relations and labour issues.

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I Labour Economics-Meaning and importance.

Labour Welfare: Concept, Scope; Philosophy and Principles of Labour Welfare;

Indian constitution and Labour Welfare; Labour Welfare Policy and Five Year

Plans, Historical Development of Labour Welfare in India.

12

II Indian Labour:Chief Characteristics and Economics background sources of

supply of Labour in Indian Industries

10

III Labour Migration, Absenteeism, Turn-over, Industrial Housing , Wage policies-

Objectives, evolution and development, wage policy under the plans. Fringes

Benefits, Labour Administration Indian Labour-Evolution and growth, scope,

importance, labour administration, machinery of the central government.

15

IV ILO: Meaning, objectives, structure, procedure for administration as a member.

The government body-organization structure Impact of ILO on the Indian

Labour-conventional suggestions Welfare Programmes: Statutory and Non-

Statutory, Welfare Centres.

11

V Labour Welfare Officer Appointment. Functions and Role of Labour Welfare

officer. Principles of Labour Welfare funds and its uses. Agencies of Labour

welfare and their role in India, Major welfare plans in India

12


Recommended Books 1. Essential Readings.

• Memoria, C.B. Dynamics of Industrial Relations in India, Himalaya Pub. House

• Bhatia S K., “International Practices in Industrial Relations”, Deep and Deep Publications Pvt.

Ltd., New Delhi.2006

• Bhogiliwal T.N., “Economics of Labour & Industrial Relations,” Sahitya Bhavan Pub., Agra.

2. Reference Books:

• Monnappa Arun., “Industrial Relations”, Tata Mc Graw Publishing Company Ltd., New

Delhi.1st edition.

• Sinha ,Sinha & Shekhar.,”Industrial Realtions,trade union and labour legislations”,Pearsons

publications, New Delhi.


II Semester

Code: MHR 225

Paper 5: Industrial Relations and Social Security



Objective The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the industrial relations systems.

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I Industrial Relations: Concept, Determinants of industrial Relations; importance,

Perspectives of Industrial Relations; Evolution of Industrial Relations. Unfair Labour

Practices

12

II Industrial democracy and worker’s participation in India: concept, participation,

Pre-requisites for success of Workers participation in Management, Works

Committees; JMCs; worker Director; councils, Contemporary ways of participation

(Quality Circles)

10

III Machinery for prevention of Industrial Disputes: Employee Grievance: concept,

Employee Grievance Redressal System;

Discipline: Management of Discipline in Industry, code of Discipline, Standing

orders

Industrial Disputes: Causes, Manifestation and Effects; Trends in Industrial Disputes

in India; Strikes, Lockouts, Gherao, Lay off; Retrenchment and Closur

15

IV Machinery for settlement of Industrial Disputes: Dispute settlement procedure,

Nature Scope and process of Collective Bargaining, Collective Bargaining in India.

Topic related laws of IDA, 1947, 1991

11

V Social Security: need and importance

Laws relating to Social Security-Workmen's Compensation Act,1923,ESI

Act,1948;Provident Fund Act and Misc provisions Act,1952

12


Books Recommended 1. Essential Readings

• Monappa, Arun, Industrial Relations, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Comp. Ltd., New Delhi.1st edirion

• Chaterjee, N.N.Industrial Relations in India’s Developing Economy, Allied Book

Agency,NewDelhi.

• Mamoria C B ,Mamoria Satish &Gangkar S V, “Dynamics of Industrial Relations”,

Himalaya Publishing House,New Delhi.

• Subba Rao P , “Essentials of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations” ,Himalaya

Publishing House.

2. Reference Books

• Sharma, A.M. Industrial Relations, Conceptual and Legal Framework, Himalaya Publishing

House 9th edirion

• Poole Michael, Industrial Relations; Origins and Patterns of National Diversity; Routledge &

Kegan paul, London.


II Semester

Code: MHR 226

Paper 6: Seminar Presentation


Credit: 2 Contact Hrs/week: 2Hrs

Objective:

To create awareness regarding current trends, issues and researches related to various aspects of human resource

management.

Each student will be assigned a topic in the beginning of the semester. They will be required to prepare and

submit a project report on the same. The panel of examiners will evaluate the project.

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) III Semester

Code: MHR 321

Paper 1: Service Marketing



Objective

Paper has been designed such that it acquaints the students with the emerging trends in the service sector and

handling the issues involved in the management of service.

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I Introduction: Concept of Services, Characteristics, Difference between Goods and

Services, Concept of Service Marketing, Significance, Importance of Services in

International Marketing, Emerging key services.

12

II Marketing Mix: Concept of Marketing mix of services,Relevance,Importance,Types of

marketing mix of services-Product, Price ,Place,Promotion,People,Process and Physical

Evidence.

13

III Total Quality Management : Concept, Service Quality, TQM-Dimensions, Effects,

Quality Circles

10

IV Bank Marketing-Concept, Need, Importance, Marketing mix for banking services.

Insurance Marketing-Concept, Need, Importance, Marketing mix for insurance services

12

V Tourism Marketing- Concept, Need, Importance, Marketing mix for tourism services

Case studies related to the topic.

13


Recommended Books:


• Lovelock, Christopher H, “Marketing of Services”, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.

• Jha S M, “Service Marketing”, Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay.1st edition

• Srinivasan R., “Service Marketing-Indian Context”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt.Ltd, New

Delhi.2004

2. Reference Books

• Rathmell, J., “Marketing in Service Sector”, Prentice Hall Of India,New Delhi.

• Apte Govind.,” Service Marketing”,Oxford University Press,New Delhi.4th edition


III Semester

Code: MHR 322

Paper 2: Strategic Human Resource Management



Objective Paper has been designed such that it acquaints the students with the basic understanding about human resource

strategic processes in the organization.

Unit Contents Lectures

I Introduction: Nature and scope of Strategic Management; Process of Strategic

Planning and Implementation. Concept of Strategy; Strategic Intent and Vision,

Mission and objectives.

12

II Concept of Strategic HR: Meaning of strategic HRM, Aims, Approaches,

limitations

13

III Strategy Formulation: Corporate Level Strategy, Business level strategy Functional

Strategy. Developing HR strategies, Characteristics of the process of Strategy

Formulation

Human resource environment

12

IV Strategy Implementation: Aspects and Issues in Strategy Implementation. Roles in

Strategic HRM, Models of Strategic HR

12

V HR strategies: Resourcing strategy, learning & development strategy, Reward

strategy, Employee Relations strategy

11


Recommended Books: 1. Essential Readings:

• Michael Armstrong., “Strategic Human Resource Management”, Kogan Page India Pvt.Ltd.

• Charles R. Greer., “Strategic Human Resource Management”, Pearson Education Asia, Delhi,

2001.

• Azhar Kazmi, Business Policy; Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.

• P.K. Ghosh: Strategic Planning and Management-Sultan Chand & Sons; New Delhi, 8th Ed.

2000

2. Reference Books

• Thompson & Strickland: Strategic Management-Concepts and Cases; Tata McGraw Hill Publishing

Co. Ltd. New Delhi; 12th Ed. 2001

• Ramaswamy and Namakumari: Strategic Planning -Formulation of Corporate strategy; MacMillan

India Ltd. New Delhi.

• Gary Johnson, Ion Scholes: Exploring Corporate Strategy.


III Semester

Code: MHR 323

Paper 3: Human Resource Information System



Objective Paper has been designed such that it acquaints the students with the basic understanding of the human resource

information system in the organization.

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I HRIS A Framework: Concept, Management, Information, System, HRIS definitions, Nature

& Scope, Characteristics, Functions, Importance & Failures, and MIS & Use of Computers.

Management Process: Introduction to management, Approaches to management, Functions

of the manager, HRIS: A support to the management, Management effectiveness, Planning,

Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling, and MIS: A tool for management process.

14

II Information : Concept, Attributes , Classification (action vs. no-action, recurring vs. non-

recurring information, internal vs. external, organizational, functional, knowledge, decision-

support, operational), methods of information collection, Decision-making concept, Simon’s

model of decision-making, MIS & decision-making

12

III Information System for Decision-making: Classification of MIS (TPS, MIS, DSS, EIS,

OASs, BESs).

Computer hardware for information system: Introduction- Basics of data representation,

types of computers, basic components of computer system, factors to buy a PC

Computer software for information system: Introduction- programming languages,

classification of software, role of software in problem solving, criteria for investment in

hardware & software.

12

IV System: system concepts, system control, types of system.

System analysis and design: introduction, need for system analysis and design, introduction

to SDLC, system development model (protyping).

Managing Human Resource Information System (HRIS): Organizing data personnel audit

and personnel research. Computer applications in HRM (uses and trends).

12

V Uses of HRIS and HRD with special reference to performance appraisal training need

identification and career planning.

Applications of MIS in personnel management.

10


Recommended Books

1. Essential Readings: • Javedkar, W.S.- Management Information Systems (Tata McGraw Hill).2003

• A.K.Gupta, - Management Information Systems (S.Chand & Company Ltd., 2003)2nd

edition

• D.P.Goyal - Management Information Systems-Managerial Perspectives (Macmillan 2nd edirion

2. Recommended Readings: • O’Brien - Management Information System(Prentice Hall of India).

• Murdick R.G., Ross J.E. & Clagget J.R. – Information System for modern management. (Prentice Hall of

India).

• Kanter - Management Information System(Prentice Hall of India).


III Semester

Code: MHR 324

Paper 4 :Compensation Management



Objective

The objective of this subject is to promote an understanding of issues related to the compensation in the

organizations.


Lectures

I Employee Compensation Management: Concept; Significance, Wage Concepts:

Minimum Wage, Fair Wage, Living Wage, Wage Theories, Wage Policy in India.

12

II Wage Determination: Wage Determinant Methods, Job Evaluation, Wage

Differentials; Wage Fixation: Statutory Wage Fixation, Wage Boards; Collective

Bargaining; Adjudication; Pay commissions.

12

III Wage Components: Significance and Evolution of D.A:. Principles and Norms of

Wage Fixation; Methods of Wage Payment: Time, Piece Rate and Incremental Time

Scales;

12

IV Incentives: Principles, Procedure for Installing Incentive System, Wage Incentive

Systems in India, Linking Wages with Productivity.

10

V Managerial Compensation: Recent Trends in Managerial Compensation in Indian

Organizations and MNC’S; Role of H.R. Department in Compensation

Management.

14


Recommended Books


• Aswathappa, K., Human Resources and Personnel Management , Tata McGraw Hill Publishing

Company Ltd., New Delhi

• Subramaian K.N. Wages in India, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi :

• Verma, Pramod Wage Determination: Concepts and Cases , Oxford and IBH, Publication, New

Delhi :

2 Reference Books:

• Sharma, A.M. Industrial Relations, Conceptual and Legal Framework, Himalaya Publishing House

• Poole Michael, Industrial Relations; Origins and Patterns of National Diversity; Routledge & Kegan

paul, London.

• Keer, Clark and Staudohar, Paul D., Industrial Relations in a New Age, Jossey- Bass Publishers,

San Franciso;


III Semester

Code: MHR 325

Paper 6: Summer Training Report



Objective

At the end of second semester, students will have to undergo summer training of 8-10 weeks with an industrial,

business or service organization by taking up a project study approved by the department. The report will be

evaluated by a panel of examiners.

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) IV Semester

Code: MHR 421

Paper 1. Communication Skills for managers



Objective

Paper has been designed such that it acquaints the students with necessary techniques and skills of

communication in the performance of their jobs.

Unit Contents No of Lectures

I Business Communication: Nature, Importance; Process of

Communication, Models-Keith Davis, Lekiser, Lasswell, Interpersonal,

Transactional. Forms of communication-Oral & Written, Visual, Audio-

Visual, Verbal, Non-Verbal (Kinesics & Body Language)

11

II Types of communication-Vertical, Horizontal & Grapevine.

Effective Communication Skills, Principles of Effective Communication, 7

C’s of Communication

13

III Barriers of Communications-physical or mechanical semantic, different

comprehensions of reality,socio-psychological barriers)

Effective Listening-Meaning, relevance and scope.

12

IV Business Letter Writing: Layout, Structures, Types of Business Letter

writing-letter of enquiry,quotation,order,advice,circular letters, letters of

complaint and adjustments, sales letter, credit letters and status enquiries,

collection letters, Memo.

10

V Writing Business Reports( types and structures), Presentation of Reports

,Public Speaking, Negotiations. Periodic reports-

progress,inspection,performance appraisal, periodic reports

Special reports-first information report, investigation report, feasibility

report and project report.

14


Recommended Books


• Pal R,Pal Rajendra & J.S. Korlahalli--Essentials of Business Communication (Sultan Chand &

Sons.7th revised edition.

• C.B. Gupta--Business Communication & Customer Relations (Sultan Chand & Sons.) 2006

• P. D. Chuturvedi-- Business Communication ,Pearson edition,2006.

2. Reference Books:

• Lesikar and Pettit- Business Communication, AITBS Publishers & Distributors (Regd.)

Delhi.2003

• Shirley Taylor- Communication for Business. Ronald E. Dulek and John S. Fielder: Principles of

Business Communication; Macmilan Publising Company, London


IV Semester

Code: MHR 422

Paper 2: International Human Resource Management



Objective

To develop the conceptual understanding of the cultural and related behavioural variables in the management of

global organizations.

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I International HRM: Concept, Differences between domestic and international

HRM, Cultural diversity, Approaches

13

II International recruitment and selection: Executive Nationality Issues- Staffing Policies –

Issues in Staff Selection.

Performance Management: Multinational Performance Management – Factors associated

with Individual Performance and Appraisal – Criteria Used for Performance Appraisal of

International Employees – Appraisal of HCN Employees.

12

III Training and development: Expatriate Training – Developing International Staff and

Multinational

Teams.

Compensation: Objectives of International Compensation – Approaches to International

Compensation.

12

IV Repatriation: The Repatriation Process

Labour relations: Key issues in International Labor Relations – Labor Unions and

International Labor relations – The response of Labor Unions to Multinationals –

Regional Integration – The European Union (EU) – Regional Integration – The

North American Free Trade Agreement

(NAFTA)

10

V Work Culture: Work Organizations in 21st century, Management of stress,

changing attitude and feelings towards the job, Challenges of International Human

Resource Management, Social Responsibility and Ethical issues

13


Books Recommended:

1. Essential Readings • Peter J. Dowling, Denice E.Welch, Randal S. Schuller, 2002, International Human Resource

Management: Managing people in a multinational context, Banglore, Thompson South Western.

• Mead R, “ International Management,Cross Cultural Dimensions

• Ian Beardwell, Len Holden,1995,Human Resource Management: A contemporary Perspective, New

Delhi, Macmillan.

• Cross cultural marketing, Robert Rugimbana & Sonny Nwankwo, Thomson Asia Pte. Ltd, Singapore

2. Reference Books • Ivancevich John, M. and Glueck William, R: Foundations of Personnel and Human Resources

Management, Revised Editiion, m 1983, Business Publications, inc

• Gupta C B , “ Human Resource Management”.Sultan Chand & Sons,New Delhi.

• Adler N J , “International Dimensions of Organization Behaviour”. Kent Publishing House

• Human resource Management, V S P Rao


IV Semester

Code: MHR 423

Paper 3: Trade Unionism



Objective

The subject is aimed at acquainting the students with the nature and dimensions of the evolving international

business management, which influence managerial

Decisions and perspectives

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I Trade Union-Concept, Emergence, Objectives, Functions, Approaches or methods,

Legitimacy, Activities, Growth, Problems of trade union.

12

II Structure and Government of Trade Union: Basis of Organization, Crafts Vs

Industrial Union, Trade Federations, Types of trade federations.

15

III Trade Union Movement in India, Trends in Trade Union Movement, Union

Legislation, Central Trade union, Different phases and its present scenario.

10

IV Indian Trade Union: Concept, Primary unions, Industrial federations, central

federation.

The Trade Union Act 1926

12

V Trade Union Rivalry and recognition: Concept, Code of conduct, recognitions

,Problems

Brief study of Employer’s Organization –FICCI

11


Books Recommended:


• Aswathappa K “Human Resource and Personnel Management”. Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi

• Sinha, Sinha & Priyadarshini.,”Industrial relations, Trade unions and Labour relations”,

Pearsons publications, New Delhi.

• Gupta C B , “ Human Resource Management”. Sultan Chand & Sons,New Delhi.

2. Reference Books:

• Mead R, “ International Management,Cross Cultural Dimensions

• Adler N J , “International Dimensions of Organization Behaviour”. Kent Publishing House


Human Resource Management” ,Deep & Deep Publications,New Delh

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) IV Semester

Code: MHR 424

Paper1. Organization Development and Change



Objective Paper has been designed such that it acquaints the students with the organizational change facilitators using the

various techniques of behavioral sciences.

Unit Contents No of

Lectures

I Organization Development: introduction, history, nature, characteristics assumptions

and values

Managing organization Development process, Action Research and Organization

Development Values and Assumptions of Organization Development

12

II OD Interventions: Planned intervention, comprehensive intervention, survey

intervention, Team and structural interventions ,OD contingency model of power

12

III Introduction: Meaning, Definition & Importance of Change in Organizations;

Identifying Change Catalysts & Barriers; Devising suitable change Management

strategy.

10

IV Planning and Implementing Change: Analysis of the past & introducing change –

driving the change process. Approaches to organization change,

Action Research

Communicating the change, Developing feedback mechanism

12

V Role approaches and skills of manager as agent of change. Training for trainers, steps

leading to successful OD programme and organizational effectiveness. Possible reasons

of failure. Consultant-client Relationships

14


Books Recommended:


• French & Bell., “Organizational Development” ,Prentice Hall Of India, New Delhi.

• Harvey, D.F. &Brown, D.R., An Experimental approach to organizational Development, Prentice

Hall of India, New Delhi.

• R.K. Gupta & Udai Pareek: Training for OD Facilitation, Prentice hall of India, New Delhi 2

References

• Udai Pareek., “HRD & Organizational Development”, Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi.

• S.Ramanarayan, T.V. Rao and Kuldeep Singh:Organisational Developmen


IV Semester

Code: MHR 425

Paper 6: Dissertation



Objective Each student will be assigned a topic in the beginning of IVth Semester by the faculty. The student will be

required to prepare a dissertation on the same

The dissertation report shall be evaluated by a Panel of Examiners out of 100 marks. The division of

the marks shall be as follows:

Dissertation report 35 Marks

Viva-Voce 35 Marks

Continuous Assessment 30 Marks

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