FACULTY: PROF. SNIGDHA PATTNAIK (Sessions 1 – 10) PROF. SUCHITRA PAL (Sessions 11 – 20)
Nearly everything that is accomplished in our society is done through organizations. Because organizations are comprised of individuals, one of the most important tasks an organization has is to attract, select, motivate, retain, and otherwise optimally utilize these human resources. The field of Human Resource Management (HRM) has evolved to meet these challenges. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to HRM.
HRM is primarily concerned with systems for making decisions about the people assets of the organization. The goal of HRM is to contribute to organizational success by such means as increasing the efficiency in the use of resources, maintaining legal compliance, enhancing the motivation and commitment of employees, and providing a strategic competitive advantage.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The principal aim of this course is to help you acquire knowledge and a range of skills, which will equip you to understand and deal effectively with HRM-related issues in the workplace. Firstly, you are expected to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the major current themes and debates in the field. Secondly, you should develop a sound grasp of the theories and concepts underpinning HRM. Thirdly, you will examine the implementation of HRM policies and practices.
COURSE PLAN:
The course objectives will be achieved by using a combination of lectures, class discussions, case analysis, class presentations, and experiential activities.
EVALUATION
Presentations will be done in groups that will be formed in class. A detailed note on the presentations will be put up on the course page once the course begins.
REQUIRED TEXT:
The text book for the course is Dessler, G. and Varkey B. (2011), Human Resource Management (12th edn.), Pearson Education. Please study each chapter of the book as it is discussed in the class.
ADDITIONAL READING:
Additional readings/articles will be put up on the course page. The other books mentioned below are for extra reading. · Personnel: The Human Problems of Management - G Strauss and LR Sayles · Designing and Managing Human Resource Systems - Udai Pareek and TV Rao · Human Resource Management - John M Ivancevich · Personnel Management - CB Mamoria · Handbook of Human Resource Management - M Armstrong · Personnel and Human Resource Management - GT Milkovich and JN Boudreau
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Please note that students involved in academic dishonesty will receive a ZERO grade on the particular component in which the infraction occurred.
Academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means. In an academic setting this may take any number of forms such as copying or use of unauthorized aids in tests, assignments, examinations, term papers, or cases; plagiarism; talking during in-class examinations; submission of work that is not your own without citation; submission of work generated for another course without prior clearance by the instructor of both courses; submission of work generated by another person; aiding and abetting another student’s dishonesty; and giving false information for the purpose of gaining credits.
CLASS POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Here are some general expectations we have from you in this course: · It is essential that all students actively contribute to the course objectives through their experiences and working knowledge. · All cases must be read prior to class. · Assignments must be completed according to the schedule and to an adequate standard to obtain a passing grade. NOTE: We reserve the right to alter any of the above. All change/s will be announced in class, via e-mail or will be updated on the course homepage. Created By: Debasis Mohanty on 09/05/2011 at 09:31 AM Category: PGP-I Doctype: Document