Organisations are increasingly realizing that their people are one of the most important resources they have. Moreover, this is a resource that has near unlimited potential.
This course is intended to provide course participants with an introduction to the field of Human Resources Management and its importance as a supporting function in assisting the organization to meet it’s strategic goals. The interrelationship between the various human resources functions is a central theme. Students will learn theories and applications involved in effectively managing people in organizations. Emphasis is placed on developing relevant problem solving and critical thinking skills, as the basic concepts of HRM and the skills developed in this course are applicable to all types of organizations and jobs in which students will eventually work.
Course Outline
Seating Chart: Please sit in class according to the seating chart attached here.
Announcements
Assignment 1 - Surf the Net Groups and Topics
Assignment 2 - Write a Case
Student Consultation:
I will be available in my office for any discussion/consultation on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. You can email or call me to fix a suitable day and time. You will also have to be in touch with my secretary and academic associate for various course requirements. Our contact information is given below.
Prof. Snigdha Pattnaik
Office: Ground floor, Main Admin. block; Extn: 820; email: snigdha@ximb.ac.in
Secretary: Ms. Saliyamma Xavier
Office: Secretarial Pool, Ground floor, Main Admin. block; Extn: 899; email: saliamma@ximb.ac.in
Academic Associate: Ms. Pragyanshree Nayak
Office: Academic Associates room, 1st floor, Classroom block; Extn: 786; email: pragyan@ximb.ac.in