BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

FUNDAMENTALS OF HRM

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1-2 Introduction to the  Evaluation systems
course  Expectations and objectives of the course
3-6 HRM: Its Nature,  The nature and scope of HRM
Scope, Functions  Functions and objectives of HRM
and Objectives  Differences between HRM and PM
 The qualities of a HR manager
7-8 Responsibility for HRM  Line and Staff aspects of HRM
 Line versus Staff authority
 Line manager’s HRM responsibilities
 HR department’s HRM responsibilities
9-10 HR Policies  Why adopt HR policies?
 Characteristics of a sound HR policy
 How to write HR policies
11-12 HR Planning  The nature and importance of HR Planning
 The linkage between strategic planning and HR planning
 HR Planning process
 Factors that determine HR plans
 Managing Human Resource Surplus or Shortage
13-16 Recruitment and  Difference between Recruitment & Selection
Selection  Sources of Recruitment
 Steps in Recruitment and Selection Process
 Barriers to effective selection
 The nature and Purpose of induction
17-20 Performance  The nature and objectives of performance appraisal
Appraisal  The different stages in the appraisal process
 Methods of performance appraisal
 Measurement errors in performance appraisal
 Types of appraisal interview
21-22 Job Evaluation  Job evaluation process
 Methods of job evaluation
23-26 Wage and Salary  Objectives of Wage & Salary Administration
Administration  Wage vs. Salary
 Factors influencing wages
 Type of wages
 Piece rate system & time rate system of wage payment
27-30 Incentives and Benefits  Types of incentive schemes
 Fringe benefits
31-34 Disciplining  Definition of discipline
Employees  Positive vs. Negative discipline
 Disciplinary Procedure
 Procedure of taking disciplinary action
35-36  Class-Test
 Review

TEXT  Human Resource Management: K Aswathappa

 Human Resource Management: Gary Dessler
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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR

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01 - 02 Introduction to the course. Evaluation systems, expectations and objectives of the course.
Why to study human behavior at work? Causes of difference in individual behavior.
03 - 04 Understanding Organization Behavior. Definition, Goals and Forces.
Characteristics, Limitations and Challenges of Organization Behavior.
05 - 06 Fundamental concepts of Organization Behavior: nature of the peoples and organizations.
Organization Behavior System. Elements of the OB systems.
07 - 08 Models of Organization Behavior.
Characteristics of different OB models.
09 - 10 Social Systems. Understandingsocial systems, Social Equilibrium, Functional and
DysfunctionalEffects, Psychological and Economic Contracts.
Social Culture. Effects of cultural diversity and social culture values on human behavior.
11 - 12 Role. Perception, Mentor, Conflict, Ambiguity. Status. Symbols, Sources and Significance.
Organization Culture. Characteristics. Changing organization culture.
13 - 14 Motivation. Definition, Motivators, Importance. Motivational Drives.
Theories of Motivation. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Herzberg's Two-Factor Model.
15 - 16 Alderfer's E-R-G Model. Comparison of the Maslow, Herzberg and Alderfer Models.
Theories of Motivation.ReinforcementTheory.Interpreting behaviormodification.
TheExpectancyModel. Implementing the expectancy model.
17 - 18 Leadership. Nature, Management and Leadership, Traits, Followership.
Positive and Negative Leaders. Leaders are born or made.
19 - 20 Leadership Theories. Managerial Grid.
Leadership styles based on the use of authority: autocratic, consultative and participative.
21 - 22 Empowerment. 5 Approaches for empowerment, Process and Importance.
Participation. Definition: involvement, contribution and responsibility. Benefits.
23 - 24 How participation works? Prerequisites of and Program for participation.
CLASS TEST - 1.
25 - 26 Employee Attitudes. Nature and Effects.
Studying Job Satisfaction.
27 - 28 Conflict in Organization. Nature, Levels, Sources and Effects.
A Model of conflict. Conflict resolution process.
29 - 30 Informal and Formal Groups. Group Dynamics. Types of Groups. How does
informalgroup/organization emerge? Problem with informal groups.
Formal Group. Systems Factors. How does formal group/organization emerge?
31 - 32 Team Building. Team vs. Group. Life cycle of a team.
Team development stages. Ingredients of an effective team.
33 - 34 Managing Change. Nature. Resistance to change: Reasons and Types. Implementing change.
Counseling. Nature, Importance and Types.
35 - 36 Stress. Definition and Causes. Approaches to stress management.
CLASS TEST - 2 and REVIEW.

TEXT Organization Behavior: human behavior at work; John W. Newstrom, 12th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill.
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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT

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01 - 02 Introduction to the course. Evaluation systems, expectations and objectives of the course.
Concepts of Management. Nature and Purpose. Goals. Organizational Hierarchy.
03 - 04 Managerial Skills and Roles.
Functions of Management: Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling.
05 - 06 The evolution of management thoughts.
Scientific management. Modern Management Theory. Hawthorne Studies.
07 - 08 Management and Society. External environment.
Social responsibility and responsiveness. Ethics in managing.
09 - 10 Planning. Nature and Purpose. Steps in planning.
Plan vs. Planning. Types of Plans: Missions, Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Policies, Procedures,
Rules, Programs, Projects and Budgets.
11 - 12 Decision Making. Rationality. Importance. Types: programmed vs. non-programmed.
Stages in Decision making. Decision making conditions.
13 - 14 Strategic Planning. SWOT Analysis. TOWS matrix.
Management by Objectives. Concepts. Benefits and Weaknesses.
15 - 16 Organizing. Nature, Definition, Stages.
Organizational levels and the span of management. Factors, merits and demerits.
17 - 18 Departmentation: Concepts, 4 Basis, Strategic Business Units and Matrix Organization.
Line and staff authority. Decentralization: Nature, Merits and demerits. The art and process of
delegation of authority. Overcoming weak delegation.
19 - 20 Motivation. Human factors in managing. Motivators: Types. Theory X and Theory Y.
Theories of Motivation. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Herzberg's Two-Factor Model.
21 - 22 SpecialMotivationalTechniques:Money,Participation,QualityofWorkLife(QWL),Jobenlargement and
Job enrichment.
CLASS TEST - 1.
23 - 24 Alderfer's E-R-G Model. Comparison of the Maslow, Herzberg and Alderfer Models.
Leadership. Nature, Management and Leadership, Traits. Leaders and born or made.
25 - 26 Leadership Theories. Managerial Grid.
Leadership styles based on the use of authority: autocratic, consultative and participative.
27 - 28 Communication. Nature, Purpose and Process. Types: Oral - written, Verbal - nonverbal.
Communication flows (directions) in organizations.
29 - 30 Barriers and breakdowns in communication. Guidelines for improving communication.
Controlling. Systems and Process/stages.
31 - 32 Critical control points, Standards and Benchmarking.
Control as a Feedback System and Feedforward control.
33 - 34 Production and Operations Management. Tools and techniques for improving productivity.
Quality measurement in the Information Age.
35 - 36 Reviewing the whole course.
CLASS TEST - 2.
TEXT MANAGEMENT: A Global and Entrepreneurial Perspective, 12th Edition, Weihrich, H.; Tata McGraw-Hill.
Coordinator : Mohammad NazmiNewaz, Management Counsellor, BIM Dhaka Campus.
Contact Details. Cell: 017 15 36 67 17. E-mail: nnewaz@gmail.com