IFHE, IBS Hyderabad,

Academic Year – 2023-24

MBA- Course Handout

Course Title : Human Resource Management Semester: II

Course Code : SLHR502 Credits : 3
Sessions : 33
Faculty Name : Dr. Anjali Rai
Consultation Hours : Monday (9 AM-4:30 PM)
Mobile No. : 9910564433
Email : anjali.rai@ibsindia.org

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course for the students of Semester II of MBA offered as a compulsory course. It has the following
objectives.
● To acquaint students with a comprehensive understanding of HRM as a function and its impact on
the organization and individuals.
● To understand the major processes of HRM through the integration of various internal and external
organizational factors.
● To provide learners with the foundation for examining and developing functions of HRM like
attracting, managing, motivating and developing employees, compensating for the benefit of the
organization.
● To analyze and interpret HR systems and practices in organizations; through talent acquisition,
performance management, rewards and recognition and learning and development for problem
solving and hence achieving organizational effectiveness.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to:

● To acquire the knowledge of HRM Principles, Theories and Practices implemented by the
organizations to make organizations effective and efficient.

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 ● To develop the Human Resource competencies required to attract, manage, motivate and develop
employees.
● To gain the skills to implement the major processes of HRM.

RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOK:

● Dessler, Gary and Varrkey, Biju. Human Resource Management (16th ed.). New Delhi, Pearson
Education, 2020.

SUGGESTED READINGS:

● George W. Bohlander, et al., Principles of Human Resource Management 16th Edition, Cengage
Publications, 2017.
● Sharma, R.C., and Sharma, Nipun. Human Resource Management. Sage Publications, 2019.

COURSE OUTLINE

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S no Session No. Topics/Sub topics Learning Case title and
Outcomes number/Activity/Video
1 1-4 Introduction to HRM ● Know what
The Concept of HRM; History of HRM, HRM is all
Evolution of HRM in India; Scope of about Lecture
HRM; Differences between Personnel
● Gain insight
Management and HRM, Human resources
and human capital, Line and Staff into functions
functions of HRM; Importance of HRM of HRM and
to all Managers; Functions of HRM - HR activities
Competencies for HR managers, HR ● Differentiate
Compass, New HR competency model,; between Line
Interrelation of HRM with other and Staff
Functional areas; The future of HRM &
● Identify the
Challenges
Strategic HRM HRM
Strategy, Levels of strategy, Strategic challenges
Planning and HR ● Understand
Aligning HRM with Business Strategy SHRM and its
Need, Aims and Theories of SHRM & need for
Effectiveness alignment

2 5-6 Concept of Job Analysis ● Understand

Steps in Job analysis – Sources, Methods legal and Zurich Insurance: Global Job
of Job analysis, Job Description, Job behavioral Structure and Job Analysis
Specification
aspects of Job
Job rotation – Job enlargement – Job 9-417-038
enrichment. analysis
Job Design, Approaches, Job ● Learn how to (HBS Case study)
Characteristics Model conduct and
apply
scientific Job
analysis
methods
● Write Job
Description
and the Job
Specifications
● Know
different
approaches to
Job Design

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3 7-8 Human Resource Planning and ● Familiarize
Recruitment with HR Recruitment Woes at Leo
HRP - Need and Importance of planning Burnett
forecasting, Demand and supply for (ICMR Case study)
process and
employees-Balancing supply and demand
considerations, Process and Methods & its importance
Techniques of HRP ● Identify
Strategic recruiting – Sources – External factors to be
& Internal – Process - E-recruitment – considered in
Evaluation metrics for effectiveness of forecasting
recruiting the supply
and demand
for human
resources in
an
organization.
● Learn how to
deal with a
surplus of
human
resources
● Understand
the strategic
aspects of
recruitment
● Examine the
External,
Internal
sources and
E- based
recruitment
methods
● Discuss
factors to
consider when
evaluating
recruiting
efforts.

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4 9-10 Selection & Placement ● Gain
Selection process/stages: Application systematic
blank Initial screening, Pre-employment understanding Hiring Professionals in China:
tests – reliability and validity of tests, A Practitioner’s Guide
of selection
Interview, types of interviews,
Effectiveness of interview, legality, Process 9-411-029
Background checks, Selection decision, ● Discuss the
Placement - Induction importance of (HBS Case Study)
validity and
reliability of
selection
process
● Identify types
of selection
tests
● Compare
different
types of
selection
interviews
● Legal
implications
of
background
checks

11 Test - I

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5 12-13 Training and Development ● Gain
Difference between Training and knowledge
Development, Training Process - Need into the
Assessment – Organizational – Task – strategic
Individual, Design – Learner importance of Training and Development -
characteristics – Training Instructional Training The GE Way
Strategies, Training Implementation – ● How to
Nature internal or external – subject conduct the HROB072
matter – methods - On job – off job – E- training
Training, Training evaluation - ● Identify three (ICMR Case study)
Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation; MDP types of
analyses used
to determine
training needs
● Learn four
phases of the
training
process with
clear
emphasis on
each one of
them
● Four levels of
training
evaluation

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6 14-16 Performance Management ● Know what is
Performance Management Systems, Performance
Objectives of Performance Appraisal, Management Global Talent
Performance standards, Sources of Systems Management at
appraisals, The Appraisal Process, ● How Novartis
Methods of appraisals - Pitfalls in Performance 9-708-486
Performance Appraisal - Appraisal is measured
Interview ● How to (HBS Case study)
Quality of Work Life (QWL) establish job
criteria and
performance
standards -
criterion
contamination
and deficiency
● Identify uses
of
performance
appraisal
● Advantages
and
disadvantages
of multisource
(360°)
appraisal.
● Concerns
about
appraisal
feedback
interviews
● Identify the
characteristics
of a legal and
effective
performance
appraisal
system

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7 17 Managing Careers ● To recognize
Concept of Career, Career Anchors, the role of
Elements/Process of Career Planning, individuals & Lecture/activity/videos
Benefits, Developing Talent, Career organizations
Planning issues: Dual family careers, Low in career
ceiling career, Declining opportunities, planning.
Restructuring, Career Plateaus and Work- ● Appreciate the
family issues, Career Development Cycle human
Promotions, Transfer and Succession resource
Planning development
process.
● Discuss
specific
advantages
and problems
associated
with
assessment
centers.
● Identify four
on-the-job and
four off-the-
job
development
methods.
● Appreciate
succession
management
process

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8 18-20 Compensation Management ● Understand
Compensation – Philosophy - Nature and what is total Wrap It Up: Developing a New
Purpose Types of Wages & Wage plans, compensation Compensation Plan
Compensation Design – Job Evaluation – ● Clearly grasp
Process & Methods, Pay Structures in types of 4362
India - Government Regulation of compensation
Compensation ● Understand (HBS Case study)
the
philosophies
involved in
designing
compensation
plans
● Elements of a
Good Wage
Plan
● Understand
the various
pay structures
in India

21 Test - II

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9 22-23 Rewarding Performance ● Understand
Administering Incentive Plans, Individual the
Incentives, Group Incentives, Enterprise importance of Siemens Designs Large-scale
Incentives Plans, Executive Variable pay Rewards & Recognition
compensation, Non Monetary Incentives, and identify Programs to Embed an
Designing Effective Incentive Plans three elements Ownership Culture among
of successful Employees
pay-for-
performance (ICMR Case study)
plans.
● Discuss types
of individual
incentives.
● Understandin
g of
Compensation
of sales
employees
● Concerns that
must be
addressed
when
designing
group/team
variable pay
plans.
● Profit sharing
and employee
stock
ownership are
common
organizational
incentive
plans.

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10 24-25 Benefits and Services ● Develop
Creating a Benefits package, Planning benefits and
Benefits – Security – Health Care services for Lecture/Videos/activity
Retirement – Pension, Financial benefits – employees
Other Benefits as required by the law ● Define a
(India)- Strategic Benefits Planning benefit and
identify
strategic
reasons why
employers
provide
benefits.
● Importance
of benefits
required by
the law
● Understand
various Acts
for Employee
Compensation

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11 26-28 Discipline and Employee Rights ● Discuss
Employee rights and privacy, Disciplinary employee and
policies, procedures and types of action – employer A Sexual Harassment
Dismissal and Discharge of an employee, rights and Complaint and the Fallout
Grievance Handling: Grievance - obligations
Causes/Sources of Grievances - ● Discuss Issues BECG149
Grievance Redressal Machinery, associated
Harassment at Workplace with work (ICMR Case study)
place
monitoring
and employer
investigation
Discuss how
wrongful
discharge, just
cause, and due
process are
related
● Positive and
progressive
approach to
discipline
● Appreciate the
need to
consistently
apply own
discipline and
have
grievance
redressal
policies and
procedures

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12 29-31 Employee Relations and Collective ● Understand
Bargaining what a union
Employers and employee perspectives, is – why
Objectives of Industrial Relations & unions are
Disputes, Trade unions – objectives, formed and Labor Unrest at Honda
Functions, Structure, Labor Laws (India) why Motorcycle & Scooter India
The Bargaining Process - Preparing for employers
(Private) Limited
Negotiations resist them
● Discuss HROB104
industrial
relations and
trade unions (ICMR Case study)
in India
● Learn the
nature of each
of the major
labor laws
● To understand
the
importance of
collaboration
and collective
bargaining
● To understand
collective
bargaining
process

32-33 TEST – III / CP

Swayam reference material for HRM course – Academic Year 2022-23

It’s a self paced learning video links, students are advised to go through the links and come
prepared for the classes for discussion.

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 S no Course Topic URL Resource Person
1 Introduction to HRM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RamtocP6TeU&index By Dr.Anu Singh
Lather, Dean
USMS, GGSIPU,
New Delhi
2 Recruitment & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcGtVXmcfTQ&list By Dr.Namita
Selection Rajput, Associate
Professor, Sri
Aurobindo College,
University of Delhi
3 HRM Relevance & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iartz2joeLo&list By Dr.Namita
Spectrum Rajput, Associate
Professor, Sri
Aurobindo College,
University of Delhi
4 Organization of HR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avRyR6BEi9I&list By Dr.Namita
Department & HR Rajput, Associate
Policies Professor, Sri
Aurobindo College,
University of Delhi
5 Job Analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StFp44R3Dms&list By Dr.Namita
Rajput, Associate
Professor, Sri
Aurobindo College,
University of Delhi
6 Green Human https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sco_w0xZg-E&list By Dr.Namita
Resource Rajput, Associate
Management Professor, Sri
Aurobindo College,
University of Delhi

EVALUATION TIMELINES

Keeping in line with continuous evaluation at IBS the following evaluation schedule has been drawn. Students
are expected to go through the dates / sessions mentioned and prepare accordingly.

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Component Name Component Type Designated Weightage %
slot
Class Participation
(CP) 1 Sessions - 33 10

Class Tests 1- Multiple Choice Questions Session -11 15

2. Descriptive Test Session - 21 20
3. Group Project and Session – 32- 15
presentation 33

End Semester Exam After the completion of the course 40

Total Percentage 100

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