Department of Management Studies, JMI

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

MBA (FT) – CP 104 (Semester I)

Objective : The objective of the course is to enable the students to understand the key concept ,systems and process about
management of people. Regardless of size and type of business, people are the most important asset of any organization. Successful
human resource management and its emphasis on the well-being of the employees enhance the performance of enterprises and play an
important role in creating sustaining advantages across industrial sectors. The course is designed to provide better understanding of
using HR practices for organizational excellence.
Course Contents

UNIT 1 FOUNDATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM)

Meaning, definition, nature and scope, characteristic, objectives, theoretical framework, models of HRM,
Difference between Personnel Management and HRM, Opportunities and challenges in Human Resource
Management, HRM functions, Business strategy and HRM, Qualities and role of HR managers.

UNIT 2 ACQUISTION OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Human resource planning(HRP): introduction, definition and need for HRP, objectives of HRP, pre-
requisites, determinants, HRP models, HRP process, types of HRP, benefits, job analysis, meaning, sources,
methods, process, uses, importance, job description, job specification, recruitment and selection – sources, ,
process, barriers, objectives, impact, e-recruitment, objectives of selection, selection tests, interview,
induction, placements and employee socialization.

UNIT 3 APPRAISING AND REWARDING HUMAN RESOURCES

Performance Appraisal (PA) and Feedback- meaning, objectives, approaches, methods/techniques of PA,
process of PA, interview, elements, designing and conducting PA, potential problems in PA, suggestion for
improved PA, Job Evaluation(JE)- meaning, principles, process, methods of JE, importance, limitations,
Employee Compensation- definition, compensation strategy, factors, determinants, structure, theories, wage
differentials, models, Incentives and fringe benefits – meaning, types, job-based pay, skill-based pay,
performance-based pay, executive compensation

UNIT 4 DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resource Development- definition, theoretical framework of HRD, functions, benefits, importance,
barriers to HRD, Training and Development-models, methods, training process, training evaluation, barriers,
management development- objectives, competency based training and assessment, current trends, career
planning and development and succession planning

UNIT 5 EMPLOYEE – MANAGEMENT RELATION

Industrial Relation – meaning, objectives, approaches, models, theories, Industrial relation in India, industrial
disputes management and disputes resolution and conflict management, Trade union, participative
management, collective bargaining and Negotiation, Discipline and grievance handling, Grievance redressal
mechanism, International perspective of HRM, Contemporary HRM
RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOKS:

1. Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice - Micheal Armstrong

2. Human Resource Management – Text & Cases – K. Ashwatappa; 5th Edition, TMH.
3. Managing Human Resource and Industrial Relations – Tapomoy Deb
4. Human Resource Management – John. M. Ivancevich – Tata Mcgraw Hill.
5. Human Resource Management- Gary Dessler, Person Publications,
6. Human Resource Management, Text & Cases – VSP Rao, Excel Books
7. Human Resource Management - David A. DeCenzo and Stephen P Robbins- Prentice Hall of India.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1 Human Resource Management – A critical text – John Storey, Thomson Publications

2 Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice - Micheal Armstrong. Kogan Publications.

EVALUATION:-
● Internal assessment – 25 marks (based on mid-term exams, class participation, and presentations)

● External assessment – 75 marks - Semester end examination.