Course Name: Introduction to Human Resource

Management
Course Code: MBBA120L
COURSE CONTEXT
SCHOOL School of Management VERSION NO. OF Version 1
CURRICULUM THAT
THIS COURSE IS A
PART OF
DEPARTMENT Management DATE THIS COURSE January 2024
WILL BE EFFECTIVE
FROM
DEGREE BBA VERSION NUMBER Version 1
OF THIS COURSE

COURSE BRIEF
COURSE Introduction to Human PRE- NONE
TITLE Resource Management REQUISITES

COURSE TOTAL 2
MBBA120L
CODE CREDITS
COURSE Core L-T-P FORMAT 2-0-0
TYPE

COURSE SUMMARY
Human Resource management is a central function of any organization. HR management can
be defined as the effective use of human capital in an organization through the management
of people-related activities. With an increase in knowledge work in today’s industry, it has
become increasingly important to manage what has become an organizations most important
asset, human resources. This course aims to familiarize students with the importance and
challenges of the management of human resources in the modern context. Emphasis is placed
on the lifecycle of human resources in an organization. This course examines the role of the
human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing organizations. Significant
functions such as recruitment, selection, development, performance appraisal, retention,
compensation, and labour relations are examined. Thus, a basic understanding of human
resource management is essential whether the student works in a government agency,
financial services, hospital, high technology industry, retail, educational institution, or other
type of organization. A key objective of this course is to show that HR management is more
than just accepting employment applications and keeping records; it is a central and strategic
organizational activity of increasing complexity and importance.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

PO1: Application: Remember functional business knowledge and apply managerial skills in
changing business environment.

PO2: Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to address diverse business
challenges and opportunities.

PO3: Communication: Practice effective communication with different stakeholders

PO4: Lifelong Learning: Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

PO5: Ethics: Relate and follow professional and ethical principles.

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (PSO)

By the end of this degree program, students should have the following knowledge, skills, and
attitudes:

PSO1: Applying Business Administration knowledge in the following domains: Marketing,

Finance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, International Finance and Accounting and
International Business

PSO2: Engaging in self-development and independent lifelong learning.

PSO3: Practicing ethical decision making for sustainable benefit to the Business, Society and
Environment

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

CO1: Understand the concept of human resource management.

CO2: Apply the concepts for effective management of people.

CO3: Analyse the challenges for better employee performance.

Syllabus
Module Details Hours CO
mapping
Module 1 Human Resource Management: Introduction 5
 Basics of HRM, Nature and scope of Human Resource CO1
Management, Functions & Importance of HRM,
Evolution of HRM, Difference between Personnel
Management and HRM, Role of HR Manager,
Responsibilities of HR manager
Module 2 Acquisition of Human Resources 5
Introduction to HR Planning, Importance, Objectives, CO1
HRP Process, Recruitment, Selection, Succession
Planning
Module 3 Integrating HR and business strategy 5
Introduction to Job Analysis, Importance, Process, Job CO2
Description, Job Specification, Job Evaluation, Job
Evaluation Methods, Job Design, Job Enlargement, Job
Enrichment, Job Rotation
Module 4 Training and Development 5
Introduction to Training and Development, Meaning, CO2
Objectives, Training Needs Analysis, Methods of
Training, Training Evaluation
Module 5 Performance Appraisal 5
Introduction of Performance Appraisal, Importance, CO3
Methods, Barriers to effective performance appraisal
Module 6 Contemporary HRM Topics 5
Performance Management System, Industrial Relations, CO3
Compensation Management, Cross-cultural
Management

CO – PO / PSO MAPPING
COs  PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PSO1 PSO 2 POS 3
POs
CO1 L L M M L M M
CO2 M M M L L M
CO3 M M M M H M
H: High / M: Medium /L: Low

STUDIO WORK / LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS:

None

TEXTBOOKS/LEARNING RESOURCES:
1. Dessler, G. & Varrkey B. (2017). Human Resource Management. Pearson Education.
2. K. Aswathappa Tata Me Graw Hill, Human Resource and Personnel Management 2005

REFERENCE BOOKS/LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. C. B. Gupta, Personnel Management, Sultan Chand and Company Limited, New Delhi –
2007
2. Human Resource Management, Text & Cases, by Aswathappa K., Tata Me Graw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd., Seventh Edition
3. Decenzo David A. & Stephen Robbins P., Human Resources Management, John Wiley &
Soans Inc. New York, 1994
4. Manpower Planning, Selection, Training and Development (Reprint Edition), by Dharma
Vira Aggarwal

TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES
 Combination of lecture and case-based method with high focus on self-learning and
practice.
 Teaching to be carried out as per a detailed course plan designed in accordance with the
syllabus with the help of Power-point presentations, followed closely by Assignments and
Lectures.
 The evaluation would be based on continuous internal assessment and an end-term
examination. The emphasis is on self-learning and self-regulation.
 Role Play, case studies, assignments, presentations, working exercises, quizzes and group
discussions on current issues and other teaching techniques to be used in the classroom for
greater effectiveness.
 Outcome Assessment Strategies

Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts described in the required
competencies by any combination of the following-
 Participation
 Case Study Analysis
 Individual or Group Projects
 Completion of assessment examination

EVALUATION POLICY
Components of Course Evaluation Percentage Distribution
Mid Semester Examination 25%
End Semester Examination 40%
Continuous Evaluation 35%
Total 100%