K J SOMAIYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND RESEARCH
Session Plan
Programme
MMM
Trimester/Semester 3rd Semester
Faculty e-mail id
Faculty intercom
number
Students Contact
hours
Course
Human Resource
Management
Credit-Full/Half
Full Credit – 100 marks
shijijesus@gmail.com
Preferred Saturday
3.00 to 5.30 pm
1) Course Objectives : To enable the students to understand the theoretical framework
and actual implementation of processes, strategies and issues in the fields of human
resource management
2) Course content / Coverage : The course covers concepts pertaining to the role of the
HR Department. It will explore concepts involving acquisition, development and
retention of human resources. Contemporary issues of HR will be discussed with
practical examples.
3) General Description of Pedagogy : The course will focus on self and peer learning
through presentations and cases. The previous year’s University exam papers would
be discussed. Participation will be solicited at all times.
4) Student learning outcomes from the course :
 Understand the functions, importance and challenges of human resource
management
 Get insights on HR policies, procedures and framework
 Add value to HR processes
5) Session Details :
Session
No
1
Topic
Introduction to HRM
Role of HR / functions of HR Dept / difference between
HRM and Personnel Mgmt / challenges faced by HR
Pre-reading to be done
Chapters 1, 2
http://www.greatplaceto
work.in/publications/blog
-posts-articles-andnews/739-insights-fromindias-best-companies-towork-for-2013-study
Chapter 5
Visit
2
Job Analysis
3
Difference between job and role / job description and job
specification / process of job analysis / sources of
information / uses of job analysis
Job Design and Redesign
4
Techniques like job rotation, enlargement, enrichment
Human Resource Planning
Chapter 4
5
Internal and external factors affecting HRP / process /
techniques of demand forecasting – qualitative and
quantitative / HRIS / implementation of HR plans –
managing shortage and surplus of human resources
Recruitment
Chapter 6
6
Internal and external sources of recruitment /process /
yield ratio / enhancing effectiveness of recruitment
Selection
Chapter 7
7
Selection techniques / reliability and validity of tests /
types of interviews / errors and bias in selection
Performance Management System
Chapter 10
8
Concept / process / techniques of appraisal / appraisal
cycle / appraisers / criteria for appraisal / appraisal
interviews /avoiding and overcoming errors in appraisal
Training and Development
9
Difference between training and development / T &D as a
learning process / process of training / TNA / training
design / inputs and delivery / methods of training /
active and passive learning / training aids such as audiovisual, simulation etc. / training evaluation – Kirkpatrick’s
model / MDPs
Career Planning
(http://online.onetcenter.org) and
study the job description of retail
salesperson and real estate
agent.
Chapter 5
Chapter 9
http://traininganddevelop
ment.naukrihub.com/train
ing.html
Chapter 9
Stages / career plateau / difference between Career
Planning and Succession Planning / career anchors /
career counseling
10
Compensation and Benefits
Factors affecting compensation / methods of job
evaluation / salary fixation / types of wages – fair,
minimum, living / components of compensation – brief
overview of fringe benefits, perks and incentives
11
Theories of Motivation – overview
Organizational Change
Overcoming resistance to change / HR issues in change
management
The Tata way of succession
planning is exemplary
http://articles.economictime
s.indiatimes.com/2011-0519/news/29560492_1_russimody-jack-welch-successionplanning
Chapters 11, 12
Employee Recognition : 5
Keys from Taj Hotels
Resorts
http://www.forbes.com/s
ites/kevinkruse/2012/10/
08/employee-recognition/
http://www.infosys.com/
global-sourcing/whitepapers/Documents/OCM.
pdf
6) Required text & Course Materials : Human Resource Management, Text and Cases,
Aswathappa K., Tata Mc Graw Hill
7) Optional Course Materials & Readings:
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
Human Resource Management, Gary Dessler, Pearson Publication
Human Resource Management, John Ivancevich, Tata Mc Graw Hill
8) Assessment Criteria:
End term exam 60 marks
Continous evaluation 40 marks (including 10 marks for attendance).
Component
Marks
Attendance
10
Class Participation
10
Assignments
Presentation
10
10
Written Exam
60