Detailed syllabus for Human resource discipline is as follows:-
Human Resource Management:- Functions of Management, SCOPE of HRM, Objectives & Challenges of HRM, Strategic role of HRM, Functions of HR Managers, Principles of HRM, Roles & Responsibility of HR managers, Globalization and HRM, challenges in managing global organizations, impact of technology on HR, outsourcing, offshoring and HR; Trends in workforce and managing diversity, economic environment and HR.
Human Resource Planning:- Nature, meaning & objectives of Human Resource Planning, Process of Human Resource Planning, Supply forecasting, Availability forecasting techniques, effective Human Resource Planning.
Recruitment & Selection:- New approaches for recruitment, evaluation of the source of 16recruitment, selection process, screening of applications, types of selection tests and interviews, reliability and validity of selection tests, major benefits of proper placement, induction/orientation process, internal mobility and transfers
Human Resource Development: Strategies and Systems :-
Model for HRD, HRD audit, strategies for developing HR systems, High performing organizations.Performance Management &Appraisal:- Objectives of Performance Management, process of appraisal; methods of performance appraisal; 360 degree feedback system; measuring performance of teams; appraisal interview and feedback, problem with performance appraisal; potential appraisal; challenges in performance management systems.
Competency Mapping:- Threshold & differentiating competency; macro & micro level of competency mapping; models for competency mapping; competency assessment – BEI and BARS; assessment centres
Training and Development:- Features and objectives of training; training vs. development vs. learning; reinforcement theory for learning, principles oflearning; areas and types of training; methods of training – on the job and off the job; training evaluation, executive development.
Management of Compensation and Benefits:-
Nature & objectives of compensation planning; components of pay structure/employee remuneration; Primary Determinants of Direct Financial Compensation; wage and salary administration; Payment of Wages Act; Minimum wages Act; factors influencing compensation levels; wage policy; wage differentials; job evaluation, methods of wage system; incentive plans.Rewards & Recognition:- Types of incentives, financial and non-financial incentives, organization wide incentive plans; incentive plans for blue collar/white collar employees, incentive schemes for indirect workers, types of fringe benefits.
Management Process and Organizational Behavior:-
Introduction, goals, Historical development, fundamental concepts, Models of OB, Workforce diversity, international dimensions. Individual Behaviour, Personality, Perception and Attribution: factors influencing perception, theories. Emotions, Values and Attitudes, ethical behaviour. Learning: process and theories. Motivation, Group Behaviour and Group dynamics, Group Norms, Group Decision Making Techniques, Teams. Skills for Managing Teams: Communication, Conflict, Power & Influence. Leadership – theories, charismatic and transformational leadership. Power and Politics in organisation. Organisational Culture, Organisational Climate- Job satisfaction and Performance.Management of Change and Organizational Effectiveness :-
Introduction-Planned Organisational Change, Need, Change Agents; impact of change; Resistance to change. Change as growth, change as a strategic management tool, Global perspectives. Theories of Change. Foundations of Organisational Development, Entry and Contract, Organisational Diagnosis, Feedback and OD, OD Interventions, Transactional Analysis, Sensitivity Training. Organisational Transformation: Role, Skills and Dilemmas. Success and Failure of OD- Future of OD & New Perspectives.Managing Interpersonal and Group Processes, Conflict Management:-
Concept of Power, Implications, Group Processes and Changing Values for Understanding and Coping with Stress, Stress management, Managing relationships, Conflict process: intra, interpersonal conflict, inter group conflict, organisational conflicts.Collective Bargaining and Negotiation process:-
Collective Bargaining; Concept, approaches, theories, prerequisites and process. Collective agreements, Bargaining strategies. Negotiation: Pre-negotiation, negotiation process, Negotiation skills.Industrial Relations & Trade Unions:- Industrial relations: Definition, Concept, Legal framework, functions, approaches, Role of government, employers and trade unions, industrial conflicts, Industrial peace, Standing orders Act 1946, Principles of Natural justice, Misconducts, Disciplinary procedures. Industrial disputes- causes and effects, Strikes and Lockouts- types, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and its rules, Conciliation, Arbitration and Adjudication. Technological Change & IR- Employment Issues, Management Strategy, Trade Unions: Role, history, growth, issues, Response, Essentials of Trade union Act 1926, Management Approaches.
Labour Laws :- The Constitution of India, Various Labour Laws: Terms and Definitions, Objectives, Applications of various Acts.
Grievance Management:- Grievance; Concept, Significance, methods of redressal. Discipline & Misconduct – Nature and concept, Approaches to Discipline; Statutory and non-statutory measures for discipline, Code of Discipline & Conduct, Grievance handling.
Business Ethics, Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility:- Business and Society – business culture and ethics, Concept of Sustainable Development, Impact of Business on Environment. Regulatory and Economic Instruments, Environment Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Analysis. Corporate Social Responsibility.
Human Resource Information System:-
Computers and Computer Based Information Systems. HRIS, Role played by HRIS, Managerial decision making for HR, HRIS Life Cycle, stages, planning, implementation, Applications, Tools. Emerging Trends, Changing business environment, implications.