Module 1

Module 1: Importance and relevance of HRM, functions (7.5 hours)

1. Nature of HRM
2. Functions of HRM
3. Strategic orientation of HRM.

Module 2

Module 2: Human Resource Planning and Placement (7.5 hours)

1. Work analysis and Job design
2. Job design
3. Hiring and Orientation

Module 3

Module 3: Managing performance and careers (7.5 hours)

1. Performance Management
2. Compensation and Benefits
3. Training and Development
4. Career planning and development

Module 4

Module 4: Industrial relations and employee wellbeing (7.5 hours)

1. Collective bargaining
2. Employee safety and welfare
3. Employee retention

Course Description

Today in the world of complex situations and ever increasing changes happening around, the need is to identify ways and means to succeed by managing relationships in an effective and smart way. Irrespective of the sophisticated technological interventions in the Business Enterprises, success takes its place only when backed up by the human interface. Human Resources are the prime constituents of any organization. The role of Human resources is at the centre stage irrespective of the nature of organizations.

Human Resource Management belongs in all organizations. It is an active constituent of all strategic processes of organizations to make their ventures successful in the global scenario, which calls for a realization that the performance of a firm’s human assets must be managed, led and coached for improved effectiveness of organizations.The main objectives of the course are to help participants understand the strategic importance of human resource management activities performed in organizations and enhance participants’ ability to understand the functions of HRM and energize participants’ skills in the pursuit of their own self-interests in making the organization more successful and making their quality of work life more satisfying.

Course Outcomes & Learning Levels

The main outcomes of the course are:

1. Analyze and deal with HR scenarios, keeping in mind strategic and legalconnotations of the same (Level 4 – Analyse)
2. Present appropriate strategies to build a high performing workforce (Level 6-Create) Design strategically oriented integrated and comprehensive HR functions for an organization (Level 6 – Create)

Evaluation Pattern 

Course Text

1. Human Resource Management: Gary Dessler and Biju Varkkey, Pearson education
2. Human Resource Management- A South Asian Perspective, Denisi, Griffin and Sarkar, Cengage Learning