Development of Human Capital

Paper Code: 
PSY 425 C
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OUTCOMES

 

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  
 

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO191: Understand and apply the primary outcomes of organisational behaviour necessary for organisational effectiveness.

CO192: Understand and apply concepts relating to training & development, performance management, ethics.

CO193: Analyse and compare different models used to explain individual behaviour related to motivation and rewards

CO194: Identify the various factors related to safety and their importance.

CO195: Explain human resource in terms of its international applicability and systems.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

  

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Training and Development

Orienting employees, analysing needs and designing programs, implementing training programs, implementing management development programs, evaluating training effort.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Performance Management and Appraisal

Basic concepts, techniques for appraising performance, problems in appraisal, appraisal interview, Performance management, Talent Management.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Ethics, Justice and Fair Treatment in HRM

Meaning, determining ethical behaviour, methods promoting ethical and fair treatment, managing discipline, privacy and dismissals

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Employee safety & Health

Importance, safety law, causes, prevention and reduction. Workplace health hazards: problems & Remedies

12.00
Unit V: 
Managing Global & Entrepreneurial Human Resources

Internationalisation of business, Staffing. Small business challenge, tools to support HR, leveraging small size, using professional employer organisations, managing HR systems.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Dessler G. and Varkkey B. (2016). Human Resource Management (12th Ed.). Noida: Pearson India Education.

 

References: 

Suggested Readings

·        Batra, R, Myers, J. G. and Aakes, D.A. (1996), Advertising Management. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.

·        Kotler, P. (1997). Marketing Management: Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.

·        Mahajan, B. M. (1980): Consumer Behaviour in India: An Economic Study. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company.

·        Reynolds F. D. and Wills W. D. (1977): Consumer Behaviour: New Delhi: McGraw Hill.

·        Schiffman L.G. and Kanak L.L. 2nd Ed. (1983): Consumer Behaviour. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

·        Sengupta, S. (1998) Brand Positioning: Strategies for Competitive Advantage. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.

E-Resources

·        ResearchGate

·        JSTOR

·        Proquest

·        Shodhganga

·        Delnet

·        Google Scholar

·        National Digital Library (NPTEL)

·        Academia

Journals:

·        Journal of Consumer Psychology

·        Current Opinion in Psychology

·        Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy

Journal of Consumer Psychology

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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