Development of Human Capital (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24PSY425 (C)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable students to develop a comprehensive understanding of human resource management, focusing on training and development, coaching and talent management, ethics and fair treatment, employee safety and health, and managing global and entrepreneurial HR practices.

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24PSY425 (C)

Development of Human Capital

 (Theory)

CO211: Develop practical skills to effectively manage training efforts within organizations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and employee development needs.

CO212: Understand methods for improving coaching effectiveness, navigating the employee life cycle, and implementing talent management strategies to optimize organizational performance and employee satisfaction.

CO213: Develop strategies for ensuring justice and fairness in HR practices, fostering a positive organizational culture and employee trust.

CO214: Recognise significance of employee safety and health and get equipped to promote a safe and healthy work environment for employees.

CO215: Explore the complexities of managing human resources in a global and entrepreneurial context.

CO216: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, 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: 
Coaching, Careers & Talent Management

Improving coaching skills, career management basics, methods; Employee life cycle career 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.

 

 

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.

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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