Human Resource Management | MBA 2nd Sem | JNTUK

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

UNIT 1

HRM: Significance - Definition and Functions – evolution of HRM- Principles - Ethical Aspects of HRM – HR policies, Strategies to increase firm performance – Role and position of HR department –aligning HR strategy with organizational strategy - HRM at global perspective challenges – cross-cultural problems – emerging trends in HRM.

UNIT 2

Investment Perspectives of HRM: HR Planning – Demand and Supply forecasting – Recruitment and Selection- Sources of recruitment – Tests and Interview Techniques – Training and Development – Methods and techniques – Training evaluation – retention – Job Analysis – job description and specifications – Management development - HRD concepts.

UNIT 3

Performance Appraisal: Importance – Methods – Traditional and Modern methods – Latest trends in performance appraisal – Career Development and Counseling- Compensation, Concepts and Principles- Influencing Factors- Current Trends in Compensation – Methods of Payments – compensation mechanisms at international level.

UNIT 4

Wage and Salary Administration: Concept – Wage Structure- Wage and Salary Policies – Legal Frame Work- Determinants of Payment of Wages – Wage Differentials – Job design and Evaluation – Incentive Payment Systems. Welfare management: Nature and concepts – statutory and non-statutory welfare measures – incentive mechanisms

UNIT 5

Managing Industrial Relations: Trade Unions – Employee Participation Schemes-Collective Bargaining–Grievances and disputes resolution mechanisms – Safety at work – nature and importance – work hazards – safety mechanisms – Managing work place stress.

Relevant cases have to be discussed in each unit and in examination case is compulsory from any unit.