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Tribhuvan university BBS 2013 Syllabus Foundations of Human Resource Management

Foundations of Human Resource Management - Syllabus

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Embark on a profound academic exploration as you delve into the Foundations of Human Resource Management course (Foundations of Human Resource Management) within the distinguished Tribhuvan university's BBS department. Aligned with the 2013 Syllabus, this course (MGT 216) seamlessly merges theoretical frameworks with practical sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rigorous assessment based on a 100 marks system, coupled with a challenging passing threshold of 35, propels students to strive for excellence, fostering a deeper grasp of the course content.

This 3 credit-hour journey unfolds as a holistic learning experience, bridging theory and application. Beyond theoretical comprehension, students actively engage in practical sessions, acquiring valuable skills for real-world scenarios. Immerse yourself in this well-structured course, where each element, from the course description to interactive sessions, is meticulously crafted to shape a well-rounded and insightful academic experience.


Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are: To introduce the basic concepts of Human Resource Management. To enhance the knowledge and approaches of

Human Resource Management. To develop students’ skills to handle tactfully emerging human resources challenges and issues.

Course Description

This course contains introduction to human resource management, human resource planning, job design and analysis, recruitment, selection and

socialization, training and development, motivation, performance appraisal and reward management, compensation management, employees discipline, labor relations: grievances and dispute settlement.

Units

Key Topics

  • Introduction to Computers
    IN-01

    An overview of computers and their significance in today's world. This topic sets the stage for understanding the basics of computers.

  • Digital and Analog Computers
    IN-02

    Understanding the difference between digital and analog computers, their characteristics, and applications.

  • Characteristics of Computers
    IN-03

    Exploring the key characteristics of computers, including input, processing, storage, and output.

  • History of Computers
    IN-04

    A brief history of computers, from their inception to the present day, highlighting key milestones and developments.

Key Topics

  • Introduction to Human Resource Planning
    HU-1

    This topic covers the concept, characteristics, and importance of human resource planning in organizations.

  • Human Resource Strategy and Strategic Planning
    HU-2

    This topic explores the concept of human resource strategy and its relationship with strategic planning in organizations.

  • Approaches to Human Resource Planning
    HU-3

    This topic discusses the different approaches to human resource planning, including their advantages and disadvantages.

  • Human Resource Planning Process
    HU-4

    This topic covers the steps involved in the human resource planning process, including assessing current human resources, demand and supply forecasting, and succession planning.

  • Assessing Current Human Resources
    HU-5

    This topic focuses on the methods and techniques used to assess the current human resources in an organization.

  • Demand and Supply Forecasting
    HU-6

    This topic explains the importance and methods of demand and supply forecasting in human resource planning.

  • Human Resource Inventory
    HU-7

    This topic covers the concept and importance of human resource inventory in human resource planning.

  • Human Resource Information System
    HU-8

    This topic discusses the role and importance of human resource information systems in human resource planning.

  • Succession Planning
    HU-9

    This topic explains the importance and process of succession planning in human resource planning.

  • Human Resource Planning in Nepalese Organizations
    HU-10

    This topic focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities of human resource planning in Nepalese organizations.

Key Topics

  • Job, Task, Position, and Occupation
    JO-1

    This topic covers the definitions and meanings of job, task, position, and occupation, highlighting their differences and relationships.

  • Job Design
    JO-2

    This topic explores the concept, benefits, and methods of job design, including its importance in organizational performance and employee satisfaction.

  • Job Analysis
    JO-3

    This topic introduces the concept and purposes of job analysis, including collecting job analysis information and various techniques such as job-focused and person/behavior-focused approaches.

  • Job Analysis Techniques
    JO-4

    This topic delves into the different techniques used in job analysis, including job-focused and person/behavior-focused approaches, to gather information about job requirements.

  • Job Description, Job Specification, and Job Evaluation
    JO-5

    This topic covers the outputs of job analysis, including job description, job specification, and job evaluation, and their applications in human resource management.

- Meaning, sources and methods of recruitment.

- Concept of selection, Difference between selection and recruitment.

- The selection process, selection tests, interviews and their types.

- Reliability and Validity in selection test.

- Concept and process of socialization.

- Recruitment and Selection Practices in Nepalese Organization

- Concept and process of learning

- Human Resource Development: Concept and importance.

- Concept, objectives and benefits of training, determining training needs.

- Training methods: on - the - job and off - the - job.

- Concept and techniques of management development.

- Evaluating training effectiveness.

- Training and development practices in Nepalese organizations.

- Concept, types and importance of motivation.

- Motivation Theories: Achievement, Equity, ERG and Vroom’s Expectancy Theory.

- Motivation and Performance.

- Frustration - concept and causes.

- Job satisfaction - concept and factors related to job satisfaction.

- Concept and uses of performance appraisal.

- Methods of Performance appraisal - Graphic rating scale, alternative ranking, paired comparison, forced distribution, critical incident, essay and Checklist methods.

- Concept of reward management, types and qualities of effective rewards.

- Performance appraisal practices in Nepalese Organization.

Key Topics

  • Nature of Internship
    CO-1

    The internship work should be relevant to the field of computer science and information technology, with a minimum duration of 180 hours or ten weeks.

  • Phases of Internship
    CO-2

    The internship evaluation consists of three phases: Proposal Submission, Mid-Term Submission, and Final Submission.

  • Provision of Supervision
    CO-3

    A regular faculty member of the college is assigned as a supervisor to supervise the students throughout the internship period.

  • Provision of Mentorship
    CO-4

    A regular employee of the intern providing organization is assigned as a mentor to guide the students throughout the internship period.

  • Evaluation Scheme
    CO-5

    The evaluation scheme consists of Proposal Defense, Midterm, and Final Defense, with a total of 200 marks.

- Concept and types of disciplinary problems. General guidelines in administrating discipline, Disciplinary actions.

- Concept and purposes of labor relations. The actors of industrial relations system.

- Employee’s grievances, causes and handling of employees grievances.

- Labor disputes. Prevention and settlement of disputes. Disputes settlement process in Nepal.

- Features of Labour Act and Trade Union Act