History and Evolution of HRM

Paper Code: 
MHR 126
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objective:

This paper familiarizes the students with the evolution of HRM, industrial relations systems and emphasizes various issues in management of IR in the HRM-dominated context of the modern business environment.

Course Outcomes (CO): At the end of this course, a student should be able to:

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

PAPER CODE

Paper Title

MHR 126

History & Evolution of HRM

C0 31Analyze evolution of HRM

CO 32Analyze the models of HRM

CO 33 Analyze core issues of Employees Relationship Management

CO 34Analyze role of HR in Management of Culture and Diversity

CO 35Appraise the role of IR in HRM

CO 36Analyze the dynamics of TU and its relevance in managing people

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, presentations

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation
 
12.00
Unit I: 
Unit 1

HRM- Evolution of Human Resource Management – History of The Era of Industrial Revolution, Era of Trade Unionism, Era of Social Responsibility, Scientific Management Era, Human Relations Movement, Behavioral Era 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit 2

Models of HRM : The Harvard Model, The Fombrum, Ticky & Devanna Matching Model, The Guest Model, The Warwick Model and The Ulrich Model

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit 3

Employee Relations Management: Introduction, Overview of Employee Relations Management, Importance, Role of HR in ERM, Process, Employee Relation Management tool and Core Issues of ERM

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit 4

Organizational Aspects in Employee Relation Management: Introduction, organisational Commitment and Engagement, How Organisations Work Organisation Culture, Conflicts in Organisation

International Employee Relations Management:Introduction, Internationalization, International Employees, International Employee Relations Management, Role of Human Resource Management

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit 5

Contemporary Issues in Employee Relations: Introduction, Careerism, Stress and Employee wellness in organisation, Organisational Justice, Organisational Misconduct, Issues with Contract labour and temporary workforce, Managing Employee Relations through Organisational Change, Employee relations for the diverse workforce and Multinational Companies (MNC), Employee relations during crises – Recession

*Case studies related to entire topics are to be taught.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Singh.P.N, Kumar Neeraj, Employee Relation Management, Pearson India
  • William Steve and Derek Adam-Smith, Contemporary Employment Relations,    Oxford University Press
  • Derek Rollinson & Tony Dundon, Understanding Employment Relations.
  • Subba Rao P, “Essentials of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations” ,Himalaya Publishing House
  • Aylott Elizabeth, Employee Relation, Kindle Text book

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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