Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a comprehensive course that introduces students to the principles, functions and practices of managing people in an organisation. It covers HR planning, job analysis, recruitment and selection, training and development, career development, performance management, employee engagement, compensation, employee separation, HRIS and emerging ethical issues in HRM. The course also develops students’ understanding of how effective HR practices contribute to employee performance and organisational effectiveness.

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Last Updated Oct 26, 2026

Detailed Syllabus – Human Resource Management

MODULE I – Understanding the Nature and Scope of Human Resource Management

Nature of HRM, HRM Functions, Objectives of HRM
HRM Models: Harvard, Guest, Warwick, Ulrich Models
Personnel Policies and Principles
Jobs in HRM, Internal & External Forces
Skills for HR Professionals, Line Manager

MODULE II – HR Planning

Forecasting future workforce needs, Conducting job analysis and job design, job evaluation & its process
Role of Job descriptions and Specifications, Recruitment Methods and Sources
Selection Processes and Techniques, Interviewing Skills and Techniques
Placement, Employee Onboarding, Training & Development (Only the concept)

MODULE III – Training & Development

Identifying Organizational Needs, Orientation, Training & its Process
Development: On the Job & Off the Job Management Development Programmes (MDP), Executive Development Programme (EDP)
Development Programmes (MDP), Executive Development Programme (EDP)
Career Development, Role & Challenges of Career Development

MODULE IV – Organizational Culture & Emerging Trends

Performance Management: Nature, Objectives
Performance Appraisal: Nature, Types
Employee Engagement: Nature, Type, Drivers
Compensation Management: Nature, Components, Factors
Components of Pay: Salary, Incentives, Bonus, Commission, Perks, Others
Separation: Nature & Types, Transfer, Conflict: Nature, Causes & Resolving Conflict
HR Information System & Ethical aspects of HRM

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