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Introduction to Industrial Relations

  • Course Number: 3.21301
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 2
  • Semester: 2

This course provides a study of the basic concepts of industrial relations including study of: various theoretical approaches to industrial relations; historical development of labour history; the roles and objectives of trade unions, employers/management and the state, as the three major players in the industrial relations system; the collective bargaining process; the disciplinary procedures and grievance process; the conciliations and the arbitration process and the pivotal role of HR

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Human Resource Economics

  • Course Number: 3.21303
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 2
  • Semester: 1

This course introduce students to the basic understanding of factors affecting the efficient use and allocation of human resources, factors determining the quality and quantity of human resources i.e., investment in health and education, etc. and the impacts of these have on human resource market structure, wage structure, wage differentials and worker mobility which ultimately results in economic growth for the country measured either by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or Gross National Product

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Human Resource Assessment and Testing

  • Course Number: 3.41302
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 4
  • Semester: 1

This course introduces students to the fundamental aspects of human resource testing. The first part covers the core concept in testing, such as the nature and application of tests, construction and application of test batteries, and the technical

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Strategic Human Resource Management

  • Course Number: 3.41301
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 4
  • Semester: 1

Strategic Human Resource Management is about managing human resources strategically by linking human resources functions and practices with organisational strategy to achieve organisational goals and objectives. This course provides concepts

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Compensation Management

  • Course Number: 3.31302
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 3
  • Semester: 1

This course deals with various theories, concepts and components of wages, salaries, remuneration and compensation. It also covers various factors influencing compensation like job evaluation, financial position of the companies, nature of the work

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Human Resources & Organisation Development

  • Course Number: 3.31301
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 3
  • Semester: 1

This course introduces students to various human resource development concepts and practices like training, management development, career planning and development. It also covers the human resource development process and interventions including

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