Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : SM6321 : Human Resource Planning { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Binita Tiwari
Syllabus
Overview of Human Resource Planning: Concept, Importance and Objective, Types of HR Plan. Job Analysis: Methods of Job Analysis, Strengths & Weaknesses of various Job Analysis Methods, Job Analysis & HRP. Dimensions of Human Resource Planning: Approaches-Social Demand Approach, Rate of Return Approach, Manpower Requirement Approach, HRIS and HRP, Human Resource Reporting, Computerized HRIS. Assessing and Forecasting Human Resource Needs: Methods of Demand Forecasting and Supply Forecasting at Micro Level, Managing Surplus and Shortage, Forecasting Techniques & Models. Career Management and Succession Planning: Concept and Objective, Career Planning vs. Human Resource Planning, Career Planning vs. Succession Planning, Process of Career Planning and Career Development. Evaluation of Human Resources: Human Resources Audit, Human Resource Accounting, Impact Studies, Evaluating HRP Effectiveness.
Course Objectives
- To understand the purpose, process, methods and applications of Human Resource Planning in the context of different organizational strategies
- To understand the concept of job analysis and various issues that need to be taken care of during job analysis which include job description job specification etc.
- To understand the importance of Career Planning & Succession Planning in the organization
Course Outcomes
The course will provide an understanding of the essential elements of Human Resource Planning (HRP) process in organizations. Students acquire knowledge in analysing, assessing and programming for human resource requirements of organizational business plans and strategies.
Essential Reading
- Belcourt, M., & McBey, K. J. (2004)., Strategic Human Resource Planning (2nded.)., Thompson South-Western Publication.
- Bhattacharyya, D. K. (2006)., Human Resource Planning (2nded.)., Excel Books
Supplementary Reading
- Mcbeath, G. (1992)., The Handbook of Human Resource Planning: Practical Manpower Analysis Techniques for HR Professionals., John Wiley & Sons.
- Rothwell, W. J., &Kazanas, H. C. (2003)., Planning and Managing Human Resources: Strategic Planning for Human Resource Management (2nded.)., HRD Press.