Human Resource Management : For VTU

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Cover Human Resource Management Contents Preface About the Author PART I: Human Resource Management — A Conceptual Framework Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management Introduction Meaning of Human Resources Uniqueness of Human Resources Objectives of HRM Scope of HRM Functions of HRM HRM and Personnel Management (PM) HRM as a Profession Qualities of an HR Manager Line Versus Staff Authority of HRM The Future Role of HRM PART II: HR Procurement Chapter 2: Job Analysis and Design Introduction Features of Job Analysis Important Terms in Job Analysis Goals of Job Analysis Job Analysis Process Techniques of Data Collection in Job Analysis Job Description Job Specification Challenges Affecting the Effectiveness of Job Analysis Job Design Environmental Influence on the Job Design Critical Components of Job Design Limitations of Job Design Recent Trends in Job Design Chapter 3: Human Resource Planning Introduction Characteristics of Human Resource Planning Significance of Human Resource Planning Factors Affecting Human Resource Planning Human Resource Planning Process Requirements for Effective HR Planning Benefits of HR Planning Barriers to the HR Planning Process Chapter 4: Recruitment Introduction Definitions of Recruitment Features of Recruitment Recruitment Policy Recruitment Organization Recruitment Process Steps in the Recruitment Process Sources of Recruitment Recruitment Practices in India Chapter 5: Selection Introduction Differences Between Recruitment and Selection Phases of the Selection Process Employment Application Forms/Blanks Selection Tests The Selection Interview Strategy for an Effective Interview Process Weaknesses of the Interview Method Reference Checks Physical Examination Job Offer The Selection Process in India Chapter 6: Orientation, Socializationand Placement Introduction Purpose of Employee Orientation Types of Orientation Process of Orientation Programme Development An Effective Orientation Programme Problems in Orientation Socialization Differences Between Orientation and Socialization The Socialization Process Dimensions of Organizational Socialization Strategies Placement PART III: Human Resource Development Chapter 7: Career Planningand Guidance Introduction Features of Career Planning Objectives of Career Planning Important Terminology Used in Career Planning Process of Career Planning Responsibility for Career Planning and Development Merits of Career Planning Limitations of Career Planning Measures to Improve the Effectiveness of Career Planning Career Guidance Chapter 8: Employee Training Introduction Significance of Employee Training Assessing Training Needs Scope of Training Steps in an Employee Training Process Methods of Training Audio-visual Aids in Training Evaluation of a Training Programme Design of Evaluation Studies Effects to be Measured in Evaluation Issues in Training Conditions Necessary for an Effective Training Programme E-learning—An Overview Chapter 9: Management Development Introduction Significance of Management Development Goals of Management Development Steps in a Management Development Process Methods of Management Development Evaluation of the Development Programme Management Succession Planning PART IV: H R Evaluation and Compensation Chapter 10: Performance Evaluationand Job Evaluation Performance Evaluation: An Introduction Performance Evaluation: An Overview Performance Management: An Overview Objectives of Performance Evaluation Uses of Performance Evaluation Determining the Criteria for Performance Evaluation The Process of Performance Evaluation Selection of the Evaluator for Conducting the Performance Evaluation Performance Evaluation Methods Issues in Performance Evaluation Steps to Overcome the Problemsin the Evaluation Process The Post-performance Evaluation Interview: An Overview Job Evaluation Characteristics of Job Evaluation Objectives of Job Evaluation The Job Evaluation Process Methods of Job Evaluation Benefits of Job Evaluation Limitations of Job Evaluation Measures to Enhance the Effectivenessof Job Evaluation Chapter 11: Compensation Administration Introduction Objectives of Compensation Administration Types of Compensation Theories of Compensation Concept of Wages Pay Structure Factors Influencing Compensation (Wages and Salary) Administration Steps in Compensation Administration Challenges in Compensation Administration Executive Compensation Chapter 12: Incentives and Benefits Introduction Objectives of Wage Incentives The Wage Incentive Planning Process Prerequisites for a Good Incentive Scheme Types of Incentive Schemes Evaluation of Wage Incentive Schemes Fringe Benefits PART V: HR Maintenance and Motivation Chapter 13: Employee Well-Being Introduction Objectives for Providing Employee Safety Steps in an Employee Safety Programme Need for Employee Safety Essentials of an Effective Safety Programme Statutory Provisions Concerning Employee Safety and Health Behaviour-based Safety Management and Approach Industrial Accidents Employee Health Stress Stress Management Chapter 14: Employee Welfareand Social Security Introduction Features of Employee Welfare Objectives of Employee Welfare Types of Welfare Measures Employee Welfare Responsibility Theories of Employee Welfare Merits of Welfare Measures Limitations of Welfare Measures Social Security Chapter 15: Workers’ Participationand Empowerment Introduction Features of WPM Objectives of WPM Levels of WPM WPM Methods Achieving WPM Essential Prerequisites for Effective WPM Significance of WPM Obstacles Faced by Effective WPM Employee Empowerment Chapter 16: Job Rotations Introduction Characteristics of Promotion Objectives of Promotion Criteria for Promotion Kinds of Promotion Essentials of a Sound Promotion Policy Demotion Transfer Employee Separation PART VI: HR Integration Chapter 17: Industrial Relations Introduction Characteristics of Industrial Relations Objectives of Industrial Relations Major Players in Industrial Relations Approaches to the Study of Industrial Relations Industrial Relations Trends Factors Influencing Industrial Relations Essentials of Effective Industrial Relations Chapter 18: Discipline and Disciplinary Action Introduction Characteristics of Employee Discipline Objectives of Discipline Types of Discipline Symptoms and Causes of Indiscipline Types of Disciplinary Action Steps in Establishing a Disciplinary Action Procedure Essential Steps to Enhance the Effectivenessof Discipline Meetings Elements of a Good Disciplinary System Douglas McGregor’s Hot Stove Rule of Discipline Code of Discipline Chapter 19: Employee Grievances Introduction Characteristics of Grievances Sources of Grievance Techniques of Grievance Identification The Grievance Procedure Essentials of a Good Grievance Procedure Benefits of the Grievance Redressal Procedure Statutory Provisions Concerning the Grievance Redressal Procedure in India The Model Grievance Procedure PART VII: HR Special Topics Chapter 20: Ethical Issues in Human Resource Management Introduction Types of Ethics Ethics and Human Resource Management Need for Ethical Policies and Codes Approaches to Ethical Issues in Organizations Factors Influencing Ethical Behaviour at Work Role of HRM in the Development of Ethical Behaviour International Business Ethics Guidelines for International Business Organizations on Ethical Issues Ethical Dilemma in Global Wage Payment Miscellaneous Topics Human Resource Policies Cost-Benefit Analysis of Recruitment Sources Employee Mobility Employee Attrition Case Studies Model Question Paper-I