RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Paper Code: 
CHSC 213
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Understand the fundamentals of resource management in a changing scenario.
  2. Inculcate skills in identifying, creating, selecting and using available resources judiciously with emphasis on maximization and conservation.
  3. Understand the scientific application of the process of management in the judicious use of resources

 

Course Outcomes (COs): 

 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CHSC 213

 

 

Resource Management (Theory)

 

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO53: Explain the concept and scope

of management

CO54: Define resources, types of

Resources and factors affecting utilization of

resources.

CO55: Summarize goals, values and

standards.

CO56: Develop plans for management

of various resources.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments, Team teaching

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Resource Management
  • Concept and scope of management
  • Unitversality of management
  • Approaches to management
  • Ethics in management
  • Motivation Theory

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Resources
  • Meaning, definition, importance and characteristics of resources.
  • Types of resources
  • Factors affecting utilization of resources.
  • Maximizing use of resources.
  • Resource conservation – importance and methods.
  • Availability of Resources: -Introduction, Lifecycle, Transition & Usage
    • Self
    • Family
    • National
    • Global

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Motivators of Management
  • Goals- Definition, Types and Utility
  • Values –importance, Sources of Values, Classification, Characteristics, changing values
  • Standards- Definition, Classification, Quantitative, Conventional and Non-Conventional
  • Interdependence of values , goals and standards

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Process of Management
  • Decision Making – importance, types, steps, method of resolving conflicts
  • Planning – nature, characteristics, importance
  • Organizing; Coordinating, Supervising, directing and guiding; Controlling characteristics for effective control
  • Evaluation – meaning, importance and methods
  • Application of Management Process in:
    • Time, Energy, Money Management
    • Event Planning & Execution

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Resource Management: Domains and Application
  • Concepts, Scope, Dimensions & future trends of:
    • Product Design
    • Sustainable Development
    • Training and Development
    • Consumer Studies

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Koontz.H. and O’Donnel C., 2005, Management – A systems and contingency analysis of managerial functions. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company
  • Nickell, P., & Dorsey, J.M., Management in family living (4th Edition). New York NY: Wiley.
  • Varghese, MA, Ogale, NN, Srinivasan, K (2017). Home Management. New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.

 

 

References: 
  • Kreitner. 2009, Management Theory and Applications, Cengage Learning: India
  • Rao V.S. and Narayana P.S., Principles and Practices of Management, 2007, Konark Publishers Pvt.Ltd.
  • Stoner J., 2008, Management. PHI Learning

 

REFERENCE JOURNALS:

Journal of Human Resource Management

Journal of Management

Human Resource Management Journal

Academy of Management Journal

E JOURNALS

https://www.slideshare.net/awaisahmed54379/controlling-in-management-59408102

https://www.slideshare.net/Sweetp999/f-unctions-of-management-24566048

https://www.slideshare.net/MeghaNathpoudel1/concept-of-management-65344737

https://www.slideshare.net/Jovelynspresentation/types-of-natural-resources

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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