RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CHSC213
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: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CHSC 213

 

 

Resource Management (Theory)

 

 

CO41: Explain the concept and scope

of management

CO42: Familiarize the students with the available resources, their uses and conservation

CO43: Summarize goals, values and

standards

CO44: Develop the understanding of management process in a scientific manner

CO45: Comprehend the domains and application of resource management

CO46: Contribute effectively in

course-specific interaction

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

 

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

REFERENCE JOURNALS:

  1. Journal of Human Resource Management
  2. Journal of Management
  3. Human Resource Management Journal 
  4. Academy of Management Journal

E JOURNALS

  1. https://www.slideshare.net/awaisahmed54379/controlling-in-management-59408102
  2. https://www.slideshare.net/Sweetp999/f-unctions-of-management-24566048
  3. https://www.slideshare.net/MeghaNathpoudel1/concept-of-management-65344737
  4. https://www.slideshare.net/Jovelynspresentation/types-of-natural-resources

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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