m.a social work syllabus 2016-17 on wards
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3 M.A Social Work Syllabus 2016-17 on wards
PAPER I – SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION
Total teaching hours: 60hrs
Objectives:
1. Develop knowledge of History and Development of Social Work in India and abroad.
2. To acquire knowledge on the fields and methods of Social Work.
3. Develop understanding about the influence of various social movements in
Contributing to the perspectives of Social Work practice in India.
4. Understand domains in Social Work Education in India
5.Understand the Concept of personal and professional Self.
Course Outcome
Acquire the knowledge on history of Social Work in India and abroad
Understand the values,ethics and integrate into social work Practice.
Unit –I (12 HRS)
Social work: Definition, Objectives, philosophy, principles and their application.
Profession: Meaning, Definitions, Attributes of a Profession. Social Work as a
Profession, Professional Traits in Social Work, Nature, Goal & Functions of professional
Associations (NASW, IFSW, IASW)
Social work related concepts: Social Service, Social Welfare, Social Security, Social reform,
Social Policy, Social Defense, Social Development, and Social Justice.
Unit II 12 HRS
History and Development of Social Work in India and Abroad
History of Social Work in USA, UK and India
Methods of Social Work; Social Case Work, Social Group Work, Community Organisation,
Social Work Research, Social Work Administration, Social Action.
Fields of Social Work: Family & Child Welfare, Mental Health,
Correctional, Rural and Urban, Women Welfare.
Models of Social Work: Relief model, welfare model, clinical model, systems model, radical
model- relevance and application in practice.
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Unit III Religion and Ideology 12HRS
Religion: Hindu, Islam. Christian, Sikh, Buddhism, Jainism. Social Movements, Gandhian
Ideology, Liberalism, Humanism, Socialism, democracy. Social reform movements.
Values and Code of Ethics in Social Work Profession.
Unit IV Social Work Education 12 HRS
Development of Social Work Education in India
Evolution of social work education, American Marathi mission, Nagpada Neighbourhood House,
Mumbai, Sir Dorabji Graduate School Social Work, Mumbai,
Various Levels of Training in Social Work Education, Domains in Social Work Education
(Core domain, supportive domain, elective and interdisciplinary domain);
Emerging trends in Social Work Education. Field work and importance of Field work Supervision.
Unit V Personal and professional development 12 HRS
Self and Self Awareness- Significance of understanding self, Meaning of self, self esteem, self
image and self acceptance. Self as “being” and “becoming, Factors affecting self, attitudes and
values.
Development of Professional Self: Concept of professional personality, Professional values and
value conflict. Professional ethics and ethical dilemmas
Professional Integrity, Competence and Internalization of professional values.
Honesty, Professional knowledge, Lifelong Learning, Critical thinking, Ethical decision
Making, Self –Understanding, Acceptance of self and others, Self control,
References:
1. Lena Dominelli - Social Work - Theory and Practice for a Changing Profession - Edition :
2004 Polity Press, USA
2. Allyn & Bacon - Social Work- HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL WORK by IFE - (first
published July 2nd 2001) Cambridge University Press
3. Chowdhry.D.P –Introduction to Social Work - 1976, New Delhi.
4. Dasgupta, S. (Ed.). - Towards a Philosophy of Social Work in India – 1967, New Delhi.
5. Desai, Murali. – Ideologies and Social Work - 2002, New Delhi Rawat Publications.
6. Friedlander, W.A. (Ed). – Concepts and Methods of Social Work – 1977, New Delhi: Prentice
Hall of India Pvt.Lrd.
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7. Ram, Ahuja. – Indian Social Systems – 1993, New Delhi Rawat Publications.
8. Thompson, N. – Understanding Social Work – 2000, Macmillan, London.
9. Thompson, N. – Understanding Social Work – 2000, Macmillan, London.
PAPER II
METHODS OF SOCIAL WORK
Total Teaching Hours: 60hrs
Objectives
To acquire knowledge, skills and techniques to work with individuals,
groups, communities and in social action.
To develop the ability to work independently as a professional worker.
To understand the nature, importance, methods of social Work Research
and Social Action.
To understand the administrative aspects of social work to deal with the
Organization and Management of social agencies - Private and Public,
general administrative relationships in the Organization.
Course Outcome
To learn the primary and secondary methods of social work
To enable the student to practice Social Case work,group work in different settings
Unit – I (12 Hrs)
SOCIAL CASE WORK: Definition and Objectives, its importance, relationship and Principles.
Basic Components of Social Case Work: the person, the Problem, the Place and the Process –
(4PS). Client – Case Worker relationship and the use of Professional Self. Process of Case Work.
Tools of Case Work – Verbal and Non-verbal communication: Observation, interview, collateral
contacts, Home visits.
Unit – II (12Hrs)
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SOCIAL GROUP WORK: Concept, Objectives, Functions, Principles. Approaches to social
Group Work – Remedial, Recreational, Preventive and Developmental. Social Group Work
Processes – Pre-group, Group Formation, Beginning phase, Middle phase, advanced phase,
programme, evaluation and termination phase. Group Dynamics - Concept, Formal and Informal
Groups, Group Behavior, Group Decision Making, Recording in Group Work - principles, uses
and types - Narrative, Process, and Block summary recording.
Unit – III (12Hrs)
COMMUN ITY ORGANISATION AND SOCIAL ACTION: Definition, History and
Principles, Difference between Community Organization and Community Development.
Understanding community Power structure – concept of power relevant to C.O. Process of C. O.
and C.O. as method of Social Work.
SOCIAL ACTION: Definition, principles and process of social action. Skills in Social Action:
Organizing, Communication, and participatory skill. Net-Working: Advocacy and Legislative
promotion.
Social Action Philosophers - Saul Alinsky, Paulo Freire, Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi.
Unit - IV (12Hrs)
SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH: - Definition, Nature, function and Classification of Social
work Research. Scientific Method -concept, characteristics and its use. Methods of Data
Collection-Observation, Interview, Schedule, Mailed questionnaire, case study. Sampling
Methods - Basics, Types and Advantages and Disadvantages of Sampling method.
Research Methods - Social Survey, Case Study, Statistical Methods, Experimental Method,
Historical Method.
Unit – V (12Hrs)
SOCIAL WELFARE ADMINISTRATION: Definition, Scope, Principles, Tasks and
Essentials of social welfare administration. Social Welfare and Personnel Administration,
Personnel policy and Administration in India. Distinction between Public and Social Welfare
Administration.
References:
1. Social Work Diagnosis in Contemporary Practice By Francis J. Turner; Oxford University
Press, 2005.
2. Social Work - An Integrated Approach by Sanjay Bhattacharya, Deep & Deep Publication PVT
LTD.
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3. Ross, M.G. (1955) Community Organization. Theory, Principle and Practice, New York:
Harper & Row. 2e with B.W. Lappin 1967.
4. Siddiqui HY (Ed) 2000 Working with Community. HIRA publication
5. Smith. M.K. (1996, 2005) 'Community organization', the encyclopedia of informal education.
6. Babbie, E. (2001),"The practic of Social Research "Thomson Learning Academic Resource
Center.
7. Royse, D (1999), "Research Methods in Social Work" 3rd Edition, Nelson Hall, Chicago.
8. Kothari, C.R. (1998) "Research Methodology "Methodology of Social Sciences" Emerald
Publishers, New Delhi.
9. Tripathi P.C. (1985) "Survey Methods in Social Sciences, Sultan Chand & sons.
10. Raj, Hans (2007) Theory and Practice in Social Research, New Delhi, Surjeet Publications.
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PAPER III (Existing Syllabus 2016-2017)
SOCIAL POLICY & SOCIAL LEGISLATION
Total Teaching Hours: 60 hrs
Objectives
To develop an understanding of the Social Policy in the perspective of the national goals
as stated in the constitution, particularly with reference to Fundamental rights and the
Directive principles of the state policy.
To develop the capacity to recognize the linkage between development issues and social
policy in terms of the plans and programmes.
To develop an understanding of the concepts of social policy and social welfare policy to
emphasize the relationship between the production and the redistribution of the resources
at the micro and the macro level
To develop and understanding of the relevance of Social Policy to Social Work practice
Course Outcome
Conceptual clarity on the different terms like Social Welfare,Social Policy,Social Development,Social Legislation etc
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Understand the legal framework and protective services for the vulnerable groups in the society
Enable to learn the process of planning,implementation and evaluation from macro level to Macro level
Unit-I (12 Hrs)
Social Policy and Constitution
Social policy: Definition, need and Importance, Evolution, changing trends. Social work role in
policy practice
Social welfare policy: its relation to the constitution, Components of Social welfare policy
Analysis Frame work – Basic allocation, Benefits, Provisions, Nature of social provisions, Design
of delivery systems, sources of funds and system of transfer. Human Rights
Unit-II (8 Hrs)
Policy Formulation
Approaches to Social Policy: Unified, Integrated and Sectoral.
Process of Policy formulation: Problem Identification, Data Collection, Stakeholders, Identifying
Policy Options, Building Support, Program Design, Policy Implementation, Evaluation.
Analysis framework to Social Welfare Policies – a historical perspective regarding backward
classes, scheduled classes. Scheduled tribes, Women, Children, Youth, Handicapped, aged,
education and health.
Unit-III (6Hrs)
Policy, Planning and planning process
Concept of Social Development Planning, scope of Social Planning, linkages between Social
Policy and Planning.
Planning machinery and monitoring, The machinery process of social planning in India,
Implementation of social planning at various levels, Monitoring and evaluation of planning.
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Indian Planning – historical perspective. Political systems, Political process.
Unit-IV (6Hrs)
Social Legislation
Social legislation: Meaning, Process &Scope.
Legislative System in India.
The Hindu Marriage Act (1955) The Hindu Succession Act (1956) The Hindu Minority and
Guardianship Act (1956).
Indian Christian Marriage Act, Provision regarding Marriage and Divorce in Mohammedan law.
Legislation pertaining to Children: Child labour (Abolition & Regulation) Act 1986. The Juvenile
Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000
Unit-V (8 Hrs)
Overview of major Social legislation in India
Legislation pertaining to Social problems: Protection of Civil rights Act (1976),
SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989, Dowry prohibition Act (1961) ,Immoral traffic
prevention Act (1956) ,Tamil Nadu Slum areas improvement (and Clearance) Act (1971)
Transplant of Human Organs Act 1994, Right to Information Act 2005.
Tamil Nadu prohibition of Ragging Act 1997, Tamil Nadu prohibition of Eve teasing Act. 1988.
Persons with Disabilities Act 1995.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Work place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013.
References
1. Bhattacharya 2006 Social work administration and development Rawat Publications
2. Brayne 2005 Law for Social Workers, Rawat Publications
3. Chambers Donald. E. Social policy & Social Programs, McMillan, Rawat Publications
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4. Coulshed. V, Management in Social Work, 2001. Palgrave, Rawat Publications
5. Cull. Lesley-Anne 2001, The Law and social Work, Contemporary Issues for practice,
Palgrave, Rawat
6. Donnison DV Chapman 1965, Social Policy & Administration, George Allen and Uniock,
Rawat
7. Elizabeth Reichert, Social Work and human Rights, Rawat
8. Jacob K 1997 Social policy in India, Rawat Publications
9. Hudson 2007 Understanding the policy process, Rawat Publications
10. Shanmuga Velayudham, Social Legislation and Social Change, Valgai Valamudan
Publications
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PAPER V- HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Total Teaching Hours: 30 hrs
Objectives
1. To help the student to understand the dynamics of human and social behavior
2. To know basic concepts and establish the linkage between psychology, sociology, social
work and economics for effective social work practice.
3. To sensitize the students on understanding dynamics of human behavior with reference to
emotional and social issues.
4. To identify economic factors related to psychosocial problems with reference to Indian and
global economy.
Course Outcome
To analyse, assess the social system in Indian society
Learn to apply psychological theories in social work practice
To understand the magnitude and impact of Social Problems.
Unit 1: Introduction to Psychology: (6 hrs)
Definition and branches of Psychology – Psychology for Social Work practice - Sensory Process
and Perception: Process of Perception - Learning: Classical Conditioning and Operant
Conditioning - Memory: Sensory memory, Short-term memory, long term memory, forgetting,
improving memory - Intelligence: Nature
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Unit 2: Human Development: (6 hrs)
Developmental Psychology - Meaning and principles of growth and development, heredity,
environment and ecological influences – family and community -
Brief outline of Human Development: Characteristics, developmental tasks, personal and social
adjustments, vocational, family / marital adjustments and hazards in each stages such as: Prenatal
period, infancy and babyhood - Childhood, Puberty & Adolescence - Adulthood – Middle Age
and Old Age
Unit 3: Theories of Personality: (6 hrs)
Definition of Personality, Type & trait Theories - Basic concepts of Psychoanalytic theory,
Psychosocial Theory - Cognitive theory: Bandura’s Social learning model – Maslow’s Hierarchy
of Needs - Carl Roger’s Client Centered Theory
Unit- 4: Introduction to Sociology and concepts : (6 hrs)
Definition - Society: Definition - meaning and characteristics - Culture: Definition,
characteristics, structure, functions, reasons for cultural - development and cultural change,
subculture, contra-culture. - Status & Role: Types and Characteristics - Social Stratification:
Definition, Characteristics, Caste, Class & Race.
Social Change: Meaning, Characteristics, Change
Unit-5: Social Groups and institutions: (6 hrs)
Definition, Characteristics and Classification of Groups -– Primary groups and Secondary Groups
- Social Interaction & Social Process: Competition, Co-operation, Conflict, Accommodation &
Assimilation. - Socialization: Definition, Characteristics, Types and Agencies of Socializations -
Theories of Socialization. - Social Institutions: Structural aspects - Norms, Values, Folkways
& Mores - Types of Social institutions: Family, Marriage, Education, Economy, Polity, Religion
References
1. Mac Iver, R.M., Page, C.H. (2000).Society an Introductory Analysis. New Delhi:
Macmillan Publishers India.
2. Rawat, H. (2007). Sociology Basic Concepts. Jaipur: Rawat Publications,
3. Shankar Rao,C N (2007). Sociology: Principles of Sociology with an Introduction to Social
Thought. New Delhi: S Chand & Co Ltd.
4. Vidya, Bhushan., Sachdeva, D.(2005). Introduction to Sociology. Allahabad: Kitab Mahal.
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5. Misra,S K and Puri,V K, (2004). Indian economy: its development experience. Mumbai:
Himalaya publishing house.
6. Datt,Ruddar and Sundharam,K.P.M . (2008). Indian economy. New Delhi: S Chand.
7. Hurlock, Elizabath B. (1996).Developmental Psychology-a life span approach. Tata New
Delhi: Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Co.Ltd.
8. Hutchison, E. (2007). Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment. Thousand
Oaks: Sage Publications, Inc.
9. Morgan, C.T., King, R.A., Weisz, J.R., & Schopler, J (2004) Introduction to Psychology. New
Delhi: Tata Mc Graw-Hill book Co.
10. Zastrow, C. & , K. (2010). Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment.
Chicago: Nelson-Hall.
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SEMESTER II
PAPER VI- SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH
Teaching hours- 60 hrs
Objectives
To understand the nature and importance of the scientific method and appreciate the
principles of social work research.
To develop the capacity to independently conceptualize a problem and execute research
To develop technical competence to assess and analyze social problems, needs and
services.
Course Outcome
Develop competence in conceptualizing, designing and implementing
research using both quantitative and qualitative methods
Learn to apply research design and statistics in different settings of Social
work
Unit–I (12 Hrs)
Introduction to Social Work Research
Scientific Inquiry – Meaning, assumption.
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Research- Concepts and constructs, variables, conceptual and operational definition
Hypothesis- Meaning, Importance, types, uses and requirements- Testing of hypothesis
Social Work Research- Definition and objectives, functions and limitations, scope of Social Work
Research in India.
Unit–II (12 Hrs)
Research, Design and Sampling
Basic research questions, Problem formulation in research.
Types of research design – exploratory, descriptive, experimental, case study, participatory
research.
Qualitative research – Characteristics. Sampling- Characteristics, sample and population,
principles and methods of sampling, errors in samples.
Unit–III (12 Hrs)
Sources and Types of Data
Types -Primary and Secondary, Quantitative and Qualitative data, their limitations.
Methods of data collection : Observation- structured and unstructured - participant and non –
participant observation.
Questionnaire- meaning, Construction. Interview- nature, types and process.
Secondary data- Problems in the use of secondary data. Scaling techniques- concept and methods.
Concept of validity and reliability. Importance of Pre – test.
Unit-IV (12 Hrs)
Data Processing and Presentation
Processing of data - Content checking, editing of data and Classification, Coding, tabulation of
data. Computer Applications. Presentation - diagrammatic and graphic presentation of data.
Content of Research report, References, Bibliography. Writing Research proposals, writing
research abstracts, Thesis writing.
Unit–V (12 Hrs)
Statistical Tools and Their Use
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Statistics - definition, importance, functions and limitations. Measures of Central tendency -
Arithmetic Mean, Median and Mode. Measures of Dispersion- range, quartile, Standard
Deviations. Chi square test - uses and applications.
References
1. Babbie, E. (2001), “The Practice of Social Research “Thomson Learning Academic Resource
Center.
2. D.K. Lal Das, (2004) “Practice of Social Research” Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
3. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques C. R. Kothari- September 2013- New Age
International Publishers.
4. Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach- Uma Sekaran, Roger Bougie –
2010 – John Wiley & Sons, New Delhi.
5. Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners- Ranjit Kumar – 2010- Sage
Publications, New Delhi
6. Research Methodology- R. Panneerselvam – 2004- Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
7. Research Methodology -Khan – 2011- APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi.
8. Research Methodology - D K Bhattacharyya – 2009 – Excel Books, New Delhi.
PAPER VII- WELFARE ADMINISTRATION
Total Teaching Hours: 60hrs
Objectives
Understand the overall environment and its impact on the nature, structure and
development of the organizations in corporate, public and voluntary, sectors in context of
social work profession.
Understand policies and procedures involved in establishing and maintaining human
service organizations, need for change.
Acquire skills to network and participate in the management of resources – human,
material, environmental and network.
Develop skills to participate in management of programmes, as a part of the inter-
disciplinary team and initiate as well as develop new programmes.
Develop ability to analyze the practices applied in specific settings.
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Course Outcome
To develop insight into the concept and process of social welfare
administration
To understand the structure & functions of social welfare administration
organization
Acquire skill on the establishment of non profit organisation
Unit I (12Hrs)
Non- Profit Organization: Definition, Meaning, Objectives, and Principles – Types of Non-Profit
Organization: Community based Organization, Health Organizations, Educational Institutions,
and Social Welfare Organizations - Non-Governmental Organizations: Formulation of Societies
and Trust.
Unit II (12Hrs)
Management Services
Types of settings, Organizational characteristics like origin, nature, size, structure, and design,
organizational climate and impact of socio-political environment impact.
Management process: Vision of planning, organizing, directing staff, cooperation, evaluation.
Establishments, registration, different types of legislations, legal status, constitution, rules and
procedure, goals.
Financial resources: Organizational budget, sources of finance, fund raising, record, audit.
Physical: all activities related to acquiring, hiring and maintaining importable structure and
infrastructure, maintenance of premises and daily upkeep. Enhancing the involvement and the
potential or people in organization’s executive boards, committees, professionals and other staff,
relationship communication, team building, supervision, and participation in training.
Unit – III (12Hrs)
Programme Development : Programme management: Long term, short term and documentation.
Project proposals based on for needs, nature of resources, eligibility criteria, records, evaluation
and research. Impact analysis-qualitative and quantitative.
Unit - IV (12Hrs)
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Public Relation
Public relations need and its promotion by all in the organization. Representing the organization,
networking public, corporate and voluntary sector, resource building, accountability, transparency,
networking, public, corporate and voluntary sector, resource building, accountability,
transparency, social avid, and use of Media for publicity.
Unit – V (12Hrs)
Change and its Management
Understand and manage change, innovation-in a rapidly changing social environment: for policy
programmes and structure. Organizational – understanding conflict, conflict resolution, in creating
positive climate.
References:
1. Choudhar, D. Paul (1983), Social Welfare Administration, Atma ram and Sons,
2. Garain, S. (1998), Organizational Effectiveness of NGOs, University Book House, Jaipur
3. (1988), Social Welfare Administrative : Theory and Practice, Vol. I and II, Deep and Deep
Publications, New Delhi.
4. Haimann, A. (1982), Professional Management and practice, Eurasia Publication, Delhi.
5. Kapoor, K.K. (1986, Directory of Funding Organization, Information and New, Network,
Delhi.
6. Lauffer, A. (1977), Understanding your social agency, Sage Publications, London.
7. Lauffer, A. (1977) Getting the Resources you Need, Sage publications, New Delhi.
8. Luthans, Fred, (1990) organizational Behavior Boston, McGraw Hill, Irwin.
9. Siddiqui, H. Y. (1984), Social work and Social Action, Hamam Publication, New Delhi.
10. Slavin, S. (ed.) (1978), Managing Finance Personnel and Information in Human Service,
Howorth Press New York.
11. Slavin, S., (ed.) (1978), Social Administration, The Haworth Press, New York.
12. Weiner, M., (1982), Human Service Management, The Dorsey press, Illlinois.
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Paper IX- Industrial Social Work
Objectives Teaching hrs: 30 hrs
1. To understand the complexities, benefits, and challenges of incorporating social responsibility
into corporate strategy
2. Find information about an organization’s CSR activities and critically evaluate it
3. Understand the role played Corporates in development of the Society.
4. To learn various tools in social Responsibility.
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Course Outcome
Understand the fields of Social Work with specific reference to Industries.
Conceptual learning and practice of Corporate Social Responsibility.
Unit-I (6 hrs)
Industrial Social work-Concept, Historical perspective, Scope of Social Work in Industry,
Applicability of Social work methods in industry
Unit II (6 hrs)
Corporate sustainability meaning-Leadership and Strategy for Corporate sustainability,
organizing for Sustainability.
Unit III (6 hrs)
Social Responsibility-Concept-Pillars of SR, Tools-SR integration of SR in organisation in
Organisation and management system-Role of social partners in SR activities
Unit IV (6 hrs)
Corporate Social Responsibility: Definition, Approaches ,Corporate social accountability, Social
Audit, CSR voluntary guidelines 2009(Government of India) Case studies of CSR initiatives of,
ITC, TATA, Aditya Birla and by the multinational corporate.
Unit-V (6 hrs)
Corporate governance-Meaning-Corporate Participation, corporate citizenship,
Global reporting initiatives, Global compact, Millennium development goals.
References:
1. Tom L. Beauchamp, Norman E. Bowie, Denis G. Arnold, “Ethical Theory and Business”,
PEARSON EDUCATION, ISBN: 10: 0-13-6126030
2. John Gerard Ruggie , Just Business: Multinational Corporations and Human Rights
3. Carol Sanford, The Responsible Business: Reimagining Sustainability and Success
4. Carol Sanford ISBN: 978-0-470-68857-1,The Responsible Business: Reimagining
Sustainability and Success.
5. Philip Kotler, Nancy Lee (2005), Corporate Social Responsibility: Doing the Most Good for
Your Company and Your Cause.
6. Corporate Social Responsibility Series Editors: Guler Aras, Yildiz Technical University,
Istanbul, Turkey and David Crowther, Leicester Business School, De Montfort University,
Leicester, UK
7. Rex.A.Skidmore Social Work Practice in Industry 1974
8. Corporate Social Responsibility-David Croother ,Guler Aras and Ventus publishing Apps 2008
Paper X-Entrepreneurship
OBJECTIVES
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This paper will facilitate the learners to understand the role of entrepreneurs in the
economy, acknowledge the traits of successful entrepreneurs.
To understand the entrepreneurial quality, to know the environmental set up relating to
establishing new industry.
To understand the process and procedure involved in setting up small units.
Course Outcome
Identify personal attributes that enable best use of entrepreneurial opportunities
to become innovative and successful enterprenuer and explore the leadership and
management style.
Extra Disciplinary Teaching hours- 30hrs
Unit I (6 hrs)
The Entrepreneur – Definition – Characteristics of Successful entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurial scene in India: Analysis of entrepreneurial growth in different communities – Case
histories of successful entrepreneurs. Identification of potential entrepreneurs. Feasibility of
entrepreneurship in India.
Unit II (6 hrs)
Development and Training of Entrepreneur – Cultural and Social environment in promoting
entrepreneurship – Entrepreneurial environment.
Unit III (6 hrs)
Small Scale Industries – Definition – Classification of Small Industries – Organisation structure
and plant location of small scale industries. Planning for production and inventory project
counseling and technical feasibility. The significance in the Indian Economy – Problems and
possibilities of ancillary industries – Sickness in small scale industries – Causes and Remedies.
Unit IV (6 hrs)
Capital structure and working capital: Financial appraisal of new project, Role of Banks – Credit
appraisal by banks. Institutional Finance to Small Industries – Incentives – Institutional
arrangement and encouragement of entrepreneurship.
Unit V (6 hrs)
Marketing Feasibility – New Product ideas and evaluation – Marketing Methods – Pricing policy
and distribution channels – Exports – Problems of Small Scale Units. Issues in small business
marketing.
Reference Books:
1.Entrepreneurship- Alan L. Carsrud, Malin E. Brännback - 2007 – Greenwood Press, USA
2.Entrepreneurship Values and Responsibility - Wojciech W Gasparski - 2011 – Transaction
Publishers, New Jersey.
3.Entrepreneurship: Concepts, Theory and Perspective - Álvaro Cuervo, Domingo
Ribeiro, Salvador Roig - 2007 -Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, New York.
4.Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know- David Bornstein, Susan Davis -
2010 - Oxford University Press.
5. Social Entrepreneurship: New Models of Sustainable Social Change- Alex Nicholls - 2006
- Oxford University Press.
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6. Social Entrepreneurship: A Skills Approach- Robert Gunn, Chris Durkin - 2010 – The Policy
Press, UK.
7. Entrepreneurship Development, Indian Cases on Change Agents- Ramachandran - 2009 –Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
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Specialization Paper I
Paper–XI– Labour Legislation Total Teaching Hours: 60
Objectives
To help students learn the basic facts concerning labour law
To assist the students to acquire attitude that is apt in the practice of labour law
To enable them to realize the need to have suitable skills for the practice of labour law
Course Outcome
To equip to handle industrial disputes with detailed knowledge of actual organization
scenarios and long-term impact of resolutions of both employees and employer.
To gain knowledge related to compensation benefits of workers in legal perspective
Enable to develop the skill as a consultant related to labour law perview
Unit–I ( 12 Hrs )
Labour Legislation: History of labour legislations in India; Labour in the Indian constitution;
Industrial jurisprudence; Industrial law as distinguished from Common law.
Unit–II ( 12 Hrs )
Legislations pertaining to working conditions:
Factories Act, 1948 . Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act. 1946
Apprentices Act, 1961 . Contract Labour (Regulations and abolition) Act, 1970
Unit–III ( 12 Hrs )
Shops and Establishment legislation
Tamil Nadu shops and establishments Act, 1947
The Tamil Nadu catering establishment Act, 1958
Unit–IV ( 12 Hrs )
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Wage Legislation and Social Security Legislations
Payment of wages Act, 1936
Minimum wages Act, 1948. Payment of Bonus Act, 1965. Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923
Employee’s State Insurance Act, 1948, Employee Provident fund and miscellaneous provisions
Act
Maternity benefit Act, 1961
Payment of Gratuity Act.1972
Unit–V ( 12 Hrs )
Industrial Relations Legislations
Trade Unions Act, 1926 , Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Teaching Methodology:
Lecture, Discussion, Assignments, Presentation, Case Studies.
References
1. Roger Blanpain,Labor law, Human Rights and Kluwar law International,2001
2. John Grogan,Collective Labor Law,Juta,2007
3. Joanne Conaghan, Richard Michael, Labor Law in an Era of Globalization: Transformative
Practices, Oxford University Press, 2002
4. Roger Balin,Comparative Labor Law and Industrial relations in Industrialized market,Kluwar
law International,2004
5. Anne C. Davis ,Perspectives on Labor Law,Cambridge university Press,2004
6. A.M. Sharma, Industrial Jurisprudence and Labor Legislation, Himalaya Publishing House,
2000
7. B.N.Datar, Constitution Labor legislation and International Conventions,Tata Institute of Social
Sciences
8. Labour And Industrial Laws, Padhi,Prentice hall of India Ltd,2007
9. Tripathi,P.C. Industrial Relations & Labour Laws, Sultan chand Publication,
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New Delhi.1998
10. Puri,S.K. Introduction to Labour Law & Industrial Law, Agricultural Institute,Allahabad,
1984.
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Specialization Paper – II (Human Resource Management)
Paper – XII – Human Resource Management
Total Teaching Hours : 60
Objectives
To help students build a knowledge base appropriate to human resource management
To enable the students to perceive the attitudes required for the successful applications of human
resource management.
To assist them to perceive and develop the skills appropriate to the field practices
Course Outcome
To understand HRM and the role of HRM in effective business dministration
To learn the sub functions of HRM like Manpower planning,Recruitment,talent
management,Learning and development,Compensation management etc.
Unit-I ( 12 Hrs )
Management : Principles and functions, concept of business management, POSDCORB. Human
Resource Management : Concept, History, Role and importance as part of general Management
objectives and classification of functions.
Unit-II (12 Hrs )
Human Resource Planning: Concept and process of Human Resource Planning, Recruitment, using
modern technology for Recruitment, Selection, Job design, Job analysis, Job description, Job
Specification, Job evaluation, Induction and Placement.
Reward systems : Employee Compensation systems and models of Compensation, Compensation
bench marking. ESOP, perks and benefits, Flexible pay, Variable pay, Performance linked
Incentive programme.
Unit-III (12 Hrs )
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Training and Development:
Objectives, principles of Learning. Distinction between Training, Education & Development.
Training policy : Methods and techniques of training. Training Evaluation.Professional Training
organizations : (ISTD, HRD Network and NIPM )
Unit-IV (12 Hrs)
Modern Management Practices: JIT, 5S, TPM, TQM, Quality control, Kaizen, ISO, PCMM, BPR,
BPO, Balance score card
Unit-V
Performance Management System. (12 Hrs)
Purpose of Appraisal, Methods- Traditional VS Modern methods of Performance Appraisal, MBO,
BARS, Steps in performance Counseling, Evaluation of a Performance Appraisal System.
Performance Appraisal in Indian Industries.
References:
1. Gary Dessler,( 2008) Human Resource Management Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, 11th
edition.
2. Gary Dessler (2002) “A Frame works for Human Resource Management, 2nd Edition,
Pearson Education, Inc, and Delhi.
3. V.Balakrishnan et.al (2006)” Behavioural Dimension in Human Resource Management”
Excel Books., New Delhi.
4. John Storey,(2001) “Human Resource Management” , Fourth Edition, Thomson Learning,
Rout ledge.
5. Chris Brewster et.al( 2008) “ International Human Resource Management” Universities
Press ( India ) Private Limited, Hyderabad.
6. V.S.P. Rao ( 2008)“ Human Resource Management” Second Edition, Excel Books, New
Delhi.
7. Gene Burton, et.al. “ Management Today Principles and Practice, Tata Mcgraw – Hill
Publishing company Limited.
8. Bernardin H.J. , Rusell J.E.(2002) “ Human Resource Management” , New York, McGraw
Hill .
9. R.P.Lyton,U.Pareek ( 2002) , “ Training and Development” , Sage Publications.
10. W.B. Werther, K. Davis, “ Human Resources and Personnel Management, McGraw Hill,
New York.
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PAPER XIII
ELECTIVE WORK PLACE COUNSELING
Total Teaching hours- 30hrs
Objectives
To help students distinguish between counseling, Case Work and Psychotherapy and to
acquire the required knowledge in this regard.
To sensitize the students to the attitudes required for the practice of counseling.
To engage the students to identify and practice the appropriate skills.
Course Outcome
Understand and apply the counselling process in different settings
Learn the various theories of Counselling and develop the skill in
counselling practice.
Unit I (6Hrs)
Counseling: Definition, Element, Characteristics and Goals.
History of counseling in India: Foundations of counseling, Philosophical foundations - dignity of
the human person
Sociological foundations – influence of social system
Psychological foundations – concept of self, goal directed behavior, learning principles,
developmental needs at different stages.
Unit II (6Hrs)
The Counseling Relationship
Regard and respect – Authenticity –Empathy
Personal Growth and Effectiveness of the Counselor
Concerns of self, attitudes, Values, beliefs, counseling relationships, Transference and counter
Transference.
Personality characteristics and portrait of an effective counselor
The portrait of a trainee.
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Unit – III (6Hrs)
Theoretical approaches to counseling
a. Psychoanalysis - distinguish between counseling, Case Work and Psychotherapy
b. Behavior Modification and Behavioral therapy - classical and operant conditioning
c. Client centered therapy
d. Transactional Analysis
e. Cognitive Behavior Therapy , f. Eclectic Approach g. Motivational Theory – Maslow’s
theory, and
h. Psychosocial theory - Eric Ericson.
Unit – IV (6Hrs)
Counseling process
Steps in the counseling process: (Stage I - Stage VIII) – distinguish between counseling ,
casework and psychotherapy.
Unit – V (6Hrs)
Counseling Practice in different settings – An Overview
Group Counseling, Definition, types, goals, group counseling process – group Development.
Counseling in family, school, industrial and Medical Psychiatry setting.
Counseling setting and HIV/AIDS.
References:
1. Guidance and Counseling, Jayaswal; D.R. Sithara (1983) Prakesh Kender
2. Fundamentals of Adaptive Psychotherapy and Counseling, Langs.Robers, PalgraveMamillan
2004
3. A Study on Work Place Counseling, Lakshmi Menon, 2002
4. Group Counseling, Tudorkeith, Viva Books 2002.
5. An Introduction to Counseling 3rd Edition, John Mclodd, Rawat Publication 2008
6. Counseling skills training source book of activities of Trainee, Burnard (P), Indian Institution,
of counseling ,2001.
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7. Guidance and counseling, Safaya B.N.( Yr. N. A.) Aph Publications corporation 2004.
8. A study on the Need For Performance Counseling At Brakes India Ltd, A. Vani Priya, 2007
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PAPER XIV-Employee Relations Management
Extra Disciplinary Total teaching hours- 30 hrs
Objectives
This paper will facilitate to learn the ways and means of interaction by the company with
the staff, the way it delivers policy information and works to create a more productive
workplace.
Course Outcome
Able to summerise the welfare and social security provisions in labour
legislation
Understand the industrial disputes and its mechanism
Learn the functions of trade union
Unit-I
Employee Relations
Concept and scope of employee relations. Tripartite Scheme.
Approaches to employee relations: a. Sociological Approach
b. Psychological Approach c. Gandhian Approach d. Marxian Approach
Difference between ER and IR, Emerging trends in ER
Employee Empowerment-Meaning, Dimensions and mechanisms.
Unit II
Social Security
Social Security: Concept and Scope; Social Assistance and Social Insurance, Development of
Social Security in India; Social Security measures for Industrial Employees, Health and
Occupational safety programs
Industrial Accidents-causes and prevention. Need for safety and measures to ensure safety in
Industries
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Organizational Environment & Stakeholders.
Unit-III
Workers’ Participation in Management
Workers’ Participation in Management - Worker’s Participation in India, shop floor, Plant Level,
Board Level- Workers’ Welfare in Indian scenario- Workers Education
Aligning individuals and organizations-Motivation, Team cooperation, Rewards and Recognition
Unit IV
Labour Welfare Concept, Scope; Philosophy and Principles of Labour Welfare; Indian constitution and Labour
Welfare; Labour Welfare Policy and Five Year Plans, Historical Development of Labour Welfare
in India
Unit V
Impact of ILO on Labour Welfare in India; Agencies of Labour Welfare and their Roles, Labour
Welfare Programmes: Statutory and Non-Statutory, Extra Mural and Intra Mural. Welfare Centres;
Welfare Officer: Role, Status and Functions.
References
1. Aswathappa: Human Resource Management, TMH, New Delhi ,2003.
2. Arun Monappa: Industrial Relations, TMH, New Delhi,2003
3. V.S.P.Rao, Human Resource Management: Text & Cases, Anurag Jain, New Delhi, 2002.
4. R.S.Dwivedi, Managing Human Resources/Personnel Management in Indian enterprises,
Galgotia Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2002.
5. Biswajit Pottanayak, Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall of India Pvt.Ltd, 2003.
6. Sinha: Industrial Relations, Trade Unions and Labour Legislation Pearson Education
7.Moorthy, M.V. Principles of Labour Welfare, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi.
8.Vaid, K.N. Labour Welfare in India, Sree Ram Centre for Industrial Relations and Human
Resources, New Delhi.
9. Robbins, S.P. & Coulter, M. (2012), Management (11th edition) - Ch. 3: Organizational Culture
and the Environment: The Constraints
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IV SEMESTER
PAPER- XV HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Total teaching hours-60 hrs
Objectives
1. To gain a deep insight into the subject matter so that the student is able to develop suitable
understanding on the topic.
2. To integrate the theoretical understanding with practical application to the field.
3. To build a knowledge base appropriate to Human Resource development.
4. To enable the student to develop the attitude required for the successful application of
Human Resource development in industries.
Course Outcome
To build an understanding and perspective of Human Resource Development as
discipline appreciating learning
To learn the skills of developing a detailed plan for need and implementation of HRD
program in the organization.
UNIT I
Introduction
Introduction to Human Resource Development: Definitions, Evolution of HRD, Theoretical
foundations of HRD, Nature and concept of HRD, scope of HRD, Objectives of HRD,
Principles of HRD, functions, approaches to HRD.
UNIT II
HRD Department &Functions
Qualities and Functions of HRD managers, HRD Practices in Indian Organizations -Human
Resource Development in various sectors-IT, Manufacturing and service sectors, HRD
Subsystems, HRD strategy and Action plans.
UNIT III
Career Management
Concept of Career and Career Management, Succession Planning, Career Development from
Individual and Organisational perspective., Role of HRD function in career planning and
development of employees, Potential Appraisal, steps in setting up a Potential Appraisal
System.
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UNIT IV
HRD Processes and Instruments
Role Analysis, Performance Management System, Personal Growth Laboratories, Quality
Circles and team based activities. 360 Degree feed back, Effectivenes of 360 degree feedback,
Multirater Assessment and Feedback systems (MAFS), Management by Objectives (MBO),
Performance Counseling ,HRD Managers responsibilities in Performance Counseling.
UNIT V
Approaches to evaluate the HR Function
HRD Audit, The Balanced Score Card Approach , Writing HRD Audit report, HRD Styles and
Culture- OCTAPACE Culture, HRD Climate, Steps involved in building up a HRD Climate.
References
1. P.C Tripathi, Human Resource Development (2010), Sultan Chand& Sons, New Delhi.
2. Tapomoy Deb (2006), ‘Human Resource Development- Theory and practice’, Ane books
India, New Delhi. Reprinted in 2008.
3. John Bernardrin .H, (2007)‘ Human Resource Management- An experiential approach’,
Tata Mc Graw Hill, New York.
4. John..M. Ivancevich ,(2008)’Human Resource Management’ Tata Mc Graw Hill
publishing company Ltd, New Delhi.
5. Wendell. L. French, Cecil. H. Belljr, Veena vohra (2007)‘Organisation Development –
Behavioural Science Interventions for Organisational Improvement’ Dorling Kindersley
India Pvt Ltd.
6. John. M. Ivancevich, Robert Konopaske, Michael Matteson, (2006) ‘Organizational
Behaviour and Management’, Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi.
7. John. P.Wilson, (2005) Human Resource Development- Learning and training for
Individuals and Organisations’ Kogan Page Ltd, pentonville road, New Delhi.
PAPER XVI- Specialization Paper – IV
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Total Teaching Hours: 60
OBJECTIVES
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To help the students build a knowledge base appropriate to personal management
and organizational behavior.
To enable the students to perceive and develop the attitude required for the successful
application of Personal management and organizational behavior
To assist them to develop the skills appropriate to the field practices.
Course Outcome
To learn the foundation of group dynamics and management in an industry.
To understand the organisation culture,climate and its positive impact in an
industry.
Unit–I ( 12 Hrs )
Organizational behavior: Evolution, concept, behavioural sciences,
Organizational types, conceptual models, types of personality.
Unit-II ( 12 Hrs )
Dynamics of organizational behavior: Perception, managerial leadership, types and theories,
group dynamics, team building, work groups.
Unit-III ( 12 Hrs )
Human behaviour at work: Models and theories of motivation; attitude, Job satisfaction,
Morale, frustration, conflict and stress management, sources and consequences of stress.
Unit-IV ( 12 Hrs )
Organizational Development: concept, organizational change - Resistance to change, Lewin’s
change model, organizational design and organizational culture- Determinants of
Organizational culture, types, Societal Cultural and Cross Cultural Dynamics.
Unit-V (12 Hr
Operations research-Network analysis, PERT-CPM, Process mapping
References:
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1. Prasad L.M, , (2009),Organisational Behavior, S. Chand & Company Ltd
2. Stephen P.Robbins & Timothy A.judge, Seema Sangi, Organisational Behaviour 13th
Edition.
3. Uma Sekaran(2005), organisational Behaviour Text & Cases, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company Ltd
4. Tripathi. P.C (2010) Human Resource Development, Sultan Chand and Sons.
5. Suja.R. Nair, (2005) Organizational Behaviour, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
6. Boston, Luthans ,Fred (2007) Organizational Behaviour, 8th Edition, McGraw Hill &Irwin
7. John W.Newstrom,( 2007), The Dynamics of People and Organisations ,Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company Ltd
8. Craig.C.Pinder (2008) Work Motivation In Organizational Behaviour, Psychology Press,
New York
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