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MGM 301
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
Spring 2015, 6 ECTS
Instructor: Ms. Shravani Sarbadhikary
Email/Office: enurmammadov@ada.edu.az; SB324
Class Times and Room: Fri, 09:00-11:45, SPIA219
Office Hours: Mon, 12:00-13:30; Wed, 14:00-15:30; or by appointment
Course Description
The study of Human Resource Management involves the methods, functions and processes which
optimizes employee performance towards organizational goals. An organization consists of people with
formally assigned roles who work together to achieve these goals, through the practice of five functions of
management. Today organizations face numerous challenges in the management of human resources, like
downsizing, diversity, shortage of skilled work force and volatile business scenario.
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of human resource management we will look into
the current challenges that HR faces in todays world. It gives insight to HR professionals and managers of
how to cope up with the given situation. Human resources need to focus on learning and development,
benchmarking of HR, decision making and leadership, value assessment of Human capital which emerge
as primary focus of study.
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The areas of focus in this course will be recruitment, talent acquisition and retention, professional learning
& development, compensation & benefits, labor relations, global HRM perspective, human resource
information system design and utilization, and future implications for human resource management
through turbulent times.

Position in the Curriculum and Prerequisites

This course is similar yet not identical to a course in intermediate
microeconomics. It is a required second-year course for the BBA students at
ADA University. Students must have taken Principles of Microeconomics
(MGM301) before registering for this course.
Learning Objectives
This course is designed for the bachelor students. Desired learner outcomes will include but not limited to
understanding:

Understand the need and why HR management is required in any organization.

Application of planning strategies in different work environments
Define the process of job analysis and discuss its importance as a foundation for human resource
management practice.
Evaluate a companys implementation of a performance-based pay system. Learn to measure
performance using different tools.
Demonstrate knowledge of employee benefit concepts, plan design, administrative considerations
and regulations governing employee benefit practices.
Learn the criteria for ethical standards and code of conduct in an organization, with regards to
various diversities and labour laws.
Developing contingency approach to cope with the turbulent and dynamic business scenario.

Assessment of Learning Objectives

I plan to achieve the above objectives as outlined below:
1) Lectures, class discussions, written examinations.
2) Case study - Evaluation and reflections of different business scenario. Preparation of case study
report
3) Presentation Individual power point presentation and the ability to persuasive.
4) Use critical thinking skills in business situations through the above mechanisms.

Required Textbook (you can refer this book from the library, need not buy
the book)
Robert L. Mathis and John H.Jackson. Human Resource Management. 10th edition. Thomson.

Teaching Methodology
The pedagogical approach is based on explaining fundamental concepts in their simplest form, building
theoretical frameworks on the basis of these concepts and then applying them to the understanding of
specific real-world managerial problems or situations.
This course will involve a significant amount of reflective analysis of cases. This would be done through
reading, evaluating and writing. Students should be prepared to dedicate some hours per day only to
reading activities, although the exact amount of reading will vary per session. Readings will involve
analytical tools as well as applications to the management world. Bearing in mind that study of
management is conceptual, therefore it is important to understand the real life examples given in the book
and draw a hypothesis. Diagrams, graphical analysis are important tools of learning through this trajectory.

Communication
I will regularly post course-related announcements to the course web page on PowerCampus. All relevant
documents (syllabus, case study, problem sets, answer keys, extra readings) will be uploaded there as well.
You are responsible to check the course web page regularly. You may still email me personally should you
have any question.

Course Requirements and Grading

Your course grade will be based on the following:

Attendance ..10%
Class activities ...... 15%
Quizzes 15%
Midterm Exam ... 25%
Final Exam 35%

Attendance
You are responsible to attend the lectures regularly and read the assigned
sections before each class session. This is not a principles course, therefore
bear in mind that there is very little chance that you succeed in this course
without reading the assigned material in advance.
I will strictly follow ADAs Attendance Policy. More than two (2) absences will
lower your attendance grade. For each additional absence, you will lose onefourth of the attendance grade, which makes 10 percent of the course grade.
In other words, you will exhaust all of the 10 percent slated for attendance
after four (4) absences (on top of the two excused ones). Rare exceptions will
apply only in extreme and objectively verifiable circumstances and must be
discussed with the instructor before the occurrence. IMPORTANT: if you miss

40 percent of classes for any reason, I reserve the right to fail you no matter
how successful you are in other grading components.
You are responsible for arriving on time for classes. Late arrival results in
disruption to class members and is unfair to your classmates and the
instructor. That said, if you are late for more than 5 minutes, you still may
attend the class, but you will be counted absent.
Class Activities
Class activities included case study, presentation, hypothesis writing and
reflection. The best way to learn Human Resource Management is to practice
critical, lateral thinking and to understand the basic concepts of management.
In order to comprehend and have a holistic approach, we will work on case
study, real life corporate problem solving scenarios, hypothesis and analysis
of such situations. Activities in class will include evaluation, decision-making
and troubleshooting on the conditional framework. Writing reflection on given
journals and your opinion towards problem solving will help you enhance your
decision making and leadership skills. Power point presentation with
appropriate audio-video aids will be encouraged to develop persuasive and
confidence building skills.

Quizzes
Quizzes will be unannounced/ announced and will be held toward the end of
the class. The purpose of a quiz can be two-fold: a) to see whether you have
read the assigned reading before the class; b) to see whether you have
listened to what was going on in class on the particular day. Each quiz will
take about 25 minutes of class time, comprising of 10 multiple choice
questions. I plan to assign 3 quizzes and drop the lowest grade.
Written Exams
Both midterm and final exams are in-class, closed-book examinations. You will
be given practice exercises in advance. Final exam will be comprehensive, yet
most questions will be from the material covered after the midterm exam.
Written exams will comprise of short questions, diagrams, graphs, analysis of
diagrams, empirical tables and graphs, open-ended questions and related
analytical reflections. I plan to hold problem-solving sessions before each
written exam.
Academic Integrity
ADA University has no tolerance for acts of academic dishonesty. Honor Code
of ADA University defines the responsibilities of both students and faculty with
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regard to academic dishonesty. By teaching this course, I have agreed to

observe the entire faculty responsibilities described in that document. By
enrolling in this class, you have agreed to observe all student responsibilities
described in that document. Academic dishonesty in this course includes
copying or collaborating during an exam, discussing or divulging the contents
of an exam with another student who will take the test, and use of homework
solutions from another students.
Disability Policy
ADA University provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations
for qualified students with documented disabilities. Any student who feels
s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should
notify the Office of Disability Services about his/her needs before the start of
the academic term. Please contact Mr. Elnur Eyvazov, Lead Coordinator of the
Office of Disability Services; Phone: 4373235/ext249; Email:
eeyvazov@ada.edu.az.
Instructors Bio data
Shravani Sarbadhikary lecturer of Human Resource Management has fourteen years of expertise with
extensive knowledge in core HR functions in field of Management and Human Resources.
Specialized in

Learning & Development

Performance enhancement and Talent management
Competency analysis, business process transformation
Compensation and rewards with Hays and Dow Towers
Knowledge in TQM and Baldrige Quality certification

Experience with Ernst & Young (EY) which is one of BIG 4, audit & management consulting firms in the
world. She has served as a Learning & Development Leader in Qatar office. Brings along in-depth
consulting experience in Human Capital and Performance Improvement models. Has successfully
spearheaded the business process outsource of HR in EY. She has driven the implementation of Human
Resources Management Systems, software tool from administering, development, testing stage until
implementation.
Currently a HR management consultant and soft skill trainer. Participated in global HR forums and lectured
at EMEA HR meet in Dubai. Active member of International Toastmasters.

Tentative Schedule of Classes and Assignments

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Ch. 1 Introduction/HRM in Organizations
Ch. 2 Strategic HR Management and Planning
Ch. 2 Strategic HR Management and Planning

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Ch. 3 Individual performance & retention

Ch. 6 - Nature of Job Analysis, process and methods

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Ch. 4 Legal framework for equal employment,

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Ch.5 Managing diversity & equal employment
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Ch. 11 - Performance management & appraisals

Midterm Test

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Class Activity/Quiz/presentation

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Ch. 12, 13 Variable pay & executive compensation.

Compensation strategies & Practices

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Ch. 14 Managing employee benefits

Ch.15 Health, safety and security

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Final Examination

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NOTE: The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the
class by the instructor may be necessary.

GOOD LUCK FOR THE SEMESTER!