Teaching
The teaching courses are as follows-
102- GC-02 - Organisational Behavior
Semester- I
Course Syllabus
1. Fundamentals of OB: Evolution of management thought , five functions of management, Definition, scope and importance of OB, Relationship between OB and the individual, Evolution of OB, Models of OB (Autocratic, Custodial, Supportive, Collegial & SOBC), Limitations of OB. Values, Attitudes and Emotions: Introduction, Values, Attitudes, Definition and Concept of Emotions, Emotional Intelligence - Fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence, The Emotional Competence Framework, Benefits of Emotional Intelligence , difference between EQ and IQ. Personality & Attitude: Definition Personality, importance of personality in Performance, The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and The Big Five personality model, Johari Window , Transaction Analysis , Definition Attitude Importance of attitude in an organization, Right Attitude, Components of attitude, Relationship between behavior and attitude. (7+2)
2. Perception: Meaning and concept of perception, Factors influencing perception, Selective perception, Attribution theory, Perceptual process, Social perception (stereotyping and halo effect). Motivation: Definition & Concept of Motive & Motivation, The Content Theories of Motivation (Maslow’s Need Hierarchy & Herzberg’s Two Factor model Theory), The Process Theories (Vroom’s expectancy Theory & Porter Lawler model), Contemporary Theories- Equity Theory of Work Motivation. (8+2)
3. Group and Team Dynamics : The Meaning of Group & Group behavior & Group Dynamics, Types of Groups, The Five -Stage Model of Group Development Team Effectiveness & Team Building. Leadership: Introduction, Managers V/s Leaders. Overview of Leadership- Traits and Types, Theories of Leadership.- Trait and Behavioral Theories. (8+2)
4. Conflict Management – Definition and Meaning, Sources of Conflict, Types of Conflict, Conflict Management Approaches. Organizational Culture: Meaning and Nature of Organization Culture - Origin of Organization Culture, Functions of Organization Culture, Types of Culture, Creating and Maintaining Organization Culture, Managing Cultural Diversity. (7+2)
5. Stress at workplace: Work Stressors – Prevention and Management of stress – Balancing work and Life, workplace spirituality. Organizational Change: Meaning, definition & Nature of Organizational Change, Types of Organizational change, Forces that acts as stimulants to change. Kurt Lewin’s- Three step model, How to overcome the Resistance to Change, Methods of Implementing Organizational Change, Developing a Learning Organization. (5+2)
Note: Evolution of Management thought to OB and functions of management to be covered in brief as a background interface to the subject only
Suggested Text Books:
1. Organizational Behaviour, Robins
2. Organizational Behaviour, Nelson & Quick
3. Organizational Behaviour, Fred Luthans
4. Organizational Behaviour, Stephen Robins, Timothy Judge, Neharika Vohra
5. Organizational Behaviour, M N Mishra
6. Organizational Behaviour, K Ashwathappa
Suggested Reference Books
1. Understanding OB, Uday Pareek
2. Change & Knowledge Management, Janakiram, Ravindra and Shubha Murlidhar
3. Human Resource Management, Nkomo, CENGAGE Learning
302 GC 12
Decision Science
Course Syllabus
UNIT 1-
Introduction: Importance of Decision Sciences & role of quantitative techniques in decision making. Assignment Models: Concept, Flood’s Technique/ Hungarian method, applications including restricted, multiple assignments and maximization objective. Transportation Models: Concept, formulation, problem types: balanced, unbalanced, restriction and maximization, Basic initial solution using North West Corner, Least Cost & VAM, Optimal solution using MODI, multiple solution case to be considered. (8+2)
UNIT 2-
Linear Programming: Concept, Formulation & Graphical Solution. Markov Chains: Applications related to management functional areas, estimation of transition probabilities. Simulation Techniques: Monte Carlo Simulation, scope, and limitations. (7+2)
UNIT 3-
Probability: Concept, Conditional Probability theorem-based decision making. Probability Distributions: Normal, Binomial, Poisson (Simple numerical for decision making expected). Queuing Theory: Concept, Single Server (M/M/I, Infinite, FIFO), Introduction of Multi Server (M/M/C, Infinite, FIFO) (Numerical on single server model expected) (8+2)
UNIT 4-
CPM & PERT: Concept, Drawing network, identifying critical path, Network calculations- calculating EST, LST, EFT, LFT, Slack, floats & probability of project completion in case of PERT. Network crashing: Concept of project cost and its components, time and cost relationship, crashing of CPM network. (8+2)
UNIT 5-
Decision Theory: Concept, Decision making under uncertainty Maximax, Maximin, Minimax regret, Hurwicz’s & Laplace criterion, Decision making under risk (EMV, EVPI) for items with and without salvage value. Game Theory: Concept, 2 × 2 zero sum game, Pure & Mixed Strategy, solution of games with dominance, average dominance method. Sequencing problem: Introduction, Problems involving n jobs-2 machines, n jobs- 3 machines & n jobs-m machines, Comparison of priority sequencing rules.(6+2)
Important Note:
1. In each unit caselet related to management situation in various functional domains shall be discussed by the subject teacher.
2. Numerical based on functional areas of business are expected on each unit
Suggested Text Books:
1. Quantitative Techniques in Management by N.D. Vohra Tata, McGraw Hill Publications (latest Edition)
2. Operations Research by Hamdy A. Taha, Pearson Publication (latest edition)
3. Operations research by Hira Gupta, S. Chand Publication (latest Edition)
4. Operations Research Theory & Applications by J K Sharma- MacMillan Publishers India Ltd. (latest Edition)
5. Statistical Methods by S.C. Gupta S. Chand Publication (latest edition)
6. Comprehensive Statistical Methods by P.N. Arora, Sumeet Arora, S. Arora S. Chand Publication
Suggested Reference Books:
1. Quantitative techniques & statistics By K L Sehgal Himalaya Publications (latest edition)
2. An introduction to management science: Quantititave approcach for decision making- Cengage Learning- Anderson (latest edition)
3. Introduction to Operations Research by Billey E. Gilett,TMGH (latest edition)
4. Operations Research by Nita Shah, Ravi Gor, Hardik Soni, PHI (latest Edition).
5. Operations Research by R. Pannerselvam, Prentice Hall India
204- OSCM
Course Syllabus
1. Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management: Definition, Concept, Significance and Functions of Operations and SCM. Evolution from manufacturing to operations management, Physical distribution to Logistics to SCM, Physical Goods and Services Perspectives. Quality: Definitions from various Perspectives, Customers view and Manufacturer's view, Concept of Internal Customer, Overview of TQM and LEAN Management, Impact of Global Competition, Technological Change, Ethical and Environmental Issues on Operations and Supply Chain functions.
2. Operations Processes: Process Characteristics in Operations: Volume Variety and Flow. Types of Processes and Operations Systems - Continuous Flow system and intermittent flow systems. Process Product Matrix: Job Production, Batch Production, Assembly line and Continuous Flow, Process and Product Layout. Service System Design Matrix: Design of Service Systems, Service Blueprinting.
3. Production Planning & Control (PPC): Role and Functions of PPC Demand Forecasting: Forecasting as a Planning Tool, Forecasting Time Horizon, Sources of Data for forecasting, Accuracy of Forecast, Capacity Planning. Production Planning: Aggregate production Planning, Alternatives for Managing Demand and Supply, Master Production Schedule, Capacity Planning - Overview of MRP, CRP, DRP , MRP II. Production Control: Scheduling, Loading, Scheduling of Job Shops and Floor Shops, Gantt Charts.
4. Inventory Planning and Control: Continuous and intermittent demand system, concept of inventory, need for inventory, types of inventory - seasonal, decoupling, cyclic, pipeline, safety - Implications for Inventory Control Methods. Inventory Costs - Concept and behavior of ordering cost, carrying cost, shortage cost. EOQ – definition, basic EOQ Model, EOQ with discounts. Inventory control - Classification of material - ABC Analysis -VED, HML, FSN, GOLF, SOS. (Numericals expected on Basic EOQ, EOQ with discounts & ABC), Inventory turns ratios, Fixed Order quantity Model - Periodic Review and Re-order Point.
Supply Chain Management: Supply chain concept, Generalized Supply Chain Management Model - Key Issues in SCM – Collaboration, Enterprise Extension, responsiveness, Cash to Cash Conversion. Customer Service: Supply Chain Management and customer service linkages, Availability service reliability perfect order, customer satisfaction. Enablers of SCM - Facilities, Inventory, Transportation, Information, sourcing, Pricing.
405 GE UL
Global Stratgic Management
1. Introduction: The phenomenon of Globalisation Localisation and Glocalization, Factors that push globalisation, The benefits of globalisation, factors that work against globalisation, The localisation pushes, The benefits of localisation and Globalisation, The Global Integration/Local Responsiveness Grid. Strategy making strategy implementing and strategic managing; Globalization and strategic management; Strategic flexibility and learning organization. Competitive strategy and competitive advantage in global market. Assessing Countries’ Attractiveness: Country attractive Market and industry opportunities, Assessing industry opportunities, Country risk analysis. (5+1)
2. Market Intelligence and Designing a Global Strategy : Market Intelligence: Drivers and Benefits, Key Success Factors of World Class Market Intelligence, Intelligence Scope, Intelligence Process, Intelligence Tools – Collecting, Storing, and Communicating Intelligence. Designing a Global Strategy: Entry strategies, Direct Exporting, Licensing, Partnering, Joint Ventures, Buying an organization, Piggybacking, Turnkey Projects, Greenfield Investments. Increased Market Size, Return on Investment, Economies of Scale and Learning, Location Advantages. (5+1)
3. Global Strategic Alliances and Resources and Business-Level Strategy: Strategic Alliances: Global versus local alliances, typology and framework, Value potential, Partner analysis, Negotiation and design, Implementation of alliance management, Global multilateral alliances, Alliance constellation management, Criteria for successful alliances. Global Mergers and Acquisitions: The rationale for cross-border M&As, Cross-border acquisitions performance, Deciding on the M&A, Integrating the companies: the integration phase, Integrating the companies: the transition phase, Integrating the companies: the consolidation phase (Case studies of global strategic alliances and global mergers and acquisitions are expected). (5+1)
4. Designing a Global Organisation: Structure, processes and culture, global functional model, geographical model, single matrix model, multi-business global product division model, multi-business geographical model, multi-business matrix model, Hybrid structural models, transnational model. (5+1)
5. Globalization, Innovation, and Sustainability: Challenges to Strategic Management: Impact of Globalization, Innovation, Sustainability, Theories of Organizational Adaptation, Creating a Learning Organization, Environmental Scanning, Strategy Formulation Strategy Implementation, Evaluation and Control, Feedback/Learning Process, Resources, Capabilities, and Core Competencies, Building Core Competencies, Four Criteria of Sustainable Competitive Advantage. Issues in global strategy implementation; strategy evaluation and control. (5+1)