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◄Faculty of Economics and Administration►

Synopsis of Course The course is designed to train students in conducting a
Contents research in public administration and writing a research
paper. Students are guided by at least one supervisor from
the development of a research project to preparation of the
report. The stages include identification of a research
question, designing a study, literature review (analysis,
synthesis and critic of empirical research and theory), data
collection, data analysis, analysis of the findings to answer
the research questions, and drawing appropriate
conclusions.
Assessment Methods The Research Paper is examined by the Supervisor(s) and
an appointed Examiner. The marks given by the
Supervisor(s) and Examiner carry equal weight. Total mark
is 100%.

EPGB6111 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:

(1) Analyse how organizations can gain sustainable
competitive advantage through human resource;
(2) Examine the changing role and functions of human
resource managers; and
(3) Assess how human resource affects employees, the
organization and community and the larger society.

Synopsis of Course This course will provide an understanding of the
Contents fundamental ways organizations manage people. Topics
covered include understanding the internal and external
environment, managing organizational and human
resource changes, recruiting, training and compensation
appraisal, career and safety management health, and
issues relating to global human resource management
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%

Main Reference (1) Randall S.Schuler “Managing Human Resource”
Cincinnati, Ohio, 9 ed, 2006.
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(2) Bohlander, Snell and Sherman,: Managing Human
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Resource, South –Western College Publishing, 14
ed, 2006.
EPGB6112 QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:

(1) Synthesise the concepts and philosophy of Quality,
Quality Management and Total Quality Management;
(2) Apply and appraise models, approaches and
techniques of quality management; and
(3) Analyze and evaluate other aspects of quality
management and achievements in organizations.

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