LABOUR ECONOMICS

Paper Code: 
HRG 117
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Learning Outcome(CLOs):

Learning Outcome (atcourse level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

At the end of this course, a student should be able to:

CO32: Understand the relative importance of industrial Labour in India.

CO33: Know how the application of the Demand and supply theory of wages can aid in achievement of business objectives.

CO34: Understand the highlights of acts

related to Social Security.

CO35: Understand the concept of productivity and Rationalization.

CO36: Analyze the problems of Rural/Agriculture Labour in India

Interactive lecturesand Discussion and Power pointpresentation.

Learning activities for the students:Self learning assignments, effective discussion, simulation and presentation

CA test, Semesterend examination,Presentation,Quiz,and Interaction

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Labour Economics

Meaning & Significance of Labour, Definition, nature scope and importance of Labour economics, Economic and social characteristics of industrial Labour in India

9.00
Unit II: 
Demand and supply theory of wages:

Demand for Labour, Determinants of the demand of labour, Supply of Labour, Determinants of the supply of labour, Wage determination under Imperfect Competition

9.00
Unit III: 
Social Security:

Concept, Aims, Methods of providing social security-Social Assistance & Social Insurance, Benefits of Workmen’s Compensation Act 1923, Employees’ State Insurance Act

9.00
Unit IV: 
Concept of productivity:

Meaning, importance, types of productivity concepts, determinants of Labour productivity, measurement of Labour productivity.

9.00
Unit V: 
Rural/Agriculture Labour in India:

Problems and measures to improve their conditions relating to employment, wages, hours of work, indebtedness, housing.

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:
• Bhagoliwal T N , “ Economies of labour and industrial relations” ,Sahtiys Bhawan Publications Agra.
• Bhatia S K & Singh Nirmal, “Principles and Techniques of Personnel Management and Human Resource Management” ,Deep & Deep Publications,New Delhi.
• Garry Dessler “Human Resource Management”Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.7th edition

References: 

Suggested Readings:

• McConnell, Brue & MacPherson, Contemporary Labor Economics, 8th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2009. (Main text)
• Borjas, George J. Labor Economics. McGraw-Hill, 6th edition, 2013. (Borjas)
• Gupta C B , “ Human Resource Management”.Sultan Chand and Sons,New Delhi.

E Resources:
http://www.himpub.com/documents/Chapter5204.pdf By Dr. P.M. Kadukar
https://www.pdfdrive.com/labour-economics-d37382142.html

Journals:
Economic and Political Weekly
https://www.epw.in/
The Economic Challenger
http://www.economicchallenger.net/

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