National University of Modern Languages
(Department of Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester III
Module:
Research Methodology
Course
Code GPP-522
COURSE
OBJECTIVES. The
objectives of the Course are to introduce students to:
- Develop
an understanding of the fundamental concepts of Business Research
- Understand
why managers should know about Research and its role in managerial
effectiveness
- Identify
the major aspects of the research process
- Recognize
the role of technology in business research
- Apply
the essentials of Research Mythology – Practice
COURSE CONTENTS . The course will cover
the following aspects:
- Introduction
to Research
- Understanding
what is Scientific Investigation
- Overview
of the Research Process
- Theoretical
Framework and Hypothesis Development
- Elements
of Research Design
- Research
Proposals
- Experimental
Designs
- Measurement
of Variables
- Sampling
- Data
Collection Methods
- Data
Analysis
- Academic
Writing
- Managerial
Decision Making
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the Course, the students should be able to
comprehend the importance of research in business, fulfill management
obligations through the effective use of the research methodology and apply it
to practical situations
RECOMMENDED READINGS
n PRIMARY REFERENCES
• RESEARCH
METHODS FOR BUSINESS – A SKILL BUILDING APPROACH
by Uma Sekaran
• THE
RESEACHER’S TOOLKIT – A COMPLETE GUIDE TO PRACTITIONER RESEARCH by David
Wilkinson
n SECONDARY REFERENCES
• BUSINESS
RESEARCH METHODS by Donald R Cooper & C. William Emory
• BUSINESS
RESEARCH METHODS by Donald R Cooper & Pamela S Shindler
• BUSINESS
RESEARCH METHODS by William G Zikmund
National University of Modern Languages
(Department
of Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester II
Module:
Multi-Level Governance
Course Code GPP-514
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
The objective of the course are to familiarize the students with the
functioning and governance of the political system in Pakistan, starting from
Federal level, to provincial level and
finally with the running of the government at local level.
COURSE
OUTLINE
A detailed and comprehensive study of Multi-Level Governance,
starting from Federal level, which is the major structure of the Government, to
Provincial level, District level then under District level to Tehsil level and
Union Council level. Background and emergence of Local Government system in Pakistan
COURSE
CONTENTS
- Definition of Multi-Level Governance.
- A detailed study of the following offices/organizations:
o
President of Pakistan
o
Prime Minister of Pakistan
o
Federal Cabinet
o
Cabinet Committees
o
Federal Secretariat as defined
under the Rules of Business 1973
o
National Economic Council
o
Election Commission
o
Auditor General of Pakistan
o
Wafaqi Mohtasib
o
National Security Council
o
Supreme Court of Pakistan
o
Federal Legislature
·
National Assembly
·
Senate
- Provincial Setup
o
Governor
o
Chief Minister
o
Provincial Assemblies
o
Provincial Secretariat
o
Planning and Development Board
- Local Government
o
Local Government Ordinance 2000
and its subsequent amendments.
o
District Government
o
Zila Government
o
Union Administration
o
Role of Civil Servants
o
Critical analysis and
suggestions to improve the Local Government system specially the implementation
of Development Schemes, and their Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Judicial System
o
Supreme Court
o
High Courts
o
Lower Courts
RECOMMENDED READINGS
o
Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
o
Rules of Business, 1973
(Cabinet Secretariat)
o
Local Government Book by
National Reconstruction Bureau
o
Manual of Development Projects
by Planning Division
o
Government and Administration
in Pakistan by Dr Jamil-ur-Rehman
(Department
of Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester II
Module:
Management of Public Policy
Course Code GPP-513
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Course are to familiarize
the students with an understanding of what public policies are, how these
policies are formulated, what are the different policy models available and how
policies are analyzed and evaluated for their efficacy.
COURSE CONTENTS
- Policy:
- What is Policy
- Why Study Public Policy
- Policy Analysis- Art & Craft
- What can be learned from Policy Analysis
- Policy Analysis and the quest for solutions
- Policy Analysis and Policy Advocacy
- Models
- Institutional Model
- Process Model
- Rational Model
- Incremental Model
- Group Model
- Elite Model
- Public Choice Model
- Game Theory Model
- The Policy Making Process
- How Policies are made
- Public Opinion
- Elite opinion
- Policy Evaluation
- Case Study
RECOMMENDED
READINGS
- Understanding Public Policy by Thomas R. Dye (3rd
Edition)- Prentice Hall Inc. Englewood-Cliefs N.J-
(Department
of Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester II
Module:
Corporate Governance (CG)
Course Code GPP-515
COURSE OBJECTIVES: To
provide students an understanding of the subject of corporate governance by
focussing on the following aspects:
- What is Corporate Governance?
- Principles of Corporate Governance
- What is the General Structure of Corporations?
- Board of Directors and their Working Principles.
- How Companies are Formed and the Role of SECP
- International Perspectives on Corporate Governance
COURSE
CONTENTS
The Course will be covered by a study of
the following aspects:
- Introduction to the Subject
- Overview of Corporate Governance
- Why the Need for Corporate Governance
- Concept of Corporate Governance
- Key Corporate Actors in Corporate Governance
- Stakeholders
- Corporate Governance: Mechanism and Overview
- Ingredients of Corporate Governance
- Principles of Corporate Governance
- Roles and Responsibilities of Boards
- Board Operation
- Details of Patterns of Roles and Responsibility
·
Transparency and Financial Disclosure
in Corporate Governance
·
Role and Responsibility of Investors
- Decision Making in Corporate Governance
- Relative control of stakeholders in decision making
- Relationship Amongst the Stakeholders
- Theories of Corporate Governance
- Corporate Mechanism and control
- Internal Corporate Governance
- External Corporate Governance
- How Corporate Governance is Done by SECP
- Role of SECP in Registering Companies in Pakistan
- Performance Monitoring in Corporate Governance
- Remuneration System
- Bankruptcy System
- Incorporation of Companies in Pakistan
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
- Ownership Structure in Corporate Governance
- Systemic Problems of Corporate Governance
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Codes and Guidelines of Corporate Governance
- Rules and Regulations in Corporate Governance
- Corporate Governance in
- Case Studies
·
Corporate Governance in Nokia
Corporation
·
Corporate Governance in Toyota
RECOMMENDED
READINGS
- SECP web site; www.sccp.gov.org
- Websites of World Bank, UNDP and other multilateral
institutions
- Handouts as distributed in class
(Department
of Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester II
Module:
Human Resource Management
Course Code GPP-512
COURSE OBJECTIVES. The objectives of the Course are to:
- Define the Strategic role of Human Resource Management
- Explain salient motivational and learning theories and their
role in employee behavior
- Create an understanding of the different facets of Human Resource Management
- Outline different processes applied in the Human Resource
Management functions
- Discuss some challenges faced by HRD professionals
COURSE CONTENTS . The course will cover the following aspects:
- STRATEGIC ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- FACTORS INFLUENCING EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR
- Employee Behavior and External Influences Affecting it
- Motivational Theories
- Learning Theories
- CAREER MANAGEMENT
- Career Management Process
- Job Analysis
- Personnel Planning and Recruiting
- Early Career Issues
- Middle & Late Career Issues
- TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
- Assessment of Training Needs
- Designing Effective Training Programs
- Implementing Training Programs
- Evaluating Training Programs
- EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
- EMPLOYEE COUNSELLING
- CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
METHODOLOGY
The methodology will include lectures,
discussions, case studies and presentations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the Course, the students
should be able to comprehend the importance of HRM, fulfill management obligations
and apply the acquired knowledge to practical situations
RECOMMENDED READINGS
- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(TENTH EDITION) by GARY DESSLER
- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(THIRD EDITION) by RANDY L. DESIMONE, JON M. WERNER and DAVID M. HARRIS
- CAREER MANAGEMENT by Jeffrey
H. Greenhaus, Gerard A. Callanan and Veronica M. Godshalk
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