Sub Committee for Curriculum Development

HR Specialization
Course Name: Talent Acquisition HR P3
(UG/PG): PG
Number of Credits: 2
Level: 4 and 5

Learning Objective(s):
1. To compare and contrast the Forecasting Techniques, types of recruitment and selection
methods
2. To evaluate latest Staffing Strategies for effective Talent Acquisition
3. To recommend techniques for effective Selection Strategies

Pedagogy:
1. Case Studies
2. Lectures
3. Student Presentations
4. Role Plays

Pre-learning:
Knowledge of Human Resource Management (Course Code) required

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Course Outline
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1

5
6
7
8
9
10

Topic
Introduction to the concept of HR Planning, Strategic Planning and
Human Resource Management
Aim of HR Planning
Process of HR Planning
Forecasting Demand & Supply, Quantitative & Qualitative
determination
Work Study and its application
Methods Study; The approach to Methods Study
Work Measurement, Work Sampling and Time Study
Career Planning & Succession Planning
Career Stages, Career Development, Career Anchors, Role of
Training & Development in Career Development
Meaning and definition of Succession Planning, Steps in
Succession Planning, Importance of Succession Planning
Strategic Career Planning
Human Resource Planning & Technology
Introduction to Human Resource Information System
Role of Technology in Human Resource Planning
Effectiveness

Hours

Current trends in HR Planning

Strategy Staffing, Business & Staffing Strategies Planning, Types of

recruitment, sources, attracting talent
Job Analysis, Job Description & Job Specification, Sourcing and
Recruiting
Recruitment yield pyramid, Employer Branding Planning for building
a better employer brand
Interviewing Techniques, Types of Interviews, avoiding mis-hires,
Selection Process, Introduction to Assessment Centers, Tools and
Techniques used in Interviewing
Assessing External and Internal candidates, Employee Referral,
Transfer and Promotion

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3
2
3
2

11

Managing workforce flow

12

Staffing Strategies and Best Practices, Latest trends in Talent

3
Acquisition, Use of Technology in Talent Acquisition
Total

30

Books Recommended:
1. Strategic Staffing by Phillips, Jean & Gully, Stanley, Pearson Publications
2. Human Resource Management by Gary Dessler, Pearson Publications
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3. Capitalizing on Capabilities by Ulrich, Dave, Smallwood, Norm, Harvard Business

Review
Suggested Evaluation Methods:
Quiz, Presentation, Group Assignments, Role Plays
Parallel/Similar courses the existing curriculum:
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2
3
4
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6

Name of the course

Human Resource Planning
Talent Acquisition and Retention
Talent Acquisition
Employer Brand Management
Recruitment & Selection
Human Resource Planning

Name
Member

of Prof.
Lavina
Sharma
Assistant
Designation
Professor
SIBM, Pune
Org. / Inst.

Institute where it was offered

SIBM, Pune
SIBM, Bengaluru
SIMS, Pune
SIIB, Pune
SCMHRD & SCMS, Noida
SCMS, Pune

Prof. Priya D
Gupta
Associate
Professor
SCMHRD

Signature
Name of the Expert: Dr. Asha Nagendra
Signature:
Date:
Other members
SNo
1

Name
Dr. Asha Nagendra

Institution
SIMS

Dr. Shubhasheeesh Bhattacharya

SIIB

Dr. Deepa Tanksale

SCMS Pune

Dr. Ajith Kumar V.V

SIBM - Bangalore

Prof. Lavina Sharma

SIBM- Pune

Prof. Priya Gupta

SCMHRD- Pune

Prof. Anju Chawla

SCMS Noida

Prof Netra Motadu

SCMS, Pune

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Signature

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