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Development Management Sixth Semester

DM 451: Project Management

This course aims to develop students understanding of the basic concepts and tools of project management so that they can handle projects.

Contents

  1. Introduction: Concept and types of Project, Relation between Plan, Program and Project, Project Cycle, Project Management.
  2. Project planning: Concept of Project Formulation, Project Planning Process, Feasibility study and Proposal Writing
  3. Project Appraisal: Concept and aspects of Project Appraisal – market, technical, economic, financial, environmental, organizational, Appraisal Technique: Concept of Discounting and Non Discounting Technique
  4. Project Implementation: Concept of Project Implementation, types of project organization structure, Project Scheduling : Gantt Chart, Network Techniques – PERT, CPM
  5. Project monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring and evaluation adopted by NPC Nepal, Project Management Information System (PMIS): Concept and Process, Case study preparation

References

Agrawal, Govind Ram (2014). Project Management. Kathmandu:M.K. publishers and Distributor.

Chandan, Prasanna (1999). Projects: Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited.

Chaudhary, S. (2001). Project management. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing company Limited.

Joy, P.K. (1999). Total Project Management: The Indian Context. Delhi: Machmilin India Limited.

Karki , Rajendra (2063). Project management. Kathmandu: M.K. publishers and Distributors.

Kerzner, Harold (2004). Project management:A Systems Approach to planning Scheduling and Controlling.

Little, IMD and Mirrless, J.A. (1974). Project Appraisal and Planning for Developing Countries . New Delhi: Oxford and IBH Publishers company.

Meredith, Jack/Mantel, Samuel J. (1989). Project Management. New York: John Wiley and son. Inc.

Rijal, Puskar Raj (2059). Essential of Project appraisal and Management. Kathmandu: Kastamandap Academic Enterprise.

Sharma, Bhakti P. (2006). Project management: Planning , Analysis and Control. Kathmandu: Ekta Books.

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Development Management

DM 452: Cooperative Management

The intention of this course is to impart particular knowledge and skills required for governing and managing cooperatives. The course consists of origin and development of cooperatives, different forms of cooperatives, issues in cooperative governance and management and recent development in the field of cooperatives.

Contents

  1. Foundation of Cooperatives: Meaning and definition, Characteristics, Objectives, Functions, Significance, Fundamental Principles, Values, Scope and difference with other forms of organizations
  2. Historical Development of Cooperatives in Selected countries: Development of Cooperatives in United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Denmark, Israel, India, China and Sri Lanka
  3. Forms of Cooperatives: Consumer’s Co-operatives, saving and Credit Co-operatives, marketing Co-operatives, Agriculture co-operatives, Housing Co-operatives, Industrial Co-operatives and Multi-Purpose Co-operatives
  4. Evolution and legal framework of Co-operative in Nepal: Traditional cooperatives in Nepal, Modern Co-operatives in Nepal, Types of cooperatives in Nepal, Major features of cooperative Acts, rules and regulations in Nepal
  5. Recent Trends in Co-operatives in Nepal: Institutional arrangements of Co-operatives , Emerging Trends and Problems and prospects of Co-operatives in Nepal

References

Kamat G.S. (2011). New Dimensions of Cooperative Management. New Delhi: Himalaya Publishing House.

Thakuri, Chandra B. (2010). An Anatomy of co-operative Movement in Nepal. Kathmandu: Upkar Prakashan.

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Development Management Seventh Semester

DM 453: Tourism Management

This course aims to impart to the knowledge of tourism management in Nepal. After completion of this course, students will be able to understand the dynamics of tourism industry.

Contents

  1. Introduction: Concepts, features/characteristics and Significance, Evolution of Tourism at National Level and Global Level, Types and forms of tourism, Factors affecting tourism
  2. Tourism Organizations and Role of different stakeholders: Role and function of international organization and national organizations related to tourism industry
  3. Tourism Resources and tourism Products in Nepal: Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Tourism Products, Major tourist destinations
  4. Policy, Plan and Regulation regarding tourism in Nepal: Tourism policy in Nepal and related rule and regulation, Tourism Act,National Aviation Policy, Nepal Tourism Board Act, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Act, Different National regulations relating to Tourism, Policies and priorities regarding tourism under different National (Periodic) plans, Human resource and training
  5. Impacts of tourism in Nepal: Economic (income and employment generation), socio-cultural and environment, Challenges of tourism/issues, Case study

Reference

Satyal, Yajna Raj (2000). Tourism Science in Nepal. New Delhi: Adroit Publishers.

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Development Management Eighth Semester

DM 454: Social Development

The objective of this course is to familiarize the students about the basic tenants of social development, its characteristics, principles, policies, programs and strategies. Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to work in the field of social development and social sectors.

Contents

  1. Introduction: concept, nature, concept, significance of social development and its issues and challenges, social development and social change.     
  2. Historical perspective of social development, philosophical schools of social development – capitalist and socialist, differences between development and social development.    
  3. Policies of social development: roles of the state in social development, welfare state and promotion of social development; social equity and social justice; human rights and social development; social development policies in Nepal.
  4. Social Development strategies: Social development and capacity building, human capital formation for social development; youth development, social security. Senior citizen, child development, health, education and sanitation programs for social development.
  5. Contemporary Issues in social development: stake holder’s participation in social development, poverty reduction and social development issues, inclusiveness and social development.    

References

Pieterse, Jan Nadevreen (2010). Development Theory. New Delhi: Sage (Chapter on social development

National Human Rights Commission (2011). Indicators for Monitoring Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Nepal. Lalitpur: NHRC

National Planning Commission (2010). Three Year Interim Plan (2067/68- 2069/070) Kathmandu: NPC

National Planning Commission & United Nations Development Program (2010). Millennium Development Goals Need Assessment for Nepal, Kathmandu: National Planning Commission

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Development Management Eighth Semester

DM 455: Auditing in Nepal

The objective of this course is to acquaint the students with the general knowledge on auditing practices of government of Nepal along with the state-owned enterprises. After completion of this course the students will have a fair knowledge on the current methods of practice of auditing adopted by government of Nepal.

Contents

  1. Introduction to auditing: Concept and types
  2. Auditing Practice in Nepal: Historical background. Audits in Privet and Public Company in Nepal, Audit of Government Account in Nepal
  3. Government agencies and their roles in auditing of Government account: Office of the Auditors General, Role and responsibility of Auditors General. Public Accounting Committee in the Parliament. Role and responsibility of the Public Account Committee in the parliament, Comptroller General Office, Role and responsibility of the Comptroller General office. District Treasury Office, Role and responsibility of the District Treasury office.
  4. Procedures and Methods in Auditing in Government Accounting in Nepal: Internal audit, Final audit, Procedures to submit Auditors General’s report to President. Method of handing the discrepancies and irregularities as appeared in the auditor’s report.
  5. Provision of Law and acts for auditing in Nepal: Legal Provision made for Auditing in Nepal. Act, Laws, By-laws and Regulation pertaining to Government auditing.

References

Fess, Philip E. (1987). Accounting Principles. Dallas: South-Western Publishing Co.

Koirala et al. (2072). Principles of Accounting II. Kathmandu: Asmita Books Publishers and Distributors.

Koirala et al. (2072). Principles of Accounting. Kathmandu: Asmita Books Publishers and Distributors.

Neeley, L. Padem & Imek, Frank J. (1987). Accounting Principles and Practice. Dallas: South-Western Publishing Company.

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Development Management Eighth Semester

DM 456: Disaster Management

This course aims to impart the knowledge of disaster and its management so that student can learn strategies of disaster management upon the completion of this course.

Contents

  1. Introduction: Concept and types of disaster, Basic Functions of Disaster Management, Dynamics of disaster management
  2. Preparedness, response, rehabilitation and reconstruction in disaster management:
  3. Institutional Arrangements in Nepal: National organizations (Ministry of Home, Ministry of Defense), Security agencies: Nepal Army, Nepal Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, Local bodies: Civil Society organizations, Inter-organizations coordination
  4. Policy and strategies: Disaster act and regulation, Disaster management in periodic plans & Resource mobilization, Action plan, Management information system and its use
  5. Case study

References

Charles, M.T. and Kim, J.C.K. (1988). Crisis Management: A Casebook. Springfield, Illinois: Charles C. Thomas.

Gupta, H.K. (2003). Disaster Management, Hyderabad: Hyderabad University Press.

May, P.J. and Williams, W. (1986). Disaster Policy Implementation: Managing Programs under Shared Governance. New York: Plenum Press.

Natural Disaster Policy, Government of Nepal, Ministry of Home.

Pinkowski, Jack (Ed) Disaster Management Handbook. New York: Taylor & Francis Group.

Rubin, C.B. and Barbee, D. (1985). Disaster recovery and hazard mitigation: Bridging the intergovernmental gap. Public Administration Review, 45: 57–63.

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Human Resource Management

HRM 461: Nepalese Administrative System

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the administrative system of Nepal from ancient era to date.

Contents

  1. Introduction to administrative system
  2. Ancient administration of Nepal, Kirata, and Lichchhabi period
  3. Mediaeval Administration of Nepal: Nepal Mandal, and Karnali Pradesh
  4. Modern Nepalese Administration (1768-1951), Shah Period, and Rana Period.
  5. Modernization of Nepalese Administration (1951- onward), Basic Structure and Features, Administrative Reforms, Administrative Culture

References

Agraawal, Hem Narayan (1976). The administrative System of Nepal from Tradition to Modernity. New Delhi: Vikash Publlishing House Pvt. Ltd.

Baiday, Tulasi Ram/ Manandhar, Triratna (2053). Aadhunik Nepal ko Prashasanik Itihas(1768-1951). Kathmandu: Nepal Asiali Anusandhan Kendra.

Bhatta, Bhimdev (2071). Nepal ko Prashasanik Itihas. Kathmandu: Sopan Mashik.

Bhattrai, Ghanashyam (2064). Nepal ko Sthaniya Prashasan ko Itihas (1768-1951AD.). Delhi: Adiroit Publishers.

Poudyal, Madhab (1989). Administrative Reforms in Nepal. New Delhi: National Book Organization.

Shrestha, Tulsi Narayan (2005). Nepalese Administration A Historical Perspective. Kathmandu: Ratna Pustak Bhandar.

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Human Resource Management

HRM 462: Administrative Reform

The objective of this course is to impart the knowledge and skills to administrative reform so that student will be acquainted to adopt the administrative reform policies.

Contents

  1. Introduction: concept of administrative reform, necessity of administrative reform, administrative issues and reform, development and administrative reform, capability building and administrative reform
  2. Administrative reform in historical perspective: Reform during Rana rule, reform in democratic era, reform during Panchayat period, reform after 1990 and onward
  3. Administrative Reform and institution building, administrative reform and change in civil service, decentralization and administrative reform
  4. Implementation of administrative reform and its implications on structure and functions of the government, Administrative reform and technology, fiscal implication of administrative reform.
  5. Administrative Reform and the role of the government Agencies, Issues and challenges of administrative reform in general and particularly in Nepal

References

Agrawal, Hem Narayan (1976). The administrative System of Nepal from Tradition to Modernity. New Delhi: Vikash Publlishing House Pvt. Ltd.

Baiday, Tulasi Ram & Manandhar, Triratna (2053). Aadhunik Nepal ko Prashasanik Itihas (1768-1951). Kathmandu: Nepal Asiali Anusandhan Kendra.

Bhatta, Bhimdev (2071). Nepal ko Prashasanik Itihas. Kathmandu: Sopan Mashik.

Bhattrai, Ghanashyam (2064). Nepal ko Sthaniya Prashasan ko Itihas (1768-1951AD.). Delhi: Adiroit Publishers.

Poudyal, Madhab (1989). Administrative Reforms in Nepal. New Delhi: National Book Organization.

Shrestha, Tulsi Narayan (2005). Nepalese Administration A Historical Perspective. Kathmandu: Ratna Pustak Bhandar.

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Human Resource Management

HRM 463: Human Resource Development

The objective of this course is to aware of the students to the theories and practices of human resource development and its management so that after the completion of this course they can assume the role of human resource manager in the public as well as in private organizations.

Contents

  1. Introduction: Concept and Nature of human resource development; Human and social capital building and human development; indicators of human resource development, Function of HRM, difference between HRM & HRD.           
  2. Human Resource Planning: Human resource plan at Macro and Micro Level; Governing factors for human resource plan.
  3. Acquisition and utilization of Human Resources: Recruitment, training and development, Human resource inventory, Performance appraisal, socialization, Promotion, transfer and retirement.
  4. Compensation and Benefits: Salary and other benefits like health, education, transport, housing, insurance, safety, compensation policy
  5. Human resource Policies and Practices for Human Resource Development: Inclusiveness; positive discrimination and affirmative policies; issues and challenges.

References

Agrawal, Govind Ram (2013). Human Resource Development In Nepal. Kathmandu: M.K.Publishers and Distributors.

Ed. Pandey, Sriram Raj, Tropp, Shawjna, Sharma, Bikas & Khtiwada, Yub Raj (2006). Nepal Reading in Human Development. Kathmandu: United Nations Development Programme.

Jayaa Gopla, R. (1993). Human Resource Development: Conceptual Analysis and strategies. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers Private Limited.

Rao, T.V. (2001). Reading in Human Resource Development. New Delhi: Oxford IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

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Human Resource Management

HRM 464: Performance Management

The objective of this course is to impart to the basic knowledge and skill for improving the human performance in organizations. It intends to provide the contemporary conceptual framework of performance management.

Contents

  1. Foundation of Performance Management: Introduction, Perspectives of Performance management, per-requisites of Performance Management, Characteristics of and Objectives of Performance Management, Principles of Performance management, Performance Management Model and Benefits of Performance management
  2. Performance Planning: Concept of Performance Planning, Setting Performance Criteria, Characteristics and Principles of Performance criteria, Process of Setting Performance Criteria, Characteristics and Objectives of Performance planning, process of Performance Planning and Barriers of Performance Planning
  3. Performance Managing: Concept, Characteristics, Objectives, Importance and Process of Performance Managing
  4. Performance Appraisal: Concept, Characteristics, Objectives, importance, Principles, Process, Approaches and Methods of Performance appraisal
  5. Performance Monitoring: Concept, Characteristics, Objectives, importance, Principles, Process of Performance Monitoring Performance Management Audit

References

Armstrong, M. ( 2009 ). Armstrong’s Handbook of Performance Management. UK: Kogan Page Limited.

Chadha, P. (2009). Performance Management. India: Macmillan Publishers India Ltd.

Kohli, A.S. & Deb, T. (2008). Performance Management: UK: Oxford University Press