JIT and lean operations covering JIT/lean production definition (just-in-time coordinated processing system), goal of balanced system, supporting goals (eliminate disruptions, make system flexible, eliminate waste), sources of waste, big vs little JIT, building blocks (product design, process design, personnel elements, manufacturing planning), benefits of small lot sizes, production flexibility, takt time, quality improvement (autonomation, jidoka), Kanban production control system (pull/push systems, types, formula), supplier networks (traditional vs tiered), JIT vs traditional comparison, transitioning to JIT, obstacles, JIT in services, JIT II, benefits of JIT systems, elements of JIT.
Selection interviewing and induction covering selection definition, difference between recruitment and selection (5 key differences), importance and significance of selection, selection methods (bio data form, interviews, written tests, group discussion, role plays, selection tests), types of interviews (unstructured, situational, behavior description, comprehensive structured, structured behavioral, oral interview boards), conducting effective interviews, advantages and disadvantages of interview method, induction/orientation.
Contract Labour Regulation and Registration covering objective, evolution (1859-1970 timeline, came into effect Feb 10, 1971), applicability (20 or more workmen, employer and contractor), not applicable to cases, definitions (abolition, regulation, contract labour, establishment, principal employer, contractor Section 2(c), workmen Section 2(i)), registration vs licensing comparison table, contract vs regular labour comparison, advisory boards (central and state advisory contract labor boards).
E-waste management in India covering project objectives, need of study (strengthen monitoring, improve operating practices, proper collection/transportation system, occupational health and safety), what is e-waste definition, city-wise and state-wise waste generation statistics in India, e-waste law (Management and Handling Rules 2010, effective May 1, 2012), generation rate, health and environmental impacts (lead, plastics, beryllium, mercury, cadmium, acids – dangers), literature review (CPCB study, Delhi-NCR dumping statistics), research methodology (Agra city focus, sample size 32, convenient sampling, primary and secondary data collection).
Job analysis, description and specification covering definitions, importance, job analysis as basic HRM tool (staffing, training, compensation, safety, employee relations, legal), reasons for conducting, steps in job analysis, types of data collected, job analysis methods (questionnaires, observation, work sampling, diary/log, interviewing, specialized, computerized), writing job description (sections, essential functions), job specification (KSAs required, specifications based on judgment vs statistical analysis), person specification (attainment, experience, abilities, aptitude, interests), case study (Apollo Hospital storekeeper).