REFERENCES

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Dr. Pattnaik, S. & Dr. Mishra, S. Lectures on Production and Operations Management. Retrieved from
https://www.vssut.ac.in/lecture_notes/lecture1429900757.pdf

Anil Kumar, S. (2008). Production and Operations Management (With Skill Development, Caselets and
Cases). Retrieved from
https://www.academia.edu/7672571/Production_and_Operations_Management_With_Skill_Developm
ent_Caselets_and_Cases

This course tackles the nature, scope, functions and importance of production and operations
management in business. It includes discussions on productivity, competitiveness and strategy,
forecasting, production system design, process selection and capacity planning, facilities layout, design
of work systems, quality, scheduling and just-in-time manufacturing systems. Cases will also be used to
illustrate and apply the basic production and operations concepts and tools commonly used in business
firms.

FRANCHISING

The course introduces franchising as a method of retail business in which the investor/franchisee makes
an investment in the form of a franchise fee in exchange for the right to promote goods, services, and/or
processes directly to the public. A franchise usually has a recognizable name or trademark. Franchising
involves the integration of independent companies at different levels and in different areas of
production and distribution. This integration permits more effective sales and advertising. Prerequisite:
Marketing 1

STRATEGIC HR MANAGEMENT

This course will allow students to work with a seasoned and capable mentor who will guide the students
in their self-discovery. The philosophy on the self as the primary instrument and a key success factor in
effectively performing strategic HR work will be the cornerstone of this course. Various self-assessment
tools and instrumentation will be utilized to enhance self-understanding/processing
Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds for failing grade:

1. Grave misconduct

2. Cheating during examinations

Classroom policies:

1. It is a student’s responsibility to attend class prepared and as much as possible to actively participate
in the discussion/activities.

2. Is expected to take all examinations at the date scheduled.

3. Advanced study

4. Have own monitoring of grades and absences or tardiness.

Business plan

https://www.va.gov/osdbu/docs/vepBusinessPlanOutline.pdf