NGO MANAGEMENT AND CSR (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
25HHD421
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to :

  1. To Understand the working  of NGO
  2. To understand the issues and challenges in opening of an NGO

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

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(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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25HHD 421

NGO MANAGEMENT AND CSR

(THEORY)

 

 

COHD 133: Appraise the concept of NGO, their characteristics, history, structure, function and contribution in the development.

COHD134: Demonstrate the skill to plan strategically, identify and mobilize resources for starting NGO.

COHD 135: Develop proficiency in governance & management specific to NGOs, including leading the team,Conflict resolution, assessment and human resource management.

COHD 136:Examine the functioning of CSR, its origin, stakeholders and impact of globalization on CSR

COHD 137: Develop skills of management required for managing CSR.

COHD138: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

 

Approaches in Teaching:  Interactive Lectures, Mock Activity, Power Point Presentation, Discussion with lectures.

 

 

Learning activities for the Students:

Self learning assignments, field practicals.

Quiz. PPT, Group projects, assignments, CA test , Semester End Examination.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Concept of NGO and Status of NGO in India
  • Comparing Government Organizations and NGO
  • Historical Perspective & Present status of NGO
  • Social Problems in India related to women and children: Old age, violation of rights of children and women
  • Characteristics, Structure & Function of NGO
  • Contribution of NGO in the Development

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Starting of NGO
  • Schemes for NGOs under the Government of India
  • Steps of a strategic plan (Vision, Mission, Objectives, etc.)
  • Registration of NGO
  • Identifying Funding agencies
  • Resource Mobilization
  • Evaluation strategy under NGO

 

6.00
Unit III: 
NGO Governance & Management
  • Human Resource management in NGOs
  • Building and Leading a Team, Conflict resolution
  • Applying NGO principles and values
  • Accountability and impact assessment for NGOs
  • Leadership competencies

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Introduction to CSR
  • Corporate Social Responsibility- Meaning, definition, and 8 areas of CSR Evolution of CSR
  • Concepts of Charity, Corporate philanthropy, Corporate Citizenship, Sustainability 
  • Carroll’s Model of CSR (Pyramid of CSR)
  • Globalization and CSR
  • Companies Act

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Management of CSR
  • Managing CSR in an organization
  • Role of HR Professionals in CSR
  • Review of Current trends and successful corporate initiatives and challenges of CSR in the field of women and children in India
  • National Voluntary Guidelines by Govt. of India, Roles and responsibilities of corporate foundations

 

Essential Readings: 
  • S. Chandra, Guidelines for NGO Management in India (2003), Published by Kanishka Distributors, New Delhi
  • Administration And Management Of NGOs : Text And Case Studies Paperback – 2005 by R. Kumar & S. L. Goel
  • Sanjay K Agarwal, Corporate Social Responsibility in India, Sage Publications, 2008
  • Handbook on Corporate Social Responsibility in India, CII. 6. Handbook of Corporate Sustainability: Frameworks, Strategies and Tools - M. A. Quaddus, Muhammed Abu B. Siddique
  • Corporate Social Responsibility: Concepts and Cases: The Indian - C. V. Baxi, Ajit Prasad

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS::

  • D. Lewis, Management of Non Governmental Development Organization (2001), Second Edition, Published by Routledge, Newyork.
  • A. Abraham, Formation and Management of NGOs (2003), Third Edition, Published by Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd., New Delhi.
  • Sundar, P. 2013, Business and Community: The Story of Corporate Social Responsibility in India , New Delhi, Sage Publication.

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Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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