Business and Economics Journal

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, India

Publications

• Review Article   
  A Human Capital Analysis of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Managerial Concerns of Beaconsfield Mine (Technical Report)
  Author(s): Omprakasam Subramaniam*
  
  The report discusses the case study subject of “The Beaconsfield Mine” adapted from de Ceiri and its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management aspect. It is noted that the organization sees this as a secondary concern when the perspective of operating costs of business are highlighted by the owners and senior management. The technical paper will elaborate how such an approach may have serious adverse consequences and will explain the lessons HR managers can learn. In view of the case, a discussion underpinning a strategic approach to Human Resources Management (HRM) will be conducted. The intent of this paper is to posit that the strategic approach of HRM investment in OHS can reduce mining accidents. Readings from the case study literature has been done and findings can be made to conclude that OHS management is important where costs involving OHS is primary and not.. Read More»
  

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