Faculty of Business and Management Sciences · International Trade and Finance · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 University Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Semiha EKİCİ ŞİMŞEK
Course Objective
The aim of the course is to emphasize the importance of the people who are considered to be the most valuable source and intellectual capital of the corporations today, whether it is for profit or not-for-profit institutions. In doing so, the issues such as HR planning, job analysis and job descriptions, recruitment, placement and training of the right person will be discussed in detail.
Course Content
The aim of the course is to emphasize the importance of the people who are considered to be the most valuable source and intellectual capital of the corporations today, whether it is for profit or not-for-profit institutions. In doing so, the issues such as HR planning, job analysis and job descriptions, recruitment, placement and training of the right person will be discussed in detail.
Required Resources
Gary Dessler (2020): Human Resource Management, 16th ed.
Recommended Resources
Course slides and quizzes.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To have a critical theoretical view of how Human Resources Management requires ’how ve,‘ why ’and‘ where ‘to provide contribution and support to ensure the development of employees and society; the scope of these acquisitions
- To have critical and analytical thinking skills
- Human resources planning, work relations, realization of occupational health and safety practices, training planning, performance and wage management, career planning, recruitment and interview techniques and legal issues
- Acquiring the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in Human Resources Management and other social sciences
- To have academic and theoretical knowledge about Human Resources Management and other social sciences; To have academic knowledge on historical, sociological, legal and psychological issues
- To be able to work with people who have different cultural and educational background by giving importance to teamwork, empathy and listening skills.
Core Area Distribution
(34) Business and Administration%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticePresentationGroup StudyCase StudySelf study
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Midterm | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting stage with participants, making psychological contract and sharing expectations. Sharing syllabus and curriculum to draw a holistic picture about the course. Overcoming possible uncertainties and addressing questions about the lesson. | Having a look at the course syllabus and course materials |
| 2 | Fundamental Concepts and Development of SHRM | Dessler (2019) Introduction to Human Resource Management p.2 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 3 | Changing Nature and Environment of HRM and Contemporary Trends | Dessler (2019) Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis p.70 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 4 | Job Analysis and Design | Dessler (2019) Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process p.102 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 5 | Human Resource Planning | Dessler (2019) Personnel Planning and Recruiting p. 136 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 6 | Selection and Recruitment | Dessler (2019) Employee Testing and Selection p. 174, Interviewing Candidates p. 212 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 7 | Training and Development | Dessler (2019) Training and Developing Employees p. 242 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Career and Talent Management | Dessler (2019) Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers p. 320 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 10 | Performance Appraisal and Effective Feedback | Dessler (2019) Performance Management and Appraisal p.282 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 11 | Compensation and Compensation Management | Dessler (2019) Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives p.390 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 12 | Ethics and HRM | Dessler (2019) Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline p.458 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 13 | Creating and Maintaining High Performance Organizations with SHRM | The academic paper shared in the system And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 14 | Managing Human Resources Globally | Dessler (2019) Managing Global Human Resources p. 576 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System |
| 15 | Review and Conclusion | Checking and combining the notes taken in the class and getting ready for the class discussion |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |