Graduate Education Institute · Business Administration · Doctorate
Course Objective
This course aims to provide its participants a comprehensive introduction to human resource management with all its functions and processes. Main objective of the course is to demonstrate a big picture where participants can see all HRM concepts and practices together for sustaining an effective organization in line with the corporate strategy.
Course Content
The course aims to provide advanced and contemporary knowledge in the light of recent evidence and developments in science for all issues related to HRM, from creating a candidate pool to recruiting employees, performance management to training and development.
Required Resources
PRIMARY RESOURCE (REQUIRED):
The academic papers given in the curriculum below.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management Fourth Edition (2011) Raymond A. Noe The Ohio State University John R. Hollenbeck Michigan State University Barry Gerhart University of Wisconsin–Madison Patrick M. Wright Cornell University Mc-Graw Hill Irwin
ISBN 978-0-07-353046-8
Recommended Resources
Recommended text books:
Suggested Reading
Mondy, R. Wayne, and Judy Bandy Mondy. 2010. Human resource management. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall.
Suggested readings will be very essential for this course and you need to follow the lectures to get information about each week’s readings (this is for encouraging participation)
Course Learning Outcomes
- Being familiar with the contemporary HR problems in business world and providing solutions for them.
- Creates models and scientific curiosities for posibble future research.
- Having an understanding on evolution of SHRM from personnel management and contemporary trends in HR
- Defining and understanding the fundamental concepts of Strategic Human Resource Management
- Using, shaping and changing human resource processes such as performance management, training and development, career management, job analysis, compensation and etc. for creating a competitive advantage for the organizations.
- Understanding the importance of HR in the success of organizations and acquires the efficacy of using and shaping HR for corporate success
- Developes knowledge and efficacy on issues that highly affects managerial effectiveness such as performance management, training and development, career management, job analysis, compensation and etc.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Quiz | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Assignment | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 41 | 41 |
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 | Corporate Strategy and HR- Fundamental Concepts and Development of SHRM | Paper 1 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes Tunçer, Polat. (2011), 5-42 |
| 3 | Changing Nature and Environment of HRM and Contemporary Trends | Paper 2 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes and Tunçer, Tunçer, Polat. (2011), 55-82 |
| 4 | Job Analysis and Design | Paper 3 and 4 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes Tunçer and Polat. (2011) 89-124 |
| 5 | Human Resource Planning | Paper 5 and 6 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes and Tunçer, Polat. (2011) 125-166 |
| 6 | Selection and Recruitment | Paper 7 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes Tunçer and Polat. (2011) 171-233 |
| 7 | Training and Development | Paper 8 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes and Tunçer, Polat. (2011) 239-254 |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Career and Talent Management | Paper 9 and 10 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes and Tunçer, Polat. (2011) 257-279 |
| 10 | Performance Appraisal and Effective Feedback | Paper 11 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes and Tunçer, Polat. (2011) 283-301 |
| 11 | Compensation and Compensation Management | Paper 12 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes Uyargil, Cavide. 2008 |
| 12 | Retaining, Directing and Motivating Human Force | Paper 13 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes Uyargil, Cavide. 2010 |
| 13 | Creating and Maintaining High Performance Organizations with SHRM | Paper 14 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes |
| 14 | Case Studies - Managing Human Resources Globally | Paper 15, 16, 17 and 18 and reviewing the presentation and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System, getting the course notes |
| 15 | Case Studies and Review– HRM Metrics | Checking and combining the notes taken in the class and getting ready for the class discussion |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |