ENM3004 Human Capital and LeadershipBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENM3004 Human Capital and Leadership Fall
Spring
3 0 3 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CİHANGİR GÜMÜŞTAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: N/A
Course Objectives: This course will provide general information about HRM functions and their importance on organization’s overall performance. Leadership is also important for managing human capital in organizations. During the course features of leadership and basic leadership theories will be explained. By focusing on strategic, operational and administrative roles of human resource management, students will acquire critical knowledge of the changing nature of issues facing their most important organizational asset: human capital. Theories of leadership, power and leadership and different leadership styles will be also discussed during the ccourse.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
-Explain the effect of effective human resources management on organizational strategies and performance.
-Understand human resource planning, recruitment, selection and placement functions.
-Gain awareness about the importance of lifelong learning skills and the importance of learning and development activities in organizations.
-Explain the importance of performance evaluation methods and performance management and understand the importance of individual and team performance.
-Explain the factors affecting compensation management and rewarding, and different compensation management systems.
- Understands the importance of career management for employees and organizations, explains the impact of entrepreneurship, change and innovation on their career.
- Understand differences among the concept of leadership, management, ethics and power, and the relationship between each other.
- Understand and compares different leadership approaches and styles.

Course Content

During the course firstly new researches about human capital and leadership will be discussed. Human capital management process and its effect on strategic goals of organization will be explained. The course will address all the functions of Human Resource Management that are; planning, recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management, career and talent management and compensation systems. Leadership and power, important theories about the leadership will be also discussed during the course

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction -Global Human Capital Trends N/A
2) Introduction to Human Resource Management Textbooks and presentations
3) Human Resource Planning Textbooks and presentations
4) Selection and Placement Textbooks and presentations
5) Training and Development Management Textbooks and presentations
6) Performance Management Textbooks and presentations
7) Rewarding and Compensation Management Textbooks and presentations
8) Rewarding and Compensation Management Textbooks and presentations
9) Career and Talent Management Textbooks and presentations
10) Career and talent management Textbooks and presentations
11) Introduction to Leadership Textbooks and presentations
12) Leadership Theories 1 Textbooks and presentations
13) Leadership Theories 2 Textbooks and presentations
14) Leadership Theories and General Review Textbooks and presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall, 13th edition, 2013.
2. Peter G. Northouse, Leadership: Theory and Practice, 6th edition, 2013
References: Yok - N/A

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 70
Project 11 33
Midterms 6 18
Paper Submission 1 2
Final 1 3
Total Workload 168

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.