BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
BA3211 Human Resources Management Fall 3 0 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ELA ÜNLER
Course Objectives: This course has been organized both to facilitate students’ understanding of human resource management and to provide expanded coverage of emerging issues such as strategic human resource management. Some of the themes covered in this course are: strategic role of human resource management; recruitment and placement; employee testing and selection; training development; performance appraisal. The course will based on Turkish human resource activity examples which are going to help students in their work life.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Explore different management perspectives in the new era
2. Apply HR related knowledge into different contexts
3. Understand type of organizational cultures in designing HR tools
4. Develop HR strategies in respect of different environmental conditions
5. Explore innovative ways in designing HR tools
6. Enable to read HR data and put into practice
7. Develop powerful discourses about HR partnership
8. Explore digital tools and applications for HR units
9. Develop HR leadership skills in managing people across departments

Course Content

1st Week: The Strategic Role of Human Resource Management
2nd Week: Strategic Human Resource Management
3rd Week: Job Analysis
4th Week: Personnel Planning and Recruiting
5th Week: Employee Testing and Selection
6th Week: Interviewing Candidates
7th Week: Midterm
8th Week: Training and Developing Employees
9th Week: Performance Management and Appraisal
10th Week: Managing Careers
11th Week: Establishing Strategic Pay Plans
12th Week: Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives
13th Week: Benefits and Services
14th Week: Ethics, Justice, And Fair Treatment in HR Management

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1st Week: The Strategic Role of Human Resource Management
2) 2nd Week: Strategic Human Resource Management
3) 3rd Week: Job Analysis
4) 4th Week: Personnel Planning and Recruiting
5) 5th Week: Employee Testing and Selection
6) 6th Week: Interviewing Candidates
7) 7th Week: Review
8) 8th Week: Training and Developing Employees
9) 9th Week: Performance Management and Appraisal
10) 10th Week: Managing Careers
11) 11th Week: Establishing Strategic Pay Plans
12) 12th Week: Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives
13) 13th Week: Benefits and Services
14) 14th Week: Ethics, Justice, And Fair Treatment in HR Management

Sources

Course Notes: Text Book Human Resource Management (2011, 12th edition), by Gary Dessler, Prentice Hall. Other readings will be distributed and assigned throughout the semester.
References: Optional Text İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi (2006, 6. Baskı), by İlhami Fındıkçı, Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 5 % 20
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 40
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 74
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments 5 5
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 2
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 123

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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions 4
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude 4
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail 3
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education 4
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning 4
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork 4
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment 5
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 3
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business 2
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding 4
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology 4
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life 5
13) Possessing managing skills and competence 5
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations 2
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 4