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Program of Business Administration (English)

BUS218

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Course Code
BUS218
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the principles and functions of Human Resource Management departments in organizations
  2. Know how to conduct a job analysis
  3. Knows recruitment and selection methods
  4. Knows assesinng training needs and analysis techniques
  5. Knows the methods for designing a performance management system
  6. Have knowledge about compensation systems
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, the contemporary human resources management practices are discussed. Human resource planning, work design, recruitment, selection and outplacement, performance evaluation, planning of reward systems, compensation, labour relations and communication practices are analyzed in order to develop effective and healthy organizations. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, History of HR Management
2nd Week Strategic Role of the HR Management
3rd Week Job Analysis
4th Week HR Planning & Recruitment
5th Week Search & Selection Methods
6th Week Interview Techniques
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Corporate Culture
9th Week Training & Development
10th Week Performance Management
11th Week Remuneration Policies
12th Week Career Planning
13th Week Health & Safety, Work Environment & Industrial Relations
14th Week HR Practices in Multinational Companies
Recommended or Required ReadingDessler, Gary (2011). Human Resource Management, Pearson.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 2 2
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 55 55
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load153
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.1
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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