Information Package

Program of Tourism and Hotel Management

TOT382

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS

Course Code
TOT382
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define management functions and their relations with human resource management in hospitality operations.
  2. Define the main concepts of human resource management in hospitality operations and discuss the strategic importance of human resource management.
  3. Explain human resource planning and job analysis process applied in hospitality operations.
  4. Define recruitment and selection process and be understood their applications in organizations stated in tourism industry.
  5. Explain training processes within the organization and knows the major methods of training.
  6. Define performance appraisal process within the organization and understands performance management system.
  7. Explain compensation systems and job evaluation methods.
  8. Understand the human resource applications in hospitality operations.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the foundations of HRM theories, job analysis, human resource planning, recruitment and selection, orientation, training and development individual career planning and development activities and performance appraisal, pay, benefits, additional financial rewards, nonfinancial rewards, safety and health, employee and labor relations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to human resource management in hospitality operations
2nd Week Job analysis and job design
3rd Week Job analysis and job design
4th Week Human resource planning and recruitment
5th Week Employee testing and selection and ınterviewing
6th Week Orientation
7th Week Training and development
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Performance appraisal process and performance management
10th Week Compensation and job evaluation
11th Week Applications of hrm functions in hospitality operations.
12th Week Presentations
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingDessler, G., Cole, N. D., & Chhinzer, N. (2015). Management of human resources: The essentials. London: Pearson.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 2 10
Quiz 2 10
Project 1 10
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 8 16
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 4 8
Project 1 2 2
Quiz 2 2 4
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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