COURSE UNIT TITLE

: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MNO 2002 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SELCEN KILIÇASLAN GÖKOĞLU

Offered to

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Tourism Management

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to the help the students to understand fundamental HR practices, methods, topics that would be helpful in making future HR decisions and provide useful and accurate information on HR-related responsibilities and personnel management by focusing on practical applications, concepts, and techniques can be used in business.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

0   At the end of this course the students are expected to be able to:
1   Explain what human resource management (HR) is and how managers can use HR concepts and techniques.
2   Prepare and write job descriptions, including summaries, accountabilities, job requirements, and job specifications using both the Internet and traditional methods.
3   Demonstrate understanding of the main techniques used in employment planning and forecasting.
4   Design and develop a help wanted ad.
5   Demonstrate understanding of the tests can be used for employee selection, and how to use them.
6   Describe and illustrate how to go about identifying training requirements.
7   Perform an effective appraisal interview.
8   Demonstrate understanding of the employee s manager s and employer s career development roles.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to HRM & Strategic Role of HRM Instructor s Presentations, HRM Video 1- Strategic role of HR , Dessler, 9th E., Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.1-36
2 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.36-83
3 HR Planning Job Analysis Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.83-122
4 Personnel Planning and Recruiting HRM Video 2- Recruitment , Dessler, 9th E., Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.122-172
5 Employee Testing and Selection Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.172-215
6 Interviewing Candidates Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.215-248
7 Training and Developing Employees HRM Video 3- Training & Dev. , Dessler, 9th E., Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.248-291
8 Managing Organizational Renewal Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.291-320
9 Appraising Performance Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.320-362
10 Managing Careers and Fair Treatment Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.362-395
11 Establishing Pay Plans HRM Video 4- Compensation , Dessler, 9th E., Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.395-438
12 Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8th E., p.438-475
13 Managing Global Human Resources
14 Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

Recomended or Required Reading

Gary Dessler, (2017), Human Resource Management, Global Edition, 15th Edition. Pearson Higher Education

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, in-class activities, case studies

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 FN Final
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

"Students will;
1. Clearly enumerate the main functions of HRM and indicate at least 10 techniques used in HRM.
2. Conduct a job analysis by observing and interrogating an employee, and subsequently write a job description using appropriate job description format and terminology (Individual Assignment #1).
3. Specify the main methods used in workforce planning and forecasting.
4. Critique examples of a good and a bad job advertisement according to the "A.I.D.A." principles, and make recommendations closest to the ideal (Individual Assignment #2).
5. Clearly distinguish between structural and unstructured job interviews, and identify typical questions for both types.
6. Define the process and fundamentals of training.
7. Examine and discuss the most important factors that adversely affect performance appraisal interviews.
8. Explain how promotions and transfers can be carried out more effectively.
9. Explain in detail how salary levels, incentive plans, and social benefits should be structured."

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. The course will be a combination of lectures, videos, and class discussions.
2. Students should read the assigned chapters and be prepared for active participation at each
3. Participation in class and group work is required.
4. Students should attend min. 70% of courses.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

selcen.kilicaslan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Please ask for an appointment before visiting.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 0 2 0
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
In-class practices 4 1,5 8
Preparation for final exam 8 1,5 16
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 5 2 10
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 126

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.1144
LO.2144
LO.3144
LO.444
LO.5344
LO.6244
LO.7144
LO.84444
LO.93444

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