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ISL 301 - Human Resources Management

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences · Business Administration (English 30%) · Undergraduate

ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Semiha EKİCİ ŞİMŞEK
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Semiha EKİCİ ŞİMŞEK

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to emphasize the importance of the people who are considered to be the most valuable source and intellectual capital of the corporations today, whether it is for profit or not-for-profit institutions. In doing so, the issues such as HR planning, job analysis and job descriptions, recruitment, placement and training of the right person will be discussed in detail.

Course Content

The aim of the course is to emphasize the importance of the people who are considered to be the most valuable source and intellectual capital of the corporations today, whether it is for profit or not-for-profit institutions. In doing so, the issues such as HR planning, job analysis and job descriptions, recruitment, placement and training of the right person will be discussed in detail.

Required Resources

Gary Dessler (2020): Human Resource Management, 16th ed.

Recommended Resources

Course slides and quizzes.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. To have a critical theoretical view of how Human Resources Management requires ’how ve,‘ why ’and‘ where ‘to provide contribution and support to ensure the development of employees and society; the scope of these acquisitions
  2. To have critical and analytical thinking skills
  3. Human resources planning, work relations, realization of occupational health and safety practices, training planning, performance and wage management, career planning, recruitment and interview techniques and legal issues
  4. Acquiring the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in Human Resources Management and other social sciences
  5. To have academic and theoretical knowledge about Human Resources Management and other social sciences; To have academic knowledge on historical, sociological, legal and psychological issues
  6. To be able to work with people who have different cultural and educational background by giving importance to teamwork, empathy and listening skills.

Core Area Distribution

(34) Business and Administration%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticePresentationGroup StudyCase StudySelf study

Assessment & Evaluation

HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16348
Out of Class Study Period16116
Midterm12020
Quiz000
Assignment10110
Practice000
Final13030

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Meeting stage with participants, making psychological contract and sharing expectations. Sharing syllabus and curriculum to draw a holistic picture about the course. Overcoming possible uncertainties and addressing questions about the lesson.Having a look at the course syllabus and course materials
2Fundamental Concepts and Development of SHRMDessler (2019) Introduction to Human Resource Management p.2 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
3Changing Nature and Environment of HRM and Contemporary TrendsDessler (2019) Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis p.70 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
4Job Analysis and DesignDessler (2019) Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process p.102 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
5Human Resource PlanningDessler (2019) Personnel Planning and Recruiting p. 136 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
6Selection and RecruitmentDessler (2019) Employee Testing and Selection p. 174, Interviewing Candidates p. 212 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
7Training and DevelopmentDessler (2019) Training and Developing Employees p. 242 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
8Ara SınavAra Sınav
9Career and Talent ManagementDessler (2019) Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers p. 320 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
10Performance Appraisal and Effective FeedbackDessler (2019) Performance Management and Appraisal p.282 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
11Compensation and Compensation ManagementDessler (2019) Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives p.390 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
12Ethics and HRMDessler (2019) Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline p.458 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
13Creating and Maintaining High Performance Organizations with SHRMThe academic paper shared in the system And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
14Managing Human Resources GloballyDessler (2019) Managing Global Human Resources p. 576 And running through the presentation, mind map notes and internet sources of the week which are shared through the Campus System
15Review and ConclusionChecking and combining the notes taken in the class and getting ready for the class discussion
16Final SınavıFinal Sınavı