Business Administration (Thesis) (English)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code: MBA5014
Course Title: Human Resources Management
Course Semester: Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction: EN
Course Prerequisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Zeynep KABADAYI KUŞÇU
Course Lecturer(s): Zeynep KABADAYI KUŞÇU
Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to enable students to analyze strategic human resource management practices and evaluate their impact on organizational performance, employee engagement, and sustainable competitive advantage.
Course Content: The most important innovations of our era are the modern organizations. These organizations can only succeed if they can efficiently and effectively combine their resources. Among the others employees are the key resources of the organizations, because employees besides being input also direct the other inputs towards the achievement of the organizational goals. So, the objective of this course is to inform the students about how to attain, retain and maintain human resources in the organizations.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of key concepts, practices, and strategies in Human Resources Management (HRM). Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of HRM functions, including recruitment, selection, training, performance management, compensation, labor relations, and organizational development. The course emphasizes strategic HRM and its role in achieving organizational goals.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Analyze HRM theories and their practical applications.
2) Understand the role of HRM in organizational strategy and culture
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Course Weekly Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi Zorlukları (Çevresel ve Uluslararası) Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Pearson. Part 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management
2) Human resource Planning, Job Analysis Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Pearson. Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process Personnel Planning and Recruiting
3) Recruitment Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Personnel Planning and Recruiting
4) Selection Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Employee Testing and Selection
5) Orientation and Placement DeCenzo, D. A., Robbins, S. P., & Verhulst, S. L. (2020). Fundamentals of human resource management (13th ed.). Wiley. Socialization and Orientation
6) Training Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Training and Developing Employees
7) Performance management Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.).
8) Talent management Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process Managing Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers
9) Career planning Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2021). Human resource management: Gaining a competitive advantage (12th ed.). McGraw Hill. Development and Career Management Employee development strategies. Career planning and management. Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Managing Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers
10) Compensation Administration-1 Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Part 4: Compensation Establishing Strategic Pay Plans
11) Compensation-2 Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives Benefits and Services
12) Strategic HR Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Strategic HR Practices for Building Sustainable Organizations
13) Employee Well-Being Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2021). Human resource management: Gaining a competitive advantage (12th ed.). McGraw Hill. Enhancing Employee Well-being Workplace safety and health programs. Employee assistance and wellness initiatives.
14) Managing HR Globally DeCenzo, D. A., Robbins, S. P., & Verhulst, S. L. (2020). Fundamentals of human resource management (13th ed.). Wiley Part 6: Global Issues and Future Challenges Managing Human Resources Globally Challenges and Trends in Human Resource Management Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2021). Human resource management: Gaining a competitive advantage (12th ed.). Managing HR Globally HR strategies in multinational corporations. Cross-cultural considerations.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Pearson.
(Adjust the edition based on the most recent version available.)

Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2021). Human resource management: Gaining a competitive advantage (12th ed.). McGraw Hill.

DeCenzo, D. A., Robbins, S. P., & Verhulst, S. L. (2020). Fundamentals of human resource management (13th ed.). Wiley.

Powerpoint presentations developed by the lecturer.
References: Dessler, G. (2019). Human resource management (16th ed.). Pearson.
(Adjust the edition based on the most recent version available.)

Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2021). Human resource management: Gaining a competitive advantage (12th ed.). McGraw Hill.

DeCenzo, D. A., Robbins, S. P., & Verhulst, S. L. (2020). Fundamentals of human resource management (13th ed.). Wiley.

Dersin hocası tarafından geliştirilen powerpoint sunumlar.

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Enhance the knowledge on the theoretical and conceptual foundations of business administration, including marketing, finance, operations, and human resource management.
2) Follow current global economic trends, emerging technologies, and industry-specific developments relevant to the business administration specialization.
3) Interpret financial statements, market research data, and other business-related information.
4) Use quantitative and qualitative research methods to investigate and solve business problems.
5) Implement strategic plans across various business functions (e.g., marketing, finance, operations).
6) Analyze the interconnectedness between different business functions.
7) Evaluate the ethical, social, and environmental implications of business decisions and propose socially responsible alternatives.
8) Develop innovative business models, products, or services to address market needs or solve industry-specific problems.
9) Create and communicate persuasive presentations, reports, and proposals that effectively convey business insights and recommendations.

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Enhance the knowledge on the theoretical and conceptual foundations of business administration, including marketing, finance, operations, and human resource management. 4
2) Follow current global economic trends, emerging technologies, and industry-specific developments relevant to the business administration specialization. 4
3) Interpret financial statements, market research data, and other business-related information. 2
4) Use quantitative and qualitative research methods to investigate and solve business problems. 1
5) Implement strategic plans across various business functions (e.g., marketing, finance, operations). 3
6) Analyze the interconnectedness between different business functions. 3
7) Evaluate the ethical, social, and environmental implications of business decisions and propose socially responsible alternatives. 3
8) Develop innovative business models, products, or services to address market needs or solve industry-specific problems. 3
9) Create and communicate persuasive presentations, reports, and proposals that effectively convey business insights and recommendations. 5

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Course
Question-and-Answer / Discussion

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 5
Quizzes 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Kanaat Notu 1 % 5
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 15 1 15
Midterms 1 40 40
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 157