BA 5202Human Resource Management

Introduction

Course syllabus available atwww.ba.metu.edu.tr/user/ctopal

Instructor: Çağrı Topal1

DescriptionIntroducing students to the field of

human resource managementBroad coverageGeneral management perspectiveSpecific topics• Contexts of human resource management• Staffing• Employee development• Compensation• Governance 2

RelevanceMandatory or non-elective courseA core subject and discipline in

managementHuman resource as an investmentHuman factor as the sole producer

of valueCompetition and globalization

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ObjectiveAcquiring the knowledge of basic

HRM concepts and techniquesDeveloping a critical familiarity with

HRM applications in real lifeImproving teamwork skills

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Outcomes-theoreticalEnvironmental factors and

organizational characteristicsEmployee recruitment, selection,

and separationPerformance appraisals, workforce

training, and career developmentCompensation, rewarding, and

benefitsRelations with employees and

unions5

Outcomes-practicalRelating established HRM theories

and practices to real lifeCriticizing established theories and

practicesImproving teamwork abilities

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TextbookRequiredGomez-Mejia, L.R., Balkin, D, and

Cardy, R.L. 2011. Managing Human Resources (7th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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AssessmentMidterm exam 1 30%Midterm exam 2 35%Project initial report 5%Project final report 15%Group participation 10%Individual participation 5%Total 100%

GRADES ARE FINAL

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ExamsEssay-type questionsFirst midterm: the first eight (April 8)Second midterm: the second eight

(May 13)No final exam and thus no re-sit

examMake-up exam only if applied within

one week after the exam with documentation

No make-up for group or individual participation studies in the class 9

Attendance and participationThe students who miss 8 (eight)

sessions will fail automaticallyCome preparedListen to the lecture and contribute

to the following discussionBring your book to the classHave a look at the end-of-chapter

questionsShare personal experiencesBe critical

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ProjectAn organization’s HR function or

department with an HR professional4 (four) students at mostTalk with real people, documentary

analysis not acceptableInitial report-2 pages (April 22 in

class)Final report-15 pages (May 22)See the project guide for the details

at www.ba.metu.edu.tr/user/ctopal11

GradingPercentage Grade Coefficient90-100 AA 485-89 BA 3.580-84 BB 375-79 CB 2.570-74 CC 265-69 DC 1.560-64 DD 150-59 FD 0.549 and below FF 0

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CivilityBe in class on timeTurn cellular phones off or on the

silent modeTurn laptops off except for class

purposesAvoid side conversations and other

non-course activitiesUse impersonal languageSee the instructor if you need

special arrangements13

Code of ethics and regulationsMake yourself familiar with or

refresh your memory about the university’s code of ethics and academic regulations

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ScheduleTentativeDate changes depending on paceMidterm date changes only if

conflict with other compulsory MBA courses

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QuestionsQuestionsConcerns

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