BA2204 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Course Code:3122204
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Business Administration
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞRI TOPAL
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the students will have developed a solid and critical understanding of basic HRM topics and concepts and improved their teamwork skills through interactive learning.


Course Content

Management of human resources in complex organizations, personnel recruitment and selection; increasing employee effectiveness, employee and management development, performance evaluation, motivation communication, employee morale, labor management relations, grievance and disciplinary actions, incentives and security are major areas covered in the course.


Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to

  • explain how environmental factors and organizational characteristics influence HRM.
  • understand employee recruitment, selection, and separation.
  • know about performance appraisals, workforce training, and career development.
  • discuss systems of compensation, rewarding, and benefits.
  • interpret employee and union relations in organizational governance.
  • relate the established theories and practices of HRM to real life cases.
  • criticize the established theories and practices of HRM.
  • show improved teamwork skills developed through in-class group activities.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management.
2They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration.
3They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes.
4They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently
5They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques.
6They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English.
7They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork.
8They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences.
9They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility.
10They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts.
11They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values
12They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution