BUS321 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Course Code:3530321
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:Lecturer Dr. BURÇAK ÖZOĞLU
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

During the course, the student is expected to acquire:

i) a clear understanding of the concepts of HR/personnel management;

ii) a foundation of the knowledge of the history of HRM;

iii) knowledge of the contemporary trends and techniques of HRM both in their own country and worldwide; iv) the understanding and knowledge of employment and industrial relations.


Course Content

The 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.


Course Learning Outcomes

And at the end of the course the participants are expected to have:

i) an analytical understanding of HRM, employment and industrial relations;

ii) the ability of assessment of the change factor in  all;

iii) the ability to discuss and forecast the future of HR/personnel management and industrial relations.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
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.

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