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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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