To introduce the fundamentals of organizational behavior and human resources management in the context of today's contemporary global business environment.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
Foreign language level, attendance
Instructor(s)
Professor Göksel ATAMAN
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
The course is not opened for this semester.
Office Hour(s)
The course is not opened for this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture and discussion
Principle Sources
Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 9th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2003.
Stephen P. Robbins, Organizational Behavior,9th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2001.
David A. De-Cenzo, Stephen P. Robbins, Human Resources Management, 6th Edition, John & Wiley Sons Inc., USA, 1999.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
The Strategic Role of Human Resource Management
Oral presentation
2. Week
Human Resource Planning and Recruiting
Oral presentation
3. Week
Employee Testing and Selection
Oral presentation
4. Week
Interviewing Candidates
Oral presentation
5. Week
Training and Developing Employees
Oral presentation
6. Week
Appraising and Managing Performance
Oral presentation
7. Week
Managing the Global Workforce
Oral presentation
8. Week
Introduction to Organizational Behavior
Oral presentation
9. Week
Values, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction
Oral presentation
10. Week
Personality and Emotions
Oral presentation
11. Week
Perception and Individual Decision Making
Oral presentation
12. Week
Communication
Oral presentation
13. Week
Leadership and Trust
Oral presentation
14. Week
Stress and Conflict Management
Oral presentation
15. Week
Case Study
Case Study
16. Week
Case Study
Case Study
17. Week
Case Study
Case Study
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Quizzes
1
50
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained by Mathematics, Science and their engineering fields and ability to use their knowledge in solving complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability of determining, defining, formulating and solving complex engineering problems; for that purpose develop the ability of selecting and implementing suitable models and methods of analysis.
PO-3
Ability of designing a complex system, process, device or product under real world constraints and conditions serving certain needs; for this purpose ability of applying modern design techniques
PO-4
Ability of selecting and using the modern techniques and devices which are necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems in engineering implementations; ability of efficient usage of information technologies.
PO-5
Ability of designing experiments, conducting tests, collecting data and analyzing and interpreting the solutions to investigate of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
PO-6
Ability of working efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working ability and habits.
PO-7
Ability of verbal and written communication skills; and at least one foreign language skills, ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, ability to prepare design and production reports, ability to make impressive presentation, ability to give and receive clear and understandable instructions
PO-8
Awareness of importance of lifelong learning; ability to access data, to follow up the recent innovation in science and technology for continuous self-improvement.
PO-9
Conformity to ethical principles; knowledge about occupational and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering applications.
PO-10
Knowledge about work life implementations such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about effects of engineering applications on health, environment and security in global and social dimensions, and on the problems of the modern age in engineering; awareness about legal outcomes of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Familiarize with major conceptual frameworks, debates, and developments in human resources management and organizational behavior.
LO-2
Understand the major theories and models in areas of communication, group dynamics, and motivation, leadership, power and politics, and ethics and social responsibility
LO-3
Analyze the human resources management process and functions within an organization, Gain a solid understanding of human behavior in the workplace from an individual, group, and organizational perspective.
LO-4
Identify and explain the key issues in managing human resource and understand key principles underlying effective management of human capital, Demonstrate an understanding of theory and research related to current issues and future trends in organizational behavior and human resources management, Demonstrate an understanding of the links between individual behavior and its social and organizational context.
LO-5
Understand the role of individual variables, organizational structure and organizational process in influencing the performance of individual, team and organization, Apply the principles of organizational behavior in solving the human and organizational problems in real life, Appreciate the role of effective people management in influencing organizational performance
LO-6
Develop problem-solving skills relevant to managing human resources, Design an effective organization through alignment of individual variables, organizational structure and organizational process, Discuss the impact of effective environments and techniques to maintain a healthy working atmosphere
