1. BA 5202 Human Resource Management Introduction Course syllabus available at www.ba.metu.edu.tr/user/ctopal Instructor: Ça ğ rı Topal 1

2. Description Introducing students to the field of human resource management Broad coverage General management perspective Specific topics Contexts of human resource management Staffing Employee development Compensation Governance 2

3. Relevance Mandatory or non-elective course A core subject and discipline in management Human resource as an investment Human factor as the sole producer of value Competition and globalization 3

4. Objective Acquiring the knowledge of basic HRM concepts and techniques Developing a critical familiarity with HRM applications in real life Improving teamwork skills 4

5. Outcomes-theoretical Environmental factors and organizational characteristics Employee recruitment, selection, and separation Performance appraisals, workforce training, and career development Compensation, rewarding, and benefits Relations with employees and unions 5

6. Outcomes-practical Relating established HRM theories and practices to real life Criticizing established theories and practices Improving teamwork abilities 6

7. Textbook Required Gomez-Mejia, L.R., Balkin, D, and Cardy, R.L. 2011. Managing Human Resources (7th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. 7

8. Assessment Midterm exam 130% Midterm exam 235% Project initial report 5% Projectfinal report15% Group participation 10% Individual participation 5% Total 100% GRADES ARE FINAL 8

9. Exams Essay-type questions First midterm: the first eight (April 8) Second midterm: the second eight (May 13) No final exam and thus no re-sit exam Make-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

10. Attendance and participation The students who miss 8 (eight) sessions will fail automatically Come prepared Listen to the lecture and contribute to the following discussion Bring your book to the class Have a look at the end-of-chapter questions Share personal experiences Be critical 10

11. Project An organization’s HR function or department with an HR professional 4 (four) students at most Talk with real people, documentary analysis not acceptable Initial 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/ctopal 11

12. Grading PercentageGradeCoefficient 90-100AA4 85-89BA3.5 80-84BB3 75-79CB2.5 70-74CC2 65-69DC1.5 60-64DD1 50-59FD0.5 49 and belowFF0 12

13. Civility Be in class on time Turn cellular phones off or on the silent mode Turn laptops off except for class purposes Avoid side conversations and other non- course activities Use impersonal language See the instructor if you need special arrangements 13

14. Code of ethics and regulations Make yourself familiar with or refresh your memory about the university’s code of ethics and academic regulations 14

15. Schedule Tentative Date changes depending on pace Midterm date changes only if conflict with other compulsory MBA courses 15

16. Questions Concerns 16