Introduction

Examining the role of humans in the production process within the frameworks of the Division of Labor principle, Scientific Management, and Human Relations.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the principle of division of labor and evaluate its impact on employee job satisfaction, productivity, and motivation.
• Explain the evolution of capitalism from Fordism to Post-Fordism, and assess how these systems have influenced the organization of work and employment relationships.

Reading:

• Fisher C.D., Schoenfeldt, L.F. and Shaw, J.B. (2003) The Craft Sytstem, Scientific Management, Human Relations (pp.13-15) Human Resource Management 5th Edition, USA: Houghton Mifflin Company.

The trends shaping HRM

Learning Objectives

• Analyze and describe at least three current trends in human resource management, including their implications for organizations and employees.
• Evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of the identified trends for organizations and employees.

Reading

• Dessler, G. (2019) The Trends Shaping Human Resource Management (pp.31-36) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Global Edition [5 ed.], USA: Pearson Education,Inc.

Video 3.1: Macroeconomic Perspective - Fordism and Keynes

Video 3.2: Macroeconomic Perspective - Keynesian and Neo-liberal policies

What is HRM and Why is it Important?

Learning Objectives

• Evaluate the strategic importance of HRM and its role in achieving organizational goals.
• Define the key functions and processes of HRM, including staffing, training and development, and employee relations.

Reading

• Dessler, G. (2019) Managing Human Resources Today (Chapter 1) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Global Edition [5 ed.], USA: Pearson Education,Inc.

Video 4.1: What is HRM?

Video 4.2: Line and Staff Functions of HRM

The New HR Managers

Learning Objectives

• Explain the role and responsibilities of line managers and HR managers in human resources management, and analyze the benefits and challenges of their collaboration in achieving organizational goals.
• Evaluate the key competencies and traits required for effective human resource management in today's business environment.
• Compare and contrast the traditional personnel management approach with the modern human resource management approach.

Reading

• Dessler, G. (2019) The New Human Resource Managers (pp.42-44) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Global Edition [5 ed.], USA: Pearson Education,Inc.
• Ulrich, D. (1998) A New Mandate for Human Resources Harward Business Review, January 1998 Issue.

Video 5.1: HR Roles

Strategic Management Process

Learning Objectives

• Describe the steps involved in the strategic planning process and provide examples of each step in practice.
• Define strategic human resource management and evaluate its practical implementation in organizations.

Reading

• Dessler, G. (2019) Human Resource Strategy and Performance (chapter 3) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Global Edition [5 ed.], USA: Pearson Education,Inc.

Video 6.1: Strategic Management Process

A Comprehensive Review

Mid-Term Exam

Bonus Video in Turkish: Özgeçmiş Hazırlama Tüyoları

HR Planning Process

Learning Objectives

• Describe the steps involved in the HR planning process and provide examples of each step in practice.
• Define strategic human resource management and evaluate its practical implementation in organizations.

Reading

• Dessler, G. (2019) Human Resource Strategy and Performance (chapter 3) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Global Edition [5 ed.], USA: Pearson Education,Inc.

Video 9.1: Strategic Management Process

Job Anaylsis

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the importance of talent management in organizations, including its impact on employee engagement, and retention.
• Explain the process of job analysis and its methods, including interviews, questionnaires, and observations
• Analyze competency-based job analysis and its role in developing job descriptions and specifications.

Reading

• Dessler, G. (2019) Job Analysis and Talent Management Process (Chapter 4) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Global Edition [5 ed.], USA: Pearson Education,Inc.

Video 10.1: Job Analysis

People Resourcing

Learning Objectives

• Describe the recruitment and selection process, including its steps and importance in finding qualified candidates.
• Analyze the main techniques used in employment planning and forecasting, and discuss their role in the recruitment process.
• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of internal and outside sources of candidates.

Reading

• Dessler, G. (2019) Personnel Planning and Recruiting (Chapter 5) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Global Edition [5 ed.], USA: Pearson Education,Inc.
• Armstrong, M. (2009) People resourcing strategy, Human resource planning (pp.479-513), Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 11th Edition, London: Kogan Page.

Video 11.1: Personnel Planning and Recruitment

Training and Development

Learning Objectives

• Summarize the purpose and process of employee orientation.
• Describe the five steps in the training process and explain the importance of each step.
• Explain the process of conducting a needs assessment to identify training requirements and the factors to consider when determining whether a problem can be fixed with training.

Reading

• Dessler, G. (2019) Training and Developing Employees (Chapter 7) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Global Edition [5 ed.], USA: Pearson Education,Inc.

Video 12.1: Personnel Planning and Recruitment

Performance Management

Learning Objectives

• Define performance appraisal and its role in performance management.
• Evaluate different approaches to performance appraisal and their advantages and disadvantages.
• Identify common issues that can arise during the performance appraisal process and propose strategies to address them.

Reading

• Dessler, G. (2019) Performance Management and Appraisal (Chapter 8) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Global Edition [5 ed.], USA: Pearson Education,Inc.

Video 13.1: Performance Management