HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECTOR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY310	HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECTOR	6	3	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the theoretical and legislation-based knowledge related with basic concepts, system, structure, functioning of public personnel management and improve aptitude for defining the aspects distinctive from the practices in private sector and using this knowledge in their professional life.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the examination of basic concepts related to human resources management in public administration, similarities and differences with management of private sector organizations, general principles of personnel management and basic principles of public personnel regime in Turkey and public servants law no 657.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Differentiate different and similar aspects of personnel management in public and private sectors
Explain the principles of personnel system in public sector.
Use the legal regulations of public personnel management information in their working lives.
Explain the general principles of modern staff management (merit, career, classification, equality, assurance, impartiality and adequate wages).
Discuss the historical and administrative development of public personnel administration Turkey.
Analyze the basic values of public servants law no. 657 and its current transformation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Discussion on basic concepts related to human resources management in public administration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Similarities and Differences Between Public Personnel Management and Private Sector Personnel Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Definition, content and Functions of Public Personnel Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
5	Reading	Public Personnel Management Principles; merit, career, classification, equality, assurance, impartiality and adequate wages	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Rise and Development of Public Personnel Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
7	Reading	Rise and Development of Public Personnel Management in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Introduction to Public Servants law no. 657	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
10	Reading	Basic values of Public Servants law no. 657	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Effects of Globalization Process to Personnel Regime	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	New Concepts Taking Effect on the Management of human resources management in public administration; elasticy, transparency etc.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
13	Reading	Approaches of Traditional and New Public Management Theories for Personnel Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	Problems and Solutions for New Public Management Approach	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
15	Reading	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aslan, O. E. (2012). Devlet Burokrasisi Ve Kamu Personel Rejimi. Ankara: Imge.
Can, H., Kavuncubasi S., Yildirim S., (2009). Kamu Ve Ozel Kesimde Insan Kaynakları Yonetimi. Ankara: Siyasal.
Zeutch, M. (ed). (2016). Handbook of Human Resources Management. Berlin; Springer-Verlag.
Guler B. A. (2005) Kamu Personeli: Sistem Ve Yonetimi, Ankara: Imge.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.					4
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.			2
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.		1
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.					4
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.					4
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.						5
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.		1
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.			2
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.			2
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.		1
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.				3
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.				3
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.		1
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	4	56
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	55	0	202