Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
UIT313 |
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
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 : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Prof. KAMİL KAYA |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The objective of this course is to provide the students with a global perspective on the international labor force and to help them recognize the concepts related with international human resources. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include; basic concepts of international management, management of international companies, human resource management in multinational organizations, characteristics of international labor force, intercultural communication and conflict management. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Define the necessary information to recognize international organizations. (Bloom 1) |
Solve the problems in international human resources management. (Bloom 3) |
Design human resource management strategies considering cultural differences. (Bloom 3) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading and literature review |
The aim and content of International Human Resources Management course, its importance |
Narration, discussion |
2 |
Reading and literature review |
Intercultural Approaches to Human Resources |
Narration, discussion |
3 |
Reading and literature review |
Competences of International Labor Force |
Narration, discussion |
4 |
Reading and literature review |
Management of workforce in different cultures |
Narration, discussion |
5 |
Reading and literature review |
Performance management of international workforce in organizations |
Narration, discussion |
6 |
Reading and literature review |
Information management in international organizations |
Narration, discussion |
7 |
Reading and literature review |
Technology management in international organizations |
Narration, discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading and literature review |
Review of units and course lectures |
Narration, discussion |
10 |
Reading and literature review |
Training of the workforce in international organizations |
Narration, discussion |
11 |
Reading and literature review |
Team management in international labor force |
Narration, discussion |
12 |
Case summary |
Case Study |
Narration, discussion |
13 |
Case summary |
Case Study |
Narration, discussion |
14 |
Case summary |
Case Study |
Narration, discussion |
15 |
Reading and literature review |
Review of units and course lectures |
Narration, discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Mutlu, E.C. (2008) Uluslararası İşletmecilik, İstanbul: Beta Yayınevi |
Şimşek, M.Ş., Öge, S., Stratejik ve Uluslararası Boyutları ile İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi, Gazi Kitabevi |
Briscoe, D.R., Schuler, R. & Claus, L. (2009) International Human Resource Management, (3rd E.) London: Routledge |
Rowley,Ç. & Jackson, K. (2009) Human Resources Management: Key Concepts, London: Routledge |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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2 |
Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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3 |
Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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4 |
Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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5 |
Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
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2 |
Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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3 |
Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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2 |
Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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3 |
Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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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 |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
7 |
5 |
35 |
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 |
42 |
0 |
127 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
127 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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