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1) |
Introduction |
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2) |
Classical Management Approach: Taylorism and Fordism and important scholars like Fayol, Bernard etc. and development of Human Relations Approach from Hawthorne Studies to Maslow and Lewin |
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3) |
System Approach, Contingency Theories, Quality of Work Life Movement, Total Quality Management, Learning Organizations |
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4) |
The importance of Person-Job and Person-Organization Fit
The importance of job analysis
Unstandardized methods of job analysis
Standardized methods of job analysis
What is competency modeling?
The differences and similarities between competency modeling and job analysis
Writing job descriptions |
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5) |
All topics studied through 4 weeks |
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6) |
Internal and external recruitment
Cognitive Ability Tests, Physical Ability Tests, Psychomotor and Perceptual Ability Tests
Big Five model and Personality Inventories
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7) |
The importance of employee motivation
Need theories (Maslow, Alderfer, McClelland)
Two Factor Theory, Reinforcement Theory, Equity Theory |
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8) |
Expectancy Theory
Cognitive Evaluation Theory
Goal Setting Theory
Control Theories (Sybernetic and Rational Control Theories)
Bandura's Social Cognive Theory (Social Learning Theory), different forms of efficacy beliefs
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9) |
All topics studied through 8 weeks
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10) |
Participation and Empowerment
Job Enrichment
Job enlargement
Job Rotation
Flextime job arrangements/schedules
Enabling Work-Life Balance and quality of life
Measuring job satisfaction through surveys |
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11) |
The importance of employee training
Methods of needs analysis
Different training methods and evaluating pre and cons of these metods
Training Evaluation Methods
Kirkpatrick and Philips' studies |
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12) |
The importance of Performance Management
Methods of appraisals
Selecting criteria for performance appraisal
Criterion Contamination, Criterion Deficiency, Criterion Relevancy
Different scales and methods
Behavioraly oriented scales (BARS, BOS, BSS, MSS) |
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13) |
Trait theories
Behavior Theories
Contingency Theories
Power and Influence Theories
GLOBE study |
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14) |
Stage theories of organizational change
Learning Organizations
Mergers and Acquisitions
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15) |
All topics studied through 14 weeks |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. |
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3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.) |
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4) |
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. |
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6) |
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. |
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7) |
Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. |
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8) |
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. |
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9) |
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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