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Subject |
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1) |
Introduction |
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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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System Approach, Contingency Theories, Quality of Work Life Movement, Total Quality Management, Learning Organizations |
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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) |
Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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2) |
The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3) |
The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) |
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4) |
Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. |
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6) |
The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. |
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7) |
Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. |
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8) |
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. |
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9) |
Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications. |
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10) |
Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development. |
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11) |
Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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