To teach the basic concepts of diversity management and to provide information about managing differences in business life.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction of the Course, Relation between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Competencies,Diversity, Equality and Similarity Concepts,Reasons for Differences Among Employees,Evaluation of the Problems Caused by the Diversity,Diversity Management and Underlying Theories,Diversity Management Models,Diversity Management Process,Metaphors and Myths about Diversity Management,Workforce Diversity and Management,Obstacles Encountered in Diversity Management,Advantages and Disadvantages of Diversity Management,Understanding of Diversity Management in the World and Turkey,Case Study : Turkey Examples,Case Study: Examples from Other Countries.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Students will be able to explain the concept of diversity.
10, 16, 9
A, E
1.1. Define the basic concepts of diversity management.
1.2 Distinguish the concepts related to diversity.
2. Students will be able to explain the place of diversity in working life.
10, 16, 9
A, E
3. Students will be able to define the problems arising from diversity in the workplace.
10, 16, 9
A, E
4. Students will be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of diversity management.
10, 16, 9
A, D
5. Students will be able to explain the approaches to the management of diversity in the world and Turkey.
A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction of the Course, Relation between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Competencies
2
Diversity, Equality and Similarity Concepts
3
Reasons for Differences Among Employees
4
Evaluation of the Problems Caused by the Diversity
5
Diversity Management and Underlying Theories
6
Diversity Management Models
7
Diversity Management Process
8
Metaphors and Myths about Diversity Management
9
Workforce Diversity and Management
10
Obstacles Encountered in Diversity Management
11
Advantages and Disadvantages of Diversity Management
12
Understanding of Diversity Management in the World and Turkey
13
Case Study : Turkey Examples
14
Case Study: Examples from Other Countries
Resources
Course notes
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Defines the theoretical issues in the field of HRM.
X
2
Describes the necessary quantitative and statistical methods in the field of HRM.
3
Uses at least one computer program in the field of HRM.
4
Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required in HRM.
5
Prepares HR projects and leads teams.
X
6
Constantly updates himself / herself by following developments in science and technology with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got.
X
7
Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of HRM.
X
8
Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication skills.
9
Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values.
10
Within the framework of community involvement, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary.
11
Uses and analyses basic facts and data in various disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies.
12
Have the necessary skills to ascertain person-job fit and person-organization fit.
X
13
Have enough knowledge to put forward some ideas in all business functions and have aptitude to collaborate with other departments.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
6
6
36
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
5
5
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
10
10
Quiz
3
5
15
Midterm Exam
1
10
10
General Exam
1
15
15
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
1
10
10
Total Workload(Hour)
143
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(143/30)
5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Öznur GÜLEN ERTOSUN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Öznur GÜLEN ERTOSUN
Assistant(s)
Aim
To teach the basic concepts of diversity management and to provide information about managing differences in business life.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction of the Course, Relation between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Competencies,Diversity, Equality and Similarity Concepts,Reasons for Differences Among Employees,Evaluation of the Problems Caused by the Diversity,Diversity Management and Underlying Theories,Diversity Management Models,Diversity Management Process,Metaphors and Myths about Diversity Management,Workforce Diversity and Management,Obstacles Encountered in Diversity Management,Advantages and Disadvantages of Diversity Management,Understanding of Diversity Management in the World and Turkey,Case Study : Turkey Examples,Case Study: Examples from Other Countries.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Students will be able to explain the concept of diversity.
10, 16, 9
A, E
1.1. Define the basic concepts of diversity management.
1.2 Distinguish the concepts related to diversity.
2. Students will be able to explain the place of diversity in working life.
10, 16, 9
A, E
3. Students will be able to define the problems arising from diversity in the workplace.
10, 16, 9
A, E
4. Students will be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of diversity management.
10, 16, 9
A, D
5. Students will be able to explain the approaches to the management of diversity in the world and Turkey.
A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction of the Course, Relation between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Competencies
2
Diversity, Equality and Similarity Concepts
3
Reasons for Differences Among Employees
4
Evaluation of the Problems Caused by the Diversity
5
Diversity Management and Underlying Theories
6
Diversity Management Models
7
Diversity Management Process
8
Metaphors and Myths about Diversity Management
9
Workforce Diversity and Management
10
Obstacles Encountered in Diversity Management
11
Advantages and Disadvantages of Diversity Management
12
Understanding of Diversity Management in the World and Turkey
13
Case Study : Turkey Examples
14
Case Study: Examples from Other Countries
Resources
Course notes
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Defines the theoretical issues in the field of HRM.
X
2
Describes the necessary quantitative and statistical methods in the field of HRM.
3
Uses at least one computer program in the field of HRM.
4
Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required in HRM.
5
Prepares HR projects and leads teams.
X
6
Constantly updates himself / herself by following developments in science and technology with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got.
X
7
Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of HRM.
X
8
Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication skills.
9
Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values.
10
Within the framework of community involvement, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary.
11
Uses and analyses basic facts and data in various disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies.
12
Have the necessary skills to ascertain person-job fit and person-organization fit.
X
13
Have enough knowledge to put forward some ideas in all business functions and have aptitude to collaborate with other departments.
