The aim of the "Introduction to Working Life" program is to enable students to understand the fundamental concepts of working relationships in their region, to help them familiarize themselves with the dynamics of the modern business world, and to provide them with the necessary knowledge and learning to adapt to professional working life.
Course Content
This course contains; Basic concepts of working life
,Historical development of working life,Fundamentals of human resources management and personnel management approach ,The transformation of modern working life and human resources management, Interactive class on career planning and management,An interactive lesson with a guest HR professional on CV writing techniques and job application processes.,Interview techniques and body language,Effective communication and professional etiquette rules.,Leadership skills and professional development,Personal image and behavioral norms in professional life.,Current issues in working life.,Job satisfaction, motivation, and job monotony.,Psychological contract and organizational behavior,Alienation and professional burnout.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.2.Learns about the historical development of working life.
10, 16, 23, 9
A, E
3.It can analyze the transformations in modern working life.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
4.Developing skills to prepare for a professional career.
10, 16, 9
A, E
1. It learns the fundamental concepts related to the working life.
.
10, 23, 9
A, E
1.1. It defines fundamental concepts related to working life.
10, 16, 9
A, E
2. It can explain the fundamental approaches to human resources management.
10, 23, 9
A
2.1. Understands the difference between personnel management and human resources management.
16, 9
A, E
2.2. Learns the role of human resources management in organizations.
10, 16, 9
A, E
3.1. They understand the impact of digitalization on working life.
10, 16, 9
A, E
3.2. They learn new working models.
10, 16, 9
A, E
4.1. It analyzes career planning processes.
10, 16, 9
A, E
4.2. It explains the job application and interview processes.
10, 16, 9
A, E
5. It can assess organizational behavior problems in the workplace.
10, 16, 9
A, E
5.1. They learn about the concepts of job satisfaction, motivation, and burnout.
10, 16, 9
A, E
5.2. Understands organizational factors that influence employee behavior.
Fundamentals of human resources management and personnel management approach
4
The transformation of modern working life and human resources management
5
Interactive class on career planning and management
6
An interactive lesson with a guest HR professional on CV writing techniques and job application processes.
7
Interview techniques and body language
8
Effective communication and professional etiquette rules.
9
Leadership skills and professional development
10
Personal image and behavioral norms in professional life.
11
Current issues in working life.
12
Job satisfaction, motivation, and job monotony.
13
Psychological contract and organizational behavior
14
Alienation and professional burnout
Resources
Keser, A. (2022). Work Psychology. Bursa: Ekin Publications.
Alptek, N. Human Resources Management.
Anadolu University. Human Resources Management.
Dessler, G. (2017). Human Resource Management.
Armstrong, M. (2020). Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice.
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. (2019). Organizational Behavior. Sun Tzu. The Art of War.
Lewis, B. (2011). Moneyball.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has basic, current and practical knowledge about his/her profession.
X
2
Have knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness and quality processes.
X
3
Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively.
X
4
Uses professional-related information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) effectively.
X
5
Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
X
6
Can effectively present thoughts through written and oral communication at the level of knowledge and skills and express them in an understandable manner.
X
7
Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to his/her field.
X
8
Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
X
9
It has social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to its field, applying it and announcing the results.
X
10
Keeps up with information in his/her field and communicates with colleagues using a foreign language.
X
11
Explains the basic concepts in the field of finance and analyzes economic and financial events.
X
12
Performs accounting transactions in accordance with the legislation, prepares and analyzes financial statements.
X
13
Explains and applies taxation processes, tax calculation, tax crimes and penalties, tax disputes and declaration preparation procedures.
X
14
Explains the public spending, taxation, borrowing, budgeting processes and fiscal policy practices and evaluates their results.
X
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
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
7
1
7
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
10
10
General Exam
1
15
15
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
60
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(60/30)
2
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
INTRODUCTION to PROFESSIONAL LIFE
MLY1277310
Spring Semester
2+0
2
2
Course Program
Çarşamba 11:00-11:45
Çarşamba 12:00-12:45
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Emine AKBAŞ DEMİRKAN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Oktay DALKIRAN
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of the "Introduction to Working Life" program is to enable students to understand the fundamental concepts of working relationships in their region, to help them familiarize themselves with the dynamics of the modern business world, and to provide them with the necessary knowledge and learning to adapt to professional working life.
Course Content
This course contains; Basic concepts of working life
,Historical development of working life,Fundamentals of human resources management and personnel management approach ,The transformation of modern working life and human resources management, Interactive class on career planning and management,An interactive lesson with a guest HR professional on CV writing techniques and job application processes.,Interview techniques and body language,Effective communication and professional etiquette rules.,Leadership skills and professional development,Personal image and behavioral norms in professional life.,Current issues in working life.,Job satisfaction, motivation, and job monotony.,Psychological contract and organizational behavior,Alienation and professional burnout.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.2.Learns about the historical development of working life.
10, 16, 23, 9
A, E
3.It can analyze the transformations in modern working life.
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
4.Developing skills to prepare for a professional career.
10, 16, 9
A, E
1. It learns the fundamental concepts related to the working life.
.
10, 23, 9
A, E
1.1. It defines fundamental concepts related to working life.
10, 16, 9
A, E
2. It can explain the fundamental approaches to human resources management.
10, 23, 9
A
2.1. Understands the difference between personnel management and human resources management.
16, 9
A, E
2.2. Learns the role of human resources management in organizations.
10, 16, 9
A, E
3.1. They understand the impact of digitalization on working life.
10, 16, 9
A, E
3.2. They learn new working models.
10, 16, 9
A, E
4.1. It analyzes career planning processes.
10, 16, 9
A, E
4.2. It explains the job application and interview processes.
10, 16, 9
A, E
5. It can assess organizational behavior problems in the workplace.
10, 16, 9
A, E
5.1. They learn about the concepts of job satisfaction, motivation, and burnout.
10, 16, 9
A, E
5.2. Understands organizational factors that influence employee behavior.
Fundamentals of human resources management and personnel management approach
4
The transformation of modern working life and human resources management
5
Interactive class on career planning and management
6
An interactive lesson with a guest HR professional on CV writing techniques and job application processes.
7
Interview techniques and body language
8
Effective communication and professional etiquette rules.
9
Leadership skills and professional development
10
Personal image and behavioral norms in professional life.
11
Current issues in working life.
12
Job satisfaction, motivation, and job monotony.
13
Psychological contract and organizational behavior
14
Alienation and professional burnout
Resources
Keser, A. (2022). Work Psychology. Bursa: Ekin Publications.
Alptek, N. Human Resources Management.
Anadolu University. Human Resources Management.
Dessler, G. (2017). Human Resource Management.
Armstrong, M. (2020). Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice.
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. (2019). Organizational Behavior. Sun Tzu. The Art of War.
Lewis, B. (2011). Moneyball.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has basic, current and practical knowledge about his/her profession.
X
2
Have knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness and quality processes.
X
3
Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively.
X
4
Uses professional-related information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) effectively.
X
5
Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
X
6
Can effectively present thoughts through written and oral communication at the level of knowledge and skills and express them in an understandable manner.
X
7
Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to his/her field.
X
8
Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
X
9
It has social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to its field, applying it and announcing the results.
X
10
Keeps up with information in his/her field and communicates with colleagues using a foreign language.
X
11
Explains the basic concepts in the field of finance and analyzes economic and financial events.
X
12
Performs accounting transactions in accordance with the legislation, prepares and analyzes financial statements.
X
13
Explains and applies taxation processes, tax calculation, tax crimes and penalties, tax disputes and declaration preparation procedures.
X
14
Explains the public spending, taxation, borrowing, budgeting processes and fiscal policy practices and evaluates their results.
