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
To have basic theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
2
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level
X
3
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field
4
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently
5
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field
X
6
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project
7
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs
X
8
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level
9
Gain awareness of lifelong learning
X
10
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication
11
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals
12
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge
13
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
X
14
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
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
İK1277310
Spring Semester
2+0
2
2
Course Program
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. Pınar ELBASAN AYDIN
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
To have basic theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
2
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level
X
3
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field
4
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently
5
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field
X
6
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project
7
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs
X
8
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level
9
Gain awareness of lifelong learning
X
10
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication
11
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals
12
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge
13
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
X
14
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
