| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 8 | ECON334 | PERSONNEL ECONOMICS | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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ECONOMICS
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Introducing the main concepts of labor economics.
Introducing the subject of personnel behavior.
Examining different types of compensation systems and how to increase personnel performance in these systems.
Showing examples of experimental and behavioral studies that are conducted in workplaces and are related to human resource management.
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Course Content
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The course is designed as an introductory course on economic analysis of human resource management policies. In particular, the course content contains two main issues of human resource management: personnel selection and personnel motivation. Theoretical framework based on labor economics as well as empirical studies related to behavioral economics and experimental economics are examined throughout the course. By the end of the course students will have acquired knowledge on the basic terminology and concepts in the field of personnel economics and human resources management.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Asist Prof.Dr. BURAK KAĞAN DEMİRTAŞ burakkagan.demirtas@agu.edu.tr
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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George J. Borjas (2004), Labor Economics
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Ev Ödevi
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3
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5
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15
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Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi
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14
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2
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28
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Okuma
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14
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3
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42
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Araştırma
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13
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3
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39
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Kişisel Çalışma
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13
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2
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26
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 5
150
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Define the main topics, basic concepts and terminology of labour economics and human management policies. |
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| Interpret the theoretical knowledge on how personnel make decisions related to job seeking and working behaviour. |
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| Categorize different compensation schemes and their effects on personnel performance. |
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| Discuss the effects of training and education on personnel behavior. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
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Introduction to Personnel Economics
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Labour Demand and Supply
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Labour Markets
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Unemployment, Discouraged and Added Worker Effects
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Job Seeking Behavior
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Mid-term Exam
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Fixed Payment Scheme
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Pay for Performance-Variable Payment Scheme
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Mixed Payment Schemes
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Relative Compensation and Tournaments
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Spillover effects and Peer Effects in Workplaces
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Monitoring
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Trainings and Investment in Human Capital
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Presentations
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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