Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

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Person Responsible for Information Package

Prof. Mustafa KESEN

Assoc. Prof. Beyza ERER

Assoc. Prof. Didem TEZSÜRÜCÜ COŞANSU

Assoc. Prof. Funda ODUNCUOĞLU

Lec. Derya GÜL ÖZTÜRK

Quantitative Methods in Human Resource Management

Course Code	: İK327
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 6

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce quantitative methods used in solving decision-making problems encountered in human resource management and to develop students’ skills in data-driven decision making, optimization, and problem solving within HR processes. The course aims to enable students to apply fundamental quantitative techniques in workforce planning, resource allocation, project management, and decision-making processes.

Course Content

This course examines quantitative methods, optimization techniques, and operations research tools used in decision-making processes within the context of human resource management. Topics such as decision theory, decision trees, linear programming, sensitivity analysis, transportation and assignment models, project management, and game theory are discussed in relation to HR applications.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1.	Analyze human resource problems using quantitative approaches.
2.	Select and apply appropriate quantitative methods in HR decision-making processes.
3.	Solve workforce planning and resource allocation problems using optimization techniques.
4.	Interpret and evaluate decision models in human resource applications.
5.	Integrate data-driven decision-making approaches into human resource management processes.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Talya BauerTalya Bauer at al. :Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: People, Data, and Analytics
2.	Hamdy A. Taha: Operations Research: An Introduction

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Quantitative Thinking and Decision Making in Human Resource Management

Week 2 - Theoretical

Introduction to Decision Theory and HRM Applications

Week 3 - Theoretical

Decision Trees and Decision Models in Human Resource Management

Week 4 - Theoretical

Introduction to Linear Programming

Week 5 - Theoretical

Linear Programming Applications in Workforce Planning

Week 6 - Theoretical

Duality and Resource Allocation Problems

Week 7 - Theoretical

Sensitivity Analysis and Evaluation of HR Decisions

Week 8 - Theoretical

Midterm Examination / Applied Studies

Week 9 - Theoretical

Transportation Models and Workforce Distribution Problems

Week 10 - Theoretical

Assignment Models and Personnel Allocation Problems

Week 11 - Theoretical

Project Management Techniques and HR Projects

Week 12 - Theoretical

PERT-CPM Techniques and Human Resource Processes

Week 13 - Theoretical

Game Theory and Strategic Interactions in Working Life

Week 14 - Theoretical

Integrated Use of Quantitative Methods in HRM and General Evaluation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Assignment	1	%10
Midterm Examination	1	%30
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	2	3	70
Assignment	1	15	1	16
Individual Work	14	1	1	28
Midterm Examination	1	20	1	21
Final Examination	1	20	1	21
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				156

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6	PÇ-7	PÇ-8	PÇ-9	PÇ-10
OÇ-1	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-2	5	5	5	5	5	4	4	4	5	4
OÇ-3	5	5	5	4	5	4	4	5	3	3
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	5	5	5
OÇ-5	5	5	5	3	3	3	4	4	2	4