Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the basic principles, processes and practices of organisational behavior and develop their ability to analyze them from a strategic perspective. In this context, besides examining the basic principles of how individual(s) and/or group(s) behave in the organisation, evaluating how these basic principles can be used as tools to increase individual performance and organizational effectiveness are among the complementary objectives of this course. |
Course Content: |
The course begins by discussing the science of organizational behavior at the individual level and continues to analyze this discussion by relating it to more complex levels such as groups and organisations. In this context, subjects such as personality, perception, job satisfaction, motivation theories, communication, leadership theories, power and politics, organizational structures, organizational development and change, stress management, entrepreneurship, performance management, corporate culture, ethics constitute the content of this course. |
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Understanding the content of the organizational behavior
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2) Analyzing emotions, attitudes, and job satisfaction
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3) Understanding motivational processes
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4) Understanding groups and group dynamics
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5) Understanding work teams in organizations
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6) Understanding the components of the organizational culture
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7) Grasping the importance of leadership in organizations
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8) Learning about the methods of conflict management
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9) Grasping the mechanisms of power and politics in organizations
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10) Learning about stress management techniques
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Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Understanding personality and values
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2) Analyzing the processes of perception and decision-making
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3) Learning about the methods of organizational change
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Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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1) Learning about the means of communication
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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
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Introduction and Basic Concepts |
Reading suggested resources.
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2) |
Evolving Working Relationships and the Changing Meaning of Work |
Reading suggested resources.
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Organisational Theories |
Reading suggested resources.
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Generational Differences and Work Values |
Reading suggested resources.
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Motivational Theories
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Reading suggested resources.
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Diversity Management: Building and Managing a Successful Team |
Reading suggested resources.
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7) |
Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors |
Reading suggested resources.
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8) |
Negative Employee Attitudes and Behaviors |
Reading suggested resources.
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9) |
Midterm Exam |
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10) |
Leadership Behaviors |
Reading suggested resources.
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Creating Organisational Culture |
Reading suggested resources.
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Human Resources Management Policies and Practices |
Reading suggested resources.
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Change Management |
Reading suggested resources.
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Organisational Sustainability |
Reading suggested resources.
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Overview |
Reading suggested resources.
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Lecture notes prepared by the lecturer, scientific publications about the course content and visual resources (ted talks, movie suggestions, etc.)
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References: |
* Edmondson, A. C. (2018). The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth. John Wiley & Sons.
* McChrystal, S. A., Fussell, C., et al. (2015). Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World. New York: Portfolio.
* Robbins, S and Judge, T. (2016 ). Essentials of Organizational Behavior. New York: Pearson Publishing.
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Use and apply area concepts and theories in sub-disciplines of business administration. |
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1.1 Demonstrate awareness and knowledge on issues when dealing with business related problems such as management, organizational design, accounting, finance, marketing and human resources. |
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1.2 Have knowledge in business science such as mathematics, statistics, behavior science, law, information technologies etc. |
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Have ability to effectively plan and use economic, technological and information sources and tools in organizations by using appropriate theories and methods. |
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2.1 Use economic and technological sources effectively and efficiently in the field of business administration. |
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2.2 Use information and communication technologies effectively in business practices. |
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Promote a climate of integrity, change and innovativeness within and around contemporary business environment of which they will become part of as an employee/manager. |
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3.1 Demonstrate time management and self-discipline competencies required in a business environment to articulate strategies. |
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3.2 Manage information and communication processes along with supportive programs used in management. |
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3.3 Demonstrate awareness on ethical and environmental issues when dealing with business related problems |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field. |
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+). |
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WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Course |
15 |
3 |
45 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Application |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Study Hours Out of Class |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Presentations / Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Homework Assignments |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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55 |
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Quizzes |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Midterms |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Semester Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
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4 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
59 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
5 |