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  Course Description
Course Name : Organizational Behaviour and Leadership

Course Code : MG7 706

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. KEMAL CAN KILIÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains and examines human behavior in organizations.
Synthesizes theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of organizational behavior that question the effects of business life.
Identifies the performance impact of human behavior in organizations.
Detects organizations´ motivation, leadership, decision-making, commitment problems
Describes the effects of human behavior in organizations at the organizational level

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Students are frequently encountered in all aspects of business life, raising awareness about issues of organizational behavior, behavioral science to inform about the concepts and application techniques. Students are expected to analyze behavioral and managerial problems at individual, group and organizational level and in the lights of these, to develop recommendations.

Course Contents : This course aims to focus on main concepts regarding to organizations in order to explore these social systems thoroughly. Individuals aiming to be successful at the organizations they work for, should be aware of both individual and organizational dynamics. In this regard, concepts such as organizational change, decision making, conflict, performance, organizational culture, dysfunctions are thought and students are encouraged to think and debate on these issues.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 What Is Organizational Behavior? P. 3-32 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
2 Diversity in Organizations P. 39-64 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
3 Attitudes and Job Satisfaction P. 71-93 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
4 Emotions and Mood, Personality and Values P. 99-167 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
5 Perception and Individual Decision Making P. 167-196 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
6 Motivation Concept, From Concepts to Applications P. 203-268 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
7 Foundations of Group Behavior P. 275-307 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
8 Mid-term exams Study for exam Multiple choice exam
9 Understanding Work Teams P. 313-331 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
10 Communication P. 342-369 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
11 Leadership, Power and Politics P. 376-447 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
12 Conflict and Negotiation P. 453-481 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
13 Foundations of Organization Structure, Organizational Culture P. 487-546 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
14 Organizational Change and Stress Management P. 589-617 (Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge) Power point slayts´ll be used by the professor.
15 Homework presentations Preparing a presentation Students´ presentations and power point slayts
16/17 Final exams Studying for exam Multiple choice exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Stephen P. Robbins- Timothy A.Judge, Örgütsel Davranış (Organizational Behaviour), Translating Ed. İnci ERDEM, Nobel Press, Feb. 2012
Required Course Material(s)  Örgütsel Davranış ve Yönetim Psikolojisi Beta Basım Yayım Prof. Dr. Erol Eren
 Örgütsel Davranış Nobel Yayın Dağıtım Prof. Dr. Salih Güney


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has the ability to list, describe and explain the relationship between the terms which belong to financial management, accounting management, production management, marketing management, management organization and numerical methods. 3
2 Has the ability to list,describe the basic theoretical models of business administration, and explain the aim of usage of the models; indicate the strength and weakness of each model and/or methods 3
3 Determines the appropriate methods to solve the problems faced by the company. 5
4 Implements business management methods through following the fundamental steps 5
5 Uses the basic techniques of financial analysis to achieve the best result 2
6 Takes responsibility as an indivicual and/or as a part of a team, can lead and work effectively. 5
7 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning and continuous self-renewal, tracks the latest developments in the field of business administration. 5
8 Has ability to use different sources in academic circumstances , synthesize the information obtained in a new field of business administration and present effectively 5
9 Uses Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and work life. 4
10 Has ability to inquire and apply the traditional methods,and ability to develop and implement new ways of working if necessary. 5
11 Has ability to research on the science of business administration, to form the basis for the decision-making process. 4
12 Has ability ro determine the business management approaches, application and methods which are appropriate for the business’s sector, growth, resources, culture, goals and aims. 5
13 Explains how to create the basic theoretical models of business and new management in literature and how to implement numarical and statistics methods. 2
14 Has the ability to explain and interpret the data which is obtained as a result of constitution/ application of theoretical models of business management. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 105
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.2
ECTS Credit: 4