At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understand the fundamental concepts of behaviour sciences 2) Analyze individual and group behaviours 3) Improve managerial skills for organizational performance 4) Understand,control and predict individual behaviour, interpersonal relationships and intergroup relations in organizational structure 5) Reinforce the theoretical knowledge with sectorial applications.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
Introduction to Business
COURSE DEFINITION
This course covers the foundations of individual and group behavior, theories of learning and motivation, leadership, individual decision making and group decision making techniques, bases of power and power tactics, communication and conflict.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Purpose of the course, and resources
2nd Week
Introduction to organizational behaviour
3rd Week
Personality and Individual Behavior
4th Week
Personality and Individual Behavior
5th Week
Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
6th Week
Foundations of individual differences, Biographical Characteristics, Skills and Learning
7th Week
Basic Motivation Concepts and Applications
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Foundations of Group Behavior and Group Process
10th Week
Foundations of Group Behavior and Group Process
11th Week
Leadership
12th Week
Leadership
13th Week
Organizaional Culture
14th Week
Case Studies & Discussion
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Robbins, S.P ve Judge, T.A. Organizational Behavior, (International Edition), Prentice-Hall, 2011. Steres R.M., Black J.S. Organizational Behavior. Third Edition, McGraw, 2011.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Case Study,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Presentation of Case Study
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
1
30
30
Course hours
13
3
39
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Total Workload
114
Total Workload / 30
3,8
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)