At the end of this course, the students; 1) Know why organizations exist 2) Know how organizations are structured 3) Know about organizational environment 4) Can identify practical managerial problems at work and come up with solutions to these problems and take charge 5) Can design an organization, develop an organizational strategy, and put them into practice by taking into consideration environmental conditions and organizational constraints
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
It is an introductory course that covers the basic functions of business. Introductory information about the basic functions of the business such as management-organization, marketing, production, accounting and finance is given. Within this framework, the relations of the business with the social and economic environment and with other businesses are examined.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the course
2nd Week
Organizations and organizational effectiveness
3rd Week
Stakeholders, managers, and ethics
4th Week
Globalization and organizing
5th Week
Organizational design
6th Week
Organizational structure: Authority and control
7th Week
Organizational structure: Specialization and coordination
8th Week
Mid-term examination
9th Week
Organizational culture
10th Week
Organizational design, competences and technology
11th Week
Organizational change
12th Week
Organizational transformation
13th Week
Decision-making, learning, and information management
14th Week
Conflict, power, and politics in organizations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Jones, Gareth R. (2010). Organizational theory, design, and change. 6. basım. Prentice Hall.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
50
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)