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    EISL 567 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Dynamics of Organizations
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    EISL 567
    Fall
    3
    0
    3
    5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    Turkish
    Course Type
    Required
    Course Level
    Second Cycle
    Mode of Delivery Online
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
    Group Work
    Case Study
    Q&A
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s)
    Course Objectives Organizations and groups link social structure and individual action. Sociological theory studies how behavior and activities within organizations are largely a matter of context rather than character or personality. The purpose of this course is to help students understand organizations and take effective action in them by understanding the social dynamics and context shaping organizational life.
    Learning Outcomes
    #
    Content
    		 PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1Gain a solid foundation in theoretical perspectives on organizational dynamics,
    2Determine and apply a management perspective that suits best to the situation,
    3Understand contemporary organizational factors such as trust, justice, empowerment, and psychological contract,
    4Analyze effects of individual characteristics on job performance in relation to group and organizational dynamics,
    5Deal more effectively with the complexity and uncertainty involved in living and working within organizations.
    Course Description The course provides a strong foundation of research and knowledge on organizational dynamics. After reviewing historical development of management, students will be informed about key individual characteristics affecting key organizational outcomes. Then, these characteristics will be linked to group processes as well as organizational settings. At the end of the course, students will be able to analyze organizations that they are members in and take more effective actions in them.

     



    Course Category

    		Core Courses
    X
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation Learning Outcome
    1 Introduction to the Course What is Management? Management History Robbins, S.P. & Coulter, M. (2009). Management, 10th edition, Prentice Hall.
    2 Managing in a Changing Global Environment Organizational Theory, Design and Change”, Gareth R. Jones, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
    3 Basic Challenges of Organizational Design Organizational Theory, Design and Change”, Gareth R. Jones, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
    4 Organizational Culture Organizational Theory, Design and Change”, Gareth R. Jones, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
    5 People at Work: OB Model Job Performance, Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine, & Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill.
    6 Motivation Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine, & Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill.
    7 Stress Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine, & Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill.
    8 Trust, Justice and Ethics Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine, & Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill.
    9 Learning and Decision Making Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine, & Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill.
    10 Personality and Ability Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine, & Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill.
    11 Group Behavior Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine, & Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill.
    12 Communication / Student Presentations Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine, & Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill.
    13 Power, Politics & Negotiation / Student Presentations Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine, & Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill.
    14 Leadership / Student Presentations Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine, & Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill.
    15 Review of the Semester
    16 Final Exam

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Robbins, S.P. ; Coulter, M. (2009). Management, 10th edition, Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 9780132090711.

    Organizational Theory, Design and Change”, Gareth R. Jones, 5th ed., Prentice-Hall, New Jersey. ISBN-13: 9780131865426

    Jason A. Colquitt, Jeffery A. LePine; Michael J. Wesson, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 2009, McGraw-Hill. ISBN13: 9781259927669
    Suggested Readings/Materials Related books and journals.

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weighting LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    10
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    10
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    Final Exam
    1
    80
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    3
    20
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    80
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    14
    2
    28
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    10
    10
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    12
    12
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    0
    Final Exam
    1
    48
    48
        Total
    146

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    		 PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To be able to demonstrate general business knowledge and skills.
    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    2

    To be able to demonstrate business communication skills effectively.
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    3

    To be able to deliver creative and innovative solutions to the business-related problems.
    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    4

    To be able to evaluate the performance of business organizations through a holistic approach.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    5

    To be able to take a critical perspective in evaluating business knowledge.
    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    6

    To be able to exhibit an ethical and socially responsible behavior in conducting research and making business decisions.
    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    7

    To be able to solve business related problems using analytical and technological tools and techniques.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    8

    To develop a solution to business problems through systematic research.
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To be able to use a foreign language to follow information about the field of business and participate in discussions in academic environments.
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     

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