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Program of Business Administration (English)

BUS263

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Course Code
BUS263
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Identify basic behavioral concepts, theories and practices for desired organizational outcomes
  2. Identify individual attributes such as attitudes, emotions, values, personality, and psychological processes
  3. Identify relational and group dynamics such as trust, justice, ethics, power, leadership,teamwork,conflicts and organizational culture.
  4. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills on understanding the behaviors in the organization
  5. Gain knowledge about the human side of the organization
  6. Know how learning takes place at the individual, group and organizational levels
  7. Know theories of motivation
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThis course presents central concepts, theories and practices of organizational behavior. The main objective is to understand individual and team behaviors for improving positive individual and organizational outcomes. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Overview, Course Introductions, Introduction to Organizational behavior (Chapter 1)
2nd Week Managing diversity (Chapter 2)
3rd Week Understanding people at work: individual differences (Chapter 3)
4th Week Individual attitudes and behaviors (Chapter 4)
5th Week Theories of motivation (Chapter 5)
6th Week Designing a motivating work environment (Chapter 6)
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Managing stress and emotions (Chapter 7)
9th Week Communication (Chapter 8)
10th Week Managing groups and teams (Chapter 9)
11th Week Conflict and Negotiation (Chapter 10)
12th Week Making decisions (Chapter 11)
13th Week Leading people within organizations (Chapter 12)
14th Week Organizational culture (Chapter 15)
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingBauer, T. N., & Erdogan, B. (2019). Organizational Behavior: Bridging Science and Practice (Version 3.0). Boston, MA: FlatWorld. (ISBN: 978-1453391976).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 10 1 10
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12 X
K13 X