Information Package

Program of Business Administration (Turkish)

MAN468

TURKISH BUSINESS SYSTEM

Course Code
MAN468
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the concept of the business system
  2. Have introductory-level comparative knowledge about business systems
  3. Know the features of contemporary Turkish business systems
  4. Know how the Turkish business system has evolved historically
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsMan475 Organizational Networks and Trust
Course DescriptionIn this course, business systems approach and management theories, the formation of business systems in developing countries, the dominant organizational structures and strategies, current issues of national business systems will be covered. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Business systems approach and management theories
3rd Week Anglo-Saxon business systems
4th Week Continental European business systems
5th Week East Asian business systems
6th Week East Asian business systems (continued)
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Introduction to the Turkish business system
9th Week Historical development of the Turkish economy (1923-2011)
10th Week Fundamental actors and governance of the Turkish economy
11th Week Turkish business environment
12th Week Organizational structure and strategy in the Turkish business system
13th Week Organizational structure and strategy in the Turkish business system (continued)
14th Week Contemporary isssues in the Turkish business system
Recommended or Required ReadingBuğra, A. (1994). State and business in Turkey. State University of New York Press: Albany.
Whitley, R. (1999). Divergent capitalisms: The social structuring and change of business systems. Oxford University Press: Oxford.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • 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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 1 1
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 1
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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