Information Package

Program of Business Administration (Turkish)

MAN471

CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES IN MANAGEMENT

Course Code
MAN471
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. Knows Japanese production and management models
  2. Have knowledge about learning organizations
  3. Know the implementation of reengineering and total quality management
  4. Have knowledge about lean management and NLP techniques
  5. Know the concepts about time management, principle oriented managemen
  6. Have knowledge about leadership
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsMan482 Organizational Development , Man468 Turkish Business System
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to discuss the management concepts and models attached to the gurus. These information sets are transferred to the students within a different perspective throughout the program. In this course, the managerial fashions and fads are categorized with reference to the historical developments. Then, their impact on the organizations is considered. The topics like learning organizations, reengineering, quality management, lean management, NLP , time management, principle-centered leadership would be discussed. Basically, the senior management program students are expected to be equipped with some applicable knowledge sets in organizations. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Contemporary Approaches in Management
2nd Week What is Guru Approach?
3rd Week Differences between Guru Approach and Academic Approach
4th Week Planning
5th Week Decision Making
6th Week Time Management
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Strategic Management
9th Week Lean Management
10th Week Learning Organization
11th Week Reengineering
12th Week Leadership
13th Week Total Quality Management
14th Week NLP
Recommended or Required ReadingJackson, Brad (2001) Management Gurus and Management Fashions
Huczynski, Andrez (1996) Management Gurus
Kennedy, Carol (2006) Guide to Management Gurus: The Best Guide to Business Thinkers
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
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 65 65
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 40 40
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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