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Program of Insurance

TBS328

INSTITUTIONALIZATION AND MANAGING FAMILY BUSINESSES

Course Code
TBS328
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. Analyze the corporate governance process of a business.
  2. Define key concepts related to family business literature.
  3. Understand the developmental stages of family businesses.
  4. Identify management issues in family businesses.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course provides knowledge about the management and institutionalization processes of family businesses.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Concept of institutionalization
2nd Week Institutionalization and corporate governance
3rd Week Concept of family business and its key characteristics
4th Week Stages of institutionalization in family businesses
5th Week Organizational structure in family businesses and positioning of family members
6th Week Professionalization in family businesses
7th Week Family constitution
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Strategic management process in family businesses
10th Week Leadership in family businesses
11th Week Dimensions of corporate culture in family businesses
12th Week Intergenerational conflict and management in family businesses
13th Week Success planning in family businesses
14th Week Performance measurement in family businesses
Recommended or Required ReadingFischetti, M. (2000). The family business management handbook. Family Business Publishing Company.

Ural, A. (2009). Aile işletmelerinde kurumsallaşma sendromu. Sistem Yayıncılık.

Fındıkçı, İ. (2005). Aile şirketlerinde yönetim ve kurumsallaşma. Alfa Basım, Yayım Dağıtım.

Kırım, A. (2003). Aile şirketlerinin yönetimi. Sistem Kitapevi.

Poza, E. J. (2010). Family business (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 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 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 2 26
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 30 30
Total Work Load145
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.83
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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