| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Comprehend the fundamental areas of behavioral sciences.
- Analyze individual and group behavior.
- Develop skills to enhance organizational performance.
- Understand, control, and predict human behavior within organizations.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge with real-world applications.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course covers topics such as individual characteristics, behavior, and roles within organizations; group formation and behavior; learning and reinforcement theories; leadership approaches; decision-making methods for individuals and groups; power acquisition and usage; and interpersonal communication and conflict. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the course, course objectives |
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2nd Week |
Introduction to organizational behavior |
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3rd Week |
Individual and personality within organizations |
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4th Week |
Individual and personality within organizations |
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5th Week |
Attitudes and job satisfaction |
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6th Week |
Foundations of individual differences, biographical characteristics |
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7th Week |
Basic motivation theories and applications |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Groups and group processes in organizations |
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10th Week |
Groups and group processes in organizations |
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11th Week |
Leadership and leadership theories in organizations |
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12th Week |
Leadership and leadership theories in organizations |
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13th Week |
Organizational culture |
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14th Week |
Case study discussion |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2022). Organizational behavior (19th ed.). Pearson.
Steres, R. M., & Black, J. S. (2011). Organizational behavior (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Project
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Project |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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|
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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|
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| Project |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Total Work Load | 147 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.9 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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