Information Package

Program of Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT451

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Course Code
NUT451
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the fundamental concepts of behaviour sciences
  2. Analyze individual and group behaviours
  3. Improve managerial skills for organizational performance
  4. Understand,control and predict individual behaviour, interpersonal relationships and intergroup relations organizational structure
  5. Reinforce the theoretical knowledge with sectorial applications
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsno
Course DescriptionThis course covers the foundations of individual and group behavior, theories of learning and motivation, leadership, individual decision making and group decision making techniques, bases of power and power tactics, communication and conflict.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Purpose of the course, and resources
2nd Week Introduction to organizational behaviour
3rd Week Personality and individual behavior
4th Week Personality and individual behavior
5th Week Attitudes and job satisfaction
6th Week Foundations of individual differences, biographical characteristics, skills and learning
7th Week Basic motivation concepts and applications
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Foundations of group behavior and group process
10th Week Foundations of group behavior and group process
11th Week Leadership
12th Week Leadership
13th Week Organizational Culture
14th Week Case studies & discussion
15th Week Case studies & discussion
Recommended or Required ReadingRobbins, S.P ve Judge, T.A. Organizational Behavior, (International Edition), Prentice-Hall, 2011.
Steres R.M., Black J.S. Organizational Behavior. Third Edition, McGraw, 2011.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 1 20
Attendance 1 10
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 4 4 16
Individual or group work 15 1 15
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 2 4
Total Work Load112
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.73
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K9 X X