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Master's of Human Resources Management with Thesis

HRM509

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Course Code
HRM509
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain an understanding of the human side of the organization
  2. Know how learning takes place at the individual, group and organizational levels
  3. Know the perceptual inflences on organizational decision processes
  4. Know theories of motivation
  5. Know the realtionship between motivation and job design
  6. Gain an understanding of leadership theories
  7. Understand the role of power and politics on organizations
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course primarily examines individual characteristics, behaviors, and roles within organizations. It then explores group formation and group behavior. Building on these foundations, the course discusses theories of learning and motivation, leadership approaches, individual and group decision-making methods, the acquisition and use of power, interpersonal communication, and conflict within organizations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course: What is Organizational Behavior?
2nd Week Foundations of Individual Behavior
3rd Week Values, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction
4th Week Personality and Emotions
5th Week Perception and Individual Decision-Making
6th Week Motivation Theories and Applications
7th Week Foundations of Group Behavior and Work Teams
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Leadership
10th Week Power, Politics, Conflict, and Conflict Management
11th Week Organizational Structure, Job Design, and Technology
12th Week Human Resources Practices
13th Week Organizational Culture
14th Week Organizational Change and Stress Management
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingRobbins, Stephen P., Judge, Timothy A., Campbell, Timothy T. (2010). Organizational Behavior. Prentice Hall.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Other 1 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 95 95
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 90 90
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Total Work Load303
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.1
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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