| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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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) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explains organizational design and its structural components (departmentalization, hierarchy, formalization, centralization).
- Analyzes the differences between various organizational structures (functional, matrix, project-based, network structures) and suggests suitable designs for tourism businesses.
- Develops sustainable organizational structures by evaluating the interaction of organizational culture, strategy, and environment.
- Understands the importance of change management and flexible organizational structures and manages change processes.
- Applies innovative approaches in organizational design (agile management, lean management, digital transformation) and relates them to practices in the tourism sector.
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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 aims to teach how to create effective organizational structures to achieve strategic goals by examining the structural and functional design processes of organizations. The course covers organizational structure types, business processes, decision-making mechanisms, and the impact of environmental factors on organizational design. Students will gain the ability to develop flexible and innovative organizational structures that align with changing environmental conditions and strategic requirements. Case studies and examples on how to establish successful organizational structures in dynamic environments, such as the tourism sector, are key components of the course. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
What is organizational design? The strategic importance of organizational structure |
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2nd Week |
Hierarchy, departmentalization, division of labor |
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3rd Week |
Examples of organizational structures in the tourism sector |
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4th Week |
The impact of environmental uncertainties on organizational design |
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5th Week |
Flexible organizational structures in dynamic environments |
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6th Week |
Strategy-design alignment |
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7th Week |
The impact of organizational structures on strategic goals |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Functional, divisional, matrix, and project-based structures |
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10th Week |
Analysis and redesign of business processes |
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11th Week |
Process improvement and optimization |
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12th Week |
Digitalization and smart organizational structures |
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13th Week |
Organizational structure design for multinational companies |
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14th Week |
Successful organizational design examples in the tourism sector |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Daft, R. L. (2020). Organization theory and design (13th ed.). Cengage Learning. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Case Study
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Presentation of Case Study |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
10 |
4 |
40 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
10 |
4 |
40 |
| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
10 |
3 |
30 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
|
|
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| Case Study Presentation |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Total Work Load | 144 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.8 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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