| 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;
- 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.
- Reinforce theoretical knowledge through case studies.
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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 | The Organizational Behavior course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge to understand the dynamics of individuals, groups, and organizations. The course covers key topics such as employee motivation, leadership, communication, conflict management, and organizational culture. In environments with intensive human interactions, such as the tourism sector, it equips students with the necessary tools to understand and manage employee behavior. By analyzing behavior at both individual and group levels, students will gain the competence to develop strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness and productivity. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
The definition, importance, and scope of organizational behavior |
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2nd Week |
The impact of personality, values, and attitudes on organizational behavior |
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3rd Week |
Perception theories and decision-making behaviors |
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4th Week |
Motivation and motivation theories |
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5th Week |
Group dynamics and teamwork |
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6th Week |
Traditional and modern leadership theories |
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7th Week |
Organizational communication and effective communication skills |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
|
9th Week |
Types of conflict and resolution methods |
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10th Week |
Elements of organizational culture and organizational change processes |
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11th Week |
Job stress and coping strategies |
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12th Week |
Ethical behavior and organizational responsibility |
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13th Week |
Examples specific to the tourism sector |
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14th Week |
General evaluation of organizational behavior theories and practices |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2022). Organizational behavior (19th ed.). Pearson. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| 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) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
|
|
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| Total Work Load | 142 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.73 |
| 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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