MBA (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BUS5078 Creating Future by Leading Change Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor HAKAN ASLAN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor NEŞE SARUHAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: To relate Leaders role for true culture change and to describe the necessity of involving everyone by inviting to contribute. To emphasize the importance of communication in all levels of the organization thru the Flow of Change.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students can manage Resistance thru the transition in order to reach positive business results.

Course Content

The course is intended to increase the participants' awareness for "Change" and how to apply in real life cases. To understand and capture the Need for Change in our Personality, in Organizations and Environment.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction & Basic Concepts of "Need for Change" Reading
2) *Perception *Resistance *Acceptance *Adaptation Reading
3) The Magic: Communication Language Reading
4) *Understanding the Human Dimension of Change & Resistance Reading
5) Leaders Role for successful Transition & Shaping the Future *New Vision / New Strategy Reading
6) *Retaining Customers during Transition Reading
7) Building the Emotional Awareness & Capacity for Leading Adaptive Change Reading
8) Creating an Organizational Culture that is Conductive to Continuous Change Reading
9) Limits of Structural Change Reading
10) The Power of rapidly Change Digital World on Biz Models Reading
11) Measuring the Results of Organizational Transformation Reading
12) Leaders need to act before the World around them has substantially changed! Reading
13) Changing your Culture before it Eats your Strategy Reading
14) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Creating Futures: Leading Change Through Information Systems by Andrew Dorac-Kakabadse (Oct 2000)
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 60
Homework Assignments 14 71
Final 1 2
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. 4
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related. 4
3) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. 4
4) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines, 4
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 4
6) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 5
7) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 4
8) Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field. 5
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. 5
10) To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 4
11) To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary. 5
12) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 3
13) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 4
14) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. 5