SOCIOLOGY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ENM4102	Knowledge Management	Fall	3	0	3	6

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİDEM YILDIZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Developing a basic understanding of the importance of knowledge as a resource in organisations. Identifying and applying approaches in managing individual, group and organisational level knowledge processes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to
- Apply theories and practice of knowledge and intellectual capital management;
- Understand importance of knowledge management process on business and economy;
- Formulate action plans for knowledge intensive organisations;
- Distinguish industrial management era and knowledge management era;
- Analyse characteristics of knowledge intensive organisations.

Course Content

During the course theories and applications in knowledge management will be discussed. Knowledge management concept and its effect on organisations and economy will be explained. Effect of technological improvements and their relationship with knowledge management will be covered. Course will be supported via business cases that will be discussed in class.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, Course Overview, Knowledge Management Concept	N/A
2)	Foundations of Knowledge Management	Textbooks and presentations
3)	Technology and Knowledge Management	Textbooks and presentations
4)	The Knowledge Creation Process	Textbooks and presentations
5)	Knowledge as a Strategic Asset	Textbooks and presentations
6)	Knowledge based organisations	Textbooks and presentations
7)	Developing a knowledge strategy	Textbooks and presentations
8)	Knowledge management tools and portals	Textbooks and presentations
9)	Evaluation of Knowledge Management effectiveness: Tools and metrics	Textbooks and presentations
10)	Networks and Social Capital	Textbooks and presentations
11)	Innovation and Knowledge Management	Textbooks and presentations
12)	Leadership and Knowledge Management	Textbooks and presentations
13)	Managing Knowledge Workers	Textbooks and presentations
14)	Global issues in knowledge management	Textbooks and presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	North, K.; Kumta, G. (2014): Knowledge Management: Value Creation Through Organizational Learning. Springer. Jashopara A (2011), Knowlegde Management: An integrated approach, 2ed, Prentice Hall Davenport, Thomas H. & Prusak, Laurence(2000). Working Knowledge: How Organizations Manage What They Know. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.
References:	Yok- N/A

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	10	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	70
Homework Assignments	10	30
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		148

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)	To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2)	To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3)	To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4)	To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5)	To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6)	To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7)	To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8)	To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9)	To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10)	To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11)	To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12)	To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.