INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ENM4104 | Organizational Behavior for Engineers | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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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 CİHANGİR GÜMÜŞTAŞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | N/A |
Course Objectives: | This course covers the foundation for the study and application of behaviour in organisations. The goal for the course for participants is to be aware of organisational behaviour and its importance for organisational performance; and developing students' managerial skills. Attention is given to the three levels of organisational behaviour: individual, groups and organisations. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; After completing this course students will be able to: I- Have knowledge about basic organizational behavior concepts. II-Identify and compare the effects of individual, group and organizational factors on productivity and employee attitudes. III- Understand how organizations work and why people behave as they do in work settings. IV- Learn the basic motivation theories and their application on workplace V-Understand effects of culture and leadership on organizations and employee behavior VI- Have knowledge about positive and negative effects of power and politics on organizational process. VII- Identify basic factors that affect group and team behavior. VIII- Learn how to manage inner organizational conflicts successfully |
During the course attention is given to the three levels of organisational behaviour: individual, groups and organisations. Topics that will be covered in the course for individual and group levels are individual behavior, personality and perceptions; motivation, decision making and creativity; ethics, workplace emotions and employee attitudes; team dynamics and communication. For the organizational level organizational leadership, change, culture, power and politics will be explained. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to field of organizational behavior | N/A |
2) | Individual behavior, personality, values and learning | Tesxtbooks and presentations |
3) | Workplace emotions, attitudes and ethics | Textbooks and presentations |
4) | Motivation theories and Applied Motivation Practices | Text books and presentations |
5) | Motivation Theories & Applied Motivation Practices | Textbooks and presentations |
6) | Positive organisational behavior and Work-life balance | Textbooks and presentations |
7) | Decision-making, Perception and Creativity | Textbooks and presentations |
8) | Group Behavior, Team Dynamics and Communication | Textbooks and presentations |
9) | Organizational power and politics | Textbooks and presentations |
10) | Conflict and negotiation in the workplace | Textbooks and presentations |
11) | Leadership | Textbooks and presentations |
12) | Leadership | Textbooks and presentations |
13) | Organizational culture | Textbooks and presentations |
14) | General Review | N/A |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Organizational Behavior (2015) by Robbins & Judge, Prentice Hall. 2. Organizational Behavior (2015) by Steven L. McShane and Mary Ann Von Glinow, McGraw Hill 3. Organizational Behavior 12th ed. (2011), by Fred Luthans, McGraw Hill 4. Organizational Behavior, (2017) by Jason A. Colquitt, J. A. LePine, M. J. Wesson, McGraw Hill Education |
References: | Yok- N/A |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 7 | % 35 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 70 |
Quizzes | 11 | 21 |
Midterms | 6 | 15 |
Final | 1 | 3 |
Total Workload | 151 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions | 2 |
2) | To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance | 1 |
3) | To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments | 2 |
4) | To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness | 2 |
5) | To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life | 1 |
6) | To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets | 2 |
7) | To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations | 3 |
8) | To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life | 2 |
9) | To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications | 2 |
10) | To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes | 1 |
11) | To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life | 2 |
12) | To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize | 2 |