CIVIL ENGINEERING | |||||
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 | Fall Spring |
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) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. | |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. | |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |