ENM4104 Organizational Behavior for EngineersBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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
ENM4104 Organizational Behavior for Engineers Spring 3 0 3 6
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: 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.