ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP0621 | Internal Communication and Innovation Management | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ŞAFAK ŞAHİN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. İDİL KARADEMİRLİDAĞ SUHER |
Course Objectives: | Upon completion of the course, students will, have information about content and functions of internal communication, relationship between organizational culture and communication, techniques used for internal communication, innovation and organizational innovation. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course students will be able to; 1) Define the communication process and learn dynamics of communication. 2) Recognize internal communication and its concepts. 3) Identify the relationship between organizational culture and internal communication. 4)Comprehend the importance of interğersonal communication for internal communication. 5) Manage the process of data collection, management and finding innovative solutions. 6) Develop a competence to develop innovative projects in accordance with organizational identity. 7)Notice the obstacles for innovative thinking. 8)Present an innovative idea to the organizational management efficiently. 9) Recognize when an idea is precious and innovative. 10)Learn about the differences between innovative and traditional organizational cultures 11)Present innovative solutions for organizations towards internal communication. |
Communication process, internal communication, organizational culture and its elements, types of internal communication, interpersonal communication and its characteristics,innovation and related concepts, innovation models, innovative organizational culture and protection of innovations. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction of the course | |
2) | Definition of the communication process and its elements | |
3) | Concepts of internal and external communication | |
4) | Organizational culture and related concepts | |
5) | The relationship between organizational culture and internal communication | |
6) | Types of internal communication | |
7) | Interpersonal communication and its characteristics | |
8) | Interpersonal communication and its characteristics 2 - Midterm | |
9) | Innovation and related concepts | |
10) | Models of innovation | |
11) | Management of innovation | |
12) | Innovative organizational culture | |
13) | Protection of innovation | |
14) | Presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | The Interpersonal Communication Book. Joseph A. Devito. Strategy and Communication for Innovation. Pfeffermann & Nicole. |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Presentation | 2 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Application | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Total Workload | 126 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve 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, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | |
4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. | |
6) | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | |
9) | Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
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 engineering solutions. |