BUS5110 Organizational BehaviourBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BUS5110 Organizational Behaviour Fall
Spring
3 0 3 8
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: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator :
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. İBRAHİM AYHAN TON
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜL SELİN ERBEN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to map these changes, and to study the effects of these changes on organizations giving special emphasis to corporate actors, processes, technology, culture, governance, power, and politics. Organizational theory has changed into a multi dimensional character since 70’s. In order to overcome the ambiguities, this course aims to study the various components of organizations in both modern and postmodern structure.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
I. Gain abilityt o apply different concepts related to organizational behavior and human perception.
II. To be able to differentiate between the dominant perspectives in the field of organizational behavior
III.To be able to differentiate between various types of behavior modification theories and techniques
IV. Gain ability to identify specific steps managers can take to motivate employees
V. Gain ability to analyze different concepts related to leadership and decision making

Course Content

Individual behaviors, communication among individuals , communication in group and between groups that takes place in organizations, conceptual tools for analyzing behaviors, role of management to improve individual, group and organizational performance are some subjects of this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the field of organizational behavior
2) Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
3) Personality and Values
4) Perception and Individual Decision Making
5) Motivation Concepts
6) Motivation: From Concepts to Applications
7) Mid-term Exam
8) Foundations of Group Behavior & Understanding Work Teams
9) Communication
10) Basic Approaches to Leadership and Contemporary Issues in Leadership
11) Power and Politics
12) Conflict and Negotiation
13) Foundations of Organization Structure
14) Organizational Culture

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: •Stephen Robbins, Timothy Judge, OB, Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2011
References: •Stephen Robbins, Timothy Judge, OB, Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2011

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Application 13 48
Study Hours Out of Class 14 81
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution