LOGISTICS (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ECO4224 | Industrial Organizations | Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. EMİN KÖKSAL |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. EMİN KÖKSAL |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | Optional Course Materials: videos, games, etc. |
Course Objectives: | The course is about firms in markets. It focuses on firm behavior in imperfectly competitive markets. It analyzes the acquisition and use of market power by firms, strategic interactions among firms, and the role of government competition policy. During the course we will approach this subject from both theoretical and applied perspectives. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define market structure 2. Define market power 3. Analyze technology and costs 4. Analyze price discrimination under monopoly 5. Analyze product variety and quality under monopoly 6. Analyze quantity and price competition |
Market Structure & Market Power, Price Discrimination & Monopoly, Product Variety & Quality under Monopoly Static & Dynamic Games, Anti-competitive behaviors, Mergers |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction & Basic microeconomics | |
2) | Market Structure & Market Power | |
3) | Price Discrimination & Monopoly | |
4) | Product Variety & Quality under Monopoly | |
5) | Commodity Bundling & Tie-in Sales | |
6) | Static Games: Quantity v. Price Competition | |
7) | Review | |
8) | Dynamic Games: First & Second Movers | |
9) | Entry Deterrence & Predation | |
10) | Price Fixing & Repeated Games | |
11) | Horizontal Mergers | |
12) | Vertical & Conglomerate Mergers | |
13) | Vertical Restraints | |
14) | Advertising, Market Power & Information |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Industrial Organization: Contemporary Theory and Empirical Applications by PEPALL, RICHARDS and NORMAN (Blackwell Publishing, 2008, 4th edition) |
References: | The Economist Businessweek HBR |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 8 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 45 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 55 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 45 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Quizzes | 8 | 1 | 8 |
Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Total Workload | 146 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To have knowledge about logistics operations and the basic legislation | |
2) | To have knowledge about the politics, corporations and the developments in logistics. | |
3) | To have knowledge about the economical life and the basic features of the enterprises that take place in logistics sector. | |
4) | To have knowledge about the documents that are used in logistics and how to prepare them. | |
5) | To have knowledge about the new marketing and sales techniques and the principles of opening to new markets. | |
6) | To have knowledge and consciousness about the job security, worker health and environment protection in logistics sector. | |
7) | To have knowledge and consciousness about the basic legal attainments, social responsibility, ethics and social security rights in logistics. | |
8) | To be involved in communication network in logistics sector and follow the developments. | 2 |
9) | To have the ability to comment and evaluate the classical and current theories by taking into account the developments in logistics and supply chain areas. | |
10) | To have the basic knowledge about foreign trade and customs legislation. | |
11) | To have knowledge about relationship between foreign trade and logistics management. | |
12) | To have basic knowledge in at least one foreign language. | |
13) | He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system. |