MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BA4948 | Organizational Behavior | Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
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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 : | Prof. Dr. ELA ÜNLER |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | Organizational Behavior deals with organizations and employees within the organizations. The purpose of the course is to understand the behavior, perception and attitudes of each individual in the company. This information gathered from the employees directly affect the well-being, performance and effectiveness of the organization. OB has four characteristics: one, it is grounded in the scientific method. Second, it studies individuals, groups, and organizations. Third, it is interdisciplinary in nature. And fourth, OB is used as the basis for enhancing organizational effectiveness and individual well-being. After completed the course, you should: (i) analyze individual and group behavior; (ii) understand different work groups, cultures and environments affect an individual behavior; (iii) be well experienced in developing actions to different employees according to their perceptions and attitudes. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Explore different levels of analysis in Organizational Behavior 2. Understand how different diciplines contribute to OB 3. Understand individual differences need to be counted in work settings 4. Develop motivational strategies in increasing employee engagement 5. Explore innovative ways in measuring employee attitudes 6. Enable to read employee specific behavioral problems 7. Develop powerful discourses about employee-manager relationship |
1st Week: What is Organizational Behavior 2nd Week: Foundations of Individual Behavior 3rd Week: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction 4th Week: Personality and Values 5th Week: Perception and Individual Decision Making 6th Week: Motivation Concepts 7th Week: Midterm 8th Week: Motivation: From Concepts to Applications 9th Week: Emotions and Moods 10th Week: Foundations of Group Behavior and Understanding Work Teams 11th Week: Communication 12th Week: Basic Approaches to Leadership and Contemporary Issues in Leadership 13th Week: Power and Politics 14th Week: Conflict and Negotiation |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | 1st Week: What is Organizational Behavior | |
2) | 2nd Week: Foundations of Individual Behavior | |
3) | 3rd Week: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction | |
4) | 4th Week: Personality and Values | |
5) | 5th Week: Perception and Individual Decision Making | |
6) | 6th Week: Motivation Concepts | |
7) | 7th Week: Review | |
8) | 8th Week: Motivation: From Concepts to Applications | |
9) | 9th Week: Emotions and Moods | |
10) | 10th Week: Foundations of Group Behavior and Understanding Work Teams | |
11) | 11th Week: Communication | |
12) | 12th Week: Basic Approaches to Leadership and Contemporary Issues in Leadership | |
13) | 13th Week: Power and Politics | |
14) | 14th Week: Conflict and Negotiation |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Text Book Organizational Behavior (2007), 14th ed., by Robbins & Judge, Prentice Hall. |
References: | Optional Text Organizational Behavior 12th ed. (2011), by Fred Luthans, McGraw Hill |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 10 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 41 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 110 |
Homework Assignments | 10 | 10 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 |
Total Workload | 165 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications. | |
10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions. |