| Language of instruction: |
English |
| Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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| Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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| Course Coordinator : |
Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
| Course Objectives: |
Our lives are governed by organizations in almost all aspects. From birth to different levels of education and work, we find ourselves in many organizational contexts. Among the reasons for the presence of many organizations in our daily lives are they provide order in the larger society and act as places to help people achieve their goals when they cannot or do not want to achieve them alone. So, it is possible to define an organization as a group of people (and systems) oriented towards a common goal.
Organizations sustain their lives through management, which can be defined as the art and science of helping people achieve their goals together. Managers determine the direction for the organization and how the goals are to be realized. More formally, managers formulate and implement strategies at all levels within an organization. While managing organizations, they need to address the behavioral dynamics within an organization. This course aims at these dynamics, which concern the individuals, practices, processes and structure. The content, readings and activities we engage in will help you better understand the elements of organizational life, and how to effectively contribute to the organizations you join. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to the course |
Overview of the syllabus
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| 2) |
What is Organizational Behavior?
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Robbins: Chapter 1 |
| 3) |
Job Performance and Organizational Attitudes
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Robbins: Chapter 3
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| 4) |
Personality, Individual & Cultural Values |
Robbins: Chapter 4 |
| 5) |
Perception, Learning and Decision Making |
Robbins: Chapter 5 |
| 6) |
Motivation Concepts and Applications |
Robbins: Chapters 7 & 8 |
| 7) |
Managing Groups and Teams |
Robbins: Chapters 9 & 10 |
| 8) |
Leadership |
Robbins: Chapter 13 |
| 9) |
Organizational Culture |
Robbins: Chapter 15 |
| 10) |
Organizational Culture |
Robbins: Chapter 15
Progress report submissions via Itslearning |
| 11) |
Organizational Change and Stress Management |
Robbins: Chapter 17 |
| 12) |
Quiz |
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| 13) |
Group Presentations |
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| 14) |
Group Presentations |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Robbins, S. P. and Judge, T. A. (2019). Organizational Behavior, 18th Edition (Global Edition), Pearson Education. |
| References: |
Colquitt, J., Lepine, J. and Wesson, M. (2016). Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, 5th edition. McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Periodicals including New York Times, The Economist, Bloomberg, Financial Times, etc…
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. |
3 |
| 2) |
Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. |
3 |
| 3) |
Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales. |
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| 4) |
Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. |
3 |
| 5) |
Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work. |
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| 6) |
Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests. |
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| 7) |
Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture. |
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| 8) |
Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. |
3 |
| 9) |
Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety. |
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| 10) |
Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes. |
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