LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0610 Innovative Leadership Spring 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives: This course is organized as an intensive seminar. Student participation and idea generation is central to the success of the semester. By the end of this semester, I expect the students to be able to:
-Understand key theoretical concepts on decision theory and behavioral economics,
-Identify social and psychological factors that shape leadership, and
-Develop an understanding of social networks for leadership development.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Course Content

This course explores the interplay between social networks&leadership. This course begins with an exploration of the meaning of leadership& then examines the ways in which the social networksshape it. Particular attention is paid to the role that knowledge economy of the 21st century play in shaping new definitions of leadership.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introductions
2) Decision Theory Kahneman (Chapter 1-2)
3) Decision Theory Kahneman (Chapter 3-4)
4) Behavioral Economics Thaler&SunsteinChapter 1 and Chapter 2 Project Goal: Specify your leadership goal.
5) Behavioral Economics Thaler&SunsteinChapter 3 and Chapter 4 Step 1 Due.
6) Leadership Development Gladwell Chapter 1-2
7) Leadership Development Gladwell Chapter 3-4
8) Leadershıp Development Gladwell Chapter 5-6
9) Leadership Development Gladwell Chapter 7-9
10) Social Networks Gardner & Davis Chapters 1-2
11) Social Networks Gardner & Davis Chapters 3-4
12) Social Networks Gardner & Davis Chapter 5-6
13) Presentations 6 (10 min each) 10 min presentation
14) Presentations 6 (10 min each) 10 min presentation

Sources

Course Notes: Thinking Fast and Slow Daniel Kahneman 2011-B00BR9XU96 Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness Thaler&Sunstein-2009-014311526X Outliers: The Story of Success-Malcom Gladwell-2008-0141036257 The App Generation-Gardner & Davis 2013-0300196210
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Evaluation System

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions 3
2) To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems
3) To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system.
4) To be fully prepared for a graduate study
5) Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively. internet and the electronic world
6) To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components.
7) To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life
8) To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations 4
9) To act and think both regionally and internationally
10) To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization
11) Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity.
12) To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes 2
13) To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member
14) To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment