INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.