BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
BA4948 Organizational Behavior Spring 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ELA ÜNLER
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.

Learning Outputs

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

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: 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

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 10 % 20
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 41
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 110
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments 10 10
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 2
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 165

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions 4
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude 4
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail 3
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education 4
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning 4
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork 4
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment 5
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 3
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business 2
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding 4
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology 4
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life 5
13) Possessing managing skills and competence 5
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations 2
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 4