INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS
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
IB4309 Global Business in the Movies Fall 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: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ELA ÜNLER
Course Objectives: A comprehensive overview of various aspects related with management and general business administration such as strategic planning, organizational development and control, business negotiations, teamwork, perception and attribution, conflict, leadership, problem solving, communication, motivation, business ethics, marketing, sales, cross-cultural differences and their possible impacts in business life as demonstrated throughout the relevant scenes of the films.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Explains and demonstrates the concepts related to Personality, Perception and Attribution.
II. Defines and discusses several models related to Motivation Theories.
III. Identifies and assesses ethical and non-ethical behaviors in business environments.
IV. Defines and distinguishes leadership, management and power (Use /Abuse).
V. Exemplifies and demonstrates traditional vs. Contemporary Approaches to Commerce.
VI. Explains the elements and the structure of organizational culture.
VII. Discusses the importance of communication, teamwork and synergy in business life.
VIII. Explains the basics of negotiation and conflict management.
IX. Defines and distinguishes different models of decision making and problem solving in business.
X. Discusses the importance and of Cross-cultural Differences in Business Management.

Course Content

1st Week: Organizational Behavior, Structure, Management Behavior and Personality Attitudes
2nd Week: Perception and Attribution, Motivation, Persuasion, Empowerment
3rd Week: Perception and Attribution, Motivation, Persuasion, Empowerment continued
4th Week: Intergroups, Teams, Organizational Culture
5th Week: Traditional vs. Contemporary Approaches to Commerce
6th Week: Communication, Leadership, Executive Decision making
7th Week: Midterm Exam
8th Week: Problem Solving, Power and Political Behavior
9th Week: Managerial Perspectives in Business Negotiations
10th Week: Ethical behavior
11th Week: Workplace incivility and Depression, Managing Conflict Diversity
12th Week: Project Presentations
13th Week: Project Presentations
14th Week: Impacts of Cross-Cultural Differences in Business Management,

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1st Week: Organizational Behavior, Structure, Management Behavior and Personality Attitudes
2) 2nd Week: Perception and Attribution, Motivation, Persuasion, Empowerment
3) 3rd Week: Perception and Attribution, Motivation, Persuasion, Empowerment continued
4) 4th Week: Intergroups, Teams, Organizational Culture
5) 5th Week: Traditional vs. Contemporary Approaches to Commerce
6) 6th Week: Communication, Leadership, Executive Decision making
7) 7th Week: Midterm Exam
8) 8th Week: Problem Solving, Power and Political Behavior
9) 9th Week: Managerial Perspectives in Business Negotiations
10) 10th Week: Ethical behavior
11) 11th Week: Workplace incivility and Depression, Managing Conflict Diversity
12) 12th Week: Project Presentations
13) 13th Week: Project Presentations
14) 14th Week: Impacts of Cross-Cultural Differences in Business Management

Sources

Course Notes: Business Essentials, 8th Ed. by Ebert & Griffin. Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 11thEd. by Robbins & Judge. Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8th Ed. by Osland, Kolb, Rubin &Turner.
References: None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 2 % 50
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 25
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 75
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 25
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 45
Laboratory
Application 7 14
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 13 21
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes 8 15
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 5 10
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 13 31
Total Workload 136

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) Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information
2) Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies.
3) Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world.
4) Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar.
5) He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically.
6) Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business.
7) He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values.
8) Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety.
9) With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself