IE421 Management for EngineersIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Civil Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: IE421
Course Name: Management for Engineers
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi GÜNEŞ KÜÇÜKYAZICI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MEHMET TEVFİK ÇOBANOĞLU
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: I. Teach management concepts and theories
II. Give ability to understand management functions,
III. Provide the ability to evaluate organization from managerial point of view.
Course Content: To teach management concepts and theories and to give ability to understand management functions and to evaluate organization from managerial point of view.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understand and know management and organization concepts and theories
2) Define managerial characteristics of an organization.
3) Understanding management functions.
4) Understand, evaluate and apply management principles.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Describe the course. • Define Management Concept • Explain the need for management in organizations • Explain management knowledge • Explain the sources of knowledge Lecture notes
2) • Define the historical development of Management Schools • Define Classical Management • Define Neo-Classical Management • Define Modern Management • Define Post-Modern Management • Define the classification of management according to Koontz • Define the classification of management according to William Quchi Lecture notes
3) • Define Taylor’s principles • Define Fayol’s principles • Define Weber’s principles • Explain Hawthorne Experiments • Explain Open Systems’ Theory Lecture notes
4) • Definition of management • Definition of organization • Definition of mission statement • Explain the relation between behaviors and organizational target • Explain Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs • Explain Herzberg’s Motivators and Hygiene Factors Theory • Explain Alderfer’s ERG Theory • Explain Expectancy Theory • Explain Goal Setting Theory • Explain Balance Theory • Explain “Theory X” and “Theory Y” Lecture notes
5) • Explain Power • Explain Authority • Define the relationship between Power and Authority • Define the sources of power • Explain deputy authority • Explain functional authority Lecture notes
6) • Define organizational triangle • Explain hierarchical step length • Explain organizational extent • Explain organizational size • Explain division of labor • Explain Adam Smith’s experiments • Explain Charles Babbage’s experiments • Explain the basic parameters of span of control Lecture notes
7) Midterm Midterm questions
8) • Explain division of labor • Define functional specialization • Explain organizational metrics • Define formalization • Define standardization • Define centralization • Define specialization Lecture notes
9) • Explain strategic level • Explain tactical level • Explain operational level • Explain planning in organizations • Explain coordination in organizations • Define the differences between a leader and a manager • Define leadership types Lecture notes
10) • Define organizational environment • Explain environmental analysis Lecture notes
11) • Explain vertical organizational structure • Explain horizontal organizational structure • Explain matrix organizational structure • Define process based organizational structure • Define network organizational structure Lecture notes
12) Strategic Management Definition and types of stategies Lecture notes
13) Define organizational structures according to Mintzberg Explain strategic top management Explain operational basis/core Explain technical staff Explain support units Explain middle-level managers Lecture notes
14) • Define organizational planning • Define organizational tactics • Define managerial control Lecture notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lecture Notes
References: I. Koçel, T., İşletme Yöneticiliği: Yönetim ve Organizasyon, Organizasyonlarda Davranış, Klasik-modern-çağdaş ve Güncel Yaklaşımlar, Arıkan yayınevi, İstanbul, 2007
II. Robbins, S.P., Coulter, M., Management, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 1996
III. Galbraith J.R., Designing Organizations; An Executive Briefing on Strategy, Structure and Process, Jossey-Bass Management Series, 1995
IV. Boore , L. E. , Kurtz, D. L. , Contemporary Business, Dryden Press, Forth Worth, 1996
V. Bartol, K.M., Martın, D.C., Management, Mc-Graw Hill, Boston, 1998
VI. Lecture notes

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Seminar

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 8 112
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 158