ISLT104 Management and OrganizationIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Mechatronics Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Mechatronics Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ISLT104
Course Name: Management and Organization
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: TR
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 BEYNAZ UYSAL
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ERDİNÇ ÜNAL
Prof. Dr. MÜSLİM BAKIR
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BEYNAZ UYSAL
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CANAN KOÇER DURMAZ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course is aimed at basic concepts of management and organization, models and theories; evolution of administrative thought; management planning, organizing, managing and controlling functions; organizational structure and design; internal systems in organization; organization and environment; organization harmony; organizational culture; organizational performance; social responsibility and ethics; administrative decision making; to shed light on students about leadership theories and practices
Course Content: Basic concepts; models; and theories of management and organization; evolution of management thought; four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling; organizational structure; design; organization’s internal systems; organization and its environment; organizational fit; organizational culture; organizational performance; social responsibility and ethics; managerial decision making; early and contemporary leadership theories and applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • To recognize the historical development of management and organization field and to be able to discuss different approaches
2) • Developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required for leadership and motivation
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) • Explain planning, organizing, execution and supervision, which are four functions of management
2) • Demonstrate personal and professional ethics in all matters related to managerial and organizational decision making
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Makes a general introduction of the Management and Organization course. • Explains the course theme. • Explains the importance of Management and Organization course. Reviewing the course syllabus Homework: Reading next week's topic.
2) • Explains the manager and the organization. • Defines the concept of management. • Explains what managers do. • Explains why the subject of management is important. • Explains the factors that reshape and redefine management. • Managers and Management (Unit 1) Reviewing the course syllabus Homework: Reading next week's topic (Unit 1)
3) • Defines the decision-making process. • Describes three approaches managers can use when making decisions. • Describes the types of decisions and decision-making conditions faced by managers. • Discusses decision making at the group level. • Discusses current issues in managerial decision making. • Defines the classical management approach. • Defines the behavioral approach. • Defines contemporary approaches. • Decision Making Fundamentals (Unit 4) • A Brief Look at the History of Management (History of Management) Homework: Reading next week's topic Watching a movie from the given movie list and reviewing the movie
4) • Explains the external environment and the importance of the external environment. • Explains how the external environment affects managers. • Explains organizational culture and the importance of organizational culture. • District (Unit 2) ​ Homework: Reading next week's topic.
5) • Explains globalization and its effects on organizations. • Explains how society's expectations affect managers. • Explains the factors that cause ethical and unethical behavior in organizations. • Explains the changes in the workforce and the impact of these changes on management. • Integrative Managerial Issues (Unit 3) Reading the topic of the next week.
6) • Discuss the nature and purposes of planning. • Explains what managers do during the strategic planning process. • Compares goal setting and planning approaches. • Discuss contemporary issues related to planning. • Fundamentals of Planning (Unit 5) Reading the topic of the next week.
7) • Explains the six basic elements of organizational design. • Defines contingency factors affecting mechanical and organic models in organizational design. • Compares traditional organizational design with contemporary organizational design. • Discusses the design problems of today's organizations. • Organizational Structure and Design (Unit 6) Participation in lectures and discussions Homework: Studying parts 1 to 6 for the midterm exam. Watching and reviewing the movie Modern Times
8) • Explains the elements that determine organization structures. • Explains business division and expertise. • Describe the concept of departmentalization. • Explain the command-chain of command. Reading the topic of the next week. Koçel, 2010 p.175-186
8) None (April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day Holiday) none
9) midterm exam none
10) • Insan kaynakları yönetimi sürecinin temel unsurlarını ve süreci etkileyen başlıca faktörleri açıklar. • Yetkin çalışanların belirlenmesini ve seçimini tartışır. • Çalışanların ihtiyaç duyduğu yetenek ve bilgiyi nasıl edinebileceklerini açıklar. • Yetkin ve yüksek performanslı çalışanları elde tutma stratejilerini tartışır. • Güncel IK sorunlarını tartışır. Reading the topic of the next week.
11) none Reading the next week's topic.
12) • Explains and defines the concept of motivation. • Describe early theories of motivation. • Describe and compare contemporary motivation theories. • Discusses current issues regarding employee motivation. • Motivating and Rewarding Employees (Unit 11) Reading the topic of the next week.
13) • Defines leader and leadership. • Explain and compare early leadership theories. • Describes four major situational leadership theories. • Describes modern leadership views and the issues facing today's leaders. • Discusses trust as the essence of leadership. • Leadership and Trust (Unit 12) Reading the topic of the next week.
14) • Explain types of conflict. • Describe ways of conflict resolution. • Explain the process of organizational conflict management. Preparation for final exam. Koçel, 2010 p.645-667
14) • Defines communication. • It defines what managers need to know for effective communication. • Explains how technology affects managerial communication. • Discusses current issues in communication. • Explains the nature and importance of auditing. • Defines the steps of the audit process. • Discusses the types of control used by organizations and managers. • Discusses current auditing issues. Studying units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 for the exam.
15) Final Exam Preparation for final exam. Koçel, 2010 p.3-667
15) final exam none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Robbins, Decenzo ve Coulter, Yönetimin Esasları Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar, Çeviri Editörü: Adam Öğüt, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 8. Basımdan Çeviri, 2016.
ISBN: 978-605-133-660-2
References: Robbins, Decenzo ve Coulter, Yönetimin Esasları Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar, Çeviri Editörü: Adam Öğüt, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 8. Basımdan Çeviri, 2016.
ISBN: 978-605-133-660-2

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Yazma Ödev Dosyası 3 % 15
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 75
Project 15 30
Midterms 1 14
Final 2 10
Total Workload 174