Business Administration Distance Education (non-thesis)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

E-MBA578

Course Name:

Organizational Behavior

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CANAN KOÇER DURMAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course; definition of organizational behavior; diversity and cultural values; ethic; personality and attitudes; attitudes and job satisfaction; emotions and mood; perception and individual decision making; motivation concepts and applications; fundamentals of group behavior; understand business teams; Contact; leadership; power and politics; conflict and compromise; basics of organizational structure; organizational culture, human resources policies and practices; To provide students with basic knowledge and skills on organizational change and stress management and application areas.

Course Content:

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Will be able to explain managerial needs related to organizational change, diversity and globalization.
2) • Recognize different leadership approaches with theoretical foundations.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) • Will be able to define basic concepts such as personality, emotions, attitudes, team building techniques, motivation methods that affect employee satisfaction and performance.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• It introduces the course. • Provides introductory information about the discipline of Organizational Behavior. • Makes the definition of Organizational Behavior. • Explains the basic concepts and topics studied in Organizational Behavior. • Provides introductory information on management.	none
2)	Examines personality and values in organizations. • Examines the effects of personality traits on attitudes and behaviors in organizations. • Examines the effects of values on attitudes and behaviors in organizations. • It associates the individual's personality and values with the workplace.	reading (ss.3-38)
3)	What is attitude, defines it. • Examines the attitudes addressed in organizational behavior. • Examines the attitude-behavior relationship. • Explains the attitude change. • It gives information about the concept of job satisfaction.	reading(ss.133-166)
4)	• Defines the concept of perception. • Examines Attribution Theory. • Identifies citation errors. • Explains the decision making process in organizations.	reading (ss.71-98)
5)	Explains the basics of motivation. • Makes the definition of motivation. • Examines the motivation process. • Explains motivation theories.	reading (ss.167-202)
6)	• Examines the basics of group behavior. • Defines the stages of group development. • Examines group properties. • Examines group decisions. • Explains group decision making techniques.	reading (ss.203-240)
7)	Makes the definition of work teams. • Explains the differences between team and group. • Defines the types of teams in organizations. • Defines the basic components of the teams.	reading (ss.275-312)
8)	midterm exam	study for midterm exam
9)	• What is communication, definitions. • Defines the communication process. • Examines the types of communication. • Discuss the effectiveness of communication channels. • Identifies communication barriers.	none
10)	• What is leadership, defines it. • Explains traditional and model leadership theories. • Examines ethics and trust in leadership.	Reading (ss.341-374)
11)	• Defines what is power and politics. • Explains the five foundations of power. • Defines power tactics. • Examines political behavior. • Examines impression management techniques.	reading (ss.418-452)
12)	• What is conflict, definitions. • Explains the conflict process. • What is negotiation, definitions. • Explains the negotiation process.	reading (ss.418-452)
13)	• What is the organizational structure, defines it. • Explains the elements of organizational structure. • Examines the effect of organizational design on employee behavior. • Explains the determinants and results of organizational structure.	reading (ss.487-518)
14)	• What is organizational culture, defines it. • Lists the characteristics of organizational culture. • It shows the transfer of culture to the employees. • Examines the effect of national culture on organizational culture.	reading (ss.487-518)
15)	final exam	study for final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Örgütsel Davranış / Organizational Behavior Robbins, S., Judge, T. A. / Prof. Dr. İnci Erdem (Çeviri Editörü) İstanbul: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 14. Basımdan Çeviri (2012) ISBN : 978-605-133-142-3
References:	Örgütsel Davranış / Organizational Behavior Robbins, S., Judge, T. A. / Prof. Dr. İnci Erdem (Çeviri Editörü) İstanbul: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 14. Basımdan Çeviri (2012) ISBN : 978-605-133-142-3.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	2
Program Outcomes
1) To gain basic knowledge about the basic functions in the field of business administration and to apply them in real life
2) To use scientific research methods and technology in decision processes of business
3) Evaluating the effects of political, legal, geographical, economic and technological factors on the competitive structure of the business area with team work and finding the necessary solutions
4) to be aware of current issues in the field of business and to gain sensitivity to problems
5) Transmission of written documents such as reports, printouts, internal correspondence orally in an effective manner
6) defining and analyzing the problem by forming a team within the framework of professional expertise and conceptual knowledge and using leadership qualities
7) to be able to relate to other areas of business administration, to be aware of global and social ethical norms

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To gain basic knowledge about the basic functions in the field of business administration and to apply them in real life
2)	To use scientific research methods and technology in decision processes of business
3)	Evaluating the effects of political, legal, geographical, economic and technological factors on the competitive structure of the business area with team work and finding the necessary solutions
4)	to be aware of current issues in the field of business and to gain sensitivity to problems
5)	Transmission of written documents such as reports, printouts, internal correspondence orally in an effective manner
6)	defining and analyzing the problem by forming a team within the framework of professional expertise and conceptual knowledge and using leadership qualities
7)	to be able to relate to other areas of business administration, to be aware of global and social ethical norms

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Reading
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 5
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 45
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 45
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Midterms	8	15
Paper Submission	13	20
Final	15	28
Total Workload		111