Business Administration (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

BBA407

Course Name:

Applications of Organizational Behavior

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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 CANAN KOÇER DURMAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CANAN KOÇER DURMAZ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course is designed to prepare students to define and discuss organizational behavior; diversity and cultural values; ethics; personality and attitudes; attitudes and job satisfaction; emotions and moods; perception and individual decision-making; motivation concepts; motivation; from concepts to applications; foundations of group behavior; understanding work teams; communication; leadership; power and politics; conflict and negotiation; foundations of organization structure; organizational culture; human resource policies and practices; organizational change and stress management.

Course Content:

• Explain managerial needs related to organizational change, diversity and globalization.
• Define and discuss basic concepts that affect employee satisfaction and performance such as personality, emotions, attitudes, team building techniques, job satisfaction, motivation methods, and learning.
• Analyze group management, human behavior, leadership, communication and motivational activities within the organization.
• Grasp the "human" factor in businesses and to analyze the impact of internal and external environmental factors of the enterprise on the behavior of managers and all employees in the enterprise.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain managerial needs related to organizational change, diversity and globalization.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Define and discuss basic concepts that affect employee satisfaction and performance such as personality, emotions, attitudes, team building techniques, job satisfaction, motivation methods, and learning.
Learning Competence
1) Analyze group management, human behavior, leadership, communication and motivational activities within the organization.
Field Specific Competence
1) Grasp the "human" factor in businesses and to analyze the impact of internal and external environmental factors of the enterprise on the behavior of managers and all employees in the enterprise.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Discuss Course Syllabus and Outline • Describe the framework of the Term Project, i.e. Main topic, team formation, key deadlines, report writing, presentation due, etc. • Describe the main introductory terms and concepts related to organizational behavior • Introduce the importance of studying organizational behavior	Review the Syllabus
2)	• Discuss how your attitude is towards different groups of people like elderly. • Estimate forms of discrimination and provide examples for them in organizations. • Identify which biographical characteristics can be subject to discrimination by people. • Identify how one, as a manager shall make everyone in the organization aware of and be sensitive to the needs and differences of others for the sake of diversity management.	Review the course content
3)	• Explain the concept of attitudes and job satisfaction • Discuss what factors lead to an increase in job satisfaction • Discuss if behavior always follow from attitudes or not and why • Compare and contrast the major job attitudes i.e. job satisfaction, job involvement and organizational commitment • Identify how satisfied people are in their jobs according to the studies • Evaluate the impact of satisfied and dissatisfied employees on the workplace	Homework: Robbins & Judge (2015). Chapter 3: Case Incident 1 “The Pursuit of Happiness: Flexibility. Answer the questions.
4)	• Identify and differentiate between emotions and moods • Identify and list the basic emotions and moods • Discuss the influence of emotions on our rationality • List the sources of emotions and moods • Discuss what Affective Events Theory stand for • Define emotional intelligence and discuss whether managers should use emotional intelligence tests	Submit project topic and research methodology (next week due)
5)	• Discuss why some people are quiet and passive, while others are loud and aggressive • Identify the factors that contribute to the development of personality, heredity, and/or environment • Apply the Myers Briggs Type Indicator personality framework • Apply the Big Five Personality Framework • Recognize the influence of situational factors on personality such as situational strength • Discuss how values change from one generation to another, from one culture to another and what external influences can bear the change in values	Homework: Robbins & Judge (2015). Chapter 5: On the Costs of Being Nice, pg.179. Read the case and answer the questions to be discussed in the next class session.
6)	• Discuss whether people’s role perceptions are becoming less traditional over time and why • Discuss whether you are intentionally or unintentionally making shortcuts in judging others and what sorts of shortcuts are these i.e. selective perception, halo effect, contrast effect, stereotyping, etc. • Identify how you can make a link between perception and individual decision-making • Discuss how individual differences and organizational constraints have influences on decision making	Review the course content Continue working on final project
7)	• Discuss if and how the motivation theories can be applied real organizational settings • Discuss how organizational justice is a refinement of equity theory • State management implications of employee engagement	Study for the Midterm Exam Continue working on final project
8)	Midterm Exam	None
9)	• Distinguish in detail between foundations of group behavior and work teams • Discuss why there is a popularity of team building and team effectiveness in organizations and what factors can improve or hinder team working	Continue research and work on final project Homework: Assigned reading for next class session
10)	• Identify why communication is that much emphasized in organizations. • Discuss what sorts of needs communication interactions can fulfill in organizations.	Continue working on final project. Homework: Robbins & Judge (2015). Chapter 11: Pitfalls of E-Mail. Read the case and answer the questions to be discussed in the next class session.
11)	• Discuss the differences between a leader and manager. • Identify which leadership characteristics are crucial for becoming an effective leader. • Discuss the use of mentoring in guiding our own career and personal lives. • Define authentic leadership.	Continue working on final project
12)	• Discuss which power types are more effective and when • Evaluate how power can affect the attitudes and behaviors of us • Discuss how good you are at playing politics • Apply impression management techniques	Continue working on final project Homework: Robbins & Judge (2015). Chapter 13: “Powerful leaders keep their (Fr)enemies close?”. Read the case and answer the questions to be discussed in the next class session.
13)	• Discuss how you deal with conflict • Describe what sorts of individual differences in negotiation effectiveness • Discuss what your negotiation style is • Assess the roles and functions of third-party negotiations	Continue working on final project
14)	• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracy • Analyze whether a centralized or a decentralized organization structure is effective • Discuss how you are willing to delegate • Group project presentations	Study for the final exam
15)	Final Exam	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Robbins, Stephen, Judge, Timothy, A. (2015). Organizational Behavior, 16th edition, Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN-10: 0133507645 • ISBN-13: 9780133507645

Çalışma Yaşamından Örnek Olaylar. Pınar Tınaz İstanbul: Beta Yayınevi, Genişletilmiş Üçüncü Baskı (2021) ISBN : 978-605-377-833-2

Örnek Olaylarla Örgütsel Davranış. Nigar Çağla Mutlucan. İstanbul: Beta Yayınevi, Birinci Baskı (2019) ISBN : 978-605-242-434-6

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions
3) Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration
4) Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures
6) Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration
8) Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society
10) Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models	4
2)	Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions	3
3)	Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration	3
4)	Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking
5)	Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures
6)	Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader	4
7)	Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration
8)	Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings	4
9)	Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society	4
10)	Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Role Playing
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Group project
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum
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	13	39
Study Hours Out of Class	10	30
Presentations / Seminar	3	9
Project	13	39
Homework Assignments	9	27
Final	13	39
Total Workload		183