ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR: LIFE AND EXPERIENCES
- Course
- BUSN603 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR: LIFE AND EXPERIENCES
- Department
- Business Administration - English - PhD
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 8
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Prof. Dr. Cem TANOVA
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course covers a wide range of theories and applications related with organizational behavior, starting at the individual, continuing with group and organizational level of analysis. The course is designed to introduce and discuss the theories and research on how individuals and groups behave in organizations in depth. Students will be instructed with real life case studies in order for them to comprehend and interpret the real life situations with the theories of organizational behavior. The topics which will be focused on include perception, emotions, motivation, stress, mentoring, gender, and cultural influences.
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR: LIFE AND EXPERIENCES
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Final | Final | 40 |
| Midterm | Midterm | 30 |
| Project | Project | 30 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | INTRODUCTION |
| Week 2 | CHAPTER 2 Mechanization Takes Command: Organizations as Machines; Classical Management Theory: Designing bureaucratic organizations; Scientific Management |
| Week 3 | CHAPTER 3 Nature Intervenes: Organizations as Organisms; Recognizing the Importance of Environment: Organizations as Open Systems;Contingency Theory: Adapting Organization to Environment; Contingency Theory: Promoting Organizational Health and Development |
| Week 4 | CHAPTER 4 Learning and Self-Organization: Organizations as Brains; Organizations as Information Processing Brains; Creating Learning Organizations; Cybernetics, Learning, and Learning to Learn |
| Week 5 | CHAPTER 5 Creating Social Realty: Organizations as Cultures; Culture and Organization; Organization and Cultural Context; Corporate Cultures and Subcultures |
| Week 6 | CHAPTER 6 Interests, Conflict, and Power: Organizations as Political Systems; Organizations as Systems of Government; Organizations as Systems of Political Activity; Understanding Conflict |
| Week 7 | Students' Presentation |
| Week 8 | Students' Presentation |
| Week 9 | CHAPTER 9 The Ugly Face: Organizations as Instruments of Domination; Organization, Class, and Control |
| Week 10 | CHAPTER 10:The Challenge of Metaphor |
| Week 11 | CASE STUDIES AND ARTICLES PRESENTATION |
| Week 12 | CASE STUDIES AND ARTICLES PRESENTATION |
| Week 13 | CASE STUDIES AND ARTICLES PRESENTATION |
| Week 14 | FINAL EXAM WEEK |
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAM WEEK |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Images of Organization (updated edition) / Gareth Morgan | California, USA : Sage Publications, August 2014.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Describe the organizational behaviour theories SOLO 3
- L02 identify key sources and basic characteristics of organizational behaviour SOLO 2
- L03 explain the methods of motivation, decision-making, leadership and organizational culture SOLO 3
- L04 discuss the relevant concepts in practical cases/activities SOLO 5
- L05 implement and the use of learning resources SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate mastery of advanced research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods) by critically analyzing literature, identifying research gaps, and designing original studies that contribute to MIS theory and practice.
- Conduct and defend an original doctoral dissertation that reflects independent scholarly inquiry, academic rigor, and a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in MIS.
- Exhibit readiness for thesis monitoring and defense by articulating the philosophical foundations of research paradigms, positioning one's research within these frameworks, and responding to scholarly critique.
- Apply ethical principles, academic integrity, and responsible conduct of research in all phases of the research process, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and publication.
- Identify and address the social, legal, and ethical implications of information systems research and its applications within organizational and societal contexts.
- Employ advanced data science techniques, including statistical modeling, machine learning, and AI-based analytics, to examine complex datasets and extract meaningful insights in MIS research.
- Recognize and evaluate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and the Internet of Things, assessing their transformative impact on organizational processes and digital ecosystems.
- Collaborate and lead in interdisciplinary research environments, establishing productive scientific partnerships and managing research projects that integrate diverse academic perspectives.
- Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals, present findings at international conferences, and actively engage in academic service such as journal reviewing, conference organizing, and committee participation.
- Identify challenges and propose innovative, research-based solutions at the intersection of information systems, technology, and organizational strategy.
- Deliver advanced-level MIS courses, supervise graduate research, and nurture academic development through effective mentorship and scholarly teaching.
- Develop advanced information systems and decision support systems that align IT capabilities with organizational strategies using systems thinking and innovative design methodologies.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | Average | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |