ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to train students with theories and applications dealing with motivation, decision-making, team dynamics, negotiation, leadership and organizational culture. Development of analytical skills and critical thinking are important for the course. The course exposes students to advanced behavioral science theories and applications in management. Organizational behavior (OB) is an interdisciplinary field drawing from numerous disciplines including psychology, sociology, economics, organization theory, statistics, and many others. After an overview of OB and how to assess the value-added of "soft" management interventions, topics will include work motivation, work attitudes, newcomer socialization, "natural" and nominal work teams, leadership, decision making, and management of change.

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain the basic concepts of management (3)
2. 02 Explain a diverse work force and its effect on management (3)
3. 03 Explain organizational design and various styles of leadership (3)
4. 04 Explain the control procedures within organizations (3)
5. 05 Analyze notable case studies in management (4)

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Organizational Behavior (18 edition), Robbins and Judge, PEARSON
2. 02 Yönetim ve Organizasyon, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları (ISL104U - ISL111U - ISL112U)
3. 03 Seçilmiş Durum Çalışmaları

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Be able to describe the concepts that are related to organizational behavior and organizational behaviour theories SOLO 3
2. L02 Be able to explain the methods of motivation, decision-making, leadership and organizational culture SOLO 3
3. L03 Identify key sources and basic characteristics of organizational behaviour SOLO 2
4. L04 Apply the concept and usage of practical experiences SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2. P02 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3. P03 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4. P04 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively
5. P05 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6. P06 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7. P07 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, 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. P08 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. P09 Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10. P10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11. P11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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