ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY
- Course
- TMAN603 - ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY
- Department
- Tourism Management - English - PhD
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Prof. Dr. Cem TANOVA
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course will provide an overview of central organization theories discussing their relevance both in scientific and practical terms. The field of organization studies is characterized by a plurality of different theories which offer different approaches to studying the life in and around organizations. This lecture shows that the critical assessment of organizational phenomena can benefit from going beyond merely economic approaches and acknowledging also the wide range of relevant sociological and socio-psychological paradigms. In this vein, this lecture will present and discuss the diversity of perspectives for studying organizations: The historical development of different paradigms will be reflected, the different theoretical approaches will be presented and their practical relevance will be discussed.
ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY
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
No learning outcomes have been defined.
Program Outcomes
- P01 Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the field based on the qualifications of the master's degree at the level of research and expertise and reaches original definitions that will bring innovation to the field.
- P02 To have the most advanced knowledge to contribute to the field of Tourism Management
- P03 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of Tourism Management; draws original conclusions by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas.
- P04 Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify problems and propose solutions by using the knowledge acquired in the field in decisions, practices and behaviors.
- P05 Has the ability to transfer information about Tourism Management to peers.
- P06 Performs a study independently on subjects requiring expertise in the field of Tourism Management.
- P07 Takes responsibility in accordance with the objectives of the project as the project director or participant.
- P08 Determines vision, aim and target for organization / institution.
- P09 Evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills critically.
- P10 To be able to lead by considering cultural sensitivities.
- P11 Develops new ideas and procedures, including research in the field of profession and learning.
- P12 Willingness to seek innovation
- P13 Transfers his / her thoughts and suggestions in writing and orally at the level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Tourism Management
- P14 Communicates with those who work in the field of Tourism Management.
- P15 Has enough awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
- P16 Communicates verbally and in writing using at least the European Language Portfolio C1 General Level approved by YÖDAK.
- P17 Uses computer software, information and communication technologies at the level of data entry and analysis related to Tourism Management.
- P18 Provides originality and contribution to the studies to be conducted in the field of Tourism Management.
- P19 Make strategic plan and develop strategy for organization / institution.
- P20 92/5000 Acts and internalizes business and social ethical values in the Academy and the Professional work
- P21 Publishes at least one scientific article related to the field of Tourism Management in national / international refereed journals (SSCI indexed).
- P22 Able to perform an original work that brings innovation to the field of Tourism Management independently.
- P23 Able to systematically transfer and disseminate his / her original studies related to tourism management in written / oral / visual form by supporting with quantitative / qualitative data.
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