Organization Theory (MBA506) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Organization Theory MBA506 General Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Social Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şule ERDEM TUZLUKAYA
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course is designed to give information to students about organizations and organization theories.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • to gain information about organizations and organization theory
  • To learn fundamental concepts of organizational structure
  • to understand the impact of organizational external environment
  • To understand the effect of technology on decision making and control processes
Course Content Fundamental concepts of organization structure and design, the evolution of organization theory, organizational effectiveness and organizational structure and environment.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Chapter 1
2 Organizations and Organization Theory Chapter 1
3 Strategy, Organization Design and Effectiveness Chapter 2
4 Fundamentals of Organization Structure Chapter 3
5 The external Environment Chapter 4
6 Interorganizational Relationships Chapter 5
7 Designing organizations for the international environment Chapter 6
8 Mİdterm
9 Manufacturing and Service Technologies Chapter 7
10 Using Information technology for Control and Coordination Chapter 8
11 Organization size, life cycle and decline Chapter 9
12 Organizational Culture and Ethical values Chapter 10
13 Innovation and Change Chapter 11
14 Decision Making Process Chapter 12
15 Conflict, Power and politics Chapter 13
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Daft,Richard. Organization Theory and Design.2011. 10th Ed.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 60
Toplam 3 120
Percentage of Semester Work 40
Percentage of Final Work 60
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Integrates the knowledge acquired in their undergraduate field with business administration and uses them in conjunction.
2 Possesses knowledge of research methods and techniques and is able to apply them.
3 Produces creative and constructive solutions in cases of uncertainty and complexity in the field of business administration.
4 Comprehends the fundamental concepts and core functions of business administration at an advanced level.
5 Plans and manages activities aimed at the professional development of subordinates in projects and professional activities within their field.
6 Generates innovative and creative ideas and is able to implement them.
7 Independently carries out a study using their knowledge in the field of business administration and takes responsibility as a team member in collaboration with other professional groups in the field.
8 Has the ability to access scientific knowledge in business administration, follow current literature, critically evaluate and apply it.
9 Communicates knowledge related to the field of business effectively by using verbal, written, and visual communication methods in both the language of instruction and professional English.
10 Demonstrates awareness of professional ethics, environmental sensitivity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cultural, societal, and universal values.
11 Works effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, takes responsibility, performs risk analysis, adapts to change, thinks critically, and takes initiative in problem-solving.
12 .

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 20 20
Project 1 30 30
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 40 40
Total Workload 138