Organization Theory (MAN213) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Organization Theory MAN213 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şule Tuzlukaya
Course Assistants
Course Objectives At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand, analyze and appreciate: 1. Classical, neoclassical and modern theories of organization. 2. The research organization as a social system. 3. The importance of and process for goal setting and defining strategy in an organization. 4. The structure and design of an organization. 5. Communication in the organization.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To determine the main components Organizational structure
  • To understand the historical development of Organization Theory
  • To provide an insight regarding to environment-organization relationship
Course Content Fundamental concepts of organization structure and design; the evolution of organization theory, organizational effectiveness, organizational structure and environment.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Organizations and Organizations Theory Class Notes and Daft, Chapter 1
2 Historical Roots of Organization Theory and Management Class notes and PPts
3 Fundamentals of Organization Structure Richard L. Daft, Chapter 3
4 Strategy, Organization Design and Effectiveness Richard L. Daft, Chapter 2
5 The External Environment Richard L. Daft, Chapter 4
6 Interorganizational Relationships Richard Daft, Chapter 5
7 Global Organization Design Richard L,Daft, Chapter 6
8 Mid term Exam
9 Manufacturing and Service Technologies Richard L.Daft, Chapter 7
10 Information Technology and Control Richard L.Daft, Chapter 8
11 Organization Size, life cycle and decline Richard L.Daft, Chapter 9
12 Innovation and Change Richard L.Daft, Chapter 11
13 Decision Making Process Richard L.Daft, Chapter 12
14 Confict, Power and Politics Richard L.Daft, Chapter 13
15 Organizational Culture Richard L.Daft, Chapter 14

Sources

Course Book 1. Daft,R. 2007.Understanding the Theory and Design of Organizations, South Western.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 30
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
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 Gain sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and computing; be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve engineering problems related to information systems. X
2 To be able to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Designs a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in information systems engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.
5 Designs and conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets results to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of information systems engineering.
6 Can work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; can work individually.
7 a. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. b. Knows at least one foreign language.
8 To be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to follow developments in science and technology and to be able to renew himself/herself continuously.
9 a. Acts in accordance with the principles of ethics, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. b. Gains knowledge about the standards used in information systems engineering applications.
10 a. Gains knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management. b. Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation. c. Gains knowledge about sustainable development.
11 a. To be able to acquire knowledge about the universal and social effects of information systems engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering. b. Gains awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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 2 10 20
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 20 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 128