Organization Theory (ISL506) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Organization Theory ISL506 General Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Social Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Team/Group, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Neşe Songür
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To put forward basic issues and perspectives in Organizational theory and Management in a comprehensive manner, to evaluate the development of management science in the context of change and to provide management techniques and skills for business life.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To assess and interpret the historical development of management science in terms of changes in the world
  • To apply the modern management techniques to business world
  • To determine the appropriate organizational structure according to the variables such as business processes, cost, competition and culture
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 to organization teory and basic concepts. Related chapters in the references
2 Classical organization theories *Taylor: Scientific Management Approach *Fayol: Administative Process Theory *Weber: Ideal bureaucracy Related chapters in the references
3 Classical organization theories *Taylor: Scientific Management Approach *Fayol: Administative Process Theory *Weber: Ideal bureaucracy Related chapters in the references
4 Neo-classical organization theories *E. Mayo: Hawthorne and Western Electric Company *Woodward : Management and Technology Related chapters in the references
5 Modern organization theories *”Systems” approach Related chapters in the references
6 Contingency approach Related chapters in the references
7 Midterm Exam Related chapters in the references
8 Organizational development and management develeopment Related chapters in the references
9 Contemporary Approaches to Business Related chapters in the references
10 Total Quality management and continuous improvement Quality standarts: ISO 9000 Quality management systems-Quality rewards- EFQM Excellence Model Related chapters in the references
11 Benchmarking Related chapters in the references
12 Re-engineering Related chapters in the references
13 Learning organizations Related chapters in the references
14 Strategic management Related chapters in the references
15 General assesment of the course
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Koçel, Tamer., İşletme Yöneticiliği, Arıkana Basım Yayım Dağıtım, 2010.
2. Eren, Erol., Yönetim ve Organizasyon Çağdaş ve Küresel Yaklaşımlar, Beta Basım, 2009
Other Sources 3. Öğretim üyesi notları

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 4 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 6 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
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. X
2 Possesses knowledge of research methods and techniques and is able to apply them. X
3 Produces creative and constructive solutions in cases of uncertainty and complexity in the field of business administration. X
4 Comprehends the fundamental concepts and core functions of business administration at an advanced level. X
5 Plans and manages activities aimed at the professional development of subordinates in projects and professional activities within their field. X
6 Generates innovative and creative ideas and is able to implement them. X
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. X
8 Has the ability to access scientific knowledge in business administration, follow current literature, critically evaluate and apply it. X
9 Communicates knowledge related to the field of business administration effectively through oral, written, and visual means. X
10 Demonstrates awareness of professional ethics, environmental sensitivity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cultural, societal, and universal values. X
11 Works effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, takes responsibility, performs risk analysis, adapts to change, thinks critically, and takes initiative in problem-solving. X
12 . X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 4 15 60
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 20 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 40 40
Total Workload 176