| Course Objectives: |
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of management thought, tracing its development from early classical approaches to contemporary paradigms. It seeks to enable students to perceive organizations not merely as structural or functional systems but as dynamic entities shaped by historical, cultural, psychological, and strategic contexts. Within this framework, the course introduces a wide spectrum of theories—from classical management to postmodern critiques, from systems theory to digitalization and sustainability-driven paradigms—helping students to build a holistic and critical view of management. Ultimately, the course aims to cultivate both theoretical knowledge and analytical, comparative, and critical thinking skills essential for interpreting and applying management theories in modern organizational settings. |
| Course Content: |
This course provides an in-depth examination of the historical development and contemporary perspectives of management thought. It explores the evolution from classical, neo-classical, and modern theories to postmodern and critical approaches, addressing the interplay between organizational structure, human behavior, environmental dynamics, and strategic decision-making. The scope extends from scientific management and systems theory to institutional theory, the resource-based view, cultural and comparative management, and contemporary paradigms shaped by digitalization and sustainability. The course equips students with the ability to critically evaluate management theories and apply them to contemporary organizational challenges. |
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Explains the historical development of management thought, its fundamental theoretical approaches, and the emergence dynamics of modern management theories.
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2) Analyzes the key differences, assumptions, and conceptual frameworks among classical, neo-classical, modern, and postmodern management theories.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Applies various management theories analytically and critically in solving organizational problems.
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2) Interprets contemporary organizational phenomena through the lens of management theories and establishes theory–practice linkages.
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| Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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1) Plans and conducts research, presentations, or case analyses based on management theories independently.
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2) Follows emerging trends and contemporary paradigms in management thought and assumes responsibility for continuous professional learning.
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3) Communicates management theories effectively in both oral and written academic forms; discusses and evaluates diverse theoretical perspectives within team settings.
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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
| 1) |
Introduction and Course Overview |
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| 2) |
Roots of Management Thought |
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| 3) |
Classical Management Theories |
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Neo-Classical Approaches and the Human Relations School |
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| 5) |
Systems Approach and Contingency Theory |
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| 6) |
Modern Organization Theories |
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| 7) |
Strategic Management Theories |
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| 8) |
Midterm Exam |
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| 9) |
Organizational Behavior and Psychological Approaches |
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| 10) |
Postmodern Management Perspectives |
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| 11) |
Cultural and Comparative Management Theories |
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| 12) |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Theories |
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Digitalization and Contemporary Management Theories |
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| 14) |
Current Trends and Future Scenarios in Management Theories |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Explains the fundamental and theoretical knowledge required for business management. |
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Approaches problems encountered in the field of business administration with an analytical mindset and produces solutions. |
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Develops problem-solving and decision-making abilities through individual and team work. |
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Demonstrates the ability to manage employees and processes in a dynamic business environment. |
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Acquires the skill of writing a thesis that contributes to the field by examining a current problem in business administration from a scientific perspective. |
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Evaluates existing norms and standards in tasks undertaken with a critical perspective, and develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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Enhances professional-level competencies beyond undergraduate qualifications in accordance with the expectations of the business world and society, as well as the institutional outcomes defined by our university, and applies them in professional or academic life. |
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Possesses cultural awareness and conveys it to groups both within and outside the field. |
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| WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
| Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Course |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Application |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Presentations / Seminar |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Homework Assignments |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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72 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Midterms |
1 |
36 |
36 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
45 |
45 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
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81 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
153 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
6 |
ECTS Information Package / Course Catalogue
