Course Objectives: |
Problems and approaches in work and industry will be examined. In this course, theoretical information that will be presented by the general examination and teaching of motivation, job satisfaction, work commitment, commitment to the organization, work stress, communication, education, etc will benefit students in solving the human and / or organizational problems experienced in the workplace. |
Course Content: |
Research methods in the field of business and organizational psychology, structure of organizations, personality, communication, motivation, positive / negative behaviors within the organization, leadership and work and organizational health issues will be examined. |
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) Define the psychology of work and organization.
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2) Has knowledge about business and organizational psychology processes.
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Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Apply basic principles of psychology at work.
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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) Conduct studies on the improvement of performance and production in the workplace.
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2) Learn about business analysis, performance evaluation, leadership and employee motivation.
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3) Understand and explain the attitudes and behaviors of employees within the organization.
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4) Use the communication skills related to the field efficiently in the professional relations.
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
1) |
Evaluates cognitive, psychological, social reasons and consequences of human behavior. |
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1.1 Comprehends relation of psychology with other social sciences and analyzes psychological processes with an interdisciplinary approach. |
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1.2 Uses research methods and techniques such as data collection, analysis and interpretation effectively. |
3 |
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1.3 Has advanced academic and clinical knowledge, skills and experience in different fields of psychology. |
5 |
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1.4 Explains basic psychological concepts, models and theories; analyzes psychological processes. |
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2) |
Comprehends his/her professional competencies and limitations. |
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2.1 Takes social context into account while evaluating personal factors and issues. |
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2.2 Tries to contribute to the solution of social problems using his/her professional knowledge and social skills. |
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2.3 Acquires new information about psychological issues and practices by following current research in psychology. |
5 |
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2.4 Improves his/her skills as a psychologist by participating in trainings in the field of psychology. |
4 |
3) |
Reflects his/her knowledge, academic and clinical experience acquired in psychology education in professional practice effectively. |
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3.1 Demonstrates advanced analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking skills in professional work. |
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3.2 Works within professional ethical principles making unprejudiced and non-discriminatory professional assessment in practice and academic research. |
5 |
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3.3 Conducts preventive activities to alleviate possible problems in practice; contributes to improvement of professional practice. |
5 |
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4) |
Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
4 |
5) |
Acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
4 |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
3 |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
3 |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. |
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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 |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Presentations / Seminar |
1 |
5 |
5 |
Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Homework Assignments |
1 |
6 |
6 |
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
- |
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95 |
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Quizzes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Midterms |
1 |
12 |
12 |
Semester Final Exam |
1 |
18 |
18 |
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
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30 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
125 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
5 |