| Course Objectives: |
The aim of the course is to enable students to learn the concept of management from social and organizational perspectives, to understand and interpret its change in the historical process and the social, political and economic changes that are effective in this process; to distinguish the role and functions played by managers in the organization and to have knowledge about contemporary management techniques used in today's businesses. |
| Course Content: |
It covers fundamental information about decision-making, planning, organizing, leading and controlling functions of management. First, historical evolution and current conditions of management theory and practices will be discussed. Then, managing today’s rapidly changing environment are elaborated around the topics of decision-making, innovation, organizational design. After midterm, a deeper focus will be given to human factor through diversity management, team work, behavioral sciences, and leadership. Last topics will be on organizational communication and control function of management. |
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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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
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An overview on management concept a. Definition of management and its relationship with science, art and philosophy b. Definition of management and manager c. Employer and employee relationship d. Basic domainS of management thought: environment- organization- human resource- managerial dynamics |
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Evolution of management concept a. Drastic change of management phenomenon from agricultural society to industrial society b. Management Priorities of management concept in knowledge- based society in the light of the changing paradigm |
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Classical and Neoclassical approaches to management a. F. Taylor: The Principles of Scientific Management/ Taylorism, H. Fayol: Management Theory, M. Weber: Bureaucratic Theory b. E. Mayo and Hawthorne Studies: Psychology-based Understanding c. L.R. Lowman: Power and authority, M.P. Follet: situation and cohesion, K. Lewin: individual and organization |
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Modern and Post-Modern Approaches to management a. The emphasis on the Systems Approach. The importance of the contribution of human resource to the system besides adaptation. b. Information and communication network based management c. The change in expectations from the manager with the growing interest of sustainable management and collaborations. |
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Management and Leadership; Concepts & Differences a. Manager definition, characteristics and roles b. Leadership definition, characteristics and types c. Evaluation of the differences between the manager and the leader in terms of the organization |
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Different levels of management and planning function of management a. Management levels and their characteristics (Low- Middle and Top Managers and their skills) b. Plan and planning process c. Planning: an essential function of management for organizations, types of plan d. Planning process according to management levels. |
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Organizing and Leading Functions of Management a. The basic functions of the manager in an organizational structure b. Types of authority and authority in organizations c. Concepts of power and authority d. Discipline and motivation concepts |
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MİDTERM EXAM |
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Coordinating and Controlling Functions of management a. Expectations from management in the light of the concepts of coordination b. Organizational culture and the critical role of communication in management c. Controlling and management relationship d. The concepts of corporate audit and Corporate Performance Management (CPM) |
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Contemporary Management Approaches I – Innovation Management a. Concepts of invention, discovery and innovation b. Innovation creation process c. Types of Innovation d. The value created by innovation management and its importance for organizations |
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Contemporary Management Approaches II – Crisis Management a. The concept of crisis and its types b. Causes of crisis in organizations c. Crisis stages and management of the process |
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Contemporary Management Approaches III – Diversity Management and Conflict Management a. Definition and types of difference b. Identifying individual and organizational differences c. Purpose of diversity management and management of global diversity d. The concept and types of conflict e. Conflict management strategies |
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Contemporary Management Approaches IV – Change Management and Risk Management a. Examining the concept of change and the types of planned and unplanned change b. Change management process and organizational change c. The concept of risk, its types and risk assessment d. Risk management process |
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Contemporary Management Approaches V – Information Management a. The concept of knowledge and the spiral of knowledge production b. Processes of acquiring, using, storing and reproducing information c. Evaluating the knowledge management process and its importance for organizations d. Road plan for knowledge management in organizations |
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FINAL EXAM |
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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) |
Use and apply area concepts and theories in sub-disciplines of business administration. |
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1.1 Demonstrate awareness and knowledge on issues when dealing with business related problems such as management, organizational design, accounting, finance, marketing and human resources. |
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1.2 Have knowledge in business science such as mathematics, statistics, behavior science, law, information technologies etc. |
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Have ability to effectively plan and use economic, technological and information sources and tools in organizations by using appropriate theories and methods. |
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2.1 Use economic and technological sources effectively and efficiently in the field of business administration. |
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2.2 Use information and communication technologies effectively in business practices. |
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Promote a climate of integrity, change and innovativeness within and around contemporary business environment of which they will become part of as an employee/manager. |
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3.1 Demonstrate time management and self-discipline competencies required in a business environment to articulate strategies. |
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3.2 Manage information and communication processes along with supportive programs used in management. |
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3.3 Demonstrate awareness on ethical and environmental issues when dealing with business related problems |
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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. |
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5) |
S/he 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. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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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. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+). |
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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 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Homework Assignments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
- |
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42 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| Midterms |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
- |
6 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
48 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
5 |
ECTS Information Package / Course Catalogue