COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TUI 6205 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR ELECTIVE 3 0 0 10

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR EBRU GÜNLÜ KÜÇÜKALTAN

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The aim of the Organizational Behavior course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the individual, group, and organizational dynamics that influence behavior within workplaces.
Overall, the aim of the Organizational Behavior course is to provide students with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior within organizations and to prepare them to effectively manage and lead in diverse organizational contexts. Through a combination of theoretical learning, practical applications, and experiential exercises, students will develop the skills and insights necessary to thrive in today's complex and dynamic workplace environments.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understand individual behavior in organizations, including diversity, attitudes, job satisfaction, emotions, moods, personality, values, perception, decision making, and motivational theories
2   Understand group behavior in organizations, including communication, leadership, power and politics, conflict, and negotiations.
3   Understand the organizational system, including organizational structures, culture, human resources, and change.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introducation to Organizational Behavior
2 Diversity in Organizations, Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
3 Emotions and Moods
4 Personality and Values
5 Perception and Individual Decision Making
6 Motivation Concepts Motivation: From Concepts to Applications
7 Foundations of Group Behavior Understanding Work Teams
8 Communication Leadership
9 Power & Politics Conflict & Negotiation
10 Foundations of Organizational Structure
11 Organizational CultureOrganizational Culture
12 Human Resource Policies & Practices
13 Organizational Change & Stress Management
14 Review

Recomended or Required Reading

Örgütsel Davranış
Timothy A. Judge, Stephan Robbins
Nobel Yayın Dağıtım

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. In-class discussions
3. Case analysis
4. Preparing a paper for a conference

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PRJ PROJECT
2 PRS PRESENTATION
3 ASG ASSIGNMENT
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRJ * 0.40 + PRS * 0.10 + ASG * 0.50


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

**Understanding of Key Concepts**:
- Demonstrates understanding of fundamental concepts and theories in organizational behavior, such as motivation, leadership, communication, and organizational culture.
**Critical Analysis**:
- Ability to critically analyze organizational behavior theories and apply them to real-world organizational contexts.
- Provides insightful interpretations of case studies, research findings, and organizational practices.
**Application of Concepts**:
- Applies organizational behavior concepts to analyze and solve practical organizational challenges.
- Demonstrates the ability to identify and address issues related to motivation, communication, leadership, teamwork, and organizational change.
**Communication Skills**:
- Communicates ideas and arguments clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Presents information in a structured and coherent manner, with appropriate use of supporting evidence and examples.
**Teamwork and Collaboration**:
- Works effectively as part of a team, demonstrating active participation, cooperation, and contribution to group projects and discussions.
- Shows respect for diverse perspectives and fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
**Leadership Skills**:
- Demonstrates leadership qualities, such as the ability to influence others, inspire motivation, and facilitate teamwork.
- Exhibits self-awareness and reflective practice in evaluating personal leadership strengths and areas for development.
**Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving**:
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills by identifying underlying issues, evaluating alternative solutions, and making well-reasoned decisions.
- Proposes creative and innovative solutions to organizational challenges based on sound theoretical understanding and empirical evidence.
**Ethical Decision Making**:
- Considers ethical implications in organizational behavior analysis and decision-making processes.
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical dilemmas and applies ethical principles to resolve conflicts and make morally sound decisions.
**Self-Reflection and Professional Development**:
- Engages in self-reflection on personal attitudes, behaviors, and values in relation to organizational behavior concepts.
- Identifies opportunities for personal and professional growth in areas such as communication skills, leadership development, and conflict resolution.
**Research and Evidence-Based Practice**:
- Utilizes relevant research literature and empirical evidence to support arguments and recommendations.
- Demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate research findings and apply them to understand and address organizational behavior issues.

11. **Participation and Engagement**:
- Actively participates in class discussions, activities, and exercises.
- Contributes meaningfully to the learning process by sharing insights, asking questions, and engaging with course materials.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attendance of 70 % is compulsory.
2. Any attempt to plagiarise is subject to disciplinary action.
3. Students are expected to participate in group work and class discussions.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Ebru Günlü Küçükaltan
ebru.gunlu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 4 56
Preparing assignments 14 4 56
In-class practices 14 3 42
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Project Final Presentation 1 3 3
Participating Lectures and Field Studies 14 3 42
Final 0 0 0
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 246

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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