COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR BANU DEMIREL

Offered to

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Course Objective

This course aims to provide an introduction to the strategic importance of operations and how operations can provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace, the relationship between operations and other business functions, such as marketing, finance, accounting and human resources.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Russel, R. and Taylor, B. (2011). Operations Management. 7th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Problem Solving
3. Group Work
4. Presentations

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1. Mid-Term Exam
Students will be assessed on their knowledge of concepts and theories through multiple choice and problem based written exam.
2. Final Exam
Students will be assessed on their knowledge of concepts and theories through multiple choice and problem based written exam.
3. Written Report (Group Work) and Presentation
Students with groups of four are expected to prepare report on operations management topics determined by the instructor. Each group member is expected to make a presentation via slides.

Assessment Criteria

TERM PROJECT REPORT GRADING CRITERIA AND RUBRIC

The following rubric will be used for the assessment of all criteria.
This particular element is absent or falls short of expectations, and /or it is completely out of place within the given context. Poor (0%)
This particular element is somewhat absent and does not entirely fit the context. Fair (40%)
This particular element is developed satisfactorily and fits the context at an acceptable standard. Good (60%)
This particular element is developed in a good and professional way and fits into the context. Very good (80%)
The way this particular element is developed is noteworthy and fits perfectly into the context. Excellent (100%)
INTRODUCTION: %5
COMPANY PROFILE %5
COMPANY S SUPPLY CHAIN: %10
PRODUCTIVITY OF THE COMPANY: %5
POSITIONING OF THE COMPANY: %5
DECISION MAKING PROCESS: %5
DESIGN PROCESS: %5
PROCESS PLANNING: %10
PROCESS SELECTION AND BREAK EVEN ANALYSIS: %10
CAPACITY PLANNING: %10
FACILITY LAYOUT %5
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT STRATEGY %5
PROBLEMS AND RECOMMENDATIONS %10
EVALUATION AND CONCLUSION %10

GRADING CRITERIA FOR PRESENTATION
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL SKILLS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE

Confidence Rubric:
Ease of movement, minimal tension Excellent (100%)
Occasional mistakes but recovers quickly Very Good (80%)
Some tension noted, stiff body language - Good (60%)
Tense body language, frequent mistakes Fair (40%)
Tension and nervousness are obvious, multiple mistakes Poor (0%)

Connection Rubric:
Frequent eye contact, readily engages audience (100%)
Consistent eye contact, uses notes infrequently Very Good (80%)
Some eye contact, dependent on notes Good (60%)
Minimal eye contact, frequently using notes Fair (40%)
Generally reading from notes without eye contact or connection with audience Poor (0%)

Information Rubric:
Well-versed in subject, responds to questions with further explanation Excellent (100%)
Overall command of subject matter, responds to questions on a basic level Very Good (80%)
Generally comfortable with material, able to answer most questions Good (60%)
Basic understanding of material, but mastery not evident Fair (40%)
Unfamiliar with subject matter, unable to answer questions Poor (0%)


%60 -Individual performance will be graded by taking the arithmetic mean of Confidence, Connection and Information
CREATIVITY (using innovative, creative examples, tools and resources in your presentation)

Creativity Rubric:
Presentation draws on wide variety of tools and resources including different texts, media, exercises, games, practices Excellent (100%)
Presentation draws on variety of tools and resources including different texts, media, exercises, games, practices Very Good (80%)
Presentation draws on limited variety of tools and resources including different texts, media Good (60%)
Presentation draws only one resources or on resources and tools that are not appropriate Fair (40%)
Presentation draws on no resources and tools Poor (0%) %40- Group performance will be graded.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced at the beginning of the term.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes