COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TÜRKIYE AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
UMN 4233 TÜRKIYE AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ENGIN BAĞIŞ ÖZTÜRK

Offered to

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Course Objective

The general aim of the course is to sensitize the learner about the development of business environment in Türkiye with a historical, sociological, institutional and cultural perspective. The core focus of the course is based on the relationship among the state, the businesses and other social structures.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understand and evaluate the social interactions forming the current business system in Türkiye
2   Categorize the impacts of sociological and institutional changes on development of Turkish business context.
3   Discuss the connections between business corporations and the state and society.
4   Be able to critically assess current situation of Turkish managerial context compared to previous decades.
5   Develop oral/written communication skills; articulate and defend his/her position.
6   Develop and enhance the essential interpersonal skills to be an effective team member

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Modern world and Türkiye
2 Historical foundations of Turkish business system The Ottoman Empire and Pre-Republic Period
3 Historical foundations of Turkish business system Beginning of Turkish Republic Period
4 Historical foundations of Turkish business system Turkish Republic Period after 1950s
5 State and the business relationship in Türkiye
6 Business and development of capitalism in Türkiye
7 Big business groups in Türkiye (Holdings)
8 Business people and managers in Türkiye
9 Business people and managers in Türkiye
10 Global influences on Türkiye
11 Working class, women and others in Turkish business context
12 Term Project Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

Whitley, Richard (2000) Divergent capitalisms: The social structuring and change of business systems. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Additional articles will be provided in advance of the courses.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Term Paper & Presentation
3. Individual Assignments

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 FN Final
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


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

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The students will evaluate how economic and political institutions interact with each other.
2. The students will assess the role of the varying social groups and classes in Türkiye regarding the business context.
3. The students will comprehend the development process of Turkish business and managerial context.
4. The students will evaluate the impact of culture on management processes.
5. The students will illustrate and assess the impact of international environment on Türkiye and business context.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Associate Professor Engin Bağış Öztürk, engin.ozturk[at]deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

As a general rule, please send an e-mail before stopping by the office. (Room No: 131/A)
Office hours will be announced in class by the instructor.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 1 12
Tutorials 12 2 24
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 3 36
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
Design Project 0 10 0
Preparation for final exam 1 24 24
Preparing group assignments 0 8 0
Preparing presentations 0 6 0
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 120

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.13535
LO.2355
LO.34535
LO.44535
LO.555
LO.655