COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MANAGING INDIVIDUALS AT WORK

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
UMN 2001 MANAGING INDIVIDUALS AT WORK COMPULSORY 3 0 0 4

Offered By

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÖKHAN KARAGONLAR

Offered to

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Course Objective

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of factors, which shape the individual and group
behavior in organizational settings. The course also aims to explain how to deal with behavioral problems, to
maintain a high quality of work life, to improve individual, group and organizational performance and the
manager s role in applying the findings of behavioral sciences and using conceptual tools for analyzing and
understanding behavior.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts and theories related to behavior in a work environment.
2   Identify possible individual, group, and organizational level factors effecting behavior in a given work situation.
3   Apply appropriate techniques to shape, improve, employee behavior and satisfaction.
4   Work effectively as part of a team participating and interacting in the group in a productive manner for him/herself and for the group as a whole.
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 What is Organizational Behavior & Diversity in Organizations Chapter 1-2
2 Attitudes and Job Satisfaction Chapter 3
3 Emotions and Moods Chapter 4
4 Personality and Values Chapter 5
5 Perception Chapter 6
6 Individual Decision Making Chapter 6
7 Motivation: Concepts Chapter 7
8 Motivation: Applications Chapter 8
9 Understanding Work Teams Chapter 10
10 Understanding Work Teams Chapter 10
11 Leadership Chapter 12
12 Power and Politics Chapter 13
13 Conflict Management Chapter 14
14 Review

Recomended or Required Reading

Robins, S. & Judge, T. (2012). Organizational Behavior. Pearson Education.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Case Studies

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


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will categorize basic concepts and theories related to behavior at work.
2. The learner will explain the distinguishing characteristics of individual, group and organizational factors.
3. The learner will formulate key techniques to shape, improve employee behavior.
4. The learner will state how to work effectively as a part of a team.

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)

omur.ozmen@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 1 14
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 14 14
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 112

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.1344
LO.23334
LO.33234
LO.432544
LO.5555
LO.6544