COURSE UNIT TITLE

: GROUP DYNAMICS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MNO 4248 GROUP DYNAMICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÖKHAN KARAGONLAR

Offered to

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (English)

Course Objective

This course provides an introduction to the theories, studies, and empirical findings pertinent to groups. Most work in today s organizations is done by groups. Thus, an objective of this course is to enable students to understand groups in order to make them more efficient. Understanding group behavior is also a key to understanding individual behavior (e.g., why they think, feel and act I the way they do) as groups influence individuals behavior to a significant extent. Therefore, this course also aims to provide an understanding of how groups shape individuals behavior. Ultimately, this course will help students apply the conceptual knowledge pertaining to groups in understanding, interacting with, and improving work groups within organizations.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understand and evaluate key concepts pertinent to groups
2   Understand how individuals and groups influence each other
3   Apply their knowledge of group dynamics to case problems involving groups in organizations
4   Improve oral and written communication skills through class discussions and presentations

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Group Dynamics
2 Inclusion and Identity
3 Group Formation: Joining groups, Affiliation and Attraction
4 Cohesion and Development
5 Group Structure
6 Influence
7 Performance in groups
8 Performance in groups
9 Decision Making
10 Teams
11 Conflict
12 Intergroup relations
13 Term project presentations
14 Review

Recomended or Required Reading

Forsyth, Donelson .(2010). Group Dynamics. 5th edition, Wadsworth, Cengage Learning
Supplemental readings and case studies / group activities will also be assigned with prior notice.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Preparation: Students must read the textbook and prepare for case studies and other class assignments
During Course: Lecturing, 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. Midterm and Final Exams: The exams will be based on the textbook and lecture materials.
2. Term project: Students will work in groups to prepare a written report on a relevant topic and present it in class. Grading will be based on the written report and presentations.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gokhan.karagonlar@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced later

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 2 28
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Project Preparation 1 20 20
Preparing presentations 1 6 6
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 135

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.154
LO.24544
LO.345544
LO.4554545