Information Package / Course Catalogue
Organizational Communication
Course Code: HAT152
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

One of the aim is teach to students basics concepts of organizational communication. Other one is gain competence of students in communication in business life.

Course Content

Communication and Communication Patterns, Functions of Communication, Perception and Persuasive Communication, Compliance and Obedience Behavior, Organizational Communication Concept, Objectives and Functions of Organizational Communication, Communication Styles, The Importance of Communication in Organizations, Organizational Barriers to Effective Communication, Organizational Conflict, Effective Speaking and Listening, Public Relations as an Organizational Communication Format, Organizational Communication Stress Management, Time Management Organizational Communication.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about the concept of organizational communication.
2.To learn the factors that prevent effective communication in organizations.
3.To have knowledge about organizational conflict techniques.
4. To understand the importance of the relationship between individuals and organizations in business life.
5.To be able to distinguish the basic differences between manager and leader.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kurum Kültürü ve Örgütsel İletişim, Akıncı, Beril Z., İstanbul, 1998.
2.Örgütsel İletişim (İletişim Doyumu ve Kurumsal Bağlılık), Güllüoğlu, Ö., Konya, 2011.
3.Örgütsel İletişim, Tutar, H., Ankara, 2009.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Organization, Individual and Needs. The Concept of Organizational Communication and Purpose of Organizational Communication
Week 2 - Theoretical
Functions of Communication
Week 3 - Theoretical
Perception and Persuasive Communication
Week 4 - Theoretical
Comply Behavior and Obedience
Week 5 - Theoretical
Organizational Effectiveness and Job Satisfaction in Organizations
Week 6 - Theoretical
What is a Group in an Organization? Group Qualifications, Leadership and Characteristics.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Forms of Organizational Communication, The Importance of Communication in Organizations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Relationship between Organizational Communication and Job Satisfaction
Week 9 - Theoretical
Organizational Conflict
Week 10 - Theoretical
Factors Preventing Effective Communication in Organizations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Public Relations as an Organizational Communication Format
Week 12 - Theoretical
Stress Management in Organizational Communication
Week 13 - Theoretical
Human Resources in Organizational Communication
Week 14 - Theoretical
Time Management in Organizational Communication
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Project1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment1101
Project1101
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
3
2
3
1
1
2
3
1
2
OÇ-2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
OÇ-3
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
OÇ-5
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026