Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sociology Of Organizations
Course Code: İKY220
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students are required, as part of the course "İMEU201 – Workplace Vocational Training" (30 ECTS) offered in the fourth semester, to undertake and successfully complete workplace vocational training for a minimum of 70 working days at enterprises designated in accordance with the provisions of the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Directive on Workplace Vocational Training.
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course introduces students to the sociological study of organizations. The emphasis will be on the structure and systems of organizations. It is also aimed to examine working life, problems and solutions through organizational theories and practices. The course will be based on lectures, readings, film screenings and field trips to factories

Course Content

Introduction to sociology of organization: definition, topics and development Organizational theories: classical and neo classical theories Organizational theories: modern and postmodern theories Organizational structures Leadership in organizations Motivation Theories Organizational Culture I Organizational Culture II Organizational Change Organizational Commitment Organizational Power & Stratification Conflict in Organizations Organizational Discrimination Organizational Communication

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding sociological study of organizations
2.Identify, describe, and critique theories for analyzing organizations and their relationship to society
3.Understand and utilize the skill set of group members to accomplish group goals.
4.Exhibit comprehension of reading material through active participation in discussion boards
5.Problem solving and critical thinking about organizations
6.Ensure that organizations are defined not as individual social actors but as an area of interaction that is influenced by a wide range of social factors.
7.Understand the importance of environmental conditions affecting organizations
8.Understand the effects of differences such as class, gender, race on organizational structure
9.Comprehend that organizations are at the same time a conflict area and manage the conflicts
10.Understand the communication patterns in organizations and the social elements guide them
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Örgüt Sosyolojisi- Memet Zencirkıran (Dora Yayıncılık)
2.Örgüt Sosyolojisi- Musa Gürsel (Pegem Akademi)
3.Örgüt ve İnsan- Azize Ergeneli (Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları)
4.Örgütsel Davranış- Enver Özkalp (Ekin Yayınevi)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to sociology of organization: definition, topics and development
Week 2 - Theoretical
Organizational theories: classical and neo classical theories
Week 3 - Theoretical
Organizational theories: modern and postmodern theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Organizational structures
Week 5 - Theoretical
Leadership in organizations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Motivation Theories
Week 7 - Theoretical
Organizational Culture I
Week 8 - Theoretical
Organizational Culture II
Week 9 - Theoretical
Organizational Change
Week 10 - Theoretical
Organizational Commitment
Week 11 - Theoretical
Organizational Power & Stratification
Week 12 - Theoretical
Conflict in Organizations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Organizational Discrimination
Week 14 - Theoretical
Organizational Communication
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment1213
Presentation 1213
Quiz1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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5
5
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4
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5
4
3
OÇ-2
4
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4
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4
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5
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5
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5
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4
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4
4
4
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5
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5
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5
5
5
5
5
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OÇ-8
4
5
5
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4
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5
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4
OÇ-9
4
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4
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OÇ-10
4
5
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5
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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026