Information Package / Course Catalogue
Organizational Behavior
Course Code: ISL224
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The course aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge on topics such as perception, communication, learning, motivation, job satisfaction, attitudes, group dynamics, leadership, conflict, stress, and time management, in relation to individuals, groups, and organizations within the work environment

Course Content

The Role and Importance of Behavioral Sciences in Management and Organizations; Organizational Behavior and Contemporary Approaches – Perception and Attribution Processes; Analysis of Personality and Individual Differences; Groups and Group Differences in Organizations; Organizational Culture; Beliefs, Attitudes, and Morale; Attitudes Toward Innovation – Monotony, Absenteeism – Organizational Stress; Participation in Management; Leadership; Motivation in Organizations; Conflict in Organizations; Organizational Power and Organizational Politics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Başak DOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains fundamental theories of organizational behavior.
2.Analyzes behaviors at individual, group, and organizational levels.
3.Compares motivation and leadership theories.
4.Evaluates strategies for conflict and stress management.
5.Explains organizational commitment, culture, and change processes.
6.Interprets communication and interaction within organizations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Stephen P. Robbins & Timothy A. Judge , Örgütsel Davranış, 14. Basımdan Çeviri, 2013.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts related to Organizational Behavior (OB); the relationship of organizational behavior with other disciplines; historical development process of organizational behavior; The main challenges and opportunities posed by changes in the world in terms of organizational behavior
Week 2 - Theoretical
Individual differences and perception
Week 3 - Theoretical
Emotions and emotional states; emotional intelligence; values
Week 4 - Theoretical
Personality and Individuality
Week 5 - Theoretical
Motivation and resilience
Week 6 - Theoretical
Attitudes and prejudice
Week 7 - Theoretical
Job satisfaction
Week 8 - Theoretical
Work commitment and organizational commitment
Week 9 - Theoretical
Stress, burnout and silence
Week 10 - Theoretical
Groups and organizational culture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Organizational justice and organizational citizenship
Week 12 - Theoretical
Organizational communication
Week 13 - Theoretical
Conflict management
Week 14 - Theoretical
Organizational change
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
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
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
OÇ-2
5
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
5
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
5
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-6
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026