Information Package / Course Catalogue
Organizational Behaviour
Course Code: İK203
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the field of organizational behavior and the various research strategies that it employs. Students will receive extensive exposure to the scientific method, various research methodologies, and the use of academic research journals.

Course Content

Students within the context of this course; (1) can identify the concepts of organizational behaviour, (2) can recognize the basic principles that determine the behaviour as well as the affects and guiding factors of these behaviours, (3) can truly understand and interpret the human behaviour and (4) can analyse the behavioural problems occurred in the company in question.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Beyza ERER
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyzing individual and group behavior, and understand the implications of organizational behavior on the process of management.
2.Identifying different motivational theories and evaluate motivational strategies used in a variety of organizational settings.
3.Evaluating the appropriateness of various leadership styles and conflict management strategies used in organizations.
4.Describing and assess the basic design elements of organizational structure and evaluate their impact on employees.
5.Explaining how organizational change and culture affect working relationships within organizations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Erol EREN, Örgütsel Davranış ve Yönetim Psikolojisi, Beta Basım Yayın, İstanbul, 2006.
2.Enver ÖZKALP, Çiğdem KIREL, Örgütsel Davranış, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir, 2005.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
An Overview of the Field of Organizational Behavior
Week 2 - Theoretical
Organizational Behaviour Model; Dependent and Independent Variables in Organizational Behaviour
Week 3 - Theoretical
Leadership and Motivation; the main motivation theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Leadership and Motivation; the main motivation theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
What is governorship and leadership? Leadership Theories
Week 6 - Theoretical
Governorship and Current Approaches to Leadership
Week 7 - Theoretical
The culture of organization and the importance and definition of Institution
Week 8 - Theoretical
The teams and groups in organizations, and the importance of team and group management
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Definition of Conflict and The Conflict Resolution in Organizations
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Stress and Alteration Management in Organizations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Mobbing
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Emotional Intelligence in Business Life; The Conception of Power and Politics in Organizations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Personality Tests and Interview Techniques
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ethics in Organizations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory132365
Reading142028
Individual Work130113
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)148
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes