COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MANAGING INDIVIDUALS AT WORK

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MNO 2001 MANAGING INDIVIDUALS AT WORK COMPULSORY 3 0 0 4

Offered By

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR ÖMÜR NECZAN ÖZMEN

Offered to

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Course Objective

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of factors, which shape the individual and group
behavior in organizational settings. The course also aims to explain how to deal with behavioral problems, to
maintain a high quality of work life, to improve individual, group and organizational performance and the
manager s role in applying the findings of behavioral sciences and using conceptual tools for analyzing and
understanding behavior.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts and theories related to behavior in a work environment.
2   Identify possible individual, group, and organizational level factors effecting behavior in a given work situation.
3   Apply appropriate techniques to shape, improve, employee behavior and satisfaction.
4   Work effectively as part of a team participating and interacting in the group in a productive manner for him/herself and for the group as a whole.
5   Develop oral/written communication skills; articulate and defend his/her position.
6   Develop and enhance the essential interpersonal skills to be an effective team member.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 What is Organizational Behavior & Diversity in Organizations Chapter 1-2
2 Attitudes and Job Satisfaction Chapter 3
3 Emotions and Moods Chapter 4
4 Personality and Values Chapter 5
5 Perception Chapter 6
6 Individual Decision Making Chapter 6
7 Motivation: Concepts & Applications Chapter 7-8
8 Foundations of Group Behavior & Communication Chapter 9-11
9 Leadership Chapter 12
10 Power and Politics Chapter 13
11 Conflict Management Chapter 14
12 Review

Recomended or Required Reading

Robins, S. & Judge, T. (2012). Organizational Behavior. Pearson Education.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. 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. The learner will categorize basic concepts and theories related to behavior at work.
2. The learner will explain the distinguishing characteristics of individual, group and organizational factors.
3. The learner will formulate key techniques to shape, improve employee behavior.
4. The learner will state how to work effectively as a part of a team.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

omur.ozmen@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 2 24
Tutorials 12 1 12
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 3 36
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 14 14
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 100

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.1344
LO.23334
LO.33234
LO.432544
LO.5555
LO.6544

CONTACT INFORMATION
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Cumhuriyet Bulvarı No: 144 35210 Alsancak / İZMİR
Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

Copyright 2012 DEÜ. BİD

HOME / INFORMATION ON THE INSTITUTION / DEGREE PROGRAMMES / INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS / LLP/ERASMUS