BAS322 ORGANIZATION THEORY
| Course Code: | 3160322 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Business Administration (International Joint Program) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to use lectures, videos, class exercises, and case studies to introduce students to theories and concepts that are useful in understanding organizations. Given the domination of organizations in society, it is important to understand and subsequently use the tools provided by organization theory in order to better understand how organizations affect us and how we can shape them. This course is meant to provide students with some of those tools, allowing them to better analyze complicated organizations and organizational situations, and to discover ways of dealing more effectively with them.
Course Content
The concepts of organization; dormal organizations; organizational dynamics and effectiveness; organizational development and change are analyzed.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Course Specific Skills:
Understand multiple theoretical perspectives on organizations and the relevant terminology Be able to apply these various perspectives in analyzing organizations and organizational problems Assess various organizational configurations and identify appropriate ones for the situation
Discipline Specific Skills:
Identify the interaction between macro-organizational concepts and the core business functions Develop foundational skills for advanced courses in Organizational Change Management, Organizational Culture
Personal and Key Skills:
Apply knowledge learned to case studies and actual organizations Develop discussion skills Write case analysis reports
Enhance presentation skills
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution