BA2203 ORGANIZATIONS
| Course Code: | 3122203 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Business Administration |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. FERİDE PINAR ACAR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Course Specific Skills:
Understand and apply the concept of job performance
Distinguish between task performance, citizenship behaviors and counterproductive behaviors
Identify behaviors associated with each
Understand and apply the concept of work attitudes
Define job satisfaction and organizational commitment
Distinguish between different types commitment
Identify different job facets
Apply job characteristics theory to different jobs
Understand and apply learning and motivation theories
Diagnose work situations to identify appropriate motivational approach
Apply motivation concept to solve performance problems
Compare and contrast different approaches to motivation
Understand sources of individual difference and their impact on employee performance and decision making
Personality
Values
Abilities
Perceptions
Understand factors that improve group effectiveness
Intra-group conflict
Diversity in groups
Group norms and conformity
Group cohesiveness
Understand different approaches to effective leadership
Discipline Specific Skills:
Develop skills in analyzing the performance of individual employees Develop skills in analyzing the performance of teams Develop skills in analyzing effectiveness of organizational leaders
Personal and Key Skills:
Develop teamwork skills Develop your capacity as a leader Develop written and oral communication skills
Course Content
This course aims to investigate areas of organizational behavior and organizational theory. Emphasis is on the analysis of the fit between the organization, its people and their work, its environment and internal systems; analysis of the interaction of organizational design and various performance measures; awareness of contemporary views of best practice in the structuring of organizations and the management of the people that comprise them.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students learn how individual behavior and attitudes influence organizational performance.
Students learn factors that influence individual behavior and attitudes
Students learn how to design workplaces so that employees display positive, functional work behaviors and attitudes
Students learn how to design workplaces so that employees do not engage in / refrain from enagagin in negative, dysfunctional work behaviors and attitudes
Students learn how to design and lead effective teams in the workplace
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | 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. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | 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. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution