MAN712 - CURRENT ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CURRENT ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT MAN712 2nd Semester 3 0 3 7.5
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)The academic staff of the Department  
Course objectiveTo obtain extensive knowledge in mangement discussing the current issues,causes and possible consequences. 
Learning outcomes
  1. (At the end of the course, the student will be able to; ) Identify current issues in management,
  2. Participate in discussions of literature,
  3. Evaluate organizational approachs with wider perspectives,
  4. Evaluate original works and scientific researches to follow the current information in managament science.
Course ContentManagement and systems approach
Industrial democracy
Participation in decision making and empowerment
Family companies
Resistance to change and innovation
Management consultancy
National culture, organizational culture and organizational climate
Learning organizations
6 Sigma
Emotional intelligence
Sexual harassment at work
Gender differentiation at work
Glass ceiling
Mobbing
And some others. The students are welcome to suggest other issues related to management. 
ReferencesArticles given by instructor and the articles found by student 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction
Week 2Management and System Approach
Week 3Industrial Democracy
Week 4Participation in decision making and empowerment
Week 5Commitment and organizational citizenship
Week 6Family companies
Week 7Resistance to change and innovation
Week 8Power and Ethics
Week 9Learning organizations and 6 Sigma
Week 10Emotional Intelligence
Week 11Sexual harassment at work
Week 12Gender differentiation at work
Week 13Glass ceiling
Week 14Mobbing
Week 15Recitation
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation1450
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1450
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application1410140
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)000
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload2953222

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Conducts novel and ethical research on business, reports outcomes in a critical manner.  X  
2. Solves problems via appropriate softwares, adapts to new methods and software.X    
3. Has managerial and leadership skills to identify problems, objectives and strategic plans for organizational progress with a critical point of view. X   
4. Plays an active role in projects, analyses relationship between stakeholders accurately, motivates and manages all stakeholders through effective language skills.  X  
5. Has necessary communication skills to manage verbal and written communication.  X  
6. Analyses and uses contemporary and advanced knowledge in relation with information from different areas. X   
7. Progresses continuously and transfers the experience in both written and verbal ways.   X 
8. Through anticipation and strategic thinking, plays an active role in organizational decision making process.    X
9. Uses knowledge in consistency with the ethical, social and international values in an unbiased manner.  X  
10. Has expertise on the multi-disciplinary nature of management and related fields.   X 
11. Approaches problems with a wide strategic perspective, self-develops continuously.    X
12. Shares novel studies, is up to date both in knowledge and personal network.  X  

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest