KAY685 - ORGANISATION THEORIES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
ORGANISATION THEORIES KAY685 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
 
Instructor (s)Academic Staff 
Course objectiveThis course aims at facilitating students' understanding and analyzing organizations by teaching them theoretical knowledge regarding organizations as a field of study.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Learns as an study area of organizations, scientific management school, administration principles, Weber's ideal bureaucracy, and human relations school.
  2. Learns the theories which identify organizations as rational, open and natural systems.
  3. Learns institutional theory, population ecology theory, transaction theory and resource dependence theory.
Course ContentThe theories identify organizations in terms of social, psychological, economic and ecological constitute the course content. 
ReferencesScott, W. R. (1998). Organizations as Rational Natural and Open System. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction
Week 2What is an organization?
Week 3Theoretical Development related with Organizations
Week 4Scientific Management
Week 5Theory of Bureaucracy
Week 6Midterm I
Week 7Organizations as an Area of Conflict
Week 8Economic Theories
Week 9Population Ecology Theory
Week 10Institutional Theory
Week 11Midterm II
Week 12Resource Dependence Theory
Week 13Marxist Theory of Organization
Week 14Radical Approaches
Week 15Preparation for the Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms250
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
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
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1212144
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)2714
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload2932210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. To acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of specialization. To understand the interactions with other disciplines and analyze social structure and dynamics.     X
2. To develop skills for doing and planning research, and analyzing/evaluating data in the field of specialization. To find solutions to the problems faced during the research process.  X   
3. To contribute to related literature by conducting a research independently or as a member of a research team. To do leadership and to have a vision.    X 
4. To follow the scientific literature in the field of specialization. To evaluate the data by critical thinking and to be committed to lifelong learning.  X   
5. To communicate effectively in oral and written base. To master a foreign language and to use computer and information technology effectively in the field of specialization. To share knowledge at scientific platforms with this oral and written communication skill.   X  
6. To feel social responsibility. To have a capacity and awareness to contribute to the society.    X 
7. To appreciate social, cultural, scientific, and ethical values while conducting studies in the field of specialization. To contribute to the solution of problems faced in this process in the work life.  X  

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