CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT APPROACHES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBK501	CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT APPROACHES	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with a general understanding of the universal management theories, functions, and management concepts and elements, and the necessary infrastructure for students to use this knowledge in their professional lives.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the basic concepts of organization and management as in organization, management, public and private sectors, classical organization theories, neo-classical organization theories and comparison of organizational theories.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List the main similarities and differences between public and private sector by recognizing them.
Define the main concepts of Political Science and Public Management field.
Explain management processes.
Explain organization theories (classical and neo-classical) comparatively.
Interpret organization theories with a critical perspective.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
2	Literature review, reading related resources	Basic Concepts: Organization, Management, Management Science, Public Administration	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
3	Literature review, reading related resources	Evolution of Management	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
4	Literature review, reading related resources	Basic Concepts as in Management - Organization - Institution	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
5	Literature review, reading related resources	Classical Management Theory I: Scientific Management - Taylorism	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
6	Literature review, reading related resources	Classical Management Theory II: Fayol and Administrative Theory	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
7	Literature review, reading related resources	Bureaucratic Organization: Weber and Bureaucracy	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, reading related resources	Neo-Classical Organization Theories - School of Human Relations, Elton Mayo, Hawthorne Research	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
10	Literature review, reading related resources	Neo-Classical Organization Theories - School of Human Relations	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
11	Literature review, reading related resources	Simon, Behavioural Decision-Making	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
12	Literature review, reading related resources	System Approach; General System Theory and Operational Research	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
13	Literature review, reading related resources	Theory of Contingency –I-	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
14	Literature review, reading related resources	Theory of Contingency –II-	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
15	Literature review, reading related resources	General Evaluation	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion, Review
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.						5
2	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.						5
2	Explain at an advanced level the working of political processes, political systems as well as the actors in other major political and administrative systems.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.					4
2	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.					4
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.			2
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.					4
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.					4
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.				3
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.					4
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	4	20	80
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	5	7	35
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	23	0	157