Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HIT340 | CORPORATE REPUTATION MANAGEMENT | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to introduce the general concepts of reputation and the process of formation of reputation, and to evaluate the steps that the student should follow in the process of measuring the reputation. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects as in definition of reputation, describing the conceptual framework of reputation, definition of corporate reputation concept, establishment of a link between corporate reputation and social responsibility, interpret the relationship between crisis and reputation, measuring the effects of elements such as corporate identity, corporate image, service quality, product quality, customer satisfaction, social responsibility, employee satisfaction, customer loyalty on reputation. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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List at least 3 of the components of corporate reputation |
List institutions in a sector after rating by using elements of corporate reputation |
Summarize at least 4 definitions of corporate reputation |
Analyze the link between crisis communication and social responsibility correctly through case studies |
Analyze the reputation of an institution by using elements of corporate reputation |
Evaluate the mistakes made by the institutions with negative reputation by using the elements of corporate reputation |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Communication Concept and Trust Relationship | Lecture & Question and Answer |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Trust Concept and Importance of it for Institutions | Lecture & Question and Answer |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Factors for Providing Confidence | Lecture & Question and Answer |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Corporate Climate Concept | Lecture & Question and Answer |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Elements for Corporate Reputation Building | Lecture & Question and Answer |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Corporate Image Concept | Lecture & Question and Answer |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Importance of Stakeholders in Corporate Reputation | Lecture & Question and Answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Relations Between Reputation Management and Corporate Communication | Lecture & Question and Answer |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Effects of Globalization on Reputation | Lecture & Question and Answer |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Traditional Mass Media and Reputation Management | Lecture & Question and Answer |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | New Media and Reputation Management | Lecture & Question and Answer |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook, Practice on Samples | Analysing Reputation Building over Samples | Lecture & Question and Answer & Case Study |
14 | - | Presentation Homework | - |
15 | - | Presentation Homework | - |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Cakirkaya, M. (2017). Itibar Yonetimi. Konya: Egitim Publications |
Ozdemir Cakir, H. (2016). Sosyal Medyada Kurumsal Itibar Yonetimi. Istanbul: Kriter Publications |
Sumer, H. ve Pernsteiner, H. (2014). Itibar Yonetimi. Istanbul: Beta Publications |
Şakar, A. N. (2011). Kurumsal Itibar ve Paradigmalar. Istanbul: Beta Publications |
Gotsi, M., & Wilson, A. (2001). Corporate reputation management: “living the brand”. Management Decision, 39(2): 99-104. |
Nakra, P. (2000). Corporate reputation management:" CRM" with a strategic twist?. Public Relations Quarterly, 45(2): 35-42. |
Gray, E. R. ve Balmer, J. M. (1998). Managing corporate image and corporate reputation. Long range planning, 31(5): 695-702. |
Roper, S. ve Fill, C. (2012). Corporate reputation: brand and communication. Harlow: Pearson. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
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Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
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Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
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Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
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Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
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By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
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Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Assignment (Homework) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 46 | 0 | 127 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 127 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |