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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UIT415 ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP 7 3 3 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. AYŞE MERİÇ YAZICI
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: In this course, students will understand the relationship between organizational culture and leadership and gain the ability to use it in business life. At the end of the course, students will be able to interpret how organizational culture will be built in an enterprise and the role of leadership in this construction and adapt it to the business life.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; organizational culture, functions of organizational culture, characteristics of leaders influencing culture, national and global culture, change in organizations, effective leadership behaviors.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the concept, functions and levels of organizational culture. (Bloom 2)
List the behaviors of leaders who influence the culture in enterprises. (Bloom 1)
Distinguish the differences of organizational culture, national culture and global cultures (Bloom 4).
Analyze the effect of leadership in the development of organizational culture. (Bloom 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading and literature review The aim and content of International Organizational Culture and Leadership course, its importance Narration, discussion
2 Reading and literature review Intercultural Approaches to Human Resources Narration, discussion
3 Reading and literature review Human Behavior and Structure of Leadership Narration, discussion
4 Reading and literature review Organizational Behaviors and Structure of Leadership Narration, discussion
5 Reading and literature review Effective Leadership Behaviors Narration, discussion
6 Reading and literature review The importance of leadership in organizational culture, the effect of leader Narration, discussion
7 Reading and literature review Leadership, power and influence Narration, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading and literature review Review of units and course lectures Narration, discussion
10 Reading and literature review Managerial traits, skills and global leaders Narration, discussion
11 Reading and literature review Managing change in organizations Narration, discussion
12 Student presentation material Student Presentations Narration, discussion
13 Student presentation material Student Presentations Narration, discussion
14 Student presentation material Student Presentations Narration, discussion
15 Reading and literature review Review of units and course lectures Narration, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Erkmen, T. (2013),Örgüt Kültürü, İstanbul: İnkılap Yayınevi
Akıncı Vural, Z.B. (2007), Örgüt Kültürü, Ankara: Nobel Kitabevi
Tutar, H. (2017), Örgüt Kültürü, (1. Basım), Detay Yayıncılık
Yulkl, G.A. (2004), Leadership in Organizations, London: Prentice Hall

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.
3
2
To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.
3
3
Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.
2
4
Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.
4
2
Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.
3
3
Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.
2
4
Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.
3
2
Recognize the relevant literature effectively.
4
3
Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To use Turkish in written and oral communication in accordance with the rules and effectively.
3
2
Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
3
3
To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.
3
2
Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.
2

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 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
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 6 10 60
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 4 9 36
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 39 0 179
Total Workload of the Course Unit 179
Workload (h) / 25.5 7
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0