Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
YBS315 |
CHANGE MANAGEMENT |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
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 : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Prof. KAMİL KAYA |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The aim of the course; explaining the change management techniques, discussing the case studies in which these techniques are applied in the classroom environment, and improving the knowledge and skills and ensuring the permanence of learning by analyzing the students' own case studies. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include the subjects such as theoretical basis, purpose, scope, elements and intervention techniques of change management and business life examples. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Defines the concept of change. (Bloom's 1) |
Summarizes the life cycle of businesses (Bloom's 2) |
Interprets resistance to change (Bloom's 2) |
Expresses the forces that facilitate change in his own words (Bloom's 2) |
Demonstrates different management techniques used in a case study (Bloom's 3) |
Analyzes the successful and unsuccessful results of different change management practices in case studies (Bloom's 4) |
Develops change management techniques appropriate to the needs of the organization (Bloom's 5) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction of the course |
Lecture & Discussion |
2 |
Literature Review |
The concept of the organization, its relationship with stakeholders, and the external environment |
Lecture, Discussion |
3 |
Literature Review |
Environmental uncertainty and organizational change |
Lecture, Discussion |
4 |
Literature Review |
Organizational effectiveness concept and approaches, case studies |
Lecture, Discussion |
5 |
Literature Review |
Organizational ethics and ethics models, case studies |
Lecture, Discussion |
6 |
Literature Review |
Horizontal-vertical differentiation and integration models, case studies |
Lecture, Discussion |
7 |
Literature Review |
Question and answer practice, case studies, and discussion |
Lecture, Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature Review |
Specialization and coordination |
Lecture, Discussion |
10 |
Literature Review |
Forces driving organizational change and resistance to change, case studies, and discussion |
Lecture, Discussion |
11 |
Literature Review |
Evolutionary and revolutionary change models, case studies, and discussion |
Lecture, Discussion |
12 |
Literature Review |
3-stage change process and action research, presentations |
Lecture, Discussion |
13 |
Literature Review |
Organizational life cycle, presentations |
Lecture, Discussion |
14 |
Literature Review |
Organizational life cycle, presentations |
Lecture, Discussion, Practice |
15 |
Literature Review |
Question and answer practice, case studies, and discussion |
Lecture, Discussion, Practice |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Jones, G. R., Organizational Theory, Organizational Design and Organizational Change (2018). Pearson |
Anderson, D., Organization Development: The Process of Leading Organizational Change (2019). Sage Publishing |
Brown, D. R., An experiential approach to organization development (2011). Prentice-Hall. |
Senior, B., Organizational Change (2020). Pearson |
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 |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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2 |
Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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3 |
Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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4 |
Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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5 |
Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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2 |
Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
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2 |
Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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3 |
Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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2 |
Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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3 |
Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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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 |
2 |
26 |
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 |
7 |
5 |
35 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
4 |
20 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
41 |
0 |
125 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
125 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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