BUSI 281 - Organizational Behavior

Basic Information

Course Code:

BUSI 281

Course Name:

Organizational Behavior

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

5.00

Instructor:

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Sani MERT

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts of Organizational Behavior (OB) and to enable students to understand behaviors at both the individual and group levels. The course aims to develop students' skills in analyzing human behavior, interpreting attitudes and behaviors in the workplace, and grasping core concepts aimed at increasing organizational effectiveness. Furthermore, the course intends for students to understand the importance of the human factor in management processes and to relate core theories of organizational behavior to practical applications.

Course Content

This course covers the foundational topics of organizational behavior. The content includes: the definition and scope of organizational behavior, individual behavior, personality and values, perception, attitudes and job satisfaction, motivation, group behavior, communication, and basic leadership concepts. Within the scope of the course, fundamental OB theories are addressed and supported by case studies to ensure students can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practice.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course.

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Mandatory / Recommended Textbook: Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T. A. – Organizational BehaviorSupplementary Resources:Course notes and presentations.Case studies.Contemporary business world examples.These resources are utilized to support students in understanding core concepts and relating organizational behavior topics to real-life applications.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Explain key concepts and theories of Organizational Behavior.
LO2	Analyze factors influencing individual and group behavior in organizations.
LO3	Apply motivation, perception, and personality theories to organizational problems., algı ve kişilik teorilerini örgütsel problemlere uygular.
LO4	Develop solutions to organizational behavior problems using theoretical frameworks.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1
2
3
4
5
6	Group Dynamics and Teaming Theories
7	Leadership Theories (Foundational and Contemporary)
8	Midterm / Article Presentations
9	Power, Politics, and Influence Processes
10	Organizational Culture and Climate
11	Organizational Justice and Ethics
12	Job Satisfaction, Commitment, and Well-being
13	Organizational Change and Learning
14	Current Research Frontiers
15	Current Research Frontiers

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3	Role-Playing / Drama	Pre-planned specific skills	Standard classroom technologies, special equipment
4	Problem Solving	* Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions.
5	Technical Trip	They participate in a pre-planned technical field trip and report on what they learned during the trip.	Equipment located at the MGM station
6	Brainstorming	The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
7	Small Group Discussion	Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations, critical thinking, question development	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Full compliance with the principles of academic integrity is mandatory within the scope of this course. All work must be original, and all sources used must be appropriately cited.Artificial Intelligence tools may only be used for supportive purposes. The direct use of content generated through these tools without proper attribution is considered a violation of academic ethics. Students are expected to clearly declare their use of AI and to assume full academic responsibility for the work they submit.