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ISL3019Organizational and Managerial Psychology3+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of BUSINESS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Mustafa Özgün ATALAY
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Kader ŞAHİN
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of the Organizational and Managerial Psychology course is to analyze the behavior of individuals and managers in organizations from a psychological perspective, in order to enhance productivity, interaction, and harmony in the workplace. The course aims to help students understand key psychological concepts such as motivation, perception, attitudes, leadership, stress management, and group dynamics, and apply these concepts to solve organizational problems. Additionally, it seeks to improve students' understanding of individual-organization interaction and develop their managerial and communication skills effectively.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Identifies the basic concepts and theoretical approaches of management psychology.1 - 2 - 61,
LO - 2 : Analyzes the impact of psychological processes on employee behavior at both individual and organizational levels.1 - 2 - 61,
LO - 3 : Develops solutions to organizational problems by applying psychological knowledge to management and communication processes.1 - 2 - 61,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
The Organizational and Managerial Psychology course focuses on understanding the psychological processes of managers and employees at both individual and group levels. Topics such as motivation, leadership, perception, attitudes, personality, decision-making, and stress are explored throughout the course. The main goal is to explain, predict, and influence human behavior within organizational settings. It also discusses how psychological factors affect productivity, commitment, and job satisfaction. Students are provided with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through case studies and real-life applications.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to Management Psychology and Key Concepts
 Week 2Psychological Foundations of Human Behavior in Management
 Week 3Psychological Foundations of Human Behavior in Management
 Week 4Perception, Attitudes, and Individual Differences
 Week 5Personality Theories and Their Implications in Work Life
 Week 6Person-job fit, person-organization fit, socialization, work-life balance, work-family conflict, job design
 Week 7Diversity in organizations, types of diversity, advantages and disadvantages, diversity management, the impact of diversity on organizational performance
 Week 8Diversity in organizations, types of diversity, advantages and disadvantages, diversity management, the impact of diversity on organizational performance
 Week 9Mid-term Exam
 Week 10Aggressive and Prosocial Behaviors in Organizations
 Week 11Groups, Types of Groups, Group Dynamics
 Week 12Power and Politics in Organizations
 Week 13Concept of Culture, Organizational Culture, Typologies of Organizational Culture, National Culture, Typologies of National Culture, Differences Between Organizational and National Culture, Impact of Cross-Cultural Differences on Business Management
 Week 14Concept of Culture, Organizational Culture, Typologies of Organizational Culture, National Culture, Typologies of National Culture, Differences Between Organizational and National Culture, Impact of Cross-Cultural Differences on Business Management
 Week 15The Black Box in Management: Negative Workplace Behaviors (Counterproductive Work Behaviors, Unethical Pro-Organizational Behaviors, Mobbing, etc.)
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge. Örgütsel Davranış, Nobel Yayıncılık
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 ../../2025 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 ../../2026 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 4 14 56
Arasınav için hazırlık 8 2 16
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 11 3 33
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load150