Business Administration Graduate Program With Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Business Administration Graduate Program With Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Business Administration Graduate Program With Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81511134 | Management Theories | 1 | Spring | 2 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | The course is conducted through interactive case analyses, group discussions, and academic article reviews as learning methods. Students are expected to relate theoretical knowledge to contemporary examples and prepare a short research report that critically analyzes an article from the management literature. Throughout the course, the instructor acts as a facilitator, guide, and encourager of discussion. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There is no prerequisite for this course. |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Hamide SELÇUK |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Hamide SELÇUK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Historical evolution of management thought
Classical theories: Scientific management, administrative theory, bureaucracy
Neoclassical approach and the human relations school
Systems theory, contingency approach, and modern organizational theories
Postmodern, critical, and cultural approaches
Digitalization, network organizations, and digital Taylorism
Sustainability, ethics, and the future of management theories
Classical theories: Scientific management, administrative theory, bureaucracy
Neoclassical approach and the human relations school
Systems theory, contingency approach, and modern organizational theories
Postmodern, critical, and cultural approaches
Digitalization, network organizations, and digital Taylorism
Sustainability, ethics, and the future of management theories
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to critically analyze the historical development of management thought and the main management theories. Students will comparatively examine classical, neoclassical, modern, and postmodern management theories to evaluate organizational structures, leadership, decision-making, motivation, innovation, and change processes within their theoretical foundations. The course also aims to discuss the contribution of management theories to contemporary business practices and sustainable management perspectives.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and discussion of the course framework – The Concept of Organization |
| 2 | Historical evolution of management thought |
| 3 | Classical theories: Scientific management, administrative theory, bureaucracy |
| 4 | Neoclassical approach and the human relations school |
| 5 | Systems theory, contingency approach, and modern organizational theories |
| 6 | Systems theory, contingency approach, and modern organizational theories |
| 7 | Systems theory, contingency approach, and modern organizational theories |
| 8 | Modern Approaches – Total Quality Management |
| 9 | Modern Approaches – Benchmarking |
| 10 | Modern Approaches – Learning Organizations |
| 11 | Modern Approaches – Resource Dependence Theory – Agency Theory |
| 12 | Modern Approaches – Network and Virtual Organizations – Outsourcing |
| 13 | Organizational Justice and Organizational Citizenship |
| 14 | Organizational Cynicism and Organizational Silence |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | İşletme Yöneticiliği; Tamer Koçel |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 70 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 48 | 48 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 80 | 80 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 226 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,53 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||