Information Package / Course Catalogue
MGMT 336 Motivation and Leadership
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Course Code MGMT 336
Course Title in English Motivation and Leadership
Course Title in Turkish Motivasyon ve Liderlik
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 125 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites BUS 101 - Introduction to Business (Decision Making)
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions None
Overall Educational Objective
Course Description In today’s demanding workplace, managers are constantly challenged to find new and innovative ways to involve and motivate employees and affect positive change that improves the company’s bottom line. This course focuses on the practical skills professionals need to develop and maintain to lead others and be an agent of change, in our new normal as well. This program begins by teaching participants the fundamentals of leadership and continues by teaching participants valuable skills in communication, strategy building, organization design, cross cultural management and analyzing case studies with real world stories.
Course Description in Turkish Günümüzün talepkâr ve rekabetçi işyerlerinde yöneticiler, çalışanları motive ederek süreçlere dahil etmek ve şirketlerin karlılığını iyileştiren olumlu değişimi etkilemek için sürekli yeni ve yenilikçi yollar bulmaya gayret göstermektedirler. Bu kurs, profesyonellerin yeni koşullarda liderlik etmek ve değişimin temsilcisi olmak için geliştirmeleri ve sürdürmeleri gereken pratik becerilere odaklanmaktadır. Bu program, katılımcılara liderliğin temellerini öğreterek başlar ve katılımcılara iletişim, strateji oluşturma, organizasyon tasarımı, kültürler arası yönetim ve gerçek dünya hikayeleriyle vaka çalışmalarını analiz etme konularında değerli beceriler öğreterek devam eder.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Demonstrate an advance understanding of Organizational Development and HR Concepts to be implemented Leadership Issues
2) Analyzing critical parts of critical problems and creating solutions
3) Communicate effectively and efficiently with others to relay information, present data, defend an argument and/or propose an idea, especially on cases
4) Developing strategic thinking & getting prepared for flawless execution
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date , May 2023
Course Coordinator CEYHAN MUTLU
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. NEVRA BAKER ARAPOĞLU

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Course Introduction
2) Leadership Defined & Described
3) Trait Approach
4) Skills Approach
5) Style Approach
6) Situational Approach
7) Contingency Theory
8) Midterm Exam
9) Path-Goal Theory
10) Team Leadership & Motivation
11) Case Analysis on Leadership & Motivation
12) Case Analysis on Leadership & Motivation
13) Case Analysis on Leadership & Motivation
14) Case Analysis on Leadership & Motivation
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended Readings
Teaching Methods
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 1 84
Homework Assignments 7 1 1 14
Midterm(s) 1 8 2 10
Final Examination 1 16 1 17
Total Workload 125
Total Workload/25 5.0
ECTS 5