Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
-- SKY659 3 + 0 3.0 10.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery FtF
Course Coordinator Res. Assist. Dr. Ali GÜVEN
Instructor(s)
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to examine the fundamental concepts and theories of organizational behavior in healthcare institutions, understand and analyze behavior at the individual, group, and organizational levels. The course aims to equip students with the ability to identify factors influencing employee attitudes and behaviors in healthcare organizations, solve organizational issues, and support leadership processes.
Course Content The course covers the basic concepts of organizational behavior, individual differences, motivation, leadership, organizational culture, conflict management, stress, and job satisfaction. Within the dynamics specific to the healthcare sector, the social, cultural, and psychological factors influencing employee behavior are examined in detail.
Learning Outcomes - To explain the fundamental concepts and theories of organizational behavior in healthcare institutions.
- To analyze individual differences of employees and their impacts within the organization.
- To evaluate motivation, leadership, and team dynamics in the healthcare sector.
- To identify social and psychological factors influencing the attitudes and behaviors of healthcare workers.
- To develop skills in managing conflict, stress, and change processes in healthcare organizations.
- To generate innovative solutions to organizational issues with an ethical and social responsibility perspective.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to Organizational Behavior and Its Importance in Healthcare Course Hours
2. Week Individual Differences and Personality Course Hours
3. Week Perception, Attitudes, and Values Course Hours
4. Week Motivation Theories in Healthcare Organizations Course Hours
5. Week Groups and Team Dynamics Course Hours
6. Week Leadership and Leadership Models in Healthcare Course Hours
7. Week Conflict Management and Negotiation Course Hours
8. Week Organizational Culture and Climate in Healthcare Course Hours
9. Week Stress Management and Well-being of Healthcare Workers Course Hours
10. Week Communication in Healthcare Organizations Course Hours
11. Week Change Management and Organizational Behavior Course Hours
12. Week Ethics and Social Responsibility in Healthcare Organizations Course Hours
13. Week Employee Satisfaction and Commitment in Healthcare Organizations Course Hours
14. Week General Review and Course Wrap-Up Course Hours
Recommended Sources
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2019). Organizational behavior. Pearson.
Greenberg, J. (2013). Behavior in organizations. Pearson Education.
Ginter, P. M., Duncan, W. J., & Swayne, L. E. (2018). The strategic management of health care organizations. Wiley.
Yukl, G. (2013). Leadership in organizations. Pearson Education.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
PY1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY11 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 3 42
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 3 42
Midterm 1 1 30 30
Homework 1 2 30 60
Final 1 39 39
Total Workload 255
ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0