Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
-- SKY659 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery FtF
Course Coordinator Ar. Gör. Dr. Ali GÜVEN
Instructor(s)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To explain the fundamental concepts and theories of organizational behavior in healthcare institutions.
2 To analyze individual differences of employees and their impacts within the organization.
3 To evaluate motivation, leadership, and team dynamics in the healthcare sector.
4 To identify social and psychological factors influencing the attitudes and behaviors of healthcare workers.
5 To develop skills in managing conflict, stress, and change processes in healthcare organizations.
6 To generate innovative solutions to organizational issues with an ethical and social responsibility perspective.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Organizational Behavior and Its Importance in Healthcare
2. Week Individual Differences and Personality
3. Week Perception, Attitudes, and Values
4. Week Motivation Theories in Healthcare Organizations
5. Week Groups and Team Dynamics
6. Week Leadership and Leadership Models in Healthcare
7. Week Conflict Management and Negotiation
8. Week Organizational Culture and Climate in Healthcare
9. Week Stress Management and Well-being of Healthcare Workers
10. Week Communication in Healthcare Organizations
11. Week Change Management and Organizational Behavior
12. Week Ethics and Social Responsibility in Healthcare Organizations
13. Week Employee Satisfaction and Commitment in Healthcare Organizations
14. Week General Review and Course Wrap-Up
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Ability to identify the health needs of the community and the demand for health services
2 Ability to develop service delivery models that can meet the health needs of the community and the demand for healthcare services
3 Ability to conduct economic and financial analysis of healthcare services
4 Ability to manage human resources and provide leadership
5 Ability to evaluate and improve the quality of healthcare services
6 Ability to assess and enhance health outcomes
7 Proficiency in using statistical analysis, reporting, interpretation, and decision-making
8 Ability to use information management systems in the effective, efficient planning, evaluation, and improvement of healthcare services
9 Ability to apply marketing principles and methods to meet the community's healthcare needs effectively, with quality, efficiency, and equity
10 Ability to follow healthcare regulations and legal frameworks and apply them in line with ethical principles
11 Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and ethically with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders within and outside the institution
12 Ability to monitor and implement developments in health policies
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY11 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 30 30
Homework 1 2 30 60
Final 1 39 39
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0