Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
GSYB2022013361GENERAL BUSINESS INFORMATIONCompulsory243
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
In this course, basic concepts of business science will be given to form theoretical background.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Hasan SÖZEN
Learning Outcomes
1To be able to understand the evolution of the business organisation and management thought, recognising the interconnections between developments in these areas
2To be able to critically evaluate alternative theories of management, recognising the centrality of decision making and strategic thinking to the managerial role and functions
3To be able to discuss and compare different models and approaches to understanding the firm, evaluating these in the context of the business environment, and exploring the impact of key environmental factors on decision making and organisational behaviour
4To be able to evaluate the significance of contemporary issues in business and management
Mode of Delivery
Evening Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
In this course, the basic concepts of productivity, efficiency, profitability, rationality, liquidity and break-even point will be introduced, and the business environment will be discussed. The issues of ethics, forms of business ownership, functions of management and organization and teamwork will be mentioned.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction
2Pursuit of Prosperity: The Fundamentals of Business and Economics
3Business Done Right: Ethics and Social Responsibility
4Business Done Right: Ethics and Social Responsibility
5Wild World: Competing in the Global Economy
6Wild World: Competing in the Global Economy
7Building the Foundation: Forms of Business Ownership
8Building the Foundation: Forms of Business Ownership
9Midterm
10From Planning to Inspiration: The Functions of Management
11From Planning to Inspiration: The Functions of Management
12Organization and Teamwork
13Organization and Teamwork
14Managing Human Resources
15Managing Human Resources
16Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Makeup Examination111
Attending Lectures14228
Self Study14228
Individual Study for Mid term Examination7214
Individual Study for Final Examination7214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)87
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