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| ISL6860 | Philosophy of Social Science and Organizational Analysis | 3+0+0 | ECTS:7.5 | | Year / Semester | Spring Semester | | Level of Course | Third Cycle | | Status | Elective | | Department | DEPARTMENT of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | | Prerequisites and co-requisites | None | | Mode of Delivery | | | Contact Hours | 14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week | | Lecturer | Prof. Dr. Kader ŞAHİN | | Co-Lecturer | PROF. DR. TÜLAY İLHAN NAS | | Language of instruction | Turkish | | Professional practise ( internship ) | None | | | | The aim of the course: | | This course aims to critically evaluate strategic management theories, develop innovative strategic solutions, and apply these solutions in dynamic and complex business environments. Another objective of the course is to examine current research in the field of strategic management, equipping students with the skills to conduct independent academic research and contribute to the literature. Additionally, the academic and practical structure of the course allows students to experience strategic decision-making processes through real-world cases, providing them with in-depth knowledge of strategic decision-making processes. |
| Programme Outcomes | CTPO | TOA | | Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to : | | | | PO - 1 : | Critically evaluate strategic management theories and identify the strengths and weaknesses of these theories. | 1 - 2 | 1,3,6, | | PO - 2 : | Gain the ability to conduct strategic analysis in complex business environments and use these analyses in strategic decision-making processes. | 1 - 2 | 1,3,6, | | PO - 3 : | Develop a multidisciplinary approach by relating strategic management to other disciplines. | 1 - 2 | 1,3,6, | | PO - 4 : | Manage the decision-making process by considering the ethical dimensions and social responsibilities of strategic decisions. | 1 - 2 | 1,3,6, | | CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome | | |
| This course aims to provide a comprehensive examination of classical and modern strategic management theories and models. It offers a broad perspective on topics such as strategic competition and the sustainability of competitive advantage through various theories and approaches. The different aspects of strategic management are explored in depth within the framework of Henry Mintzberg's schools of strategy. Additionally, modern strategic management elements such as corporate governance, social responsibility, and sustainability are also critical components of the course. In this context, students will have the opportunity to develop their strategic management skills through both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. |
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| Course Syllabus | | Week | Subject | Related Notes / Files | | Week 1 | Concept and Development of Strategic Management | | | Week 2 | Approaches to Strategy Formulation | | | Week 3 | Approaches to Strategy Shaping | | | Week 4 | Schools of Strategic Management | | | Week 5 | Diamond Model | | | Week 6 | Honda Effect and Organizational Learning in Strategy | | | Week 7 | Resource-Based Firm Approach | | | Week 8 | Organizational and Competitive Strategies | | | Week 9 | MIDTERM EXAM | | | Week 10 | Corporate Social Responsibility | | | Week 11 | Strategic Management and Sustainability | | | Week 12 | Midterm Exam / Assigment | | | Week 13 | New Approaches in Strategic Management (Dynamic Capabilities) | | | Week 14 | New Approaches in Strategic Management (Institutional Approach) | | | Week 15 | FİNAL EXAM | | | Week 16 | FİNAL EXAM | | | |
| 1 | İşletmelerde Stratejik Yönetim, Hayri Ülgen ve S. Kadri. Mirze, Beta Yayınları, 2010. | | | 2 | Çağdaş Stratejik Yönetim, Refika Bakoğlu, Beta Yayınları, 2010. | | | 3 | The Strategy Process, Henry Mintzberg, James Brian Quinn, John Voyer, Prentica Hall, 1995. | | | |
| Method of Assessment | | Type of assessment | Week No | Date | Duration (hours) | Weight (%) | | Mid-term exam | 9 | 5,2025 | 1 | 30 | | Quiz | 12 | 6,2025 | 1 | 20 | | End-of-term exam | 15 | 6,2025 | 2 | 50 | | |
| Student Work Load and its Distribution | | Type of work | Duration (hours pw) | No of weeks / Number of activity | Hours in total per term | | Yüz yüze eğitim | 3 | 14 | 42 | | Sınıf dışı çalışma | 8 | 14 | 112 | | Arasınav için hazırlık | 10 | 3 | 30 | | Arasınav | 2 | 1 | 2 | | Kısa sınav | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık | 12 | 3 | 36 | | Dönem sonu sınavı | 2 | 1 | 2 | | Total work load | | | 225 |
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