Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7BA456LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT3+0+03511.09.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Understanding the nature and dynamics of leadership in different organizational and cultural settings.
Analyzing leadership behaviors, decision-making processes, and influence tactics.
Exploring leadership types and adaptive leadership strategies for managing change and innovation.
Evaluating ethical considerations and values-based leadership approaches.
Course Content This course explores fundamental concepts, theories, and applications of leadership across diverse contexts. Students analyze leadership behaviors, decision-making processes, and the role of power and influence. The course also examines leadership styles, cultural diversity, ethics, and strategies for leadership development, integrating classical and contemporary perspectives with practical, reflective, and experiential activities.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( BA301 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Kübra Şimşek kubra.simsek@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Gary A. Yukl, Leadership in Organizations, 9th edition, Pearson
Jo Owen, How to Manage, 6th Edition, Pearson

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %0
Engineering %0
Engineering Design %0
Social Sciences %40
Education %0
Science %0
Health %0
Field %60

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 12 % 40
Final examination 1 % 35
Diğer (Staj vb.) 1 % 25
Total
14
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Tartışma 10 2 20
Yazılı Sınav 1 20 20
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 12 1 12
Okuma 14 2 28
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 3 42
Final Sınavı 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 152

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain key leadership theories and their application in organizational settings.
2 Assess leadership behaviors, power dynamics, and influence tactics in different scenarios.
3 Apply decision-making and problem-solving frameworks to leadership challenges.
4 valuate the impact of leadership on teams, organizations, and diverse cultural contexts.
5 Develop personal leadership skills and strategies for continuous growth.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to course Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
2 Leadership and Management: An Overview Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
3 Concept of leadership and Management Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
4 Leadership traits Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
5 Types of leadership styles Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
6 Theories of leadership Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
7 Lecture free week
8 Active Learning Week
9 Mid Term
10 Differences between a leader and a manager Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
11 Conflict between managers and leaders Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
12 Leadership styles: relationship with conflict management styles Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
13 Types of motivators Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
14 AI and leadership Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
15 Leadership and SDGs Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook Slides
16 Final Exam - -
 

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 3 4 4 5 3 3 2 2 2 2
C1 3 3 4 5 2 2 2 3 2 2
C2 3 4 4 5 2 3 1 1 2 2
C3 5 5 5 3 2 3 2 2 2 3
C4 4 4 4 5 2 2 2 3 3 3
C5 2 3 4 4 5 3 2 2 1 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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