Syllabus ( SSTR 654 )
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Basic information
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Course title: |
Team Management |
Course code: |
SSTR 654 |
Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serhat ERAT
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ECTS credits: |
7.5 |
GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
Year, Semester: |
1/2, Fall and Spring |
Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
Type of course: |
Area Elective
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Language of instruction: |
Turkish
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Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
Professional practice: |
No |
Purpose of the course: |
This aim of this course is to investigate teams, team work, formation of teams and team management. Emphasizing the team concept and team work, this course offers a wider perspective to the participants concerning team management process. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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distinguish between groups and teams; gain a vocabulary and understanding of team processes and team performance in organizations, and provided with the tools to make teams effective,
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Science of Strategy
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Term paper
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identify the importance of leadership,
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Science of Strategy
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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interpret how management theory contributes to the development of teams,
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Science of Strategy
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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explain team-building and team leadership skills.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Science of Strategy
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Contents
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Week 1: |
The Concepts od Group and Team |
Week 2: |
The Importance of Team Work |
Week 3: |
Formation of Teams |
Week 4: |
Cross Functional Teams |
Week 5: |
Team Culture |
Week 6: |
Team Based Restructing in Organizations |
Week 7: |
Leadership in Teams |
Week 8: |
Midterm exam, Team Communication |
Week 9: |
Self-managed Teams and Autonomy |
Week 10: |
Concurrent Engineering Teams |
Week 11: |
Team Learning and Self-learning Teams |
Week 12: |
The Negative Sides of Teams |
Week 13: |
Leadership and Motivation |
Week 14: |
Team Performance Evaluation, Project presentation |
Week 15*: |
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Week 16*: |
Final examination |
Textbooks and materials: |
Cleland D.I., Strategic Management of Teams, 1996, Wiley-Interscience, and other scientific articles. |
Recommended readings: |
Cleland D.I., Strategic Management of Teams, 1996, Wiley-Interscience.
Mathis, R.L. & Jackson, J.H., Human Resource Management, 2008, South-Western College Pub. |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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Mid-terms: |
8 |
30 |
Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
Project: |
9,10,11,12,13,14 |
20 |
Homework: |
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0 |
Quiz: |
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0 |
Final exam: |
16 |
50 |
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Total weight: |
(%) |
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Workload
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Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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Own studies outside class: |
5 |
14 |
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Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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Term project: |
8 |
6 |
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Term project presentation: |
1 |
1 |
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Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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Own study for mid-term exam: |
12 |
1 |
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Mid-term: |
1 |
1 |
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Personal studies for final exam: |
14 |
1 |
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Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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