Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
8GMS418ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (OPTİONAL)2+0+02520.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course focuses on understanding and managing human behavior, motivation, leadership, and group dynamics within the workplace through the application of psychological principles, with the aim of enhancing both productivity and employee well-being. It seeks to translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions designed to maximize individual and organizational performance.
Course Content Dimensions of organizational behavior, psychological foundations of behavior, the perception-attitude-behavior mechanism, the relationship between behavior and organizational performance, organizational culture, and organizational climate.
Course Methods and Techniques Theoretical Course, Research Assignments, Discussions with Experts, Seminar
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Furkan BALTACI - furkan.baltaci@hku.edu.tr
Assistants Research Assist. Fatmanur TURAN fatmanur.turan@hku.edu.tr
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources .
Course Notes .

Course Category
Field %100

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
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 4 60
Presentation 15 3 45
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4,5 139

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 It analyzes the fundamental concepts of organizational psychology, as well as the manifestations of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes within the work environment.
2 It evaluates the effects of leadership styles, organizational structure, culture, and job design on employee performance.
3 It develops innovative solutions focused on consumer/employee behavior design, motivation, and the economics of happiness in the workplace.
4 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, social norms, and a sustainable management approach within organizational processes.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 An Overview of Organizational Psychology and Course Summary Textbook .
2 Core Areas of Organizational Psychology Textbook
3 Levels of Analysis in Organizational Psychology Textbook
4 Positive and Negative Dimensions of Organizational Psychology Textbook
5 How Organizational Psychology Differs from Other Fields Textbook
6 Scientists Who Have Contributed to Organizational Psychology Studies Textbook
7 Cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes within an organizational context Textbook
8 Midterm Exam
9 Organizational structure, culture, leadership, job design, and power relations Textbook
10 The Relationship Between Organizational Psychology and Organizational Performance Textbook
11 Human Resources Practices and Organizational Performance Textbook
12 Organizational Psychology and the Economics of Happiness Textbook
13 Choice Architecture and Behavioral Design Textbook
14 Leadership and Behavioral Institutional Building Textbook
15 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 5
C2 4 5
C3 4 3
C4 5 4

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