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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / YÖN519 - YÖNETİM VE ORGANİZASYON

Code: YÖN519 Course Title: INSTITUTIONALIZATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN FAMILY BUSINESSES Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department YÖNETİM VE ORGANİZASYON
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer SEHER ULU (seherulu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) ŞEVKİ ÖZGENER,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
It aims to provide information about the basic concepts of management in family businesses.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the basic concepts of family business literature PO-1 Have advanced knowledge about the basic concepts of business administration, the basic functions of the business management science, the historical development of it, its relationships with other disciplines, businesses and the environment, business objectives, feasibility studies, business functions, cooperation between firms and entrepreneurship, and apply them and make administrative decisions on these issues.
PO-5 Have advanced level of knowledge on new concepts, techniques, and applications emerged in recent years in the field of organizational behavior along with topics such as human and human behavior in organizations, perception, attitude and personality.
Examination
Oral Examination
LO-2 Analyze the institutionalization process of a family business PO-1 Have advanced knowledge about the basic concepts of business administration, the basic functions of the business management science, the historical development of it, its relationships with other disciplines, businesses and the environment, business objectives, feasibility studies, business functions, cooperation between firms and entrepreneurship, and apply them and make administrative decisions on these issues.
PO-2 Analyze and design at the organizational level, understand the functions of business management that are planning, organizing, execution, coordination and control, describe and apply them, and be acknowledged with modern management perspectives.
PO-3 Have information about the basic concepts of strategic management, strategic management process and strategic analysis and strategy selection, implementation and control strategies
PO-11 Establish effective communication, oral and written; at least one foreign language in general use at the level of the European language portfolio. B2.
Examination
Oral Examination
LO-3 Gains knowledge about the concept of sustainability and develops awareness of sustainability. PO-1 Have advanced knowledge about the basic concepts of business administration, the basic functions of the business management science, the historical development of it, its relationships with other disciplines, businesses and the environment, business objectives, feasibility studies, business functions, cooperation between firms and entrepreneurship, and apply them and make administrative decisions on these issues.
PO-17 Acquires knowledge and skills about strategic management and collaboration in businesses.
PO-18 Students develop a sense of business ethics and social responsibility.
Examination
Oral Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course deals with all roles and functions of management related with family businesses. This course thoroughly covers concepts and phenomena related with fundamental business and management functions that enable family business efficient learning organizations in rapidly changing world. This course covers topics that are strategically important for management, policies and tendencies of family businesses. This course also deals with creation of an efficient organizational culture, supporting and maintaining of institutionalization and resolution of conflicts.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Management of family businesses: Basic concepts, differences and their reasons Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
2 The values of founders in family business, family business culture, ethical values and trust, organization and management structure, problems of generations after founders. Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
3 Institutionalization of family businesses, corporate governance and internal control practices. Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
4 Resolution of conflicts between cultures (family culture-business culture) in family businesses. Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
5 Leadership and CEO practices in family businesses. Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
6 Professionalization process of family business management, transition to professional management, family constitution. Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
7 Entrepreneurship in family businesses and the future of family businesses. Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Strategic management practices in family businesses and basic competitive strategies. ( Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
10 Management and organization problems caused by growth in family businesses and their solutions. Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
11 Financial and marketing problems caused by growth in family businesses and their solution Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
12 Human resources practices in family businesses, differences, problems, recommendation Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
13 The Concept of Sustainability and Its Importance for Family Businesses Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
14 Sustainability Principles and Mechanisms Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
15 Global Sustainability Reports and International Studies Discussion, Lecture, Literature Review, Question and Answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Baykal E. (2019). Sürdürülebilir Aile İşletmeleri, Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbooks, Articles and Workplace Trip

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 3 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 3 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 7 7 49
       b) Search in internet/Library 7 7 49
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 8 2 16
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 8 2 16
final exam 3 1 3
0
0
Total work load; 177