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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI394

Course Name:

Modern Leadership Theories

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. CEM ŞEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Cem ŞEN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to introduce modern leadership theories and concepts that are useful in understanding leadership. This course will provide the fundamental concepts of leadership, and the evolution of leadership theories up to now.
What does it take to help leaders communicate and lead in today’s modern world? A simple word answer would be “Contemporary Leadership”. Even the most personable and engaging leaders can benefit from contemporary leadership approaches. In the past half-century, the study of leadership has evolved. It offers many new models and frameworks. These offerings help to explore what it means to be a leader and practice leadership well. There are many theories of leadership. Some promote traditional leadership theory approaches, while others promote contemporary leadership theory approaches.

Course Content:

This course encompasses the fundamental concepts of leadership, leadership vs. management, the historical evolution of the main leadership theories, soft and hard skills of a leader, effective leadership behavior, contingency models of leadership, and contemporary leadership styles.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Reach original results by using the field's interdisciplinary character
2) Position the field of leadership in the broader field of social sciences and identify its interdisciplinary relations
3) Follow the developments in the leadership field
4) Participate in research projects in the field of leadership and take part both as a researcher and as a project conductor by the project goals and needs
5) Develop strategies and plans for modern leadership styles
6) Evaluate the leadership knowledge they gained from a critical point of view
7) Contribute to academic and applied studies in leadership
8) Identify ethical values of the field and be aware of issues such as the universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction & Definition of Leadership	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
2)	Leadership vs Management	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
3)	Historical Evolution of the Main Leadership Theories	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
4)	Soft and Hard Skills of a Leader	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
5)	Effective Leadership Behavior	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
6)	Contingency Models of Leadership	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
7)	Contemporary Leadership Styles: Charismatic Leadership, Paternalistic Leadership, Authentic Leadership	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
8)	Strategic Leadership, Visionary Leadership, Ethical Leadership	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
9)	Servant Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Transactional Leadership	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
10)	Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory, Agile Leadership	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
11)	Leadership Training and Development in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
12)	Leadership Ethics and Diversity	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
13)	Building Social Exchanges and Fairness	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
14)	Leadership Development and Organizational Change	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)
15)	FINAL	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Leadership in Organizations, 2007 (Seventh Edition), Gary Yukl
References:	Ders Notları/Sunumlar (ppt yansıları) / Lecturer's Handouts/Presentations (ppt slides)

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
2) They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.
3) They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.
4) Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.
5) They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s
6) They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.
7) They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.
8) They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.
9) They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10) They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.
11) They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
12) They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
1)	Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
2)	They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.
3)	They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.
4)	Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.
5)	They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s
6)	They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.
7)	They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.
8)	They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.
9)	They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10)	They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.
11)	They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
12)	They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13)	They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	15	% 10
Quizzes	2	% 20
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Final Pratik	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Homework Assignments	1	30
Quizzes	2	20
Final	1	30
Total Workload		125