UNI394 Modern Leadership TheoriesIstinye UniversityDegree Programs International Trade and Business (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
International Trade and Business (English)

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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: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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

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Program Outcomes
1) Has a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on international business and trade by the use of social sciences and mathematics,
2) Possess the knowledge and skills related to different functions and interactions of international business and trade.
3) Possess the knowledge and skills to interpret the data, concepts and ideas in the field of international business and trade with scientific and technological methods.
4) Use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business and trade problems.
5) Explains the competitiveness of the countries with the requirements of international competition and interprets the functioning of the actors and regulatory structures in the international environment.
6) Understands the value of developing new trade projects and generating strategies within international market needs.
7) Solves complex business and global trade problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analyzes by using statistical programs effectively.
8) Uses a foreign language at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.
9) Develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10) Possess the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility and sufficient legal and regulatory knowledge.
11) Develops positive attitudes related to lifelong learning and identifies individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them.
12) Students will be able to communicate their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Using License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on international business and trade by the use of social sciences and mathematics,
2) Possess the knowledge and skills related to different functions and interactions of international business and trade.
3) Possess the knowledge and skills to interpret the data, concepts and ideas in the field of international business and trade with scientific and technological methods.
4) Use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business and trade problems.
5) Explains the competitiveness of the countries with the requirements of international competition and interprets the functioning of the actors and regulatory structures in the international environment.
6) Understands the value of developing new trade projects and generating strategies within international market needs.
7) Solves complex business and global trade problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analyzes by using statistical programs effectively.
8) Uses a foreign language at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.
9) Develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10) Possess the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility and sufficient legal and regulatory knowledge.
11) Develops positive attitudes related to lifelong learning and identifies individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them.
12) Students will be able to communicate their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Using 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