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Introduction to Management - MGT245/2 Fall 2025
Course
Emel Yarimoglu
About
Course code: MGT 245/2
Term and year: Fall 2025
Day and time: Thursdays 11:15 – 14:00
Instructor: Emel Yarimoglu, Ph.D.
Instructor contact: emel.yarimoglu@aauni.edu
Consultation hours: Thursdays 14:00 – 14:30
Introduction to Management
Course code: MGT 245/2
Term and year: Fall 2025
Day and time: Thursdays 11:15 – 14:00
Instructor: Emel Yarimoglu, Ph.D.
Instructor contact: emel.yarimoglu@aauni.edu
Consultation hours: Thursdays 14:00 – 14:30
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Credits US/ECTS |
3/6 |
Level |
Bachelor |
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Length |
15 weeks |
Pre-requisite |
None |
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Contact hours |
42 hours |
Grading |
Letter grade |
Course Description
A survey of organization management designed to present students with a broad view of the management environment and business techniques. It also provides an introduction to various business disciplines including elements of strategic management/marketing, management tasks, management techniques/philosophies, and market analysis. Specific related topics covered include a summary of the meaning of management as a field, description of various theories of management which have evolved over time, a treatment of the overall international business environment, and a framework for strategic management. An overview of current and future trends in management will be part of the course. This course includes lectures, case analyses, and experiential learning.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
● Apply theoretical management concepts in practice.
● Demonstrate and describe an understanding of basic management concepts.
● Understand and demonstrate the development and evolution of management theories and their relevance today
● Be able to recognize and find positive solutions to various managerial problems and situations
● Demonstrate the relationship between customers, corporate management and value creation and the role of technology in linking them.
● Demonstrate their improved managerial and communication skills in presentations and working with peers.
● Understand and demonstrate their knowledge and experience of working in teams, both virtual and non-virtual, including the benefits and difficulties of working in groups.
● Understand the difficulties of cross-cultural communication and demonstrate their understanding of how to communicate well across cultural boundaries.
● Articulate and demonstrate a significant understanding of the many challenges and opportunities that global managers face today
● Comprehend the importance for managers and corporations to continually strive for competitive advantage
Demonstrate their own business and managerial skills to function effectively in an international business environment
Reading Material
Required Materials
● George, Jennifer M., Hill, Charles W.L. and Jones, Gareth R.: Contemporary Management. Irwin McGraw-Hill; Global Edition 2011
Recommended Materials
● Case studies, articles and other handouts will also be used and posted on the course website
● Robbins, Stephen P. Management: Concepts and Applications. 10th ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Prentice-Hall, 2009
● Daft, Richard L. and Marcic, Dorothy, Management: The New Workplace. 7th ed. Mason, OH : South-Western Cengage Learning, 2011.
Teaching methodology
Combination of traditional lecture, interactive cases, and group work, including a term project.
Course Schedule
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Date |
Class Agenda |
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Sep 4 |
Topic: Introduction & Overview Description: Class information, class expectations, Intro. to Management Reading: none Assignments/deadlines: review class slides |
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Sep 11 |
Topic: Managers & Managing, Evolution of Management Thought Description: Theories of management Reading: Chapter 1-2 Assignments/deadlines: class assignment 1 |
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Sep 18 |
Topic: Manager as a Person and Ethics Description: Personalities in Management, Servant Leadership, Culture, Ethics, Social Responsibility Reading: Chapter 3-4 Assignments/deadlines: class assignment 2 |
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Sep 25 |
Topic: Managing Diverse Employees Description: Employee and team management Reading: Chapter 5 Assignments/deadlines: class assignment 3 |
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Oct 2 |
Topic: Managing the Global Environment Description: The global and evolving nature of business Reading: Chapter 6 Assignments/deadlines: class assignment 4 |
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Oct 9 |
Topic: Decision making and entrepreneurship Description: Learning and creativity Reading: Chapter 7 Assignments/deadlines: class assignment 5 |
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Oct 16 |
Topic: Manager as a Planner and Strategist Description: Strategic Management Reading: Chapter 8 Assignments/deadlines: class assignment 6 |
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Oct 23 |
Topic: Mid-term exam Description: Mid-term exam Reading: none Assignments/deadlines: none |
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Oct 30 |
Topic: Mid-term break Description: Mid-term break Reading: none Assignments/deadlines: none |
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Nov 6 |
Topic: Managing organizational structure, control, and culture Description: Managing culture and organizational control Reading: Chapter 10-11 Assignments/deadlines: class assignment 7 |
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Nov 13 |
Topic: Human resource management Description: Chapter 12 Reading: course materials in class Assignments/deadlines: class assignment 8 |
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Nov 20 |
Topic: Motivation and Leadership Description: Effective communication and teams Reading: Chapter 13-14 Assignments/deadlines: class assignment 9 |
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Nov 27 |
Topic: Competitive advantage Description: Value chain management and effective teams Reading: Chapter 9-15 Assignments/deadlines: class assignment 10 |
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Dec 4 |
Topic: Final presentations Description: final presentations Reading: none Assignments/deadlines: Final Exam next week |
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Dec 11 |
Topic: Final exam Description: final exam Reading: none Assignments/deadlines: final exam |
Course Requirements and Assessment (with estimated workloads)
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Assignment |
Workload (hours) |
Weight in Final Grade |
Evaluated Course Specific Learning Outcomes |
Evaluated Institutional Learning Outcomes* |
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Midterm exam |
25 |
25% |
Comprehensive assessment of knowledge acquired in the first half of the class |
1 |
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Homework / Class Assignments |
23 |
20% |
Confirmation of class subjects in the form of individual homework assignments and in-class team exercises |
1,2,3 |
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Attendance & participation |
42 |
10% |
Assessment of student participation in class – discussions, cases, etc. |
3 |
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Final presentation |
30 |
15% |
Presentation skills, ability to explain the studied topic to peers, identify key issues, demonstrate subject knowledge, experience teamwork and group dynamics |
1,2,3 |
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Final exam |
30 |
30% |
Demonstrate subject knowledge, recognize and find solutions to a variety of management problems; analysis skills |
1 |
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TOTAL |
150 |
100% |
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*1 = Critical Thinking; 2 = Effective Communication; 3 = Effective and Responsible Action
Detailed description of the assessments
Mid-term Exam: 2.5-hour exam covering areas below related to the first half of the course.
Assessment breakdown
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Assessed area |
Percentage |
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Definitions/demonstration of topic comprehension |
15% |
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Solved problems demonstrating grasp of class topics |
85% |
Final Presentations: 20-30 minute presentation examining in-depth a topic of the group’s choosing.
Assessment breakdown
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Assessed area |
Percentage |
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Presentation delivery/preparedness |
15% |
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Coverage of related topics |
20% |
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Sufficient depth of topics, originality, non-trivialness |
65% |
Written homework: Exact formats vary. Solved problems to solidify understanding of in-class examples.
Assessment breakdown
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Assessed area |
Percentage |
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Solved problems demonstrating grasp of class topics |
100% |
Final Exam: 2.5-hour exam covering areas below and related to topics covered in the entire course, with emphasis on topics not covered in the mid-term exam.
Assessment breakdown
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Assessed area |
Percentage |
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Definitions/demonstration of topic comprehension |
15% |
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Solved problems demonstrating grasp of class topics |
85% |
Class Participation: General participation in class discussions, contributing to class learning with personal experiences, not disrupting class.
Assessment breakdown
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Assessed area |
Percentage |
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Participation |
100% |
General Requirements and School Policies
General requirements
All coursework is governed by AAU’s academic rules. Students are expected to be familiar with the academic rules in the Academic Codex and Student Handbook and to maintain the highest standards of honesty and academic integrity in their work. Please see the AAU intranet for a summary of key policies regarding coursework.
Course specific requirements
There are no special requirements or deviations from AAU policies for this course.