BA1201 PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
| Course Code: |
3121201 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
6.0 |
| Department: |
Business Administration |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. SEMRA FERÝHA AÞCIGÝL |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
The human element is a fundamental component of management. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and research in social psychology. The course thus focuses on how social factors influence individual behavior. Topics include basic research methods, causes and effects of biases, attribution, happiness, depression, individualism, collectivism, conformity, gender, corruption, communitarianism, persuasion, groups and productivity, diversity and prejudice, and conflict. The implications for managers in these areas are a major focus for this course.
