BUS672 Advanced Topics in Management
BUS672 Advanced Topics in Management
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Department of Economics and Management
Sumeyye Kusakci
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course approaches to understand the behavior of human beings in an organization. It starts with the level of individual including personality, emotions, perception, and decision-making. The next level deals with groups and teams involving the concepts of communication, power and politics, group behavior, and decision-making. The last level of organizational behavior discusses the organizational culture, leadership, conflicts and negotiation, and change. Briefly, the Organizational Behavior course provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. It aims to provide an understanding of how organizations can be managed more effectively and at the same time, how the quality of employees’ work life can be enhanced.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Robbins, S. P. and Judge, T. A. (2017). Organizational Behavior. Pearson.
Additional Literature
George, J.M. and Jones, G.R. (2008). Understanding and Managing Organizational Behavior. Pearson. HBR Core Colloquium Readings on Organizational Behavior. HBR Organizational Behavior Case Startup Kit.Teaching Methods
Lectures (which may involve PowerPoint presentations and audio-video aids)
Class Discussion
Concept/Article Presentation
Final Project
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kick Off Meeting | |
| 2 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior | |
| 3 | Personality, Emotions, Perception, and Attribution | |
| 4 | Motivation and Performance | |
| 5 | Team Dynamics and Effectiveness | |
| 6 | Decision Making in Organizations | |
| 7 | Communication and Conflict Management in Organizations | |
| 8 | Leadership Theories | |
| 9 | Statehood Day!!! | ` |
| 10 | Organizational Structure | |
| 11 | Workshop for LR!!! | |
| 12 | Organizational Culture | |
| 13 | Organizational Learning & Change | |
| 14 | Ethics in Organizational Behavior | |
| 15 | Final Presentations |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS672 .1 | Course | Tuesday 17:00 - 19:50 | B F1.35 FBA Conference Room | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 13:00 | B F1.34 | |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 | B F1.34 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Final Presentation
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Article Presentation
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3
Weekly Assignment
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Weekly Assignment
20 hours ⏳ (10 week × 2 h)
Article Presentation
40 hours ⏳ (4 week × 10 h)
Final Project & Presentation
45 hours ⏳ (1 week × 45 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [BUS672 ] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Jan 01, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| BUS672 | Advanced Topics in Management | 3 | 0 | 6 | Tuesday 17.00-20.00 | |||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Sumeyye Kusakci | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 10:00-13:00 Thursday: 10:00-13:00 |
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| skusakci@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | This course approaches to understand the behavior of human beings in an organization. It starts with the level of individual including personality, emotions, perception, and decision-making. The next level deals with groups and teams involving the concepts of communication, power and politics, group behavior, and decision-making. The last level of organizational behavior discusses the organizational culture, leadership, conflicts and negotiation, and change. Briefly, the Organizational Behavior course provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. It aims to provide an understanding of how organizations can be managed more effectively and at the same time, how the quality of employees’ work life can be enhanced. |
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| Textbook | Robbins, S. P. and Judge, T. A. (2017). Organizational Behavior. Pearson. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Lectures (which may involve PowerPoint presentations and audio-video aids), Class Discussion, Concept/Article Presentation, Final Project | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Kick Off Meeting | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Personality, Emotions, Perception, and Attribution | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Motivation and Performance | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Team Dynamics and Effectiveness | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Decision Making in Organizations | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Communication and Conflict Management in Organizations | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Leadership Theories | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Statehood Day!!! | ` | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Organizational Structure | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Workshop for LR!!! | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Organizational Culture | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Organizational Learning & Change | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Ethics in Organizational Behavior | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Final Presentations | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Project | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Final Presentation | 1 | 10 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Article Presentation | 4 | 40 | 2,3 | Not Allowed | |
| Weekly Assignment | 10 | 20 | 2,3 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Weekly Assignment | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Article Presentation | 10 | 4 | 40 | Final Project & Presentation | 45 | 1 | 45 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 30/01/2026 | |||||||||