Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | 
| ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (DISTANCE EDUCATION) | |
| Code | EMG57721 | 
| Name | Positive Management and Applications | 
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 
| Term | Fall and Spring | 
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) | 
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | 
| National Credit | 3 National Credit | 
| Teaching Language | Türkçe | 
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi | 
| Type | Normal | 
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim | 
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AZMİ YALÇIN | 
| Course Instructor | Prof. Dr. AZMİ YALÇIN
                                                    (Güz)
                                                    (A Group)
                                                    (Ins. in Charge) | 
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce the positive psychology theories that examine the roles of the individual's strengths and positive social systems in contributing to optimal well-being by increasing happiness and well-being.
Course Content
In this course, It will be examined studies on well-being and happiness by using positive psychological theories and research.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Authentic Hapiness, M.Seligman, Flow, M.Csikszentmihalyi
Notes
Learned Optimism M.Seligman
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes | 
|---|---|
| LO01 | Evaluate the interaction between psychological, biological and physical elements of positive psychology and the results of this interaction in terms of health and well-being. | 
| LO02 | Recognize and discuss different theories about positive psychology. | 
| LO03 | Recognize different concepts in positive psychology (eg, wise awareness, authenticity). | 
| LO04 | Discuss different theories and methods of measurement about well-being, happiness and positive emotions. | 
| LO05 | Apply knowledge of positive psychology to their own lives and to special groups such as children and elderly | 
| LO06 | Gain a different and critical point of view towards the adaptation of positive psychology concepts to business life and multicultural communities | 
| LO07 | Develop skills to use different research methods, including experimental designs, which can be used in studies in the field of positive psychology. | 
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level | 
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describe management and organization concepts and explain their relationships. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define contemproary concepts and models in the field of management and organizations. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze current management problems through utilizing the theories and models in the field of management and organizations | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret recent research results in the field of management and organizations. | 2 | 
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determine the appropriate methods for solving the managerial and organizational problems in business. | 2 | 
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply the fundamental steps of the management process. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use organizational analysis methods and models effectively. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develop and implement projects in the field of management. | 2 | 
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Keep update with the current developments with in the field with the awareness that the research and learning process continues throughout life. | 3 | 
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Generate new information from the data obtained in accordance with the academic priciples and rules, and interpret them effectively. | 3 | 
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Associate the knowledge gained in the field of management and organizations with the knowledge in different fields. | 3 | 
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | .Synthesize and effectively present the information obtained from the academic sources of the field. | 2 | 
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Adhering to scientific research ethics in all studies. | 4 | 
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to psychology | Reading related resources 1 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım | 
| 2 | Social Psychology 1 | Reading related resources 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 3 | Social Psychology 2 | Reading related resources 3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 4 | Development of the concept of social self | Reading related resources 4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 5 | Concept and process of persuasion | Reading related resources 5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Benzetim | 
| 6 | Positive personality traits | Reading related resources 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 7 | The characteristics of strong character | Reading related resources 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav | |
| 9 | The concept of optimism and the development of optimism | Reading related resources 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 10 | Concepts of hope and flow | Reading related resources 10 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 11 | Development processes of hope and flow concepts | Reading related resources 11 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 12 | The concept of emotional intelligence and its development | Reading related resources 12 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 13 | The concept of endurance and stamina process | Reading related resources 13 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 14 | Happiness and success processes in the business world | Reading related resources 14 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay | 
| 15 | General Evaluation | General Evaluation 1 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama | 
| 16 | Term Exams 1 | Preparing for the exam 1 | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav | 
| 17 | Term Exams 2 | Preparing for the exam 2 | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav | 
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
                        | Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact | 
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 | 
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 | 
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 | 
| Grand Total | - | 100 | 
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 | 
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 | 
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 | 
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | 
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||