Sandra Sinem Kaya

Role

Coordinadora

Qualifications

PhD in Economics and Business (UPF)

MRes in Economics, Finance and Management (UPF)

MSc in Management (UCL)

BA in Economics & BA in Psychology (BOUN)

Biography

Dr. Sandra Sinem Kaya is a professor and the academic coordinator of the Talent area at ESCI-UPF. Specializing in consumer and organizational behavior, her research delves into decision-making and perception, particularly within gastronomic settings. She explores culinary institutions as organizations, conducting both lab and field experiments with leading restaurants worldwide. Her investigations expand to emotions, specifically the emerging concept of 'emodiversity' and its impact on consumer experiences. Additionally, Dr. Kaya is interested in plants and food ecosystems, investigating them through the lens of organizational networks. 

Subjects they teach

Subject
Programme
Typology

Corporate Communications and Branding

Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing

Required

Programme:
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing

Description

Corporate communication. Effective presentations. Communication plans. External communications.

Learning Outcomes

Give effective presentations in English and understand the importance of planning in corporate communication. Draw up a company’s communication plan. Establish outwards communication.

Code:
41304

Créditos:
4 ECTS

Language:
English

Type of subject: Required

Organizational behavior

GNMI - International Business Program

Elective

Programme:
GNMI - International Business Program

Description

Company’s personnel area. Selection, training, payment and promotion of personnel. Cessation of employment and turnover. Performance assessment.

Learning Outcomes

Learn about the functions of the personnel department in a company. Understand the stages of selecting, training, remunerating and promoting personnel, when personnel leave the company and staff rotation. Assess performance.

Code:
80244

Créditos:
6 ECTS

Language:
English

Type of subject: Elective

Organizational Behaviour and Team Management

Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing

Required

Programme:
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing

Description

Behaviour in organisations. Leadership and authority. Organisation and motivation in work teams. Conflicts in labour relations. Teams in international and multicultural environments.

Learning Outcomes

Understand different forms of behaviour at the heart of organisations. Understand the impact of teamwork on designing company strategy. Learn how to delegate and assign tasks. Learn how to motivate people. Understand how to manage performance. Identify areas linked to overcoming inequality because of sex or gender discrimination at the heart of organisations.

Code:
43207

Créditos:
4 ECTS

Language:
English

Type of subject: Required