Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
ECF220 |
BUSINESS ETHICS |
4 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
English |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Prof. BÜLENT EŞİYOK |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to provide the students with an information and an ethical perspective that will enable them to be established on the values of relations in business life as a part of social life. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include the subjects such as ethics and ethical tendency, ethics and organizational stakeholders, social responsibility policies, environmental sustainability, sustainable supply chain, sustainable development, organization and social issues, free trade-fair trade, organization and society. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Describe their responsibilities as managers and employees in order to provide a working environment in which the ethical values are valid.(2) |
Explain the values of occupational ethics.(2) |
Apply their profession according to their ethical values and taking into consideration the benefit of the society.(3) |
Analyze the business decisions to be taken in business life within the framework of ethical values.(4) |
Solve the problems arising in business life within the framework of ethical values.(3) |
Develop awareness of social responsibility.(6) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading |
An Overview of Business Ethics |
Lecture & Question Answer |
2 |
Reading |
The Importance of Business Ethics |
Lecture & Question Answer |
3 |
Reading |
The Development of Business Ethics |
Lecture & Question Answer |
4 |
Reading |
Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance |
Lecture & Question Answer |
5 |
Reading |
Emerging Business Ethics Issues |
Lecture & Question Answer |
6 |
Reading |
The Institutionalization of Business Ethics |
Lecture & Question Answer |
7 |
Reading |
Ethical Decision Making |
Lecture & Question Answer |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Individual Factors: Moral Philosophies and Values |
Lecture & Question Answer |
10 |
Reading |
Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical Culture and Relationships |
Lecture & Question Answer |
11 |
Reading |
Developing, Managing and Controlling an Effective Ethics Program |
Lecture & Question Answer |
12 |
Reading |
Ethical Leadership |
Lecture & Question Answer |
13 |
Reading |
Business Ethics in a Global Economy |
Lecture & Question Answer |
14 |
Reading |
Project Outcomes |
Analysis & Presentation Question Answer |
15 |
Reading |
General Review |
Lecture & Question Answer |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Hartman, L. Dersjardins, j.(2007). Business Ethics. Thirdt Edition |
Crane, A.(2004).Business Ethics. Fourth Edition. |
by O. C. Ferrell, John Fraedrich, et al., Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making & Cases (2018) |
O.C. Ferrell, John Fraedrich and Linda Ferrell (2015, 2013). Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making & Cases. Tenth Edition. Cengage Learning. 633 pages. |
Barry L. Reece, Rhonda Brandt, Karen F. Howie (2011,2008). Effective Human Relations: Interpersonal and Organizational Applications, Eleventh Edition. South-Western, Cengage Learning. 447 pages. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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1 |
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2 |
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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3 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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2 |
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2 |
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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2 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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1 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
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1 |
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2 |
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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1 |
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3 |
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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2 |
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4 |
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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1 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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3 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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2 |
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2 |
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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1 |
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3 |
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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0 |
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4 |
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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2 |
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
13 |
2 |
26 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
7 |
2 |
14 |
Assignment (Homework) |
10 |
2 |
20 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
4 |
8 |
32 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
2 |
8 |
16 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
52 |
0 |
152 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
152 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
6 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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