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BUSINESS ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
EKF220 BUSINESS ETHICS 4 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
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. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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)
Develop awareness of social responsibility.(6)
Solve the problems arising in business life within the framework of ethical values.(3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Introduction to occupational ethics and basic concepts Lecture & Question Answer
2 Reading Emphasis and adaptation on ethical values, importance of ethics in operations Lecture & Question Answer
3 Reading What is Ethics Intelligence? Principles of Ethics Intelligence, Differences in Emotional and Ethics Intelligence Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
4 Reading Ideologies and philosophies of Ethical decision making Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
5 Reading Psychological origin of ethical behaviour, Moral decision making, Moral Dilemma Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
6 Reading Basic fields composing occupational ethics (Business ethics, Occupational Coursebook Ethics, Work ethics) Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
7 Reading A viewpoint from the perspective of administrators to work ethics and Administrative morality Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Managing ethical behaviour: Development of ethical approach in organizations and ethics training Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
10 Reading 10 Social responsibility, Basic social responsibility fields and stakeholder management Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
11 Reading Human resources ethics Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
12 Reading Marketing and press ethics Lecture & Question Answer
13 Reading Ethics in politics Lecture & Question Answer
14 Reading Ethical problems that may be encountered by the administrators holding office abroad Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
15 Reading Case Analysis (case study analysis) Lecture & Question Answer & Case Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Torlak, O.(2013). Is Etigi,Anadolu University Publications.
Yesil, S. (2011). Uluslararası Iş Etigi ve Yonetimi. Adalet Publications.

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

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.
3
2
To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.
2
3
Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.
2
4
Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.
2
2
Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.
3
3
Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.
0
4
Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.
2
2
Recognize the relevant literature effectively.
2
3
Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To use Turkish in written and oral communication in accordance with the rules and effectively.
3
2
Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
0
3
To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.
2
2
Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.
2

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0