Business Ethics(G464)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G464 | Business Ethics | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Belgin BAHAR belginkaygan@gmail.com (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | This course aims to teach fundamental notions of ethics and possible ethical problems in different areas of an enterprise and their solutions. |
| Content |
Week 1: Introduction to ethics and fundamental notions Week 2: Ethical theories in philosophy Week 3: Sociology of morality Week 4: Fundamental notions of moral psychology Week 5: Theories of moral psychology Week 6: Ethical blindness Week 7: Mid-term exam Week 8: Introduction to business ethics Week 9: Ethical problems in companies Week 10: Social responsibility Week 11: Ethical decision-making and leadership Week 12: Evaluation of an ethics program Week 13: Legal regulations Week 14 : The homework presentations |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
1. Students will be able to know approaches to ethics in the different fields of human sciences. 2. Students will be able to know the problems and ethical dilemmas in companies. 3. Students will be able to develop the capacity to solve ethical problems and make an ethical decision in companies. 4. Students will be able to create an effective ethics program in companies. 5. Students will be able to know the benefits and the profits of a strategy appropriate to the codes of ethics for a company. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lecturing, presentations and projects |
| References |
• Armstrong, Walter (2008). Moral Psychology. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. • Bloom, P. (2013). Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil. Penguin: New York. • Brenkert, G. (2010). The Oxford Handbook of Business Ethics. Oxford: UK. • Darwall, S. (1998). Philosophical Ethics. Westview: Oxford. • Drumwright, M. & Murphy, P. (2004). How Advertising Practitioners View Ethics : Moral Muteness, Moral Myopia, and Moral Imagination, Journal of Advertising. 33: 2 • Hitlin, S & Vaisey, S. (eds) (2010). Handbook of the Sociology of Moralitiy. Springer: New York. • Luetge, C. (2013). Handbook of the Philosophical Foundations of Business Ethics. Springer: New York. • Palazzo, G. (2012). Ethical Blindness, Journal of Business Ethics, 109 / 3. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to ethics and fundamental notions |
| 2 | Ethical theories in philosophy |
| 3 | Sociology of morality |
| 4 | Fundamental notions of moral psychology |
| 5 | Theories of moral psychology |
| 6 | Ethical blindness |
| 7 | Mid-term exam |
| 8 | Introduction to business ethics |
| 9 | Ethical problems in companies |
| 10 | Social responsibility |
| 11 | Ethical decision-making and leadership |
| 12 | Evaluation of an ethics program |
| 13 | Legal regulations |
| 14 | The homework presentations |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 2 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 1 | 60 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 2 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | The acquisition of high-level knowledge of the functions of production management and marketing, management, accounting and finance; the skill of using this knowledge. | X | ||||
| 2 | The acquisition of basic conceptual knowledge about scientific fields related to professional life, such as law, economics, sociology, psychology, social psychology and quantitative methods. | X | ||||
| 3 | The ability to work effectively in a team; the ability to pass on knowledge to other members of the team. | X | ||||
| 4 | The competence to use his/her knowledge on the field, to analyze and interpret the data obtained, to identify the problems encountered, to provide appropriate solutions and scientifically defend these solution suggestions when necessary. | X | ||||
| 5 | The competence to determine the aims and objectives of the company or institution in which he/she is employed by taking into account the needs, the competitive dynamics of the market and by calculating the risks incurred; the ability to engage in entrepreneurship and establish and manage a business. | X | ||||
| 6 | Awareness of constantly updating his/her professional knowledge and skills; the ability to adapt to change and innovation; the competence to evaluate critically the information he/she has acquired. | X | ||||
| 7 | Basic knowledge of information and communication technologies required for professional life; the ability to use core office programs at an advanced level; expertise in data processing and report writing in the IT environment. | X | ||||
| 8 | Ability to follow current information in his/her field in both English and French and to communicate in writing and verbally with stakeholders in both languages. | X | ||||
| 9 | The ability to conduct researches and studies taking into account the market, dynamics of competition, organizational and global factors and scientific methods; contribute to projects, take responsibility in projects, display competence to make innovative and effective decisions. | X | ||||
| 10 | Ability to develop strategies, find creative solutions to management problems by building relations with other areas of the social sciences and take the responsibility of these decisions. | X | ||||
| 11 | Consciousness of taking into account ethical values, when making decisions and being involved in business life. | X | ||||
| 12 | Awareness of the impact of practices related to his/her field on the global and social dimensions (universality of social rights, social justice, cultural values, environmental problems, sustainability, etc.) and their legal consequences. | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 148 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5,92 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||