Faculty of Business and Management Sciences · International Trade and Finance · Undergraduate
Course Objective
In recent years, the increasing frequency of ethical problems in the business world and in our personal lives and the business scandals in recent years have emphasized the importance of ethical behavior in the business environment. It is also important for future business professionals to learn the basics of business ethics before starting their careers. In this context, the aim of this course is to teach the basic issues and theories of business ethics and to enable students to internalize the ethical decision-making process. In addition, this course aims to enable students to explore the theoretical foundations of business ethics through class discussions and business ethics case studies and to develop the ability to address and analyze ethical issues and make ethical decisions.
Course Content
Concepts of ethics and morality, ethical theories, ethical dilemmas, ethical decision-making process, ethical code, business ethics case studies, corporate governance, ethical leadership, social responsibility, ethical and unethical behaviors in business
Required Resources
İnayet Aydın (2012). Yönetsel, mesleki ve örgütsel etik. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
Nihat Erdoğmuş, Ömer Torlak, Kübra Bilgin Tiryaki (2018). Temelleri ve uygulamalarıyla iş ahlakı. Türkiye İktisadi Girişim ve İş Ahlakı Derneği (İGİAD) Yayınları.
Recommended Resources
William H. Shaw (2014). Business ethics: A textbook with case. Cengage Advantage Books.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Learns the basic issues and theories of business ethics, to assimilate the ethical decision-making process, to gain the ability to make ethical decisions.
- Gains the ability to understand, address and analyze ethical issues in the business world.
- Develops critical thinking skills to evaluate ethical dilemmas.
- Explains the ethical principles that should be applied in business functions.
- Distinguishes ethical and unethical behaviors in business.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Business Ethics | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 2 | Ethical Theories | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 3 | Stakeholder Theory and Shareholder Theory | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 4 | Ethical Dilemmas and Ethical Decision Making Process | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 5 | Code of Ethics and Examples of Code of Ethics in Companies | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 6 | Business Ethics Case Studies I | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 7 | Business Ethics Case Studies II | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 8 | Mid-term Exam | Mid-term Exam |
| 9 | Corporate Governance | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 10 | Ethical Leadership | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 11 | Ethics in Marketing | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 12 | Ethics in Accounting and Finance | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 13 | Ethics in Management and Human Resources Management | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 14 | Ethical Responsibilities of Professions, Companies and Employees | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 15 | Unethical Behaviors in Companies | Reviewing the relevant chapter of the textbook |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |