At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn the concepts of professionalism and professional ethics. 2) Learn the characteristics of professionals. 3) Learn the functions of management consultants. 4) Learns professional organizations. 5) Learns ethical problems and practices for professionals. 6) Learns the scope of audit consulting and consulting services.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
Ethical and moral concepts, social rules, social norms, values, law and morality, ethical principles, professional ethics are explained. Deontological-teleological ethics, communication ethics and modernization, popular culture and ethics are also covered.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
İntroduction to business ethics and basic concepts
2nd Week
İmportance and ethics given to ethical values
3rd Week
What factors affect ethical behavior? Why should we behave ethically?
4th Week
Basic areas of business ethics (Business ethics, professional ethics, work ethics)
5th Week
Ethical climate and ethical codes
6th Week
Personal moral philosophies (idealism and relativism), disclosure
7th Week
Managing ethical behavior: Developing ethical understanding and ethical education in business
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Human resource ethics
10th Week
Social responsibility, main social responsibility areas and stakeholder management
11th Week
Marketing ethics and press ethics
12th Week
Ethics in politics, Ethics in medicine
13th Week
Case analysis (case study)
14th Week
Project work presentations
15th Week
Final Exam
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Kutlu, H. A. (2015). Meslek Etiği. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul.