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Program of Insurance

TBS322

BUSINESS ETHICS

Course Code
TBS322
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define and distinguish between the concepts of ethics and morality.
  2. Recognize ethical rules and systems.
  3. Exhibit behaviors in accordance with business ethics.
  4. Provide examples of unethical behaviors that may be encountered in the workplace and establish a relationship between ethical values.
  5. Reflect on themselves in an ethical context.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in accordance with ethical rules in the business world, create an ethical workplace environment, and foster a positive understanding of ethics, while accurately facilitating their comprehension of professional ethics principles.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Concepts of ethics and morality
2nd Week Ethical rules
3rd Week Ethical systems: personal ethics, rule-based ethics
4th Week Ethical systems: consequential ethics, and social contract ethics
5th Week The relationship between ethics and society
6th Week The consequences of behaviors aligned with ethical values and ethical inquiry
7th Week The concept of professional ethics and professional ethical principles
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Ethical and unethical issues in business
10th Week Unethical issues in management
11th Week Professional corruption and the consequences of inappropriate behaviors in business ethics
12th Week The impact of ethical working conditions on employees and the workplace
13th Week Ethical principles in various professions and the ethical profiles of employees
14th Week Social responsibility
Recommended or Required ReadingStroll, A., Long, A. A., Bourke, V. J., & Campbell, R. (2008). Etik kuramları (M. Türker, Ed. & Trans.). Lotus Yayınları.

Aydın, İ. (2010). Yönetsel, mesleki ve örgütsel etik. Ankara: Pegem-A Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 25 25
Total Work Load147
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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