ETHIC AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN H.R.M.

HRE532

Course Code: HRE532
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 10

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Master's Degree Without Thesis

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Demonstrates an understanding of the concepts of business ethics and social responsibility and critically evaluates their principles and applications.
Analyzes and explains the evolution of business ethics and social responsibility concepts within their historical and organizational contexts.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental concepts, issues, and practices within the field of business ethics and social responsibility.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, frameworks, and practical applications of international ethical guidelines and standards.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

This graduate-level course examines ethical principles and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in Human Resource Management (HRM) from a strategic perspective. The course explores ethical decision-making, business ethics, corporate governance, diversity and inclusion, fairness and equity, employee rights, sustainable HRM, stakeholder management, and international ethical standards. Students develop the ability to analyze ethical dilemmas, evaluate CSR policies, and design ethically grounded HR strategies. Through contemporary case studies and academic literature, the course emphasizes the relationship between ethical leadership, responsible HR practices, and organizational sustainability.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Course Introduction and General Overview
2^nd Week	Ethics Theory
3^rd Week	The Concept of Ethics and Ethical Theories
4^th Week	Stakeholder Theory
5^th Week	Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Guidelines and Standards; Codes of Conduct
6^th Week	Ethical Perspectives in Türkiye; The Development and Current State of Corporate Social Responsibility
7^th Week	The Relationship Between Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Human Resource Management
8^th Week	The Relationship Between Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Trade Unions
9^th Week	Midterm Examination
10^th Week	Trade Unions
11^th Week	Ethical Issues in Human Resource Management
12^th Week	Employee Participation in Corporate Social Responsibility Projects, Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Human Resource Management
13^th Week	Ethics Training
14^th Week	A Critical Perspective on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
15^th Week	Conducting Research on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Recommended or Required Reading

Werhane, P. H., Newton, L., & Wolfe, R. (2020). Alleviating poverty through profitable partnerships: Globalization, markets, and economic well-being. Routledge.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	50
Project	1	50
Total(%)		100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		0
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	10	140
Preparation for Final exam	14	3	42
Course hours	13	3	39
Preparation for Midterm exam	8	3	24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	1	40	40
Total Work Load			287
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			9.56
ECTS Credit of the Course			10

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1	X	X	X	X
K2	X	X	X	X
K3	X		X
K4			X	X
K5		X
K6	X	X	X	X
K7	X	X	X	X
K8	X	X	X	X
K9			X