ECTS - Psychology and Business Ethics

Psychology and Business Ethics (MBA508) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Psychology and Business Ethics MBA508 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Ph.D.
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Dr. Burcu Tosun
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The purpose of this course is presenting the theoritical and practical knowledge about organizational psychology and business ethics to the students .
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understanding the meaning, importance and application of business ethics
  • Understanding the meaning, importance and application methods of social responsibility in organizations
Course Content Business ethics, alternative theoretical approaches, ethical dilemmas, attitudes and behaviors, psychology.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Ethics in the World of Business Chapter1
2 Ethical Decision Making Chapter2
3 Ethical Theories Chapter3
4 Whistle-Blowing Chapter4
5 Business Information and Conflict of Interest Chapter5
6 Privacy Chapter6
7 Discrimination and Affirmative Action Chapter7
8 Midterm exam Chapters 1-7
9 Employment Rights Chapter8
10 Health and Safety Chapter9
11 Marketing and Advertising Chapter10
12 Ethics in Finance Chapter11
13 Corporate Social Responsibility Chapter12
14 International Business Ethics Chapter14
15 Overall review Chapters 1-14
16 Final exam Chapters 1-14

Sources

Course Book 1. "Ethics and the Conduct of Business" Eighth Edition, John R. Boatright & Jeffery D. Smith, 2017. Pearson Education Inc.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 10 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 4 20
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 16 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Possesses the ability to conduct comprehensive literature reviews, formulate research problems, develop hypotheses, design research, and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to reach conclusions, ultimately leading to the ability to produce academic publications.
2 Demonstrates awareness of research ethics.
3 Contributes to the development of an information society by continuously following technological, social, and cultural advancements in academic and professional contexts.
4 Approaches problems arising in businesses from theoretical, conceptual, and research-oriented perspectives.
5 Understands the interaction between various disciplines related to the field of business and utilizes knowledge requiring expertise to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new and complex ideas.
6 In the face of unforeseen complex situations in business practice, produces solutions by developing new strategic approaches through holistic and creative thinking.
7 Possesses a solid command of fundamental concepts and methodologies in the field of general business administration.
8 Has a comprehensive understanding of the academic literature and international developments in the field of general business.
9 Effectively communicates information related to the field of business using verbal, written, and visual communication methods.
10 Demonstrates awareness of professional ethics, environmental sensitivity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cultural, societal, and universal values.
11 Works effectively with different disciplines or multicultural teams, takes responsibility, conducts risk analysis, adapts to change, engages in critical thinking, and takes initiative in problem-solving.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 10 3 30
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics 4 5 20
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 12 12
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 18 18
Total Workload 128