Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3PSIR271Social Responsibility and Ethics3+0+03411.12.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course In this course, students explore the ethical considerations that guide and inform business decisions and strategies and effectively learn the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to understand and apply ethics from social, economic, and environmental perspectives.
Students will also explore the ethical considerations that guide and inform decisions, strategies, goals, products, services, and organizational leadership in the context of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Students will learn about applications and implementation of CSR in domestic and international settings, assessing the debates about CSR practices and the socio-economic, cultural, and political challenges to businesses looking to develop CSR programs. Students will evaluate case studies and practices to develop the skills for leading and developing sustainable business models that adhere to a code of behavior influenced by industry, organizational, national, and international standards.
Course Content Throughout the course; Introduction to CSR; Corporate Social Responsibility: in a Global Context; The case for and against CSR; What is CSR? Concepts and theories; Responsibilities to stakeholders; CSR in the marketplace; CSR in the workplace; CSR in the Community; CSR in the ecological environment; CSR reporting and auditing; Developing CSR strategy; CSR, partnerships, and self-regulation; The future of CSR in a global context will be discussed. In addition to the main resource as the course book, each week related articles about every topic will also be studied, presented and discussed by the students.
Course Methods and Techniques This course will be taught in lecture and discussion format.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Ercan SEYHAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): Corporate Social Responsibility, Ventus Publishing ApS ISBN 978-87-7681-415-1
Course Notes David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): ;Jonker J , Witte M, (2006)

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 6 90
Mid-terms 1 7 7
Final examination 1 8 8
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 1. Examine the recent rise to prominence of corporate social responsibility; analyze different definition and core characteristics of CSR. Understand and evaluate the key arguments against CSR. Examine the main points brought forward to counter the critics and understand the arguments in favour of CSR
2 Discuss the core definition of CSR and its implication for various stakeholders. Explore the variety of theoretical avanues and the diversity of theoretical concepts in CSR. Define and conceptualize the idea of what a stakeholder is. Examine the multifaceted aspects of stakeholder theory
3 Examine the meaning of key concepts such as ethical branding, cause–related marketing and reputational risk management
4 Explain some of the core corporate responsibilities in community. Show how community responsibilities vary according to different cultural and temporal contexts. Discuss the growing attention to ecological responsibilities in corporations. Elaborate on the political dimensions of ecological responsibilities
5 Explain the basic features of CSR reporting. Discuss key features of good CSR reporting and auditing. Understand the nature and success factors of a CSR strategy.
6 Discuss the key implications of globalization for corporations. Understand the specific role multinational companies can assume concerning global social and environmental standards.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 First meeting, course introduction, syllabus review - David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): Jonker J , Witte M, (2006)
2 Defining Corporate Social Responsibility Management Models for Corporate Social Responsibility pg 10-18 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 10-18 Jonker J , Witte M, (2006): 1-10.
3 The principles of CSR A Strategic Approach for Multi-dimensional Value pg 19-26 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 19-26 Jonker J , Witte M, (2006): 11-36.
4 Stakeholder Theory pg 32-40 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008):
5 Issues concerning Sustainability pg 41-51 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008):
6 Ethics, CSR and Corporate Behavior p 52-56 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008):
7 CSR, Ethics and Corporate Behavior p 58-64 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008):
8 MIDTERM EXAM p 1-51 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 1-51
9 Performance Evaluation and Performance Reporting p 65-75 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 65-75
10 Globalisation and CSR p 79-89 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 79-89
11 CSR in not for profit organisations p 90-97 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 90-97
12 CSR and Strategy p 100-115 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 100-115
13 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainabilty p 116-126 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 116-126
14 Strategic and corporate planning p 127-144 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 127-144
15 GENERAL EVALUATION - -
16 FINAL EXAMINATIOPN P 1-144 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 1-144
17 fınal exam p 1-144 David Crowther & Güler Aras, (2008): 1-144

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 3 1 2 1 2 1 3 3 1 3
C1 5 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5 5
C3 5 5 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5
C5 5 5
C6 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant