Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE SUSTAINIBILITY MANAGEMENT | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 9 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Nurten POLAT DEDE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Elif BAYKAL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The course focuses on the examination of basic concepts related with corporate sustainability and examines how businesses develop and implement strategies to promote sustainability. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the Course,Introduction to Sustainability Concepts,Theories of Sustainability : Shareholder vs Stakeholder Theories,Theories of Sustainability: Porter’s Creating Shared Value Approach,Linking strategy with sustainability,Strategy-Sustainability Entegration,Sustainability at Production, Operations, R&D and Logistics Processes,Integrating Human Resources with Sustainability,Integrating Marketing and IT with Sustainability,Risk Management and Sustainability,Sustainability Communication,Mechanisms for Sustainability,Sustainability and Innovation,Social Entrepreneurship. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Defines basic concepts related with business and business management. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | E |
| 1.2 The student defines the business functions. | ||
| 1.3 The student explains the business management process. | ||
| 2. Define basic concepts related with sustainability. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | E |
| 2.1 The student explains the sustainable decelopment concept, its' historical background and the inclusive markets concept. | ||
| 2.2 The student evaluates sustainability within the perspective of stakeholder approach. | ||
| 2.3 The student evaluates sustainability by Porter’s Creating Shared Value approach. | ||
| 3. Discusses the link between sustainability and strategy development at each managerial level. | ||
| 4. Discusses how to integrate sustainability business functions. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | E |
| 4.1 The student explains the responsible and sustainable production process. | ||
| 4.2 The student discusses the developing a sustainability culture by HRM in the business case. | ||
| 4.3 The student explains the role of R&D on the sustainable work processes and designs. | ||
| 4.4 The student explains sustainability tools in operations and logistics. | ||
| 5. Explains corporate sustainability mechanism. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | E |
| 5.1 The student describes the international sustainability norms and standards. | ||
| 5.2 The student explains the international sustainability programs. | ||
| 5.3 The student explains the national and international sustainability indexes. | ||
| 5.4 The student explains the sustainability certifications. | ||
| 5.5 The student defines the local and global institutions working for corporate sustainability. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 2 | Introduction to Sustainability Concepts | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 3 | Theories of Sustainability : Shareholder vs Stakeholder Theories | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 4 | Theories of Sustainability: Porter’s Creating Shared Value Approach | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 5 | Linking strategy with sustainability | Kitaptan ilgili bölümün okunması |
| 6 | Strategy-Sustainability Entegration | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 7 | Sustainability at Production, Operations, R&D and Logistics Processes | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 8 | Integrating Human Resources with Sustainability | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 9 | Integrating Marketing and IT with Sustainability | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 10 | Risk Management and Sustainability | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 11 | Sustainability Communication | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 12 | Mechanisms for Sustainability | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 13 | Sustainability and Innovation | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 14 | Social Entrepreneurship | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| Resources |
| Required Book: 1) Grantham, Andrew. Sustainable Business Strategy: Analysis, Choice and Implementation. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG, 2022. |
| Recommended Readings: 1) Ashford, N. A. & Hall, R. P. Technology, globalization, and sustainable development transforming the industrial state. (Routledge, 2019). 2) Jeanrenaud, S., Jeanrenaud, J.-P. & Gosling, J. Sustainable business: a one planet approach. (Wiley & Sons in 2017) 3) Molthan-Hill, P. The business students guide to sustainable management: Principles and Practice. (Greenleaf, 2014). 4) Gittell, Ross, Matt Magnusson, and Michael Merenda. The sustainable business case book. Saylor Foundation, (2012). 5)Thomas B. Long, Sustainable Business Strategy. In Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Özuyar, P.G., Wall, T. (Eds.) Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Springer, UK. (2019) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical issues in the field of management. | X | |||||
| 2 | Describes the necessary mathematical and statistical methods in the field of management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program in the field of management. | X | |||||
| 4 | Gains the necessary research skills to conduct academic studies. | X | |||||
| 5 | Student has the ability of time management. | X | |||||
| 6 | Adopts the principles of scientific ethics and scientific responsibility. | X | |||||
| 7 | Uses and analyses basic facts and data in various disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies. | X | |||||
| 8 | Uses theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of management. | X | |||||
| 9 | To be able to produce or interpret an original work by making at least one scientific study related to the field and expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 30 | 90 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 50 | 50 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 50 | 50 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 274 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(274/30) | 9 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE SUSTAINIBILITY MANAGEMENT | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 9 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Nurten POLAT DEDE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Elif BAYKAL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The course focuses on the examination of basic concepts related with corporate sustainability and examines how businesses develop and implement strategies to promote sustainability. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the Course,Introduction to Sustainability Concepts,Theories of Sustainability : Shareholder vs Stakeholder Theories,Theories of Sustainability: Porter’s Creating Shared Value Approach,Linking strategy with sustainability,Strategy-Sustainability Entegration,Sustainability at Production, Operations, R&D and Logistics Processes,Integrating Human Resources with Sustainability,Integrating Marketing and IT with Sustainability,Risk Management and Sustainability,Sustainability Communication,Mechanisms for Sustainability,Sustainability and Innovation,Social Entrepreneurship. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Defines basic concepts related with business and business management. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | E |
| 1.2 The student defines the business functions. | ||
| 1.3 The student explains the business management process. | ||
| 2. Define basic concepts related with sustainability. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | E |
| 2.1 The student explains the sustainable decelopment concept, its' historical background and the inclusive markets concept. | ||
| 2.2 The student evaluates sustainability within the perspective of stakeholder approach. | ||
| 2.3 The student evaluates sustainability by Porter’s Creating Shared Value approach. | ||
| 3. Discusses the link between sustainability and strategy development at each managerial level. | ||
| 4. Discusses how to integrate sustainability business functions. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | E |
| 4.1 The student explains the responsible and sustainable production process. | ||
| 4.2 The student discusses the developing a sustainability culture by HRM in the business case. | ||
| 4.3 The student explains the role of R&D on the sustainable work processes and designs. | ||
| 4.4 The student explains sustainability tools in operations and logistics. | ||
| 5. Explains corporate sustainability mechanism. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | E |
| 5.1 The student describes the international sustainability norms and standards. | ||
| 5.2 The student explains the international sustainability programs. | ||
| 5.3 The student explains the national and international sustainability indexes. | ||
| 5.4 The student explains the sustainability certifications. | ||
| 5.5 The student defines the local and global institutions working for corporate sustainability. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 2 | Introduction to Sustainability Concepts | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 3 | Theories of Sustainability : Shareholder vs Stakeholder Theories | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 4 | Theories of Sustainability: Porter’s Creating Shared Value Approach | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 5 | Linking strategy with sustainability | Kitaptan ilgili bölümün okunması |
| 6 | Strategy-Sustainability Entegration | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 7 | Sustainability at Production, Operations, R&D and Logistics Processes | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 8 | Integrating Human Resources with Sustainability | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 9 | Integrating Marketing and IT with Sustainability | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 10 | Risk Management and Sustainability | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 11 | Sustainability Communication | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 12 | Mechanisms for Sustainability | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 13 | Sustainability and Innovation | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| 14 | Social Entrepreneurship | Reading the relevant section from the book |
| Resources |
| Required Book: 1) Grantham, Andrew. Sustainable Business Strategy: Analysis, Choice and Implementation. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG, 2022. |
| Recommended Readings: 1) Ashford, N. A. & Hall, R. P. Technology, globalization, and sustainable development transforming the industrial state. (Routledge, 2019). 2) Jeanrenaud, S., Jeanrenaud, J.-P. & Gosling, J. Sustainable business: a one planet approach. (Wiley & Sons in 2017) 3) Molthan-Hill, P. The business students guide to sustainable management: Principles and Practice. (Greenleaf, 2014). 4) Gittell, Ross, Matt Magnusson, and Michael Merenda. The sustainable business case book. Saylor Foundation, (2012). 5)Thomas B. Long, Sustainable Business Strategy. In Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Özuyar, P.G., Wall, T. (Eds.) Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Springer, UK. (2019) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical issues in the field of management. | X | |||||
| 2 | Describes the necessary mathematical and statistical methods in the field of management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program in the field of management. | X | |||||
| 4 | Gains the necessary research skills to conduct academic studies. | X | |||||
| 5 | Student has the ability of time management. | X | |||||
| 6 | Adopts the principles of scientific ethics and scientific responsibility. | X | |||||
| 7 | Uses and analyses basic facts and data in various disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies. | X | |||||
| 8 | Uses theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of management. | X | |||||
| 9 | To be able to produce or interpret an original work by making at least one scientific study related to the field and expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |