This course examines the theoretical and practical issues involved in the direction and control of companies. It begins by considering the theories upon which corporate governance and corporate social responsibility models are based, particularly agency theory, transaction cost economics, and stakeholder theory. It then reviews some of the most spectacularexamples of governance mechanisms in recent years
Course Content
This course contains; The meaning and importance of Corporate Social Responsibility,Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment,Stakeholder Theory and CSR,CSR and Corporate Governance,Different Theoretical Approaches to CSR,Strategic Partner of Corporate Social Responsibility,Corporate Social Responsibility Roadmap,Historical Background of Corporate Social Responsibility,Turkish Culture and CSR,Best practices from different sectors,The strategic importance of CSR implementation,Environmental and other global forces propelling CSR,Function based CSR 1,Function Based Corporate Social Responsibility 2.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1 Will be able to examin the scope and complexity of CSR.
10, 9
A
1.2 Learns about the concept of social responsibility
1.2 Learns about the history of corporate social responsibility
1.3 Learns about the theories of corporate social responsibility
2 Will be able to demonstrat a multi stakeholder perspective in viewing CSR issues.
10, 9
A
2.1 Learns about stakeholder analysis
2.2 Learns about stakeholder management approaches
2.3 Learns about partnership models in CSR
3. Will be able to evaluate different organizations' level of commitment to CSR and demonstrate competitive advantage.
10, 9
A
3.1 Learns about competitive advantage and CSR relationship
3.2 Learns about goverment-company partnerships
3.3 Learns about the advantages of CSR projects
4. The student will be able to explain about cultural dynamics of corporate social responsibility.
10, 9
A
4.1 Learns about Ameican and European schools of CSR.
4.2 Examines the role of CSR in Turkish culture.
4.3 Learns about CSR in islamic geographies.
5 The student will be able to gains a pragmatic perspective about CSR.
10, 9
A
5.1 Have knowledge about the operationalization of corporate social responsibility within the organization.
5.2 Understands the importance of top management in corporate social responsibility.
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
The meaning and importance of Corporate Social Responsibility
2
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment
3
Stakeholder Theory and CSR
4
CSR and Corporate Governance
5
Different Theoretical Approaches to CSR
6
Strategic Partner of Corporate Social Responsibility
7
Corporate Social Responsibility Roadmap
8
Historical Background of Corporate Social Responsibility
9
Turkish Culture and CSR
10
Best practices from different sectors
11
The strategic importance of CSR implementation
12
Environmental and other global forces propelling CSR
13
Function based CSR 1
14
Function Based Corporate Social Responsibility 2
Resources
Blowfield, M., Blowfield, M., & Murray, A. (2008). Corporate responsibility: A critical introduction. Oxford University Press.
1. Chandler, D. (2022). Strategic corporate social responsibility: Sustainable value creation. Sage Publications.
2. Hartman, L. P., DesJardins, J., & MacDonald, C. (2011). Decision making for personal integrity & social responsibility. Business Ethics, McGraw Hill International, New York.
3.Baykal, E., & Divrik, B. (2023). Employee Involvement in Sustainability Projects in Emergent Markets: Evidence from Turkey. Sustainability, 15(18), 13929.
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 business administration
X
2
Describes the necessary qualitative and quantitative methods in the field of business and management.
X
3
Uses at least one computer program in the field of business and management
4
Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required for business and management.
X
5
Prepares managerial investment projects and work in a team.
X
6
Constantly renews himself / herself by following developments in business and management with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got.
X
7
Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of business administration
X
8
Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication.
X
9
Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values.
X
10
Within the framework of service responsiveness, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary.
X
11
Uses and analyses basic facts and data in different disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies.
X
12
Uses and Analyses the fundamental and advanced techniques in the field to enhance business performance, productivity, sustainability,innovation and research, efficiency and effectiveness.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
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
CORPARATE GOVERNANCE and SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
BUS3212154
Spring Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Salı 16:30-17:15
Salı 17:30-18:15
Salı 18:30-19:15
Cumartesi 16:30-17:15
Cumartesi 17:30-18:15
Cumartesi 18:30-19:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Elif BAYKAL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Nurten POLAT DEDE
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course examines the theoretical and practical issues involved in the direction and control of companies. It begins by considering the theories upon which corporate governance and corporate social responsibility models are based, particularly agency theory, transaction cost economics, and stakeholder theory. It then reviews some of the most spectacularexamples of governance mechanisms in recent years
Course Content
This course contains; The meaning and importance of Corporate Social Responsibility,Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment,Stakeholder Theory and CSR,CSR and Corporate Governance,Different Theoretical Approaches to CSR,Strategic Partner of Corporate Social Responsibility,Corporate Social Responsibility Roadmap,Historical Background of Corporate Social Responsibility,Turkish Culture and CSR,Best practices from different sectors,The strategic importance of CSR implementation,Environmental and other global forces propelling CSR,Function based CSR 1,Function Based Corporate Social Responsibility 2.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1 Will be able to examin the scope and complexity of CSR.
10, 9
A
1.2 Learns about the concept of social responsibility
1.2 Learns about the history of corporate social responsibility
1.3 Learns about the theories of corporate social responsibility
2 Will be able to demonstrat a multi stakeholder perspective in viewing CSR issues.
10, 9
A
2.1 Learns about stakeholder analysis
2.2 Learns about stakeholder management approaches
2.3 Learns about partnership models in CSR
3. Will be able to evaluate different organizations' level of commitment to CSR and demonstrate competitive advantage.
10, 9
A
3.1 Learns about competitive advantage and CSR relationship
3.2 Learns about goverment-company partnerships
3.3 Learns about the advantages of CSR projects
4. The student will be able to explain about cultural dynamics of corporate social responsibility.
10, 9
A
4.1 Learns about Ameican and European schools of CSR.
4.2 Examines the role of CSR in Turkish culture.
4.3 Learns about CSR in islamic geographies.
5 The student will be able to gains a pragmatic perspective about CSR.
10, 9
A
5.1 Have knowledge about the operationalization of corporate social responsibility within the organization.
5.2 Understands the importance of top management in corporate social responsibility.
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
The meaning and importance of Corporate Social Responsibility
2
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment
3
Stakeholder Theory and CSR
4
CSR and Corporate Governance
5
Different Theoretical Approaches to CSR
6
Strategic Partner of Corporate Social Responsibility
7
Corporate Social Responsibility Roadmap
8
Historical Background of Corporate Social Responsibility
9
Turkish Culture and CSR
10
Best practices from different sectors
11
The strategic importance of CSR implementation
12
Environmental and other global forces propelling CSR
13
Function based CSR 1
14
Function Based Corporate Social Responsibility 2
Resources
Blowfield, M., Blowfield, M., & Murray, A. (2008). Corporate responsibility: A critical introduction. Oxford University Press.
1. Chandler, D. (2022). Strategic corporate social responsibility: Sustainable value creation. Sage Publications.
2. Hartman, L. P., DesJardins, J., & MacDonald, C. (2011). Decision making for personal integrity & social responsibility. Business Ethics, McGraw Hill International, New York.
3.Baykal, E., & Divrik, B. (2023). Employee Involvement in Sustainability Projects in Emergent Markets: Evidence from Turkey. Sustainability, 15(18), 13929.
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 business administration
X
2
Describes the necessary qualitative and quantitative methods in the field of business and management.
X
3
Uses at least one computer program in the field of business and management
4
Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required for business and management.
X
5
Prepares managerial investment projects and work in a team.
X
6
Constantly renews himself / herself by following developments in business and management with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got.
X
7
Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of business administration
X
8
Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication.
X
9
Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values.
X
10
Within the framework of service responsiveness, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary.
X
11
Uses and analyses basic facts and data in different disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies.
X
12
Uses and Analyses the fundamental and advanced techniques in the field to enhance business performance, productivity, sustainability,innovation and research, efficiency and effectiveness.
