Information Package / Course Catalogue
Labour Ethics
Course Code: ÇEKO219
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to recognize ethical principles and values in the workplace, understand ethical decision-making processes, and develop a sense of professional responsibility. The course also aims to equip students with the ability to analyze ethical dilemmas encountered in working life and generate appropriate ethical solutions.

Course Content

This course aims to define ethical problems encountered in professional life, develop appropriate solutions, and promote an ethical approach to work. The content covers basic ethical theories, professional ethics, honesty, fairness, confidentiality, social responsibility, workplace morality, corporate ethics, ethical dilemmas, and ethical decision-making processes. Students will gain experience in ethical analysis through real-world case studies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Describe the study ethics and related concepts.
2.Lists the historical development stages of the study concept.
3.Explains basic moral theories.
4.Analyzes the problems related to working ethics in Turkey.
5.Discuss current ethical issues in working life.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Arslan, Mahmut (2012). Work and Professional Ethics: Examples from the World and Turkey, Siyasal kitabevi, Ankara.
2.Tokgöz, N. (2013). Business ethics. Eskişehir: Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Publications.
3.Genç, K. Y., & Atacan, T. (2020). Business ethics. Ankara: Astana Publishing.
4.Bozkurt, V. (2000). Contemporary work ethic. Bursa: Alesta Publishing.
5.Özçelik, A. (2021). Occupational and professional ethics. Ankara: Pegem Academy Publishing
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic conceptual dimension
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ethics, ethics and business ethics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Ethical and metaethical theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ethical and metaethical theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Business ethics and scope
Week 6 - Theoretical
Business ethics and scope
Week 7 - Theoretical
Business ethics and scope
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ethical Decision Making Process
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ethical Decision Making Process
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ethical Decision Making Process
Week 11 - Theoretical
Organizational Factors in Ethical Decision Making
Week 12 - Theoretical
Organizational Factors in Ethical Decision Making
Week 13 - Theoretical
Management of Business Ethics Programs
Week 14 - Theoretical
Institutionalization of Business Ethics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
4
4
3
4
5
4
3
4
OÇ-2
4
5
4
5
4
4
3
4
5
4
3
4
OÇ-3
5
4
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
OÇ-4
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
5
4
3
4
OÇ-5
4
5
5
4
5
4
3
4
5
5
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026