BA4133 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL RESPONS
| Course Code: | 3124133 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Business Administration |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. SEMRA FERİHA AŞCIGİL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Course Specific Skills:
Identify major criticisms of boards of directors as well as major changes at board of directors that are being employed to improve corporate governance Discuss the principal ways in which shareholder activism is exerting pressure on corporate management groups to improve governance Develop a deeper understanding of CSR components, link them to UN SDGs and PRME initiative Gain insight on difference between social responsibility and responsiveness; Elaborate on the concept of corporate social performance and reporting
Discipline Specific Skills:
Students will be able to link the issue of legitimacy to corporate governance and social responsibility Students will learn how to enhance company strategy to handle social issues faced Students will learn how to make companies more responsive to various stakeholder interests including owners
Personal and Key Skills:
To increase awareness on the challenges of CSR, SDGs and Good Governance practices.
To develop critical thinking skills via the application of concepts and theories to business cases. Become familiar with the international standards that are guiding and influencing the behavior of multinational corporations.
Course Content
This course aims to address corporate social responsibility and governance which are major concerns in business today. The major components of social responsibility and governance will be discussed to build the foundation of these issues. The manifestations of problem in terms of complaints as to the responsibilities of firm and managerial accountability, ineffective and complacent boards, excessive managerial compensation will be major issues to be highlighted. How we have gotten to the point where we are today will be arguments to be brought within the content of the course. Lastly, what actions are being taken and may be taken to address these issues will be discussed.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Develop a deeper understanding of CSR components, link them to UN SDGs and PRME initiative
2. Learn social reporting schemes and integrate CSR to company strategy
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution